If angle T is 500 mils or greater and the observer is getting more correction than asked for, what should the observer consider doing?

When the observer is receiving more correction than requested, particularly in situations where angle T is 500 mils or greater, the appropriate response is to cut the corrections. This approach helps ensure that the adjustments made to fire support are more aligned with the original mission intent and minimize the risk of overshooting or creating excessive fire effects.

In artillery and fire support operations, receiving more correction than requested can indicate that the previous adjustments were too aggressive, possibly due to an overestimation of factors such as range, wind, or target movement. By reducing the corrections, the observer maintains better control over the fire mission, allowing for finer adjustments that can lead to greater accuracy and effectiveness.

Other options, like ending the mission or doubling corrections, could lead to mishaps or calls for fire that are not adequately calibrated to the battlefield conditions. Doubling the OT factor may not address the immediate need for precise adjustments, as it assumes a different error source rather than responding to the current situation where overshooting is evident. Thus, cutting the corrections helps the observer maintain a steady, manageable approach to close the gap between the actual and intended effects on target.