Army of the Czech Republic

The Army of the Czech Republic (short form: ACR) is a BLUFOR faction in ArmA 2. It was initially added with the release of the Operation Arrowhead expansion pack, and was further expanded with the Army of the Czech Republic DLC.

Background[]

Beyond defending the nation, the Army of the Czech Republic consistently supports its NATO allies in deployments outside of Central Europe. These deployments range from counterinsurgency operations, delivering humanitarian aid, to rescuing displaced civilians in flood-affected regions.^[1]^[2]

As of 2010, a battalion of Czech Army troops make up the entirety of BYSFOR, a peacekeeping force deployed to the semi-autonomous province of Bystrica. They are backed by a few aviation units from the Air Force for both transportation and fire support. Most troops are stationed at FOB Blanik, though a smaller force also maintains a presence at FOB Strelka in the northern sector.^[1]^[3]^[4]

601st Special Forces Group[]

A detachment of operatives from the Army's 601st Special Forces Group (601st SFG) also accompany regular units, both in Bystrica and Takistan. They participated in the initial phases of Operation Arrowhead, supporting allied coalition forces in deterring Takistani invasion attempts into neighbouring Karzeghistan.^[5]^[6] After the invasion, the 601st was tasked with carrying out counterinsurgency operations against remnants of the old regime.^[7]

Equipment[]

ArmA 2-era Czech soldiers (vz 95 Desert)
ArmA 2-era Czech soldiers (vz 95 Woodland)
ArmA 2-era 601st SFG operatives (vz 95 Desert)
ArmA 2-era 601st SFG operatives (vz 95 Woodland)

Arma2-camouflage-acr — Camouflage patterns used by ArmA 2-era Czech forces from left-to-right:
- **vz 95 Woodland** (Bystrica/Chernarus)
- **vz 95 Desert** (Takistan)

Both conventional Czech Army soldiers and 601st SFG operatives don combat uniforms available in two types of camouflage patterns; either for arid or woodland environments.

Soldiers are usually issued Czech-made, vz 95-camouflaged combat helmets and red-coloured berets while not on duty. Ballistic-resistant body armour vests are worn by most line infantry for torso protection aside from select ground vehicle crews.

The Army's elite 601st SFG operatives opt to wear the American-made Modular Integrated Communications Helmet (MICH). Some however, prefer to don a mixture of either booniehats, baseball-style caps, shemaghs and/or pakols in lieu of helmets.

Arsenal[]

Armoury[]

Image	Name	Description
	CZ 75 D COMPACT	Handgun Calibre: 9×19 mm
	CZ 75 P-07 DUTY	Handgun Calibre: 9×19 mm
	CZ 75 SP-01 PHANTOM	Handgun Calibre: 9×19 mm
	CZ 750 S1 M1	Sniper Rifle Calibre: 7.62×51 mm NATO
	CZ 805 BREN A1	Assault Rifle Calibre: 5.56×45 mm NATO
	CZ 805 BREN A2	Carbine Calibre: 5.56×45 mm NATO
	CZ 805 B1 G1	Battle Rifle Calibre: 7.62×51 mm NATO
	CZ Scorpion Evo 3 A1	Submachine Gun Calibre: 9×19 mm
	G17	Handgun Calibre: 9×19 mm
	M60E4	General-Purpose Machine Gun Calibre: 7.62×51 mm NATO
	M249 Para	Light Machine Gun Calibre: 5.56×45 mm NATO
	M4A3	Carbine Calibre: 5.56×45 mm NATO
	MAAWS	Rocket Launcher Calibre: 84 mm
	RPG-7V	Rocket Launcher Diameter: 40 mm/105 mm
	Sa-58V	Assault Rifle Calibre: 7.62×39 mm
	Sa-58P	Assault Rifle Calibre: 7.62×39 mm
	SVD Dragunov	Sniper Rifle Calibre: 7.62×54 mm
	UK-59	General-Purpose Machine Gun Calibre: 7.62×54 mm

Motor Pool[]

