Battery Structure
The battery is formed into a number of Fire Support Teams (FSTs), operating ashore or in advance of the Forward Edge of Battle Area, to observe and identify candidate targets, conduct preliminary Battle Damage Assessment, adjust fire or provide target illumination for laser guided weapons.
The battery consists of HQ personnel, Fire Support Teams and administrative and logistical support personnel.
FSTs consist of five men; a patrol commander of the Royal Artillery (RA), either Captain or Sergeant, with a Bombardier as the second in command (2IC). The rest of the team consists of a (Royal Navy) communicator, RA Lance Bombardier, and Gunner. The team can be split in two with the Bombardier commanding one team and the Captain the other. All unit members are capable of co-ordinating air strikes and directing artillery fire.
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