If you've left the classroom after your introductory briefing
Hint:
You're supposed to be in small arms training. Click on the
picture of the Police Academy in the upper left of the
screen to access the weapons briefing screen. Use this
screen to familiarize yourself with your SWAT gear. When
you are finished learning about your gear, click on SELECT,
then on the SWAT logo graphic in the lower left of the
screen. Choose small arms range from the menu that appears.
If you don't know how to load or reload your weapon.
Hint:
Load your weapon by clicking the appropriate ammunition on
it. Then click on the weapon to make ready. The cursor will
change to the gun sight. If you need to reload, click the
weapon in the inventory area. Click the ammunition on the
weapon, then click on the gun to make ready. Don't worry,
you can't run out of ammo during a drill!
If you're using the MP5 and don't understand the settings.
Hint:
The MP5 has three settings, the bottom one is "safety on".
The middle setting is "semi-automatic". This setting fires
one bullet at a time. To fire a continuous stream of
bullets, choose the top setting, "automatic". You can
choose a setting by clicking on it, then clicking outside
the setting box to begin the drill. When the instructor
tells you to put the gut on safety, select the bottom
setting, then click outside the box.
If you've loaded your gun and you don't know what to do.
Hint:
Listen to the instructor. He will tell you what the drill
is going to be. When the whistle blows, perform the drill
exactly as instructed or face the wrath of your teacher!
Small arms training and it seems to go on forever.
Hint:
Go somewhere else and practice there! Try combat or sniper
training. Once you've reached a certain level of proficiency
in the basics, you will receive a callup.
If you can't access combat training.
Hint:
You can't enter combat training until you have completed at
least one small arms drill. Once you've done some small arms
training, you will have access to combat training.
If you don't know what weapon to use in combat training.
Hint:
All combat training drills are performed with the Colt .45.
You will not need to change weapons during the training.
If you need help with the Dozier drill.
Hint:
Shoot at all five targets until they fall. To get through
this drill successfully, load your gun right before the
drill starts so you don't run out of ammo. Aim for the head
of each target. As your aim gets better, you should be able
to complete this drill well under par time and with only
five shots.
If you need help with the Presidente drill.
Hint:
This drill takes some practice to perform smoothly. Load
your gun right before the drill starts. Moving from left to
right or right to left, mentally number the targets from one
to three. When the drill begins, aim at the circle on each
target. Shoot target one once, target two once, target three
twice, then target two once and target one once. Reload as
quickly as possible, then repeat the sequence. Practice will
make you faster on this drill!
If you need help on the Combat drill.
Hint:
This is a fun drill! The drill will last for twenty seconds,
but there is no par time. Load your weapon before the drill
starts. As each target turns toward you, aim at it and fire.
Reload your weapon as necessary. Hit as many targets as
possible in the twenty seconds.
If you're having trouble making the zero shot.
Hint:
Click on the rifle to bring up the targeting screen. If this
is your first time at the range, listen to Saunders'
explanation of the rifle's adjustment knobs. Do not make any
adjustments to the rifle settings before making the zero
shot. Use your mouse to center the rifle's crosshairs on the
target. Load your weapon by clicking the ammo from inventory
on the rifle right below the sight. Fire by clicking in the
same place. After you fire the first time, Saunders will
tell you what adjustments to make. Continue to make
adjustments until you hit the target.
If you want to qualify as a sniper.
Hint:
After you've completed two separate training drills at the
sniper range, return to Metro. Pacmeyer will ask you if you
want to attempt to qualify as a sniper. Say yes! Go back to
the sniper range and take the test. If you fail, you must
complete two more training drills at the sniper range before
you can take the test again.
If Pacmeyer never asks you if you want to qualify as a sniper.
Hint:
You will need to talk to him about qualifying fairly early
in the game, as he will eventually get promoted and move out
of D Platoon. A good time to work on sniper training is
right after your first callup. This will catch Pacmeyer
before he leaves. Use the Control Panel button to set the
Callups frequency to almost nothing. This will give you the
most time to practice before you are called to a crisis.
If you have questioned the neighbor and the police officers.
Hint:
Go back to the SWAT van by clicking your arrow cursor on it.
Click on your SWAT team members to question them. Eventually
Rooker will call a briefing. Rooker will tell you what team
you're assigned to, and Pacmeyer will tell you what weapon
and ammo to use. If you have further questions, click on
Rooker or Pacmeyer for more information. If you have
questions about your weapons or ammo, take them from your
inventory and click them on Pacmeyer. He will give you
further information on your weapons. Make sure you load your
weapon!
