💥Basic FO Idea
> The ideas behind this mod
The Forward Observer (FO) plays a crucial role as the "eyes" of the fire support system, responsible for detecting, locating, and engaging targets with indirect fires, and for adjusting those fires as needed. The effectiveness of fire support heavily relies on the FO's ability to quickly and accurately locate targets.
It's critical for providing ground-level intelligence and targeting data, enhancing situational awareness (SA) for aircrews and commanders, and ensuring the effective and safe integration with ground forces. They are involved in the planning process and execution, helping to track the battle, nominate targets, and contribute to battle damage assessment (BDA).
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📚 Documents:
B2C2497 Call For Indirect Fire: https://www.trngcmd.marines.mil/Portals/207/Docs/TBS/B2C2497%20Call%20For%20Indirect%20Fire.pdf?ver=2015-05-07-105809-593
FM 3-22.91 Jul 2008 PT 1: https://www.marines.mil/Portals/1/Publications/FM%203-22.91%20Jul%202008%20PT%203.pdf
FM_3-22_91_FEF_try_14_October_2008: https://www.marines.mil/Portals/1/Publications/FM%203-22.91%20Jul%202008%20PT%201.pdf
FM 23-90 W CH 1 MORTARS: https://www.marines.mil/Portals/1/Publications/FM%2023-90%20W%20CH%201.pdf
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