Laser Designation

Laser designation is the use of a sighting and ranging device for precision warfare. Guided ("smart") weaponry attuned to the designator can track the designated target, minimizing collateral damage and maximizing weapon efficiency.

Battlefield 3
Laser designation is a new feature in Battlefield 3 that requires a high level of teamwork. One player acts as the spotter for other players bearing guided weapons.

Targeting
Certain gadgets and specializations provide target designation:
 * SOFLAM (Recon)
 * MAV (Recon)
 * CITV Station (MBT)
 * Laser Painter (Attack and Scout Helicopters)

Like glint from high-powered rifle scopes, lasers can be spotted from a distance as a red glint.

Guided weaponry
Various weapons can benefit from laser designation:
 * FGM-148 Javelin (Engineer)
 * Guided Missile (Air vehicles, IFVs)
 * Guided Rockets (AH)
 * Guided Shells (MBT)

The weapon carrier does not require line-of-sight, as the weapon will find its own path. For Javelin users, Top attack mode is used.