Because of the speed that custom mods get updated it can be difficult to keep up with which factions are working fully with ALiVE. If in doubt, place the ALiVE Orbat Tool module, go into game and load the faction. The Faction menu will indicate which groups are compatible with ALiVE.
ACE3 is a joint effort by the teams behind ACE2, AGM and CSE to improve the realism and authenticity of Arma 3. If you want to contribute something to ACE3, simply fork the GitHub repository and submit your pull requests for review. Approved ArmA 3 Version: v1.92 If you do not have the required mods ready to go when the class starts, you will be asked to attend another time. This is meant to speed up classes and not make people wait for those who have not taken the time to check their mods prior to class.
Arma 3 Factions
Note that faction names are case sensitive!
West
- BLU_F
- NATO
- BLU_T_F
- NATO (Pacific)
- BLU_CTRG_F
- NATO (CTRG)
- BLU_G_F
- FIA
- BLU_GEN_F
- Gendarmerie
East
- OPF_F
- CSAT
- OPF_T_F
- CSAT (Pacific)
- OPF_G_F
- FIA
Guer
- IND_F
- AAF
- IND_C_F
- Syndikat
Civilian
- CIV_F
- Civilians
Iron Front Factions
- LIB_LUFTWAFFE
- LNRD_Luft
- LIB_PANZERWAFFE
- LIB_WEHRMACHT
- SG_STURM
- LIB_RKKA
- LIB_USSR_AIRFORCE
- LIB_USSR_TANK_TROOPS
- LIB_GUER
- LIB_US_AIRFORCE
- LIB_US_ARMY
- LIB_US_TANK_TROOPS
NLD OPFOR
- 76th Guards AA: nldo_ru_vdv_76
- Russia's 31st Guards AA: nldo_ru_vdv_31
- Ukraine's 95th Airmobile Division: nldo_ua_uaf_95
- Ukraine's Border Guards: nldo_ua_uaf_bg
RHS Escalation
USAF
- rhs_faction_usarmy_d
- rhs_faction_usarmy_wd
- rhs_faction_usmc_d
- rhs_faction_usmc_wd
AFRF
- rhs_faction_msv
- rhs_faction_vdv
- rhs_faction_vmf
GREF
- rhsgref_faction_cdf_ground
- rhsgref_faction_nationalist
SAF
- rhssaf_faction_un
AGRESSORS v1.5 - Made for ALiVE
- Eastern European Rebels Faction: caf_ag_eeur_r
- Middle Eastern Fighters Faction : caf_ag_me_t
- Middle Eastern Civilians Faction: caf_ag_me_civ
- African Pirates Faction: caf_ag_afr_p
- African Civilians: caf_ag_afr_civ
suddens East vs West
- NATO: SUD_NATO
- USSR: SUD_USSR
The Eridanus Insurection
- Insurrectionists: TEI_Ins
- UNSCDF: TEI_UNSC
CUP - Community Upgrade Project
Some CUP factions may not be released yet.
