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Chapter 6 6-32 ATP 3-09.30 28 September 2017 If the WP rounds do not impact on or near the selected aimpoint, the observer makes corrections as necessary. The observer may send deviation corrections for individual tubes to the FDC. When using 81-mm WP, the observer may select a second aiming point halfway between the target and the first aiming point, and may use the second aiming point to supplement firing on the first aiming point or to shift fires quickly if the initial smoke is ineffective. 6-135. The observer can correct the rate of fire, deviation for individual mortars, or for the entire section after the fire for effect.