Employment Of IDF Flashcards
Squad
Section
Platoon
Squad 1 gun
Section 2+ guns
Platoon 5 guns
RSOP
Recon Selection and occupation of mortar position
Firing formation distance between guns
Bursting radius of HE rounds
Burst radius of HE
60mm
81mm
120mm
60mm 30m
81mm 38m
120mm 60-70m
Fuse options
Impact (super quick) SQ, PD
Near surface burst NSB
Proximity PRX
Delay DLY
What fuse settings do you use to make adjustments?
Always use impact
Effects of mortars
Suppressed
Neutralized
Destroyed
What range do you want to consider when selecting a site for occupation?
1/2 to 2/3 of your mortar systems max range. You want to cover behind and beyond forward units.
What is your displacement plan
Similar to bounding, alternating and successive
Firing formations
Parallel
Lazy W
Diamond
Triangle
Six mortar star