SG2: Unit Facing

I had a question come up in a recent game and was wondering
how to resolve it.  Can a unit that is facing to it's
12 o'clock position fire at a unit in it's 6 o'clock?
If so, is there a penalty?  Must the unit Move or
Reorganize (to change facing) first?
		     
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