The MOS (full name: Marksman Optical Sights) is a medium powered, variable-magnification sniper scope primarily used by both NATO forces and the Livonian Defense Force, as well as in limited numbers with the AAF in ArmA 3.
Design[]
It has a magnification strength range of 2.5x-5x, and has a minimum zeroing range of 300 m to a maximum of 1,600 m. The MOS also has a backup iron sight that uses a fixed zeroing range of 200 m.
The MOS uses a Y reticle with milliradian markings in all axes. It is largely compatible with most* marksmen and sniper rifles alike, which includes:
- CMR-76 bullpup marksman rifle (6.5 mm)
- Cyrus marksman rifle (9.3 mm)
- GM6 Lynx bullpup sniper rifle (12.7 mm)
- M320 LRR sniper rifle (.408)
- MAR-10 marksman rifle (.338)
- Mk-I EMR marksman rifle (7.62 mm)
- Mk14 battle rifle (7.62 mm)
- Mk18 ABR battle rifle (7.62 mm)
- MXM marksman rifle (6.5 mm)
- Promet MR bullpup marksman rifle (6.5 mm)
- Rahim bullpup marksman rifle (7.62 mm)
- SPAR-17 marksman rifle (7.62 mm)
(*) The MOS is not intended for use on the ASP-1 Kir as the latter is not considered to be a "true" marksman rifle.
Camouflage[]
- Black: Standard matte black finish. Used by the LDF, Mediterranean NATO forces, and with the AAF.
- Khaki: Forest green paint finish. Exclusive to Pacific NATO forces.
Trivia[]
- The MOS does not appear to be directly based on any real-world sniper scope but draws similarities to various designs made by Schmidt & Bender and Leupold Optics.
- Prior to the release of the Marksman DLC, the MOS was called the SOS (Sniper Optical Sights) and used the same reticle as the LRPS.[1]
- The MOS is specifically labelled as a product of Clearskeye, an Armaverse company that specialises in magnified optics.[2]
- The information below details unused, pre-release or removed content.
- In the pre-Alpha phase of ArmA 3's development, the MOS (when it was still known under its previous name as the SOS) used a completely different reticle. In addition to having a different reticle, the MOS also possessed an integrated laser rangefinder.[3]
Gallery[]
Promotional screenshot released during the pre-Alpha. Note the NATO infantryman in the foreground with an MOS fitted to his Mk18 ABR.
Unzoomed scope reticle.
Zoomed-in scope reticle.
Video[]
Arma 3 - Snipers & Launchers - Dslyecxi's Arma 3 Guides
References[]
- ↑ van 't Land, J.J. 2015, SPOTREP #00040, Arma 3, viewed 7 April 2023, <https://dev.arma3.com/post/spotrep-00040>.
- ↑ ARMA 3 2013 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., MOS, \a3\weapons_f\acc\data\acco_sniper_f_co.paa, "CLEARSKEYE"
- ↑ Arpone, G 2011, ARMA 3 GamesCom Presentation 5/8, viewed 7 March 2024, <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqWMolhgwoU>.
See also[]
Optical sights of comparable role and configuration[]
- AMS (NATO/CTRG counterpart, ArmA 3: Marksmen only)
- LRPS (NATO/CSAT counterpart)
- DMS (CSAT counterpart)
- Kahlia (CSAT counterpart, ArmA 3: Marksmen only)
| Weapon attachments of ArmA 3 | |
|---|---|
| Collimators | ACO (SMG) • MRD • Yorris J2 |
| Holographic sights | Mk17 Holosight (SMG) |
| Riflescopes | ARCO (AK) • ERCO • MRCO • PMS • RCO |
| Sniper scopes | AMS • DMS (Kir, Old) • Kahlia • LRPS • MOS |
| Thermal/Night vision | TWS (MG) • Nightstalker • NVS |
| Aiming devices | IR Laser Pointer |
| Illumination | Flashlight |
| Muzzle | SIMCOM Adapter • Sound Suppressor (5.56 mm, 5.7 mm, 5.8 mm, 6.5 mm, Stealth, 7.62 mm, .338, 9 mm, 9.3 mm, .45 ACP) |
| Weapon mounts | Bipod |
| (Parenthesis) denote variants. Marksmen DLC | Apex DLC | Contact DLC | |