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Old 08-09-2006, 11:21 PM  
davecummings
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Yup, as a former Army Artillery officer I heard/said this many times. It's "Fire For Effect"/FFE----usually after firing a few rounds and adjustments (e.g.. left 20, add 200), the forward observer can call FFE when the next minor adjustment round is expected to actually hit the target; sometimes, while only one howitzer shoots adjustment, sometimes 2-6 guns will take the final quandrant and elevation settings from that howitzer and all available guns then FFE.

Dave
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