Spotters

Home › Forums › Historical › Bolt Action › Spotters

Viewing 2 posts - 1 through 2 (of 2 total)
  • Author
    Posts
  • June 15, 2026 at 8:15 pm #191826
    Greg
    Participant

    I have a question:  If an indirect fire unit (like a mortar sqd) has a spotter, but doesn’t use it for the engagement they are firing, can another indirect fire unit (say a BT42) that doesn’t have a one use that spotter?

    June 16, 2026 at 2:18 am #191827
    Kar98k
    Participant

    Hi Greg. You can find your answer and much more on page 102 of the rules (Spotters). “If an indirect fire weapon is fired by a Veteran or Regular crew, the crew are assumed to be able to also see whatever any spotter (or forward observer) in your force can see.” And yes, indirect fire weapons with inexperienced crews cannot use spotters or forward observers.

    Note: because it is in the Errata & FAQS, some people forget or don’t know yet, but if a crew changes spotters, it resets the ranging-in process. That is, a six is needed to hit. Also, a spotter can only spot for a single indirect fire weapon per game turn.

  • Author
    Posts
Viewing 2 posts - 1 through 2 (of 2 total)
  • You must be logged in to reply to this topic.