Spotters

[Greg]

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?

[Kar98k]

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.

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