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Just been reading the thread on markers and the lingo is beyond me.

I tried googling but just got a wiki page about "shooting the messenger" !!!!

What's it all mean?


Mark

I think that this is a bit more up to date:

Message
0 Raise sighting targets (Para 279).

1 Firing about to commence.

2 No spotting disc visible.

3 Spotting disc unmistakably disagrees with signalled value.
Check that the spotting disc shows the last shot and that
the panel signals its correct value* (Para 316). The Range
Officer is to view the target before passing the message.

4 A shot has been fired but no signal has been made. Examine
target carefully and signal the shot, if found, or a miss* (Para
317).

5 Firer has challenged for a higher value for his shot. Examine
the whole target and signal the correct value* (Para 319).

6 It is suspected that there is a second shot on the target.
Inspect the target for a second shot. If found mark and signal
both shots. If not leave the spotting disc in the original hole.*

7 A miss has been signalled but firer has challenged for a
scoring shot. Re-examine the target carefully and signal the
shot, if found, or a miss* (Para 318).

8 The spotting disc appears not to have moved. Butt Officer is
to consult marker and confirm that the spottting disc is in the
latest shot hole. If successive shots have been very close to
each other the RO to be advised accordingly*.

9 Marking/shooting appears to be unduly slow. Butt Officer/
Range Officer to check and correct where necessary.

10 Stand easy. Half-mast target.

11 Blow off shots are about to be fired. Ensure that all targets
are fully lowered until Message 1 is given.

12 Stand easy. Lower target, patch out and put target back up.

13 Radio the number of hits as score board figures are not
clear.

14 Firer has challenged his score. Re-examine the target and
show the correct number and value of the sh

Many thanks for the link, it is all clear now.

Mark