CUP_B_USMC- 'United States Marine Corps'
CUP_B_US_Army- 'United States Army'
CUP_B_US_Navy- 'United States Navy'
CUP_B_CDF- 'Chenarus Defense Force (CDF)'
CUP_O_RU- 'Russian Federation'
CUP_O_ChDKZ- 'ChDKZ (Chenarus)'
CUP_I_NAPA- 'NAPA (Chenarus)'
CUP_C_CHERNARUS- 'Civilians (Chenarus)'
CUP_C_RU- 'Civilians (Russian)'
CUP_O_TK- 'Takistani Army'
CUP_O_TK_MILITIA- 'Takistani Militia'
CUP_C_TK- 'Civilians (Takistan)'
CUP_C_Special- 'Civilian (Special)'
CUP_B_US- 'United States of America'
CUP_B_CZ- 'Czech Republic'
CUP_B_GER- 'Germany'
CUP_I_TK_GUE- 'Takistani Locals'
CUP_I_UN- 'United Nations'
CUP_O_SLA- 'SLA'
CUP_I_RACS- 'RACS'
CUP_B_GB- 'United Kingdom'
CUP_I_PMC_ION- 'ION PMC'
Community Unit Mod Factions
- Iraqi Warfare Faction: Marv_IR, Marv_IS, Marv_Kr
- Iraqi Syrian Conflict Faction: ISC_PESH_B, ISC_SAA_O, ISC_IS_O, ISC_IS_I, ISC_alNusra_I
- Russian Naval Infantry Faction: Cha_Rus, Cha_Rus_Alt
- Canadian Armed Forces Faction: CAF_TW, CAF_AR
- Middle East Conflict Faction: SAA, Hezbollah, GME, QudsForce, WBO, drirregularsI, drirregularsB, drirregularsO, Hamas
- Australian Defence Force Uncut Faction: ADF
- PG Services - Private Military Company Faction: PG_Services
- African Conflict Faction: mas_afr_rebl_b, mas_afr_rebl_i, mas_afr_rebl_o, mas_afr_opf, mas_afr_onu
- UK Special Forces Faction: mas_ukf_sftg
- Italian Special Operations Faction: mas_ita_sftg
- US Marine Corp and MARSOC units Faction: mas_usa_mars
- USSOCOM 75th Ranger and Navy SEALs DEVGRU Faction: mas_usa_delta, mas_usa_devg, mas_usa_rang, mas_usa_usoc
- Community Update Project Faction: Community Update Project
- Isla Duala Factions Faction: MOL_army, AFR_army
- Israeli Defense Force Faction: IDF_faction, HAMAS_faction
- Unsung Faction: UNSUNG_E, UNSUNG_C (Civs)
- UNSUNG compatibility mod Faction: UNSUNG_W_USMC_65, UNSUNG_W_USARMY_65, UNSUNG_E_NVA_65, UNSUNG_E_VC_65, UNSUNG_E_PAVN_67, UNSUNG_E_NVA_68, UNSUNG_W_USMC_69, UNSUNG_E_NVA_69
= reports of the UNSUNG module called 'UNSUNG special items' breaking parts of ALiVE - see here for more info:http://alivemod.com/forum/3810-enemy-spawing-at-blacklisted-base-area-and-beneath-helo-s
Editor Notes
- Some mods do not have proper ammo configs for aircraft which prevents ALiVE from properly detecting them as CAS, CAP, etc. The UNSUNG mod is an example of this. See here for more info: https://github.com/ALiVEOS/ALiVE.OS/issues/384
- Link to G Drive collection of factions (note these may be out of date - check the Steam / Armaholics links below for most recent versions):
Custom factions and replacement packs made with the ALiVE Orbat Tool. There will be dependencies on other mods so check the details before using them. A collection of these configs is kept on the ALiVE GDrive.
autigergrad's Orbatron Factions
The following are faction addons created by a member of BIS Forums - thanks to autigergradhttps://forums.bistudio.com/profile/1091584-autigergrad/
- African Factions for CUP
-An African Rebel faction based off of Somali Pirates set to Opfor Faction name: CUP_AFR_Reb
-An Islamic African Insurgent faction based off of Boko Haram and Al Shabab set to Opfor Faction name: CUP_AFR_M_Reb
-A full standardized African Army that speaks French set to Independent. This force has Infantry, SF, Tanks, APCs, Helis, and Jets. Faction name: CUP_AFR_Army
-An African based UN Peacekeeping Force set to Blufor that speaks French. Fully equipped with UN vehicles and aircraft. Faction name: CUP_AFR_UN
-An African Civilian faction. Faction name: CUP_AFR_CIV
-An African Muslim Civilian faction. Faction name: CUP_AFR_M_CIV
- Takistan Civilians for CUP
- The name says it all....A Civilian faction for Takistan using CUP, which is currently missing from CUP. Includes vehicles. Faction name: CUP_TAK_CIVS
- Asian Factions for CUP
- Civilian Faction Faction Name: CUP_CIV_ASIA
- Insurgent Faction (OPFOR) Faction Name: CUP_INS_ASIA
- fully fleshed out Conventional Military Force (IND) Faction Name: CUP_ARMY_ASIA
- Iraqi/Syrian style Civilians pack
- represents a civilian population in Syria or Iraq faction name: ISC_Civs
jarrad96's Orbatron Factions
The following are faction addons created by a member of BIS Forums - thanks to jarrad96https://forums.bistudio.com/profile/1119236-jarrad96/
- Special Forces Factions by jarrad96
- Private Military Contractors - Faction Classname- PMC
Special Operation Forces Faction mod [SFF] that adds a PMC Contractor faction, with equipment based on contractors in Iraq in a post 2008 time period, as well as PMC's internationally.
