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Contents

  • Battlefields
    • Conquest
      • Alborz Mountains
      • Armored Shield
      • Azadi Palace
      • Bandar Desert
      • Caspian Border
      • Damavand Park
      • Death Valley
      • Epicenter
      • Grand Bazaar
      • Gulf of Oman
      • Kharg Island
      • Kiasar Railroad
      • Markaz Monolith
      • Nebandan Flats
      • Noshahr Canals
      • Operation Firestorm
      • Operation Métro
      • Operation Riverside
      • Sabalan Pipeline
      • Seine Crossing
      • Sharqi Peninsula
      • Strike at Karkand
      • Talah Market
      • Tehran Highway
      • Wake Island
    • Conquest 64
      • Alborz Mountains
      • Armored Shield
      • Azadi Palace
      • Bandar Desert
      • Caspian Border
      • Damavand Park
      • Death Valley
      • Epicenter
      • Grand Bazaar
      • Gulf of Oman
      • Kharg Island
      • Kiasar Railroad
      • Markaz Monolith
      • Nebandan Flats
      • Noshahr Canals
      • Operation Firestorm
      • Operation Métro
      • Operation Riverside
      • Sabalan Pipeline
      • Seine Crossing
      • Sharqi Peninsula
      • Strike at Karkand
      • Tehran Highway
      • Wake Island
    • Rush
      • Alborz Mountains
      • Armored Shield
      • Azadi Palace
      • Bandar Desert
      • Caspian Border
      • Damavand Park
      • Death Valley
      • Epicenter
      • Grand Bazaar
      • Gulf of Oman
      • Kharg Island
      • Kiasar Railroad
      • Markaz Monolith
      • Nebandan Flats
      • Noshahr Canals
      • Operation Firestorm
      • Operation Métro
      • Operation Riverside
      • Sabalan Pipeline
      • Seine Crossing
      • Sharqi Peninsula
      • Strike at Karkand
      • Talah Market
      • Tehran Highway
      • Wake Island
    • Squad Rush
      • Alborz Mountains
      • Armored Shield
      • Azadi Palace
      • Bandar Desert
      • Caspian Border
      • Damavand Park
      • Death Valley
      • Epicenter
      • Grand Bazaar
      • Gulf of Oman
      • Kharg Island
      • Kiasar Railroad
      • Markaz Monolith
      • Nebandan Flats
      • Noshahr Canals
      • Operation Firestorm
      • Operation Métro
      • Operation Riverside
      • Sabalan Pipeline
      • Seine Crossing
      • Sharqi Peninsula
      • Strike at Karkand
      • Talah Market
      • Tehran Highway
      • Wake Island
    • Squad Deathmatch
      • Alborz Mountains
      • Armored Shield
      • Azadi Palace
      • Bandar Desert
      • Caspian Border
      • Damavand Park
      • Death Valley
      • Epicenter
      • Grand Bazaar
      • Gulf of Oman
      • Kharg Island
      • Kiasar Railroad
      • Markaz Monolith
      • Nebandan Flats
      • Noshahr Canals
      • Operation Firestorm
      • Operation Métro
      • Operation Riverside
      • Sabalan Pipeline
      • Seine Crossing
      • Sharqi Peninsula
      • Strike at Karkand
      • Talah Market
      • Tehran Highway
      • Wake Island
    • Team Deathmatch
      • Alborz Mountains
      • Armored Shield
      • Azadi Palace
      • Bandar Desert
      • Caspian Border
      • Damavand Park
      • Death Valley
      • Epicenter
      • Grand Bazaar
      • Gulf of Oman
      • Kharg Island
      • Kiasar Railroad
      • Markaz Monolith
      • Nebandan Flats
      • Noshahr Canals
      • Operation Firestorm
      • Operation Métro
      • Operation Riverside
      • Sabalan Pipeline
      • Seine Crossing
      • Sharqi Peninsula
      • Strike at Karkand
      • Talah Market
      • Tehran Highway
      • Wake Island
    • Scavenger
      • Aftermath - Azadi Palace
      • Aftermath - Epicenter
      • Aftermath - Markaz Monolith
      • Aftermath - Talah Market
    • Close Quarters/Gun Master
      • Close Quarters - Donya Fortress
      • Close Quarters - Operation 925
      • Close Quarters - Scrapmetal
      • Close Quarters - Ziba Tower
      • Aftermath - Azadi Palace
      • Aftermath - Epicenter
      • Aftermath - Markaz Monolith
      • Aftermath - Talah Market
    • Capture the Flag
      • Operation Riverside
      • Nebandan Flats
      • Kiasar Railroad
      • Sabalan Pipeline
    • Tank Superiority
      • Alborz Mountains
      • Armored Shield
      • Bandar Desert
      • Death Valley
    • Air Superiority
      • Operation Riverside
      • Nebandan Flats
      • Kiasar Railroad
      • Sabalan Pipeline
  • Essentials
    • Primer
      • What's New in Battlefield 3?
      • What's New in Close Quarters?
      • What's New in Armored Kill?
      • What's New in Aftermath?
      • What's New in End Game?
    • Basics
      • Introduction and Interface
      • Spawn Screen
      • Movement and Fundementals
      • Combat
      • Game Modes
      • Squad Play
      • Multiplayer Tactics
      • Persistance System
      • Battlelog
      • Specilizations
      • Camo Patterns
    • Classes
      • Introduction
      • Assault
      • Engineer
      • Support
      • Recon
    • Weapons
      • Introduction & Accessory Index
      • Assault Rifles
      • Carbines
      • Light Machine Guns
      • Sniper Rifles
      • Personal Defense Weapons (PDWs)
      • Shotguns
      • Pistols
      • Crossbow
    • Vehicles
      • Vehicle Customization
      • Light Vehicles
      • Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFVs)
      • Mobile AA
      • Main Battle Tanks (MBT)
      • Attack Helicopters
      • Scout Helicopters
      • Transport Helicopters
      • Jets
      • Stationery Anti-Vehicle Weapons
  • Campaign
    • Mission 1: Semper Fidelis
      • Semper Fidelis
    • Mission 2: Operation Swordbreaker
      • Operation Swordbreaker
    • Mission 3: Uprising
      • Uprising
    • Mission 4: Going Hunting
      • Going Hunting
    • Mission 5: Operation Guillotine
      • Operation Guillotine
    • Mission 6: Comrades
      • Comrades
    • Mission 7: Thunder Run
      • Thunder Run
    • Mission 8: Fear No Evil
      • Fear No Evil
    • Mission 9: Night Shift
      • Night Shift
    • Mission 10: Rock and a Hard Place
      • Rock and a Hard Place
    • Mission 11: Kaffarov
      • Kaffarov
    • Mission 12: The Great Destroyer
      • The Great Destroyer
  • Multiplayer
    • Crash Course in Co-operative Play
      • Crash Course in Co-operative Play
    • Co-Op Mission 1: Operation Exodus
      • Operation Exodus
    • Co-Op Mission 2: Fire from the Sky
      • Fire from the Sky
    • Co-Op Mission 3: Exfiltration
      • Exfiltration
    • Co-Op Mission 4: Hit and Run
      • Hit and Run
    • Co-Op Mission 5: Drop 'em Like Liquid
      • Drop 'em Like Liquid
    • Co-Op Mission 6: The Eleventh Hour
      • The Eleventh Hour
  • Compendium
    • Multiplayer Scoring
      • Multiplayer Scoring
    • Assignments
      • Assignments
    • Achievements and Trophies
      • Achievements and Trophies
    • Dog Tags
      • Dog Tags
    • Ranks
      • Ranks
    • Camo Patterns
      • Camo Patterns
    • Ribbons
      • Ribbons
    • Medals
      • Medals

