Confused on GBU usage

So how do I set the laser code on the bombs? Not finding it on the kneeboard.

And where do I set the TGP laser code?

So how do I set the laser code on the bombs? Not finding it on the kneeboard.

And where do I set the TGP laser code?

With the aircraft in the air, press Air to ground mode. In DMT page or EHSD you can see "Code" next to multi function button 5. Press it and change the laser code. This will change on all systems including TGP and weapons. The laser code will reset back to 1111 on the ground.

With the aircraft in the air, press Air to ground mode. In DMT page or EHSD you can see "Code" nest to multi function button 5. Press it and change the laser code. This will change on all systems including TGP and weapons. The laser code will reset back to 1111 on the ground.

Uhuh. Ok. I see. I thought I heard in a training mission, or read, that the code on the bombs only could be set on the ground. So was expecting kneeboard. WIP perhaps?

And the code on the TV page I thought was only for the LSS.

Thanks!

IRL the laser codes are set on the bomb. In DCS for convenience you set them in the air.

Uhuh. Ok. I see. I thought I heard in a training mission, or read, that the code on the bombs only could be set on the ground. So was expecting kneeboard. WIP perhaps?

 

And the code on the TV page I thought was only for the LSS.

 

Thanks!

IIRC that is what is in the training mission and how it works in real life. I will double check it. Thanks!

I wouldn’t balk at a change to adjusting the LASER code for the bombs only being selectable with the engines off and canopy open on the knee board, like the Mirage

I wouldn’t balk at a change to adjusting the LASER code for the bombs only being selectable with the engines off and canopy open on the knee board, like the Mirage

The GBU bomb laser codes could be limited to being set on the ground (rather than automatically) but the DMT-LST and TGP Designator (and LSS if later implemented) codes would still be set in the air as IRL.

In the DCS A-10C, you'll get a "mismatch" warning if the bomb code in the DSMS inventory doesn't match the TGP's designator code, I'm not sure if the AV-8B is similar.

I agree that the DMT-LST and TPOD codes can be changed. What good would a FAC(A) do being unable to change codes to the weapon systems of others? Did the Harrier Stores page have the awareness of the GBU’s code? Perhaps information provided with a mission data load to the computer.

In a completely different airframe that I have deep knowledge of, one can set the ordnance’s LASER code from inside the “cockpit”, as well as slave the designator to the weapon code or to “Lase Only”. If those codes don’t match, they get a caution, as well.

I think the reason its done as is, is precisely because the DCS jtac is not the sharpest crayon in the box, so he can't change his code to match the bombs, therefore you get that functionality. Yet another ED issue.

For the time being, I don't mind that we can set the bombs code in air, even if not realistic. As DCS JTAC or the scripted option (JTAC Auto Lase) cannot change code on demand.

However, should RAZBAM chose to change this, I would prefer if it didnt require engine off. And I would politely ask that the other kneeboard options we have today that require engine off, to remove the engine off requirement. On ground and not moving is enough. So many times you just start up right away and then remember you wanted to change something... Can't be bother shutting it all down again.