Icon Legend

SAI Icon Key

As can be seen from the SAI Legend, the SAI provides the player with detailed information in an easy to digest manner. The information provided by the SAI is similar to the information provided by the "Report In", "Call Medic", "Objective Location" and key bound message functions found in previous versions. These functions are now all represented by simple icons that appear on the SAI interface.

Linking and Line of Sight (LOS)

Team Mate Linking Icons

One of the key features of the SAI is its depiction and identification of teammates. The SAI will show you the location of teammates that are within your Line of Sight (LOS), that is to say, if you look around and can see them, they will appear in your SAI.

Another feature incorporated within the SAI for aiding teammate identification is called "Linking".

Linking is a compensation for the battlefield communications available between squad members. Simply put, Linking allows you to see those teammates that can be seen by someone in your LOS. An example of this would be :

You can see Soldier A who can see Soldier B who can see Soldier C. In such a circumstance the locations of soldier A, B and C would be visible on your SAI even though you are only able to see Soldier A directly.

As can be seen from the above example, by using the linking function "Chains" can be established between players. The SAI will show those players that you are linked to by circling their icon as can be seen in the SAI Legend above. It should be noted that Line of Sight is a specific term. That is to say if there is an obstacle between you and a teammate that physically blocks your view of them, they will not appear on your SAI.

Mission Objectives Designations

SAI Objective Icons

Mission objectives are represented in the SAI with the icons shown above. These icons take over from those that were originally shown in the compass in previous versions of America's Army. As can be seen, the Objective Designations will show the direction, relative elevation and status (i.e., Active, Complete or Failed) of the Objective.

Enemy Spotted Notification

Until now the only way to alert your teammates to the presence of the enemy was via complex key binds. The SAI now integrates the "Enemy Spotted" call with a flashing red diamond when the relevant key is pressed. In order to "Spot" an enemy line up your reticule on their position and press the "Enemy Spotted" button. A flashing red diamond icon will appear in your teammatess SAI that will remain for approximately 3 seconds before disappearing again.

Important Note : The "Enemy Spotted" notification spots the enemy's position not the enemy themselves. This means that if the enemy you have spotted moves from their original position the diamond icon on the SAI WILL NOT FOLLOW THEM!

Requesting a Medic

Medic Related Icons

As well as all the other functions described, the SAI also takes over the job of managing injured team mates on the battlefield.

When a player hits the "Medic" key an "Injured Player" icon will appear on the SAI of any Combat Medics on the team enabling them to expedite treatment of the injured player. The SAI will also differentiate between injured players, Fire Team Leaders and players that have been killed.

Combat Medics will appear on the SAI of other players designated by a white cross icon.