How does the observer ensure the accuracy of the target location?

Ensuring the accuracy of the target location is critical in Call for Fire procedures, as precise targeting minimizes the risk of collateral damage and maximizes effectiveness. Confirming grid coordinates with a map or GPS is the most reliable method in this context. It provides the observer with an exact position by cross-referencing the coordinates against a defined graphical or digital reference, thus ensuring that the reported position of the target is accurate.

While estimating distances with visual aids and using intelligence reports can aid in gaining a general sense of the target's location, these methods are less precise and could lead to inaccuracies in targeting. Observers might also follow standard operational procedures, but these guidelines alone do not guarantee an accurate target position unless they involve detailed confirmation methods such as GPS or map verification. Therefore, confirming grid coordinates is the most effective way to ensure accuracy in target location.