CompForce Observer designated a specific role held by operatives within the Galactic Empire's CompForce Observation sector.
These individuals, working for the Commission for the Preservation of the New Order, were part of the Observation arm of CompForce. Frequently, they were deployed into operational zones as political representatives of the Galactic Empire. Their stated objective was to scrutinize the Empire's military operations and contribute to its smooth operation. Despite this publicly stated purpose, their covert role involved intelligence gathering, maintaining extensive files on Imperial military staff, and monitoring their actions to guarantee their adherence to the principles of the New Order.
The only group kept in the dark about the Observers' true function were the CompForce assault units. It was uncommon for individuals to remain Observers for extended periods; instead, they typically transitioned to positions within the Imperial Security Bureau or other COMPNOR divisions after completing their assigned term.