As a primer its a great course to get people on the same page. However as 'basic infantry' it seems to slide around the topic as well.

I don't know. For me basic means basic. Things that you may eventually pick up and some protips you may never think about concerning those things. Something that will help you survive and contribute to your team.

Spotting, communication, basic movement, concealment, and environmental observation are all good basic topics.

Advanced movement formations seemed kinda out of place in that context. Odds are if you know basic movement then you can be ordered into an advanced formation and still be effective.

Something that wasn't covered at all that I consider very basic would be fire control and marksmanship. How do you handle small arms, SMGs, shotguns, large caliber assault rifles, small caliber assault rifles, and machine guns? The weapons may be different, but the principle should be the same between all the games.

• Small Arms (sidearms) should be used as a last resort in short/medium range. Perferably after expending the rounds in your primary weapon and as an alternative to taking time in reloading that weapon.
• SMGs are like automatic pistols and most effective in short/medium range. Aim centermass and let the bullets march upwards in short range, or fire in bursts towards the chest/head at medium range.
• Shotguns are short range weapons only and you should hold your fire if you have the element of surprise until you reach the 'kill zone'. Once there fire center mass or high chest depending on the spread of your weapon and maybe fire 1-2 shots per enemy to ensure a kill.
• Large Caliber Assault rifles typically have a slower RoF and a higher damage/recoil than Small Caliber Assault Rifles. Single shot or burst fire should be used in medium/long range and only resort to full auto in short range if the recoil won't matter.
• Small Caliber Assault Rifles typically have a faster RoF, lower damage/recoil, and a larger magazine than LCARs. Full auto should be used in short/medium range with burst fire being utilized in Medium/long range. Its better to burst with SCARs at long range instead of using semi-automatic single shots because the lower recoil means you'll put more bullets into the target with a burst at range than with LCARs.
• Machine guns of all kinds should be fired in bursts in order to not overheat the weapon and to sustain a longer amount of suppressive fire with the ammo avalible in the magazine. Aim centermass and let the bullets march upwards when targeting someone or aimed at and above their cover when applying suppressive fire. Try the fire at where you think they might pop up to return fire to make them think twice about doing so.

Meh...it seems like learning how to shoot in a First Person Shooter is a given, but reading the BF2142 boards its surprising how many people who visit us have to pick up and be instructed in how to use their weapon properly. A step away from 'spray and pray' is a step in the right direction I believe. Also a primer on grenade use and 'safe fire' to encourage people to use their explosive resources is a good idea as well.

You know...stuff you would think a basic infantryman would learn during basic training. Its thinks we don't think about after we've experienced the game because they are basics so well engrained into our knowledge that we think "shooting...duh". However for someone new it may be helpful.