🚁 MOOSE CTLD: COMPLETE MEDEVAC & SALVAGE SYSTEM GUIDE 📦

Dynamic Battlefield Economy & Rescue Operations

OVERVIEW

The CTLD system features a comprehensive salvage economy with TWO distinct methods for earning salvage points: MEDEVAC crew rescue missions and Sling-Load salvage crate recovery. Both systems feed into a shared coalition salvage pool that can be used to build out-of-stock equipment.

📋 Complete Menu Structure

F10 > CTLD │ ├─── Operations │ ├─── Troop Transport │ │ ├─── Load Troops │ │ ├─── Load Troops (Type) │ │ │ ├─── [Assault Squad] │ │ │ ├─── [MANPADS Team] │ │ │ ├─── [AT Team] │ │ │ └─── [Mortar Team] │ │ ├─── Unload Troops │ │ └─── Unload Troops (Attack Mode) │ │ │ ├─── Build │ │ ├─── Build Here │ │ ├─── Build (Advanced) │ │ │ ├─── [Category] > [Item] │ │ │ └─── Build Here (Attack Mode) │ │ └─── Build (Attack Mode) │ │ │ └─── MEDEVAC ⭐ │ ├─── List Active Missions │ ├─── Vectors to Nearest Crew │ ├─── Coalition Salvage Points │ └─── Admin/Settings │ └─── Clear All MEDEVAC Missions │ ├─── Logistics │ ├─── Request Crate │ │ └─── [Category] > [Item] │ │ │ ├─── Recipe Info │ │ └─── [Category] > [Item Details] │ │ │ ├─── Crate Management │ │ ├─── List Nearby Crates │ │ ├─── Drop All Loaded Crates │ │ ├─── Drop Single Crate │ │ └─── Re-mark Crate (Smoke) │ │ │ └─── Show Inventory at Nearest Zone │ ├─── Field Tools │ ├─── Create Drop Zone (AO) │ │ │ ├─── Salvage Collection Zones ⭐ │ │ ├─── Create Salvage Zone Here │ │ └─── Show Active Salvage Zones │ │ │ └─── Smoke My Location │ ├─── Green / Red / White / Orange / Blue │ ├─── Navigation │ ├─── Request Vectors to Nearest Crate │ ├─── Vectors to Nearest Salvage Crate ⭐ │ ├─── Vectors to Nearest Pickup Zone │ └─── Hover Coach (Enable/Disable) │ └─── Admin/Help ├─── Player Guides │ ├─── Quick Start Guide │ ├─── Hover Pickup Tutorial │ ├─── Build System Guide │ └─── JTAC Operations │ └─── Show CTLD Status

🚑 SALVAGE METHOD #1: MEDEVAC RESCUE CREW RECOVERY

CONCEPT: Rescue stranded vehicle crews and deliver them to MASH zones

How It Works

When friendly vehicles are destroyed, there's a % chance the crew survives
(Default: 50% survival chance, configurable per coalition)
After a 5-minute delay (battle clearance), surviving crew spawns near the wreck with a MEDEVAC mission announcement
Crew will:
- Pop smoke when rescue helicopter approaches (8km detection)
- Send colorful radio messages ("Follow the smoke!")
- Wait up to 1 hour before being declared KIA
- May include MANPADS soldier for self-defense (10% chance)
Load crew via normal troop pickup (land near crew, auto-loads)
Fly to any MASH (Mobile Army Surgical Hospital) zone
Land in MASH zone and wait 15 seconds for automatic crew offload
Salvage points awarded based on vehicle value!

Salvage Value Scale

Value is determined by the destroyed vehicle type (from catalog):

Vehicle Type	Salvage Points	Examples
Light Vehicles	1-5 points	Humvees, trucks, light armor
Medium Vehicles	5-15 points	APCs, IFVs, light tanks
Heavy Vehicles	15-30 points	MBTs, heavy armor
Special Assets	30-50 points	SAMs, artillery, C2 vehicles

Example: Rescue a T-90 crew = ~25 salvage points

MEDEVAC F10 Menu Commands

F10 > Operations > MEDEVAC > List Active Missions - Shows all pending rescues with locations
F10 > Operations > MEDEVAC > Vectors to Nearest Crew - Bearing/distance to closest MEDEVAC
F10 > Operations > MEDEVAC > Coalition Salvage Points - Check your coalition's total salvage balance

