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.

ARMA: Cold War Assault Keyboard controls

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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

Layout

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	`1`then`2`then`3`then`4`then`5`then`6`then`7`then`8`then`9`then`0`
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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39 default keybinds across 4 categories. Most can be reassigned in ARMA: Cold War Assault's control settings.

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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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