DCS option ECMUsing

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Task: ECM Using Added with: 1.5.0
Hierarchy: Scripting Root > Tasks > Option > ECM Using
Tasking Type: Option
For: Airplanes, Helicopters
Available Under: Everything
Description: Defines the usage of Electronic Counter Measures by airborne forces.

Behaviors:

Never: Disables the ability for AI to use their ECM.

Use if Lock By Radar: If the AI is actively being locked by an enemy radar they will enable their ECM jammer.

Use if Detected by radar : If the AI is being detected by a radar they will enable their ECM.

Always Use: AI will leave their ECM on all the time.

Format: All options have an option ID and Value. For more information see the article on the AI enumerator.

Option Identifier:

AI.Option.Air.id.ECM_USING

Option Values:

AI.Option.Air.val.ECM_USING
Enumerators: ECM_USING = 13

AI.Option.Air.val.ECM_USING

NEVER_USE                       = 0
USE_IF_ONLY_LOCK_BY_RADAR       = 1
USE_IF_DETECTED_LOCK_BY_RADAR   = 2
ALWAYS_USE                      = 3
Examples:
Notes: Added with 1.5.0

See article Mission Editor: AI Tasking for more information on how AI tasking is handled within DCS.

Task List: Task Wrappers: mission, ComboTask, ControlledTask, WrappedAction


Tasks: AttackGroup, AttackUnit, Bombing, Strafing, CarpetBombing, AttackMapObject, BombingRunway, orbit, refueling, land, follow, followBigFormation, escort, Embarking, fireAtPoint, hold, FAC_AttackGroup, EmbarkToTransport, DisembarkFromTransport, CargoTransportation, goToWaypoint, groundEscort, RecoveryTanker

En-route Tasks: engageTargets, engageTargetsInZone, engageGroup, engageUnit, awacs, tanker, ewr, FAC_engageGroup, FAC

Commands: script, setCallsign, setFrequency, setFrequencyForUnit, switchWaypoint, stopRoute, switchAction, setInvisible, setImmortal, setUnlimitedFuel, activateBeacon, deactivateBeacon, activateICLS, deactivateICLS, eplrs, start, transmitMessage, stopTransmission, smoke_on_off, ActivateLink4, deactivateLink4, activateACLS, deactivateACLS, LoadingShip

Options: ROE, Reaction To Threat, Radar Using, Flare Using, Formation, RTB On Bingo, silence, Disperse on Attack, Alarm State, RTB on Out of Ammo, ECM Using, Prohibit AA, Prohibit Jettison, Prohibit Afterburner, Prohibit AG, Missile Attack Range, Prohibit WP Pass Report, Engage Air Weapons, Option Radio Usage Contact, Option Radio Usage Engage, Option Radio Usage Kill, AC Engagement Range Restriction, jett tanks if empty, forced attack, Altitude Restriction for AAA Min, restrict targets, Altitude Restriction for AAA Max, Prefer Vertical