US Forward Observer?

co1191 Forumini Ensign Posts: 75	US Forward Observer? Jan 25, 2019 14:22:17 GMT via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by co1191 on Jan 25, 2019 14:22:17 GMT I’m surprised that I haven’t seen a US FO on here yet. Unless I’ve missed it! Anyone ever make one? The rangers are kinda ridiculous and they’re the only canon Spotter that isn’t a vehicle.

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US Forward Observer? Jan 27, 2019 5:28:45 GMT

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Post by curtm1911 on Jan 27, 2019 5:28:45 GMT

I use Rangers when the US has no planes. If the US is using planes, I just use either the Russian Forward Observer or if I am defending, the UK Forward Observer is good, just protect him & try to not move him. The F O jeep is just too fragile really.
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mnnorthstars Deck E developer Posts: 9,321	US Forward Observer? Jan 27, 2019 16:54:48 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by mnnorthstars on Jan 27, 2019 16:54:48 GMT I don’t know how a Jeep can be in sight of the enemy and not get blown to bits.
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co1191 Forumini Ensign Posts: 75	US Forward Observer? Jan 28, 2019 1:20:45 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by co1191 on Jan 28, 2019 1:20:45 GMT I painted up a decent US FO guy, might just use the Brit observer’s stats for him. And yeah I have never used the FO Jeep lol

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US Forward Observer? Jan 28, 2019 14:05:04 GMT

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Jan 27, 2019 16:54:48 GMT mnnorthstars said:

I don’t know how a Jeep can be in sight of the enemy and not get blown to bits.

The Jeep has speed 5 with a road bonus of 1 hex but no High Gear, so it has a speed of six if a road is utilized. If you play it correctly it only has to survive 1 turn to be worth the mear 6 points to be effective. If you have enough indirect fire units the jeep can drive to a location quickly (in the movement) and set up an observation post and level, MG teams, ATGs, Ammo dumps and etc. Wheather you destroy the units or they retreat to hide you can use this can open the way for your armor and infantry get into positions for attack.

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mnnorthstars Deck E developer Posts: 9,321	US Forward Observer? Jan 28, 2019 23:15:26 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by mnnorthstars on Jan 28, 2019 23:15:26 GMT In that case it doesn’t matter if you lose it on turn 1?
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ober Forumini Lieutenant Member since, Mar 18, 2009 Posts: 505	US Forward Observer? Jan 29, 2019 0:55:08 GMT lurkskywaker199 likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by ober on Jan 29, 2019 0:55:08 GMT Jan 28, 2019 23:15:26 GMT mnnorthstars said: In that case it doesn’t matter if you lose it on turn 1? As long is there is a Ranger kicking around, sure go ahead and blitz with the Jeep.
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bartok Forumini Captain Posts: 1,218	US Forward Observer? Jun 28, 2020 11:01:59 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by bartok on Jun 28, 2020 11:01:59 GMT I have never used FO Jeep too.
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carrion Forumini Lieutenant Posts: 601	US Forward Observer? Jul 2, 2020 1:04:08 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by carrion on Jul 2, 2020 1:04:08 GMT FO jeep can be quite effective if you go up against an all infantry, no artillery build

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US Forward Observer? Dec 18, 2020 12:53:18 GMT

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Post by m4sherman on Dec 18, 2020 12:53:18 GMT

I usually just house rule it and give the Red Devil Captain the ability to act as a spotter and add a few points to the cost of the unit. It's historical, given the availability of radios throughout US forces in the war. I think makes more sense for an officer to have the ability to call in artillery strikes anyway rather than giving Rangers (already a bit of a broken overpowered 5/5 unit) another strong ability.

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CptHellcat Forumini Ensign Posts: 69	US Forward Observer? Dec 19, 2020 22:36:03 GMT bartok and lurkskywaker199 like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by CptHellcat on Dec 19, 2020 22:36:03 GMT and here's the mini:

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maus Forumini Ensign Posts: 405	US Forward Observer? Feb 3, 2021 22:01:19 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by maus on Feb 3, 2021 22:01:19 GMT Is that figure from the PSC American Infantry set? I have that set and did the same thing with a custom card.

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Feb 3, 2021 22:01:19 GMT maus said:

Is that figure from the PSC American Infantry set? I have that set and did the same thing with a custom card.

Yup! I also made Marine Raiders, firing MG teams and a few others.

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US Forward Observer?

Post by co1191 on Jan 25, 2019 14:22:17 GMT

Post by curtm1911 on Jan 27, 2019 5:28:45 GMT

Post by mnnorthstars on Jan 27, 2019 16:54:48 GMT

Post by co1191 on Jan 28, 2019 1:20:45 GMT

Post by ober on Jan 28, 2019 14:05:04 GMT

Post by mnnorthstars on Jan 28, 2019 23:15:26 GMT

Post by ober on Jan 29, 2019 0:55:08 GMT

Post by bartok on Jun 28, 2020 11:01:59 GMT

Post by carrion on Jul 2, 2020 1:04:08 GMT

Post by m4sherman on Dec 18, 2020 12:53:18 GMT

Post by CptHellcat on Dec 19, 2020 22:33:05 GMT

Post by CptHellcat on Dec 19, 2020 22:36:03 GMT

Post by markc3711 on Dec 24, 2020 23:56:01 GMT

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