If you need help right after the gunshots fire.
Hint:
Pacmeyer orders MP-5s on full auto. Make sure you set the
weapon to full auto before joining the others. When you're
told to move up, select SLICE PIE and slice the pie right
to move up on the house. You will see the team mirror the
door, then enter the house. You must now get in position at
the back of the house. Check for the suspect by using your
mirror on the left side of the house.
If you see no suspect.
Hint:
Good, she's not there. Click the left arrow to proceed, then
click the forward arrow to move up. Click the forward arrow
on the gate. It's locked. Use the LASH to request
"Ram one-two corner". Two SWAT team members will ram the
gate for you. Now, click the mirror on the ivy wall. When
you see that the backyard is clear, slice the pie on that
corner. Repeat these tactics until you see Lucy hiding
behind the maple tree. Use the suspect hand signal to warn
your team. If they ask, use the LASH to advise that she is
unarmed. Click the forward arrow once to approach Lucy. If
she doesn't respond, click the forward arrow again and she
will surrender.
If you see Lucy in the mirror with a gun.
Hint:
Use the suspect hand signal to warn your team. Cover Wixell
as he approaches Lucy. If she tries to shoot Wixell, you
must shoot her before she can fire. This will end the
scenario. You will be taken off active duty while the
shooting is investigated, but don't worry. The
investigation will determine that you did the right thing.
If you see Lucy in the mirror, and she is unarmed.
Hint:
Use the suspect hand signal to warn your team. Cover Wixell
as he requests, but don't shoot. He will take Lucy into
custody. If you've been assigned to rear guard, entry team.
If you need help entering the house.
Hint:
When the door is open and you hear Pacmeyer shout "Ready,
initiate!" slice the pie right on the door jamb to enter
the living room.
If you've just entered the living room and don't know what to do.
Hint:
Follow Pacmeyer's order to cover Carmichael. Click the
forward arrow on Carmichael to move up on him. To follow
the team into the kitchen, slice the pie right on the door
jamb, then slice the pie right again on the kitchen cabinets
to move deeper into the room. When Pacmeyer again orders you
to cover Carmichael, you'll move up on him automatically. To
leave the kitchen, slice the pie on the right wall.
If you're in the bedroom.
Hint:
Pacmeyer will signal you to cover the door. Keep your sights
on the door and wait until Pacmeyer signals for you to move
up and cover the scout. When Carmichael signals that he sees
the suspect in the bathroom, Pacmeyer will instruct you to
move in. Slice the pie on the left side of the bathroom
door, then slice right to move further into the bathroom.
If you're with the suspect in the bathroom.
Hint:
Lucy is hiding behind the shower curtain. When she sees
you, she should come out. There is no need to shoot her,
she's unarmed. Once you have the suspect in custody, the
scenario will end.
If you need help entering the warehouse.
Hint:
After you see the other SWAT members enter, slice the pie
on the left side of the door. Hurry!
If you just entered the warehouse and don't know what to do.
Hint:
Pacmeyer will signal you to join him. Click the forward
arrow. When the team moves into the next room, use the
forward arrow to join them. Pacmeyer will tell you to move
to the far left corner. Click the suspect hand signal on
the furniture. It's clear. Click the suspect hand signal on
the far boxes. When Pacmeyer moves, slice the pie on the
large door. When Pacmeyer tells you to provide cover, slice
the pie on the left side of the door. After Carmichael
checks out the furniture and signals all clear, Pacmeyer
will signal you to move up and provide cover. Click the
forward arrow.
If you're in the large warehouse room.
Hint:
Cover the pile of wood in this room. After Carmichael has
cleared it, click the right arrow to cover right. The other
team members will sweep the area. When Pacmeyer orders you
to cover right again, click the right arrow.
If you see the suspect with a hostage.
Hint:
Click the right arrow to move in. Take your best shot at
the suspect. Be careful not to hit the hostage! If you hit
the bad guy, the scenario will end.
If you just entered the warehouse.
Hint:
Click the right arrow and watch the team clear the
furniture. When Pacmeyer asks for coverage, click the left
arrow. When the flashbang goes off, slice the pie right
into the blue room. Now would be a good time to save your
game!
If you just entered the blue room.
Hint:
When Pacmeyer tells you to move up, click the forward
arrow. He will tell you again, so click forward again. When
the flashbang explodes, follow Denton and Carmichael down
the stairs.
If you're in the basement.
