How to read the Intel reports and maps?

[DrDeath_MD]

I've just started looking into the Intel reports.

The reports has some units in red which I know are depleted resource units. How exactly does this affect them in game?

 

The map seems to show what units (and planes) are at each airfield. Does this help? Should I plan patrol missions over things I want to try to take out (fighters/bombers/transports)?

How should I read the depots? It seems like the enemies (for me the Germans) have only 1-2 bombers, fighters, or dive bombers in the depot. Does this mean that i've shot down to many enemies (I am using  unlimited ammo but try to limit it to 1-1.5 actually cycles of ammo before breaking off). 

I'm trying to figure out how to use the various features of this killer mod!

 

 

[PatrickAWlson]

It's informational.  Depleted units cannot fly.  Things happen outside of missions and excessive depletion has been reported on the Bodenplatte map.  I have done something to improve the situation that will be out this weekend.  If you see a lot of depleted units then maybe scrub fighter missions and wait for a ground attack.  

 

I would not change the patrol route.  Missions are routed to an area of activity so such a change will decrease the odds of contact.

 

A lot if the information is just that - information.  It is intended to make you feel like part of something and to give you a glimpse of your campaign world at a point in time.  

[Varibraun]

Plus you can see where the historical aces are stationed on the intel map...I have always enjoyed that little tidbit.