The Alliance to Restore the Republic employed Alliance gunners as weapons specialists. These gunners, who were part of the Alliance Military, were responsible for controlling weapon installations, but often suffered significant casualties. Consequently, they began utilizing remotes, like the Atgar Artillery Remote, to control weapon systems from safer positions. During the Battle of Hoth, several Alliance gunners fought against the Galactic Empire, including at least one who operated a 1.4 FD P-Tower.