Steam Workshop- http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1132804515
Armaholic- http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=33251
- US Navy SEALS and USAF Pararescue - Faction classname- SL
Steam Workshop- http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=821140377
Armaholic- http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=32075
Arma3.de- http://arma3.de/include.php?path=download&contentid=4767
- Polish GROM - Faction classname- GM
Steam Workshop- http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=823664320
Armaholic- http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=32103
- MARSOC Marine Raiders - Faction classname- MR
Steam Workshop- http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=826018608
Armaholic- http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=32105
Arma3.de- http://arma3.de/include.php?path=download&contentid=4781
- 75th Ranger Regiment and PMC Contractors - Faction classname- BLU_AI
Steam Workshop- http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=779932339
Armaholic- http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=32115
Arma3.de- http://arma3.de/include.php?path=download&contentid=4779
- Afghan National Army and ANA Commando Brigade - Faction classname- ANA
Steam Workshop- http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=827872006
Armaholic- http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=32120
Arma3.de- http://arma3.de/include.php?path=download&contentid=4765
- British Special Air Service and Special Boat Service (SAS and SBS) - Faction classname- SAS
Steam Workshop- http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=830455109
Armaholic- http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=32144
- Central African Rebels - Faction classname- CAR
Steam Workshop- http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=831284682
Armaholic- http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=32158
- Hezbollah - Faction classname- HZ
Steam Workshop- http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=833316053
Armaholic- http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=32162
- 1st Brandenburg Division, 1944 - Faction classname- BB
Steam Workshop- http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=835581569
- Australian 2nd Commando Regiment and New Zealand SAS - Faction classname- 2C
Steam Workshop- http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=838402883
Armaholic- http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=32187
- Israeli Shayetet 13 - Faction classname- S13
Steam Workshop- http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=839868777
Armaholic- http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=32197
- Colombian Special Forces - Faction classname- MSF
Steam Workshop- http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=844283765
Armaholic- http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=32211
- People's Liberation Army Special Forces - Faction classname- PLA
Steam Workshop- http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=845947248
Armaholic- http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=32217
- 'Praying Mantis' PMCs - Faction classname- MGS
Steam Workshop- http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=848441775
Armaholic- http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=32236
- Russian Spetznaz - Faction classname- RUS
Steam Workshop- http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=849038969
Armaholic- http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=32254
- African Special Forces - Faction classname- KSF
Steam Workshop- http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=849723142
Armaholic- http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=32243
- US CAG- 'Delta Force' - Faction classname - CAG
Steam Workshop- http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=851480288
Armaholic- http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=32263
- Taliban Insurgency - Faction classname- TBI
Steam Workshop- http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=950850347
Armaholic- http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=32885
- Tanoan Defence Forces - Faction Classname- TDF
Steam Workshop- http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=949495255
- Pakistani Air Force Special Service Wing, No. 2 Special Operations Squadron - Faction classname- SSW
Steam Workshop- http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1094613885
RHS compatible versions- They share the same classname as the Non-RHS version, and are basically the same faction with different equipment, so if people prefer X/Y for weapons/gear
- Hezbollah [SFF-R] - Faction Classname- HZ
Special Operations Forces Faction mod [SFF] that adds the Hezbollah organisation to the game. The Hezbollah are a Lebanese Shi'ia Islamist political and military group. The position of Hezbollah as an organisation is tenous, as it is both a legitimate political party and a fighting organisation. This faction is based on photographs and video footage from August 13th, 2013 to early 2017. RHS version.
