Save the spotter position first
Mission 2 community explanations repeatedly depend on known spotter positions. Put each spotter on the tactical map before drawing a bearing, and leave useful markers in place because later reports can reference the same observation point after older teleprinter text is no longer convenient to read.
A spotter bearing starts at the spotter
The most costly mistake is using a correct bearing from the wrong origin. If the report belongs to a spotter, start the line at that spotter marker. Your own Nest position is a separate origin used for the final firing solution after the target has been located.
- Confirm which spotter produced the report.
- Confirm the spotter's map position.
- Draw the bearing from that marker.
- Use a second valid measurement to turn the line into a target point.
Bearing plus bearing or bearing plus distance
Two bearings can produce an intersection. If a report gives distance instead, use a range circle from the correct spotter position and combine it with another valid line or circle. When multiple candidate intersections remain, use additional reconnaissance rather than guessing.
What to do after the target is fixed
Once the target position is reliable, switch from locating the target to solving the shot: measure from the current Nest position, choose the charge count used by the current firing solution, calculate elevation, set rotation, and complete the firing check.