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An observer operating with front line troops and trained to adjust ground or naval gunfire and pass back battlefield information. In the absence of a forward air controller, the observer may control close air support strikes. Also called FO. See also forward air controller; spotter. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Jim Dellinger, who was a sergeant and forward observer in Vietnam, 1965-67. Equipment included a mortar fire control system (MFCS), forward observer system (FOS), modified portable inductive artillery fuze setter (PIAFS) that mortars eventually will field as the mortar mission setter (MMS), M1064s (120-mm mortar carriers) and a variety of multiple-integrated laser engagement system (MILES) equipment, to include a surrogate laser designator. If you're using forward observer software (FOS), the "boot disk O: Auto 1" may need to be set differently. |
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