Operators of the SOFLAM must note not to use it while in close proximity to the device, as splash damage from counter-attacks by enemy guided munition can kill the operator. Worse still, it's recognizable as a Vehicle, same with the M224 Mortar, the enemy can lock on to a manned SOFLAM with their own Guided Missile/ Shell. The SOFLAM also has an effect similar to a Laser Sight when aimed at a vehicle or person, allowing them to quickly locate the device. Because of its higher damage, this tactic is extremely effective, especially when enemies are repairing air units in flight.Д®nemies who discover the SOFLAM can destroy it, even with light weapons, so secure terrain is recommended for the device to remain intact. The SOFLAM allows the Javelin to lock on to air vehicles, where it normally would not be able to do so. 'Painting' or lasing a target with the SOFLAM will give a 'target designated' bonus of 10 points. Once an enemy vehicle has been designated, friendly unit's damage against that target is increased. At the bottom of the display are azimuth (heading), range and elevation metrics. The monochrome (black & white) day-vision camera has two levels of zoom. The SOFLAM is semi-autonomous and will designate targets even when unattended.Д®ven if other players cannot provide guided weaponry, the player still benefits from having a remote camera with which to spot enemies and range targets. Once set into a suitable area, the player can control it remotely (like the EOD Bot or the MAV). It is deployed as a fixed weapon like the M224 Mortar, but is used for laser designation of targets for guided weaponry. The SOFLAM is a Recon gadget in Battlefield 3. The SOFLAM is semi-autonomous and will designate targets even when unattended.'

'The AN/PEQ-1 SOFLAM allows the Recon soldier to designate enemy vehicles for precision strikes.

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