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Forward Observation Officer Team

By: Warlord Games

Type: Miniatures Pack

Product Line: Bolt Action - British Army (28mm)

3 figures

MSRP old price: $11.50


Product Info

Title
Forward Observation Officer Team
Publisher
Sub-category
Publish Year
2013
Dimensions
3.75x5.5x1"
NKG Part #
2147523325
MFG. Part #
WLGWGB-BI-55
Type
Miniatures Pack

Description

FOOs were assigned to a company or squadron of a battalion or regiment that their battery was supporting. In the British artillery system FOOs were always authorized to order fire commands to their own troop or battery, based on their assessment of the tactical situation and if necessary liaison with the supported arm commander.

From mid World War II some artillery observers were authorized to order fire to all batteries of their regiment, it also became the practice for some observers to be designated 'Commander's Representative' able to order fire to a divisional or corps artillery. Unauthorized officers could request fire from more than their own battery.

In World War II FOO parties were normally mounted in an armored carrier, although those assigned to support armored brigades usually had a tank. Initially a Stuart but in NW Europe usually a Sherman.

Pack contains 3 metal foot figures.

Miniatures are supplied unpainted and assembly may be required.