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 64-Bit - `C:/Program Files (x86)/Steam/Steamapps/Common/Arma 3/`
 - After extraction you should have the `@ace` and `@CBA_A3` folders inside your Arma 3 folder.
 
-## 4. Launch Arma 3 with ACE3
+## 4. Install ACE3 Optional components
+<div class="panel callout">
+    <h5>Note:</h5>
+    <p>Skip this step if you're not using additional mods. If you are, consult with your mission maker before installing any of these components.</p>
+</div>
+
+### 4.1 What do they do?
+Optional components supplement 3rd party mods with ACE3 features, for example:
+- Optional weapon components make Advanced Ballistics possible, as well as the ability to use ACE3 weapon attachments with 3rd party weapons like RHS, HLC, etc.
+- Optional tracers component brings back ACE2 ball tracers.
+- Optional server component is used to load the userconfig files.
+
+### 4.2 Which optionals should I use?
+Only use the optional components that correspond with your mod-pack.
+
+### 4.3 How to install these components?
+- Inside your `Arma 3/@ace/` folder, you'll find the `optionals` and `addons` folders.
+- Copy and paste the relevant `.pbo` and `.bisign` files from the `optionals` folder into the `addons` folder.
+
+## 5. Launch Arma 3 with ACE3
 - Launch Arma 3 to start the official game Launcher.
 - Click `Mods` and make sure the checkboxes next to `ace` and `CBA_A3` are ticked.
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 - Click `Play`
 
-## 5. Alternative launch methods
+## 6. Alternative launch methods
 
-### 5.1 Steam Launch Parameters
+### 6.1 Steam Launch Parameters
 - Not supported with the new Arma 3 Launcher
 
-### 5.2 ArmA3Sync
+### 6.2 ArmA3Sync
 - Inspect `Addon Options` and verify the `Addon Search Directories` are leading to your Arma 3 folder.
 - Return to the `Addons` tab and click `Refresh`.
 - Right-click inside `Addon Groups`, click `Create Group` and give it a name.