===== 'Forward Operations Base for ZH' Map Readme =====


Map Info:
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Game:	     Command and Conquer Generals ZeroHour
Name:        Forward Operations Base for ZH
Released:    07/2007
Created by:  Microsoft Bob
Players:     Upto 4



Definition and background of a Forward Operations Base (FOB):
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"(DOD) In special operations, a base usually located in friendly territory or afloat that is established to extend command and control or communications or to provide support for training and tactical operations. Facilities may be established for temporary or longer duration operations and may include an airfield or an unimproved airstrip, an anchorage, or a pier. A forward operations base may be the location of special operations component headquarters or a smaller unit that is controlled and/or supported by a main operations base."

Source of definition, About.com at:
http://usmilitary.about.com/od/glossarytermsf/g/f2578.htm


"Most battalions in Iraq regard the forward operating base (FOB) as home, refuge, and safe haven. More importantly, FOBs allow maneuver commanders to sustain and protect forces while remaining within zones of operation. The FOB has four distinct functions and activities--security, facility maintenance and construction, quality of life, and traditional combat service support (CSS) operations. ..."

Source of quote:
Sustainment operations and the forward operating base
Armor,  March-April, 2005  by Jay Blakley


"Forward operating bases increase responsiveness through basing flexibility and aircraft dispersal and by decreasing distances to support area."

Source Unknown.


"Instead of merely serving as a taging area for tactical operations, the FOB has become the 'home away frome home' for the American soldeier. With over 100 FOBs in Iraq, conditions at each can vary greatly. On one extreme are the huge FOBs located near Baghdad International Airport that boast air conditioned sleeping and work trailers, cavernous dining facilities, spacious PXs (post exchanges), cappuccino bars, well-stocked gymes, and internet cafes. On the other end of the scale, some FOBs are located in old Iraqi Army bases or abandoned factories with soldiers still living in tents, food ferried from other FOBs, and more austere conditions. Overall, however, most soldiers in Iraq live on FOBs somewhere in the middle range - air conditioned quarters, a small PX, a MWR facility with internet and phone lines, and a contracted dining facility."

Source of quote:
CU @ the FOB: How the Forward Operating Base is changing the life of combat soldiers.
By Leonard Wong and Stephen Gerras.



Map Comments/Description/Storyline:
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If you haven't guessed it by now, your objective is to build your FOB and conquer the sector. This is a four player map designed for 2 vs. 2 play. At the SW corner of the map is a large airport from which you can start building your FOB. General Granger's command center sits on this property and is ready for your capture and use. On the other end of the map, in the NE corner, is a 'secret underground' mountain facility run by the Chinese Nuke general, General Tsing Shi Tao, has been secretly supporting the GLA in thier efforts to build a secret nuclear weapons facility somewhere near the Iram's border. In the center of the map is the GLA occupied city of Abu-Dahar. This city lies along a major trade roote (interstate highway) to the south. Abu-Dahar's markets are legendary in this area for thier fresh market food vendors, and for high quality meats. This is a popular destination point in the area for the locals and GLA terrorists alike. Watchout for GLA vehicles, and use them to your advantage when you're able to.



INSTALLING THE MAP:
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Using winzip (or similar program) 'unzip' this file to the following directory on you computer:
C:\Documents and Settings\***\My Documents\Command and Conquer Generals Zero Hour Data\Maps\

REPLACE *** WITH YOUR PROFILE NAME