DCS_MissionDev/Moose_CTLD_Pure/Voice Attack/CTLD_VoiceAttack_Guide.md

DCS CTLD Voice Attack Profile Guide

Overview

This Voice Attack profile provides voice command navigation for the Moose CTLD (Combat Troop and Logistics Deployment) menu system in DCS World. All commands use direct navigation - saying the command automatically navigates through the entire F10 menu path.

Installation

1. Import the Profile

1. Open Voice Attack
2. Click the wrench icon (Edit Profile)
3. Click "Import Profile"
4. Navigate to CTLD_VoiceAttack_Profile.xml
5. Select the profile and click OK

2. DCS Key Binding (No Configuration Needed!)

The profile uses Right Alt + Backslash (RAlt + \) which works in all situations:

• On the ground: Backslash \ alone opens F10, but RAlt + \ also works
• In the air: Only RAlt + \ works (backslash alone is disabled)

The profile uses RAlt + \ for all commands, ensuring compatibility both on ground and in air.

No DCS configuration changes needed - this is the default binding!

F10 Key Binding

How DCS F10 Menu Works

• On ground: Backslash \ key opens F10 menu
• In the air: \ is disabled, must use Right Alt + \

Voice Attack Profile

All commands use RAlt + \ which works in both situations:

"load troops" → RAlt + \ + F2 + F1 + F1
"build here" → RAlt + \ + F2 + F2 + F1
"vectors to pickup" → RAlt + \ + F4 + F2

This ensures voice commands work whether you're on the ground or flying!

Command Reference

OPERATIONS: Troop Transport

Voice Command	Action	Menu Path
"load troops"	Load troops at supply zone	Operations → Troop Transport → Load Troops
"deploy troops" "deploy hold" "deploy defend"	Deploy troops in defensive posture	Operations → Troop Transport → Deploy [Hold Position]
"deploy attack" "troops attack"	Deploy troops with attack orders	Operations → Troop Transport → Deploy [Attack]

OPERATIONS: Build

Voice Command	Action	Menu Path
"build here" "build at position"	Build collected crates at location	Operations → Build → Build Here
"refresh buildable list" "refresh build list"	Update list of buildable items	Operations → Build → Refresh Buildable List

OPERATIONS: MEDEVAC (if enabled)

Voice Command	Action	Menu Path
"list medevac" "active medevac requests"	Show all active MEDEVAC missions	Operations → MEDEVAC → List Active MEDEVAC Requests
"nearest medevac location" "medevac location"	Show nearest MEDEVAC crew location	Operations → MEDEVAC → Nearest MEDEVAC Location
"salvage points" "check salvage"	Display coalition salvage points	Operations → MEDEVAC → Coalition Salvage Points
"vectors to medevac" "medevac vectors"	Get bearing/range to nearest crew	Operations → MEDEVAC → Vectors to Nearest MEDEVAC
"mash locations" "show mash"	List all MASH zones	Operations → MEDEVAC → MASH Locations
"smoke crew locations" "mark crews"	Pop smoke at MEDEVAC crew positions	Operations → MEDEVAC → Pop Smoke at Crew Locations
"smoke mash zones" "mark mash"	Pop smoke at MASH delivery zones	Operations → MEDEVAC → Pop Smoke at MASH Zones

LOGISTICS: Crate Management

Voice Command	Action	Menu Path
"drop one crate" "drop crate"	Drop single loaded crate	Logistics → Crate Management → Drop One Loaded Crate
"drop all crates" "drop cargo"	Drop all loaded crates	Logistics → Crate Management → Drop All Loaded Crates
"mark nearest crate" "smoke crate" "remark crate"	Re-mark closest crate with smoke	Logistics → Crate Management → Re-mark Nearest Crate
"show inventory" "check inventory" "zone inventory"	Display zone inventory	Logistics → Show Inventory at Nearest Zone

FIELD TOOLS

Voice Command	Action	Menu Path
"create drop zone" "mark drop zone"	Create new drop zone at position	Field Tools → Create Drop Zone (AO)
"smoke green" "green smoke"	Pop green smoke at location	Field Tools → Smoke My Location → Green
"smoke red" "red smoke"	Pop red smoke at location	Field Tools → Smoke My Location → Red
"smoke white" "white smoke"	Pop white smoke at location	Field Tools → Smoke My Location → White
"smoke orange" "orange smoke"	Pop orange smoke at location	Field Tools → Smoke My Location → Orange
"smoke blue" "blue smoke"	Pop blue smoke at location	Field Tools → Smoke My Location → Blue

NAVIGATION

Voice Command	Action	Menu Path
"vectors to crate" "find crate" "nearest crate"	Get bearing/range to nearest crate	Navigation → Request Vectors to Nearest Crate
"vectors to pickup" "find pickup zone" "nearest pickup"	Get bearing/range to pickup zone	Navigation → Vectors to Nearest Pickup Zone
"smoke nearest zone" "mark nearest zone"	Smoke closest zone (any type)	Navigation → Smoke Nearest Zone
"smoke all zones" "mark all zones" "smoke nearby zones"	Smoke all zones within 5km	Navigation → Smoke All Nearby Zones (5km)
"vectors to mash" "find mash" "nearest mash"	Get bearing/range to MASH	Navigation → Vectors to Nearest MASH
"enable hover coach" "hover coach on"	Enable hover pickup guidance	Navigation → Hover Coach: Enable
"disable hover coach" "hover coach off"	Disable hover pickup guidance	Navigation → Hover Coach: Disable

