Forward Observer Handbook

A Forward Observer Handbook is a guide for military personnel tasked with directing artillery and mortar fire accurately onto targets. It provides instructions on locating targets, communicating with firing units, and calculating the right angles and distances for effective precision strikes. The handbook ensures observers can coordinate attacks efficiently, minimizing friendly fire and maximizing combat effectiveness. It covers techniques for observation, reporting, and adjusting fire, serving as a critical reference in battlefield situations to improve the accuracy and safety of indirect fire support.