Men of War: Assault Squad direct control keys and aiming guide
Take control of a soldier or vehicle and read the aiming information before committing a shot.
Edition covered
Original Men of War: Assault Squad (2011) for PC, with original publisher screenshots. Controls refer to the original PC manual and can be rebound. Assault Squad 2 and its roster changes are outside this guide.
Switch between command and direct control
Direct Control lets you move and aim one selected unit yourself. Use it for a deliberate shot or a short maneuver, then return to the wider battle before another squad is left without attention. The table uses the original default PC bindings.
| Input | Action | Useful situation |
|---|---|---|
| E | Toggle Direct Control | Take over the selected unit |
| W A S D | Move or turn | Adjust a firing angle |
| Left mouse button | Fire or attack | Use the selected weapon |
| Right mouse button | Switch primary and secondary weapon | Change the active weapon |
| Space | Switch HE and AP in Direct Control | Match a tank shell to the target |
Read the reticle before firing
The circle around the reticle shows shot spread, while the side numbers show distance and armor penetration information. A shot at a distant tank is a different proposition from firing at nearby infantry; pause to inspect the weapon and target.
| Check | What it tells you | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Spread circle | Current shot dispersion | Let the aim settle where practical |
| Target distance | Range of the shot | Avoid assuming close-range performance |
| Penetration readout | Anti-armor capability at the aim point | Inspect a different angle if needed |
| Selected ammunition | The loaded shell category | Choose AP for armor or HE for soft targets |
Change the vehicle weapon deliberately
A tank has different jobs for its cannon and machine gun. Choose a shell for the actual target and verify the selected weapon after a switch. A machine gun is useful against personnel but cannot replace an anti-armor cannon shot.
Keep the rest of the force in cover
Direct control concentrates your attention on a single unit. Set sensible positions and firing orders for nearby squads first. Leave the mode after the opening is exploited and check the minimap for attacks elsewhere.
References
| Reference | Website |
|---|---|
| Publisher game and edition listing | store.steampowered.com |
| Original publisher manual | shared.fastly.steamstatic.com |