FM 1-80 Aerial Observer Techniques and Procedures

This manual provides guidance to commanders, staffs, aviators, and observers concerned with the planning and conduct of direct aerial observation missions. It also provides information from which basic aerial observer skills may be developed.

This manual describes the planning and conduct of aerial observation missions and the aerial observer techniques and training procedures necessary to qualify selected personnel to observe from Army aircraft. See ASubjScd 1-8 for detailed guidance to qualify selected individuals for duty as aerial observers. The discussion herein is focused on direct observation methods. FM 30-20 provides information relative to indirect

• Introduction
• Basic Principles
• Aerial Observer Techniques
• Aerial Observation Planning and Operations
• Aerial Observer Training Guide

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