Make mortar operator role

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There’s the JTAC channel, but JTAC keys are finite- so mortar operator or OT might not get a JTAC key

First. just make JTAC key a part of the mortar kit/Add JTAC channel into OT’s headset.

Second. Radio Telephone Backpack exists, and alamo, and the ground command tent with a phone in it. The Ordnance Technician’s workshop literally has a phone in it. If OT does not pick up, just call CIC/REQ or something and ask them to relay your request to the OT.

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The only thing this would really mitigate/fix is that an OT could look up the manifest, and know if someone is actively on mortar or not, before spending a lot of time building OT mortar shells. They can do this for grenade spec or SADAR.

Actually a good idea.

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the role essentially is sit at the FOB and let other people at the action call

It seems like you have a rudimentary understanding of the mortar operator. You are not obliged to simply sit and wait for coords like CAS. You can MAKE coords, unlike CAS (and more!). This post may be a little outdated, but explains it pretty well still.