📦 SALVAGE METHOD #2: SLING-LOAD RECOVERY EQUIPMENT SALVAGE

CONCEPT: Recover enemy equipment wreckage via DCS sling-load mechanics

How It Works

When ENEMY ground units die, there's a 15% chance (configurable) to spawn a physical cargo crate near the wreck for YOUR coalition to collect
Crate naming:
- SALVAGE-B-XXXXXX (Blue coalition can collect, spawns from RED deaths)
- SALVAGE-R-XXXXXX (Red coalition can collect, spawns from BLUE deaths)
Orange smoke marks crate location for 2 minutes after spawn
Crate has a random weight class (determines helicopter requirement & reward)
Use standard DCS F6 RADIO MENU sling-load to hook the crate
Fly to a Salvage Collection Zone (create via F10 > Field Tools menu)
Land/drop crate inside the zone boundary
Automatic detection awards salvage points based on weight + condition!
Crate expires after 3 HOURS if not collected (warnings at 30min & 5min)

NOT hover-pickup! This is pure DCS sling-load mechanics using F6 RADIO MENU!

Weight Classes & Reward Matrix

Crate weight determines both helicopter requirements and base reward value:

Weight Class	Weight Range	Helicopter	Base Reward	Spawn Chance
Light	1500-2500 kg	UH-1H Huey, UH-60	2 pts/500kg	50%
Medium	2501-5000 kg	Mi-8 Hip, Ka-50	3 pts/500kg	30%
Heavy	5001-8000 kg	Large Helos	5 pts/500kg	15%
Super Heavy	8001-12000 kg	CH-47 Chinook ONLY	8 pts/500kg	5%

Reward Calculation Formula

Final Reward = (Weight ÷ 500) × Base Multiplier × Condition Bonus

Example Light Crate (2000kg):

Base: (2000 ÷ 500) × 2 = 8 points
If Undamaged: 8 × 1.5 = 12 points
If Damaged: 8 × 1.0 = 8 points
If Heavy Damage: 8 × 0.5 = 4 points

⚠️ Condition-Based Multipliers - FLY CAREFULLY!

Crate health affects your reward! Damage reduces salvage value:

Condition	Health Range	Multiplier	Example (8pt base)
UNDAMAGED ✓	≥ 90% health	1.5x	12 points (+50% BONUS!)
Damaged	50-89% health	1.0x	8 points (normal)
Heavy Damage ⚠	< 50% health	0.5x	4 points (-50% penalty)
DESTROYED ✗	0% health	0x	0 points (crate lost)

Smooth flying = 50% bonus! Crash landing = 50% penalty!

Example Salvage Scenarios

Scenario A: Light Crate, Perfect Delivery

Crate: 2000kg Light class
Flown carefully, no damage
Reward: (2000÷500) × 2 × 1.5 = 12 salvage points

Scenario B: Medium Crate, Rough Landing

Crate: 4000kg Medium class
Damaged during transport (60% health)
Reward: (4000÷500) × 3 × 1.0 = 24 salvage points

Scenario C: Super Heavy Crate, Crashed

Crate: 10,000kg Super Heavy (Chinook required!)
Heavy damage (40% health remaining)
Reward: (10000÷500) × 8 × 0.5 = 80 salvage points
(Would be 160 if undamaged!)

Scenario D: Heavy Crate, Destroyed

Crate: 7000kg Heavy class
Crate destroyed in crash
Reward: 0 points (crate removed from mission)

Sling-Load Salvage F10 Menu Commands

F10 > Field Tools > Salvage Collection Zones > Create Salvage Zone Here - Spawns a 300m collection zone at your position
F10 > Field Tools > Salvage Collection Zones > Show Active Salvage Zones - Lists all active salvage drop-off points
F10 > Navigation > Vectors to Nearest Salvage Crate - Bearing/distance/weight/value info

Spawn Restrictions

Salvage crates will NOT spawn:

Within 1000m of active pickup zones (prevents clutter)
Within 1km of airbases (avoids spawn on runways)
10-25 meters from wreck location (random placement)

Lifecycle & Warnings

Spawn: Orange smoke + coalition announcement (grid, weight, estimated value)
30 Minutes Remaining: First warning message
5 Minutes Remaining: Urgent warning message
Expiration: Crate removed + expiration message
Total Lifetime: 3 HOURS (10,800 seconds, configurable)

💰 Using Salvage Points

What Are Salvage Points?

