Having a WO makes it possible to simulate the creation (by your well-trained crew!) of solutions for multiple targets simultaneously. Does anyone know if the weapons station could actually do this? From the sub movies I dimly recall, it seems reasonable that they could. Without the WO, it is extremely difficult to set up a shot on more than one target without the risk that your second, quickie solution might be way off.
Having a WO also made it a lot easier to target a particular aiming point on the ship.
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