Hint:
When Pacmeyer tells everyone to move forward click the
forward arrow. Click forward again when you're told to get
moving. Carmichael will report that he sees lights. Click
the forward arrow when you're told to come on. Pacmeyer will
instruct you and Wixell to move to the door. On his mark,
click the forward arrow. After the flashbang, click the
left arrow. Don't shoot the man that appears here - it's
If you don't know what to say at the briefing.
Hint:
Click on the greaseboard to tell the team what you learned
from your questioning. Rooker will ask you what kind of
tactics you think you should use. There is only one right
answer! Choose a stealth entry at side one, with highground
cover at corner one-four. Any other combination will result
in tragedy.
What to do after briefing:
Hint:
If you haven't already loaded your weapon, do so now.
Transmit DOOR OPEN on your LASH. Carmichael will try the
door and find that it's locked. Transmit BREACH DOOR. When
Carmichael has the tool and is ready, transmit INITIATE.
When the door is open, order Carmichael to mirror it. When
you get the all clear, use the LASH to order ENTRY TEAM A
RIGHT and ENTRY TEAM B LEFT, then send ENTRY TEAM A MOVE and
ENTRY TEAM B MOVE. You will all move into the building.
If you just entered the building.
Hint:
The room needs to be cleared, so transmit ENTRY TEAM A CLEAR
RIGHT and ENTRY TEAM B CLEAR LEFT. You will follow Tello,
the other member of Entry Team B. Instruct Entry Team B to
CLEAR RIGHT. Tello will clear the area and await further
orders. Tell Entry Team B to CLEAR LEFT. To move in, slice
the pie left on the desk.
If you found the hostage.
Hint:
Use the LASH to transmit HOSTAGE DOWN. Click the arrow
cursor on Eastman to learn about the suspects. When the EMT
arrives, you can leave.
If you need help exiting the office area.
Hint:
You will see your team set up and waiting for your orders.
Transmit ENTRY TEAM B CLEAR LEFT. After everyone is in
position, tell Entry Team A to OPEN DOOR, the MIRROR DOOR
to make sure it's clear. To exit the office, transmit ENTRY
TEAM A RIGHT and ENTRY TEAM B RIGHT, then ENTRY TEAM A MOVE
and ENTRY TEAM B MOVE.
If you're in the room with the lockers and stacks of boxes or on the stairs.
Hint:
To clear this room, transmit ENTRY TEAM A CLEAR RIGHT and
ENTRY TEAM B COVER LEFT. Tello will cover Team A as they
move up the stairs. Transmit the MIRROR command to Team A.
When you get the all clear, tell Team A to MOVE. Click the
left arrow to follow them up the stairs.
If you're in the storage area.
Hint:
Wait until Team A comes back. Transmit ENTRY TEAM A CLEAR.
Team A use the mirror to clear down to the far end of the
boxes. Tell both teams to HOLD, then tell Team A to CLEAR
RIGHT and Team B to COVER LEFT. Tell both teams to MOVE,
then HOLD when they reach the corner. Have Team A MIRROR the
corner.
If Team A has signaled that the suspect is around the corner.
Hint:
Transmit FLASHBANG to Team A. After the explosion, slice
the pie right around the corner. Don't relax when you see
the two militia members surrender, another suspect will
jump up and aim his gun right at you! Quickly shoot before
he can shoot you. If you get him, the scenario will end. If
you miss, well, we hope you saved your game.
If you are at the Eastman Enterprises callup as a sniper.
Hint:
If you just arrived at the scene. If you have qualified as
a sniper prior to this call up, you will be assigned to the
highground cover on the roof of an adjoining building. When
you're dismissed, you will accompany Saunders up to the roof.
If you are in position and need to calculate your settings.
Hint:
Look through your rifle scope to see the flag on top of the
Eastman building. You can check the flag's angle against
your dope book to approximate wind velocity and direction.
If this is your first time through the Eastman scenario,
Saunders will inform you that an 8 mile per hour cross wind
is coming from the left. Using the formula in your dope
book, you calculate that you need to compensate four clicks.
Adjust your windage knob four clicks to the right. Note
that if you successfully complete this scenario and come
back later to play it again, the wind velocity and direction
will be randomly generated and different every time. Use
your dope book to calculate windage adjustments!
If you see suspects in the windows.
Hint:
Don't shoot until you see an armed suspect. When you see a
suspect with a gun in the window, Rooker will give you the
okay to shoot. Wait until you have a clear shot, then let
him have it! If you miss, the suspect will shoot the
hostage. If you are successful, the scenario will end. You
will be suspended while the shooting is investigated, but
don't worry. You'll be reinstated and back with your team
very soon!
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