Salvage points are a coalition-wide resource pool that allows you to build equipment that is normally out-of-stock at your current location.

When Salvage Is Used

Salvage auto-applies when:

You request a crate that is OUT OF STOCK at nearest supply zone
Coalition has enough salvage points to cover the cost
Cost = item's required crate count (e.g., M1 Abrams = 3 crates = 3 salvage)

Salvage Balance

Check your coalition's salvage point balance:

F10 > Operations > MEDEVAC > Coalition Salvage Points

Or build/request menu will show salvage balance when out-of-stock

🎯 Strategic Considerations

MEDEVAC Advantages

✓ More consistent rewards (vehicle value-based)
✓ Easier execution (normal troop pickup + land at MASH)
✓ Lower skill requirement
✓ Supports role-play/immersion
✓ No condition penalties

Sling-Load Salvage Advantages

✓ Higher potential rewards (up to 160pts for perfect Chinook delivery!)
✓ More frequent opportunities (every enemy kill = 15% chance)
✓ Skill-based system (rewards good flying)
✓ Can be done solo or coordinated
✓ Creates dynamic battlefield scavenging gameplay

Combined Strategy

Smart coalitions will:

Assign dedicated MEDEVAC pilots for steady income
Have salvage scavengers follow the front line for crate collection
Prioritize high-value targets for maximum salvage spawns
Practice smooth sling-load flying for condition bonuses
Coordinate Chinook pilots for Super Heavy crate recovery

🚀 Quick Reference

MEDEVAC Quick Steps

Listen for MEDEVAC announcement (friendly vehicle crew spawned)
F10 > Ops > MEDEVAC > Vectors to Nearest Crew
Fly to location, follow smoke
Land near crew (auto-loads like troops)
Fly to MASH zone
Land and wait 15 seconds
Salvage awarded! Vehicle respawns shortly after.

Sling-Load Salvage Quick Steps

Listen for salvage spawn announcement (enemy died → crate spawned)
F10 > Navigation > Vectors to Nearest Salvage Crate
Fly to location (orange smoke = crate)
Use DCS F6 RADIO MENU > Sling Load > Hook Cargo
Fly carefully to Salvage Collection Zone
Land or drop crate inside zone
Salvage awarded based on weight + condition!

Key Differences

Feature	MEDEVAC	Sling-Load Salvage
Pickup Method	Hover pickup OR land → auto-loads troops	DCS F6 menu sling-load ONLY (not CTLD hover pickup!)
Reward Type	Fixed value per vehicle type	Variable value based on weight + flying skill
Time Window	1-hour window before crew KIA	3-hour window before crate expires
Skill Level	Easy to Medium	Medium to Hard (condition bonuses)

🔧 Troubleshooting

"I can't sling-load the salvage crate!"

Use DCS F6 RADIO MENU, not F10 CTLD hover pickup
Make sure helicopter supports sling-load (Huey, Hip, Chinook, etc.)
Check crate weight vs. helicopter capacity

"Crate disappeared before I got there!"

Crates expire after 3 hours
Check F10 > Navigation > Vectors for time remaining
Warnings sent at 30min and 5min

"I didn't get full reward for my delivery!"

Check crate health - damage reduces reward by up to 50%
Fly smoothly, avoid crashes, gentle landings
Undamaged crates give 50% BONUS!

"No MEDEVAC missions spawning!"

Check crew survival chance settings (default 50%)
Only friendly vehicle deaths spawn MEDEVAC
5-minute delay after death before crew spawns

"Where do I create Salvage Collection Zones?"

F10 > Field Tools > Salvage Collection Zones > Create Salvage Zone Here
Zone spawns at your current position with 300m radius

⚙️ Configuration Notes

Mission makers can adjust:

MEDEVAC crew survival chance (default 50% per coalition)
Sling-load salvage spawn chance (default 15% per coalition)
Crate lifetime (default 3 hours)
Weight class probabilities and reward rates
Condition multipliers
MANPADS spawn chance with crews (default 10%)
Spawn restrictions and distances

All settings are per-coalition and fully configurable via the CTLD config table.