Steam Workshop- http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1098686482
Armaholic- http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=33084
PW6 - http://withsix.com/p/Arma-3/mods/2w0_INxMQF-qjz9W5g-37w/Hezbollah-SFF-R
- Polish GROM [SFF-R]- Faction Classname-GM
Special Operation Forces Faction mod [SFF] that adds the Polish GROM. Note this version is dependant on RHS Escalation. If you would prefer different dependencies there is a SMA version also available. They are not compatible with each other and cannot be enabled at the same time.
Steam Workshop- http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1148577972
Armaholic- http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=33303
- MARSOC Marine Raiders [SFF-R] - Faction classname- MR
Steam Workshop- http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=873455461
Armaholic- http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=32421
- Abu Sayaff Group [SFF-R] - Faction classname- ASG
Steam Workshop- http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=875241040
Armaholic- http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=32431
- Central African Rebels [SFF-R] - Faction classname- CAR
Steam Workshop- http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=879843800
Armaholic- http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=32465
- Afghan National Army and ANA Commandos [SFF-R] - Faction classname- ANA
Steam Workshop- http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=890504822
Armaholic- http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=32559
- Russian Spetzaz [SFF-R] - Faction classname- RUS
Steam Workshop- http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=895826156
Armaholic- http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=32601
- Islamic State [SFF-R] - Faction classname- IS
Steam Workshop- http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=899977490
Armaholic- http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=32631
- Taliban Insurgency [SFF-R] - Faction classname- TBI
Steam Workshop- http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=951522276
Armaholic- http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=32898
Replacement packs for campaign units- Replaces the default units in all scenarios/missions/campaigns, including the official campaign.
- NATO RHS Marine Corps Overhaul - Faction Classname- BLU_F
NATO soldiers have been changed into a force resembling the United States Marine Corps, with more contemporary weapons such as the M4A1 Carbine replacing the MX rifle. The standard uniform is MARPAT Woodland for all infantry units, with most units having SPC vests and MARPAT combat helmets.
Steam Workshop- http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1179946616
Armaholic- http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=33404
- CTRG Overhauled - Faction Classname- BLU_CTRG_B
This mod is a total replacement of the Combat Technology Research Group, or CTRG units with new weapons, uniforms and equipment.
Steam Workshop- http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1172631651
Armaholic- http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=33381
- OPFOR FIA Overhauled - Faction Classname- OPF_G_F
This FIA insurgency cell is supported by Iranian CSAT forces, so is armed primarily with older Soviet weapons such as the AKM and AK-74 as primary weapons, with the AKMS and AKS-74-U used in some roles.
Steam Workshop- http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1176983135
Armaholic- http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=33394
- INDEP FIA Overhauled - Faction Classname- IND_G_F
These INDEP FIA forces are irregular fighters who have remain loyal to the AAF Government during the Civil War, and they have been supplied and supported by the AAF military.
Steam Workshop- http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1193103446
- NATO Overhaul - Faction classname - BLU_F
Steam Workshop- http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1105165805
- Gendarme Overhauled - Faction classname- BLU_GEN_F
Steam Workshop- http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=860128361
Armaholic- http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=32312
- Syndikate Overhauled - Faction classname- IND_C_F
Steam Workshop- http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=906538619
Armaholic- http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=32669
- CSAT Overhauled - Faction classname- OPF_F
Steam Workshop- http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1087988033
Arma 3 Rhs Class Names A-z
- AAF Overhauled - Faction classname- IND_F
Steam Workshop- http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1076246390
Armaholic- http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=33008
- FIA Overhauled - Faction classname- BLU_G_F
Steam Workshop- http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=858764894
Armaholic- http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=32299&highlight=858764894
Arma 3 Rhs Class Names Generator
- ALiVE Civilian Pack - Faction classname- C_AF
Steam Workshop- http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=935810174
Armaholic- http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=32802