Battlefield 3 Premium Guide › Battlefields › Capture the Flag

Nebandan Flats

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During Capture the Flag, the map boundaries of Nebandan Flats are slightly wider than in the Conquest modes. Although the map is wider than its Conquest counterpart, the flags are positioned nearly directly north and south of one another. The US flag is located within the Residential area and the team deploys slightly south along the road. On the opposite side of the map, the RU flag is located at the Farm; the RU team deploys to the north along the main road. Both teams have an assortment of vehicles, with quite a few dirtbikes. In addition to these vehicles, the teams can also acquire two extra dirtbikes located on the north side of the Warehouse, which is in the center of the map.

US Base

Positioned at the Residential area, the US Flag is located in the center of the buildings. While the flag may appear to be vulnerable only from the west side of the complex via the road that runs through the map, be aware that the wooden fence surrounding the complex can easily be breached by vehicles. When guarding the flag, make use of the M220 TOW Launcher on the west side of the complex to guard the road from vehicles. The real concern should be breaches of the fence line on the complex’s north and east sides. Utilize the ASRAD to defend against attacks from these directions. One advantage to placing the ASRAD at the northeast corner outside of the complex is that it can also be used to defend against the RU team’s helicopter, which can be expected to be used to transport an enemy flag carrier. Setting mines near possible points of entry near the fence line can prevent vehicles from approaching the flag after smashing through the fence.

RU Base

Located at the Farm, the RU Flag is susceptible to attack from multiple angles. When defending the flag, make use of the 9M133 Kornet Launcher to stave off vehicles approaching from the south. Watch for dirtbikes that attempt to capture the flag from the east, as the open path between the stable and the nearby carport allow for a quick capture and run. The Vodnik AA is a great option for defending the flag, as its weapon is more versatile than the T-90A’s weaponry and more maneuverable as well. Keeping the Vodnik AA positioned on the north side of the complex near the silos allows the vehicle to fire on any target that enters the flag area. The T-90A should stay within the proximity of the Farm area, patrolling the fields south of the Farm, adjacent to the Warehouse. Placement of mines around the flag is useful in defending against dirtbikes, as their speed means they are unable to notice mines before it’s too late.

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