forward observer
Calls in strikes
A forward observer is a soldier positioned near enemy lines to direct artillery fire or air strikes onto targets.
The observer reports enemy positions, adjusts aim based on where shells land, and confirms hits.
The role requires proximity to combat while coordinating with forces miles away: The forward observer called in coordinates for the howitzers.
- spotterSafety backup person
- artilleryLarge-caliber battlefield weapons
- fire supportMilitary weapons assistance
- coordinatesLocation-specifying number pairs
- grid referencePosition using intersecting lines
binoculars · radio · target · callsign · grid · mortar · recon · military · scope · terrain · strike · kill zone · adjust · fire mission · danger close · hillside · front lines · concealment
- military rolessoldier, warrior, Praetorian Guard, sailor, Imperial Guard
- combat rolesrifleman, infantryman, sniper, medic, scout
- combat supportfire support, air support, close air support, ground support, artillery support
- military scoutsscouts, ranger, vanguard, pathfinder, reconnaissance
- technical military rolesmedic, sniper, pilot, mechanic, navigator
- lookoutslookout, watchtower, crow's nest, guard tower, sentry
forward observergun crew
Soldiers operating artillery
gunner · mortar crew · artilleryman · battery · shooter
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