Definitions by xfire

civilian 

Someone who has never been part of the armed forces and is therefore ignorant of what the right thing to do is when under dangerous conditions.

*gunfire*
Civilians run away and/or start screaming
All non-civilians go for nearest cover and assess situation (enemy direction, escape routes, usable weapons, enemy armament and their chances of taking down the target)

civilian by xfire January 22, 2008

spotter 

A military term for some one who sits and waits (usually fairly concealed) for something notable to come along and then informs the rest of his group.

A spotter also spots targets for a gunner (for instance on artillery) they will give distance and position information to the gunner so targets can be neutralized quicker.

Spotter: Enemy on ridge 3 o'clock 500m!
Gunner: Sighted
*boom*

spotter by xfire January 21, 2008