STATUS & ADMIN

Voice Command	Action	Menu Path
"show status" "ctld status" "check status"	Display CTLD system status	Admin/Help → Show CTLD Status
"draw zones on map" "show zones" "mark zones on map"	Draw all zones on F10 map	Admin/Help → Draw CTLD Zones on Map
"clear map drawings" "clear map marks" "remove zone marks"	Remove zone drawings from map	Admin/Help → Clear CTLD Map Drawings
"medevac statistics" "medevac stats" "show medevac stats"	Display MEDEVAC statistics	Admin/Help → Show MEDEVAC Statistics

QUICK ACCESS COMMANDS

These are alternate phrases for commonly used functions:

Voice Command	Equivalent To
"quick pickup" "pickup mode"	"load troops"
"quick deploy" "fast deploy"	"deploy troops"
"quick build" "fast build"	"build here"

Usage Tips

1. Voice Recognition Accuracy

• Speak clearly and at normal volume
• Pause briefly between words for best recognition
• If a command doesn't work, try an alternate phrase
• Train Voice Attack with your voice for better accuracy

2. Menu Navigation Timing

• Commands execute instantly with no delays
• DCS menu system is fast - no need to wait between commands
• If you're in a different menu, the command will navigate from wherever you are

3. Common Workflows

Troop Transport Mission:

1. "vectors to pickup" (find supply zone)
2. "load troops" (board passengers)
3. Fly to destination
4. "deploy hold" or "deploy attack" (unload with orders)

Crate Logistics Mission:

1. "vectors to pickup" (find supply zone)
2. Use manual F10 menu to request specific crates
3. "vectors to crate" (find spawned crate)
4. Pick up crate
5. "build here" (deploy at destination)

MEDEVAC Mission:

1. "list medevac" (check active requests)
2. "vectors to medevac" (find nearest crew)
3. Pick up crew (auto-load when landed nearby)
4. "vectors to mash" (find hospital)
5. Deploy at MASH (auto-unload)
6. "salvage points" (check rewards)

Reconnaissance:

1. "smoke all zones" (mark nearby objectives)
2. "draw zones on map" (see all zones on F10)
3. "vectors to pickup" (return to base)
4. "clear map drawings" (clean up map)

4. Combat Situations

Voice commands work best when:

• ✓ Flying stable (not in combat maneuvers)
• ✓ Hands free for flight controls
• ✓ Clear of radio chatter/background noise
• ✗ Not recommended during combat or emergency procedures

5. Request Crate Limitation

Note: The profile does NOT include voice commands for requesting specific crate types because:

• There are dozens of crate types (vehicles, SAMs, FOBs, etc.)
• Categories vary by mission configuration
• Manual F10 navigation (F2 → Logistics → Request Crate) is more practical

Use voice commands for navigation/status, manual F10 for crate requests.

Troubleshooting

Command Not Recognized

1. Check Voice Attack is running and profile is active
2. Train Voice Attack with your voice (Tools → Train Profile)
3. Try alternate phrases for the command
4. Verify microphone input levels

Wrong Menu Opens

1. Verify DCS is using default key bindings (RAlt + \ for F10)
2. Check that backslash key isn't rebound in DCS controls
3. Try manual RAlt + \ to verify F10 menu opens

Command Works But Menu Doesn't Navigate

1. Verify DCS is the active window
2. Check F10 menu is not already open
3. Ensure no other key bindings conflict with F-keys
4. Try manual navigation to verify menu structure matches profile

MEDEVAC Commands Not Available

• These commands only work if MEDEVAC system is enabled in the mission
• Check mission briefing or use "show status" to verify MEDEVAC is active

Profile Customization

Adding New Commands

1. Open Voice Attack profile editor
2. Click "New Command"
3. Set "When I say" to your phrase
4. Add Action: "Send keys to active window"
5. Enter key sequence (e.g., {RALT}{F2}{F1}{F1})
6. Save command

Modifying Existing Commands

1. Find command in list
2. Click "Edit"
3. Modify "When I say" phrases
4. Update key sequence if menu structure changed
5. Save changes

Key Sequence Format

• {RALT} = Right Alt key
• \\ = Backslash key (escaped in XML)
• {F1} through {F9} = Function keys
• Example: {RALT}\\{F2}{F3}{F1} = RAlt, , F2, F3, F1 in sequence

Menu Structure Reference

CTLD (Root - F2)
├── F1: Operations
│   ├── F1: Troop Transport
│   ├── F2: Build
│   └── F3: MEDEVAC
├── F2: Logistics
│   ├── F1: Request Crate
│   ├── F2: Recipe Info
│   ├── F3: Crate Management
│   └── F4: Show Inventory
├── F3: Field Tools
├── F4: Navigation
└── F5: Admin/Help

See full menu tree diagram in main documentation.

Version Information

• Profile Version: 1.0
• CTLD Version: 0.1.0-alpha (Moose_CTLD_Pure)
• Voice Attack Version: 1.8+ (tested on 1.10)
• DCS Version: Compatible with current stable/open beta

Support & Updates

If the menu structure changes in future CTLD updates:

1. Check Moose_CTLD.lua function BuildGroupMenus() (around line 2616)
2. Update key sequences in Voice Attack profile
3. Test each command to verify navigation

Credits

• CTLD System: Moose_CTLD_Pure custom implementation
• Voice Attack: VoiceAttack by VoiceAttack.com
• DCS World: Eagle Dynamics

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