Employment Techniques Flashcards
What is the minimum recon you will conduct?
Map reconnaissance
What 9 things do you use to selecting a position?
Mission accomplishment Tactical situation Range Target area coverage Survivability Overhead and mask clearance Surface conditions Communications Routes
How far in front of the forward element should the mortars be able to fire?
One-half to two-thirds
A mortar position should facilitate both active and passive defensive measures so that it..
Cannot be hit by direct or low angle indirect fire(defilade)
Can be entered without enemy observation
Offers good cover and concealment
Avoids obvious avenues of approach
Has more than 1 entrance and exit route
Takes advantage of existing terrain features and natural obstacles
What are the 3 types of occupation and what are their differences?
Deliberate- planned and has extensive preparation from an advanced party
Hasty- Planned but not as much time is allotted for preparation by the advance party
Emergency- requires the mortar platoon or section to occupy first available location without any prior site preparation
What are the two ways a mortar would displace?
On order
Whenever certain events occur
(Event-oriented displacement plan)
When would you displace as a platoon?
When there is low likelihood of enemy contact or when artillery can provide support during displacement
Why would you displace by section or squad?
You need continuous fire support from mortars. One section remain in position while the other section moves. Successive or alternating bounding
What is the distance between mortar positions in a parallel formation?
The bursting diameter of HE ammunition for the particular mortar employed
What are the bursting diameter of the 60mm, 81mm and 120mm systems?
60mm- 30m
81mm- 40m
120mm- 75m
