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ARMA: Cold War Assault Keyboard Controls
Cold War Assault is the re-release of Operation Flashpoint, and the key that runs the whole game is Return: it opens the action menu for everything contextual. Bohemia's manual documents four schemes — infantry, mouse, ground vehicles and aircraft — where the same letters change job depending on what you are in.
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All ARMA: Cold War Assault keyboard controls
39 default keybinds across 4 categories. Most can be reassigned in ARMA: Cold War Assault's control settings.
+ 2 more controls in the table below
+ 2 more controls in the table below
39 shortcuts
Infantry 15
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Forward | W |
| Reload Weapon | R |
| Open Action Menu | Enter |
| Backward | S |
| Strafe Left | A |
| Strafe Right | D |
| Sprint | E |
| Lie Down | Q |
| Stand Up | Z |
| Call Command Menu and Select Menu Items | 1then2then3then4then5then6then7then8then9then0 |
| Move Fast (with a direction key) | Shift |
| 1st / 3rd Person View | Enter |
| Switch Command View On / Off | . |
| Switch Weapon View On / Off | V |
| Zoom In / Out (1st and 3rd person only) | +then− |
Aircraft 11
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Forward / Increase Rotor Speed | W |
| Start Engine / Ascend | Q |
| Fast Forward | E |
| Strafe / Turn Left | A |
| Strafe / Turn Right | D |
| Decelerate / Decrease Rotor Speed | S |
| Descend | Z |
| Rotate Left (while hovering) | X |
| Rotate Right (while hovering) | C |
| Raise / Lower Landing Gear (plane) | G |
| Flaps Up / Down (plane) | F |
Ground Vehicles 8
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Forward | W |
| Turn Left | A |
| Turn Right | D |
| Decelerate / Brake | S |
| Fast Forward | E |
| Cycle Through Available Targets | Tab |
| Slow Forward | Q |
| Switch Lights On / Off | L |
Mouse 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Fire Gun / Throw Grenade / Issue Move Command | LMB |
| Turn and Look | Mouse |
| Call Action Menu and Highlight Menu Items | Wheel |
| Zoom In / Lock Target | RMB |
| Select Action Menu Item | MMB |
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ARMA: Cold War Assault controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for ARMA: Cold War Assault?
- ARMA: Cold War Assault, a shooter game, uses 39 default keybinds across 4 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
- Can you remap ARMA: Cold War Assault controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from ARMA: Cold War Assault's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Which platforms do these ARMA: Cold War Assault controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
- Is this an official ARMA: Cold War Assault resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by ARMA: Cold War Assault or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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