(Actually, I "developed electronic ignition systems for Diesel glider engines"... ) [cover story...] '-)
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Tank gunner? While running a military electronics contract for TI, I saw a high-speed maneuvering demo of the M1 fire control system. Still amazed!!! MUCH rather be on your end of that contact!
Thank you for your service, Brother!
TXnMA
When we let a round fly, we say * On the way* on the intercom to let the rest of the crew know one's going to let fly, and to stay out of the recoiling main gun, be ready to drive off, and observe where the round hits, or if it doesn't, so they can get another one ready to go right smartly.
If it does hit, we say Target! and then cease fire, and move out!, or Reload, hit that $#*&@ again!!
In your case, on that last post Target! Cease fire, Driver, move out and run 'em over to be sure.
I'd be glad to crew with you any day if it comes to that, my FRiend. You'd do fine.