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A Marine points to a location during training in a dry open area.

Observer Signals

Marine Corps 1st Lt. Kylee Daitz trains as a joint fire observer during exercise Winter Fury 21 in California, Jan. 29, 2021. Joint fire observers are responsible for requesting, controlling and adjusting close air support fire such as artillery, mortars, and naval surface gunfire.

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