Forward observer field manual

Forward Observer. Field Artillery School (September ); 3 pages Price {Item No} [Outline of Conference] Subcourse IN Employment of Indirect Fire (Edition 9)(); pages, 50+ illus. Price {Item No} [Mainly consists of extracts from other manuals] [Army Correspondence Course. www.doorway.ru Infantry School, Ft. Benning]. The information contained in this product reflects the actions of units in the field and may not necessarily be approved U.S. Army policy or doctrine. This product is designed for official use by U.S., coalition, and allied personnel and cannot be released to the public without the expressed written consent of CALL. This manual provides— Techniques for instruction and employment of survey sections. Guidance and reference in survey principles. Techniques used to operate and maintain equipment. The principal.

Army Joint Fire Support Specialists support the Army artillery team which is out in the field during combat. The forward observer specialist needs to use computers as well as manual calculations in order to determine target locations. As a result, there is some education, qualifications, and training required. Education. Lightweight Forward Entry Device (LFED) hosts the Forward Observer System (FOS) software, which enables mounted forward observers and fire support officers to plan, control and execute fire support operations at maneuver platoon, company, and battalion and brigade levels across the mounted formation. It will be replaced by Precision Fires. FM Machinegun mm M60 Original Dept. of the Army Field Manual Oct

HINTS FOR THE OBSERVER (Taken from FM ) 1. One of the most important skills in observation is the ability to read maps and photographs. 2. The use of the compass is necessary to the observer because he must be able to orient his maps and know his own location at all times. 3. Prepare a terrain sketch and keep it current. 4. The information contained in this product reflects the actions of units in the field and may not necessarily be approved U.S. Army policy or doctrine. This product is designed for official use by U.S., coalition, and allied personnel and cannot be released to the public without the expressed written consent of CALL. ATP Observed Fires. SEPTEMBER DISTRIBUTION RESTRICTION: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. This publication supersedes ATP , Observed Fires dated 12 August