Mortar Employment

number of mortars in a sqd

1

number of mortars in a plt

3-5

What does Destruction mean?

30% or more casualties of personnel

burst area for 60mm mortar

30m

burst area for 81mm mortar

40m

What size element has its own FDC?

Mortar Section

What does the Obturation Ring do?

When the round is fires it expands and closes the gap in the tube around the round to create chamber pressure. Once the round leaves the tube it falls off.

What does Neutralize mean?

at least 10% casualties of personnel

methods of reconnaissance

map, air, ground

what is the most important criteria for selecting a mortar firing position

mission accomplishment

position selection for mortars

mission accomplishment, tactical situation, range, target area coverage, overhead and mask clearance, surface conditions, communications, routes

what is the 1/2 2/3 rule

mortars should be able to fire 1/2 to 2/3 of their range to the front of the forward elements of the supported friendly force.

hasty occupation

not as much planing and preparation as deliberate

what are 5 mortar firing formations?

parallel, lazy w, diamond, triangle, six mortar star formation

deliberate occupation

planned and prepared for

what are the fuze types?

point detonating impact proximity near surface burst delay

most important thing to remember during displacement is

range

emergency occupation

takes place when a call for fire received while the platoon is in a tactical movement

when is platoon displacement used?

when enemy contact is likely

number of mortars in a section

2-3

What are the mils for small and large deflection and elevation changes?

Deflection 20-60mils small, 200-300mils larger Elevation 45-90mils small, 100-200mils large

What are the Mortar Employment Techniques?

Employment by platoon, section and squad

How far are the stakes placed when emplacing a mortar?

Far Stake at 100m, Near stake at 50m

what does RSOP stand for?

Reconnaissance selection occupation of mortars positions

Who makes up a mortar squad?

Squad Leader, Gunner, Assistant Gunner, and Ammo Bearer

What is the first thing to lay in during a Deliberate or Hasty Occupation?

The Far Stake

What is the first thing to lay in during an Emergency Occupation?

The Mortar

What does Suppress mean?

To stop a target from doing what they are doing

two triggers for displacement

commanders orders event oriented

what are three types of occupations

deliberate, hasty, emergency