I think (without double checking the rule), that if MTR B want's to use Spotted Fire, it does have to fire at the same hex MTR A placed smoke in. But there is certainly no requirement that MTR B also fire SMOKE (it could even be a MTR that does not have any SMOKE).Mtr A fires SMOKE.
Q: Does Mtr B have to fire at the same hex subsequently
a) with SMOKE?
b) w/o Smoke?
Thoughts on the second "loaded" question?I think (without double checking the rule), that if MTR B want's to use Spotted Fire, it does have to fire at the same hex MTR A placed smoke in. But there is certainly no requirement that MTR B also fire SMOKE (it could even be a MTR that does not have any SMOKE).
If MTR B is using the same Spotter and Spotted Fire - I think they are required to fire at the same target/hex (does not matter if A keeps ROF or not, I think).Thoughts on the second "loaded" question?
Yes, and I've always interpreted/played-as-if that to mean if they actually use Spotted Fire.According to C9.3, two mortars fired using the same spotter must fire at the same target...
This is for the subsequent shots past the loss of ROF.If MTR B is using the same Spotter and Spotted Fire - I think they are required to fire at the same target/hex (does not matter if A keeps ROF or not, I think).
You mean MTR A lost ROF, MTR B fired at same hex but kept ROF?This is for the subsequent shots past the loss of ROF.
i.e. 2nd shot at a different target.
The trick is this. IF they both keep ROF and both fire at the same additional target, then one can say they are both still firing at the same target. I suspect the intent was one target per spotter, but this is a reasonable interpretation of the rule also. It could use a Perry Sez.I don't see what ROF has to do with it. If 2 mortars are using the same spotter, they have to fire at the same hex per 9.3. Period.
That's my questionDoes this apply if Mtr one eliminates target in original hex loses Rate, may mtr 2 fire at new hex i.e. is it hex or target
I don't believe so as they are not both firing at the same target.Does this apply if Mtr one eliminates target in original hex loses Rate, may mtr 2 fire at new hex i.e. is it hex or target
I'm just wondering how long it has to be the same hex. For the entire scenario? For the period the Spotter is designated Spotter? For the phase? For the length of time each has the possibility of firing?How could one possibly direct indirect (oxymoron?) fire at a different hex and call it the same hex?
Per fire phase is my take away.I'm just wondering how long it has to be the same hex. For the entire scenario? For the period the Spotter is designated Spotter? For the phase? For the length of time each has the possibility of firing?
Whenever you declare indirect spotted fire.I'm just wondering how long it has to be the same hex. For the entire scenario? For the period the Spotter is designated Spotter? For the phase? For the length of time each has the possibility of firing?