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Originally Posted by Grimace
Spotting rounds are usually WP (White Phosphorous) as they show up the best. At least that's what I've heard. I don't know if it's possible to request a particular type of spotting round. I think other types of rounds would just be too difficult to actually notice when they impact. WP works at night (with the burning light) and during the day (white smoke).
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It seems to me that a problem with a smoke-generating shell is that if it lands between the target and observer it's going to obscure his view and make it harder to correct fire.