General Employment Questions Flashcards
What are the three types of mortar employment?
Platoon, Section, Squad
Why do mortar platoons conduct split operations?
Increase survivability
How far apart should mortar platoons be?
300M
What are the three methods of reconnaissance?
Map, Ground, Air
What is the best method of reconnaissance?
Combination of all three (air, ground, map)
What is the most important factor of position selection?
Mission accomplishment
What does RSOP stand for?
Reconnaissance, position Selection, Occupation of mortar Position
How far should mortars be able to fire in front of forward element?
1/2 to 2/3 of maximum range
What type of fire characterizes a mortar system?
High angle fire weapon
What is overhead clearance?
Obstructions overhead
What is mask clearance?
Obstructions to the front
What are the three types of occupation?
Deliberate, Hasty, Emergency
What is a emergency occupation known as?
Hip Shot
What is the difference between each type of occupation?
Time to occupy position
What are the two types of movement techniques?
Alternate bounds and Successive Bounds
What is the fastest movement technique?
Alternate bounding
Who determines when a mortar section should displace?
Battalion Commander
What is a event oriented displacement?
A displacement based upon events, when a event occurs mortars displace.
What are the six firing formations?
- Parallel
- Lazy W
- Diamond
- Triangle
- Six Mortar Star
- Terrain Positioning
What formation has all mortars firing on same data and is easiest to control?
Parallel Formation
What is the proper spacing technique for mortars?
Distance between each mortar should be diameter of HE ammunition
When firing a mortar who manipulates the gun system?
Gunner
What does the assistant gunner do when operating mortar?
Hangs round, and swabs barrel
How do you get declamation constant?
In a clockwise direction from grid north to magnetic north