Vehicle	Role	Notes
ATV	All-Terrain Vehicle	- Operation Arrowhead DLC-exclusive vehicle - Can transport a single passenger
BMP-2	Infantry Fighting Vehicle	- Amphibious - Can transport up to 7 passengers
BRDM-2	Armoured Patrol Car	- Amphibious - Variable transportation capacity depending on variant
Dingo 2 CZ	Infantry Mobility Vehicle / MRAP	- Army of the Czech Republic DLC-exclusive vehicle - Can transport up to 3 passengers
HMMWV GPK	Light Utility Vehicle	- Operation Arrowhead DLC-exclusive vehicle - Can transport up to 3 passengers
L-39C	Jet Trainer / Light Attack Jet	- Army of the Czech Republic DLC-exclusive vehicle - Available in both armed ground attack and unarmed trainer variants - Cannot transport any passengers
L-39ZA	Jet Trainer / Light Attack Jet	- Army of the Czech Republic DLC-exclusive vehicle - Cannot transport any passengers
L-159 ALCA	Light Attack Jet	- Army of the Czech Republic DLC-exclusive vehicle - Cannot transport any passengers
Mi-171Sh	Utility Helicopter	- Can transport up to 16 passengers
Mi-24V	Heavy Attack Helicopter	- Can transport up to 8 passengers
Military Offroad	Light Utility Vehicle	- Operation Arrowhead DLC-exclusive vehicle - Can transport up to 7 passengers - Has a dedicated armed special operations sub-variant
Pandur II 8x8 CZ	Infantry Fighting Vehicle	- Army of the Czech Republic DLC-exclusive vehicle - Amphibious - Can transport up to 8 passengers
PBX	Rubber Inflatable Boat	- Can transport up to 3 passengers
RM-70	Self-Propelled Rocket Artillery	- Army of the Czech Republic DLC-exclusive vehicle - Rocket-based artillery system - Is armed with a machine gun for self-defence - Can transport a single passenger
T-72M4 CZ	Main Battle Tank	- Army of the Czech Republic DLC-exclusive vehicle - Cannot transport any passengers
T810	Utility Truck	- Army of the Czech Republic DLC-exclusive vehicle - Variable transport capacity depending on variant - Has dedicated variants that can repair, rearm, and refuel ground vehicles
UAZ-469	Light Utility Vehicle	- Can transport up to 6 passengers

Gallery[]

References[]

↑ ^1.0 ^1.1 Bohemia Interactive a.s., 2012, Arma 2: Army of the Czech Republic, Arma 2, viewed 28 September 2023, <https://www.arma2.com/game-features/acr>.
↑ Mořický, K 2010, Radayev Extradition Approved, AAN Online, viewed 28 September 2023, <http://aan.moricky.com/en/europe/28-radayev-extradition-approved.html>.
↑ ARMA 2: Army of the Czech Republic 2012 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Silver Lion, War Criminal, "Civil war in Bystrica has ended and both sides put down their weapons. Although BYSFOR units managed to negotiate a ceasefire the people are still not safe. Part of the area is controlled by col. Radan Miyović who is responsible for ethnic cleanups in the North of the country. Thanks to the testimonies and intel we were able to identify his area of operation."
↑ ARMA 2: Army of the Czech Republic 2012 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Silver Lion, Patrol, "It appears the capture of Col. Miyović failed to discourage his followers. They seem to be continuing to fight. Intelligence reports increased movement of rebel vehicles, that's why your team will be equipped with the new WIFV Pandur. You're going hunting again. Your objective will be to neutralize any enemy forces and thus increase our chances of controlling the entire area."
↑ Bohemia Interactive a.s., 2010, NATO and UNO, Arma 2, viewed 28 September 2023, <https://www.arma2.com/arma-2-oa-factions/a-2-oa-nato-and-un>.
↑ ARMA 2: Operation Arrowhead 2010 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Operation Arrowhead, Backstab, "Scud missile strikes reported in Mazargan suburbs, Karzeghistan. Czech NBC specialist dismisses reports of chemical warheads.", AAN News
↑ ARMA 2: Army of the Czech Republic 2012 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Silver Lion, Dum Spiro Spero, "Gunshots are still echoing throughout the mountains of Takistan. Regular patrols have become a thing of the past. According to allied intelligence, enemy leaders in the AO are the ones who have been orchestrating the deadliest attacks on our PRT teams. The CIA provided three names: Abdul Warkhaidi, Jabbar Kutaiba and Rasheed Sabeer. It is our job to find these individuals and eliminate them, provided we can get them all in one place."

External links[]

ArmA 2 Army of the Czech Republic Official Website / Features

Factions of ArmA 2
BLUFOR	USMC • CDF • U.S. Army • KSK • ACR • British Army
REDFOR	Russian Armed Forces • ChDKZ • Takistani Army • Takistani Militia
INDFOR	NAPA • Takistani Rebels • United Nations • ION
Operation Arrowhead \| British Armed Forces