Answer:

spotters

AnswerCrossword Clue
SPOTTERSWeightlifters' assistants
SPOTTERSDetectives.
SPOTTERSImportant C. D. workers.
SPOTTERSMen in the crow's nest
SPOTTERSScouts
SPOTTERSArmy gunners' "eyes"
SPOTTERSShoplifters' nemeses