Auto Engage Targets That Come In Range

[gcommie]

Are there settings within CMO that would allow a passive fighter group to auto engage unknown/hostile targets that come with weapons range, i.e. a loitering EMCON passive fighter group engages an unknown/hostile target detected by an AEW asset?

I know I can select the fighter group and then Auto Engage Target or Manual Engage Target, but I'm looking to have the fighter group automatically engage a target without the need for further intervention. Wondering if I can reduce the cognitive load by having fighter groups keep their immediate air space clear without having to constantly check and intervene.

TIA for any help.

[thewood1]

Have you tried setting up a mission?

[LordAldrich]

Have you read the manual or played the tutorial scenarios? What you're asking is a basic function of the game - just set up a AAW patrol mission (if you want the aircraft to take off and patrol in an area) or an intercept mission (if you want them to launch from base when a contact is detected).

[scottyd]

This is the relevant tutorial for what you want to do.

Start New Game -> Tutorials -> Air Warfare Tutorials -> Flight Tutorial -> Flight Tutorial 2 - Unattended Flight

[gcommie]

Thanks all for the feedback, but I thought I had deleted this post. Hence why I've been slow to follow-up.

This was a classic case of user error, aka noobie fuck-up. I was expecting too much of the AI gameplay with automatic engagement of a loitering aircraft on a known hostile that flew in to the vicinity of the aircraft. Having been putting a bit of time in with CMO I've got a better understanding of the games limitations.

Thanks again for the advice.

[thewood1]

Actually, its not a limitation. Go to Doctrine and set "engage opportunity targets" to yes. Tutorials aren't perfect, but they can help.