Fm 907 c1 change 1 headquarters department of the army washington, dc, 10 april 2003 combined arms obstacle integration 1. Classic light gunpowder mortar instructions 3 references, 15 pages 1898 price 6. Fm 790 tactical employment of mortars fm 792 the infantry reconnaissance platoon and squad. Materials for this manual were taken from a draft revision of fmpublished in february operational terms and symbols. Taking the mortar out of action groundmounted to m1064a3 carriermounted 725.
For information on the tactics, techniques, and procedures that mortar sections and platoons use to execute the combat mission, refer to fm 7. See fm 790 for a discussion of the duties of the platoon headquarters. Weapons infantry mortars military manual photocopies available from militaryinfo the lost and found department, of historical military technology, in business for over 20 years now. However, many people in india have doubts about quality of concrete mortars when manufactured or artificial sand are used. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading army tactics, techniques, and procedures attp 321. Organization for the 81mm mortar section to operatefor the 81mm mortar. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. Table of contents preface chapter 1 mortar sections. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Jul 25, 2019 fm route reconnaissance and classification. Army tactics, techniques, and procedures manual attp 321.
It was determined to be suitable for army use in july 1977 and accorded type classification standard. A mortar system by its very nature needs to be light weight, low cost, and maneuverable. The latest technologies high quality electronic pubs and forms view u. The mortar is fired by dropping the cartridge down the cannon, base end first. Stream live events, live playbyplay nfl, mlb, nba, nhl, college. This has lead several countries such as slovakia and poland to. Tactical employment of mortars united states marine corps. Gta 0701038 infantry leaders reference card january 1995 headquarters, department of the army references. Manufactured sand have been regularly used to make quality concrete for decades in india and abroad.
Discussion in land forces started by zebra, nov 19, 2011. Mortar ammunition is considered semifixed because the propelling charge is adjustable. A typical external ammunition load for the uh1 would be 100 to 110 rounds for the heavy mortar, about 350 rounds for the medium mortar, or 750 rounds for the light mortar. We strive to provide information on this website that is accurate, complete and timely, but we make no guarantees about the information, the selection of schools, school accreditation status, the availability of or eligibility for financial aid, employment opportunities or education or salary outcomes. This manual was revised to delete references to obsolete material and systems. The squad leader stands behind the mortar where he can command and control his squad. We have new and used copies available, in 0 edition starting at. Visit here for important information on these topics. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. This publication serves as the doctrinal reference for the employment of mortar squads, section, and platoons. Fm 440, service of the piece12inch mortar, railway artillery. Fm 448, service of the piece8inch gun, mk, vi, modification 3a2 on barbette carriage m1.
It is concerned with the problems of mortar crew training. Innovative technologies that optimize the range of mortar. Relationships between compressive strength of cementslag mortars under air and water curing regimes. It contains guidance on tactics and techniques that mortar units use to execute their part of combat operations described in battalion, squadron, troop, and companylevel manuals. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading army tactics, techniques, and. Any mortar today fired from a trench, is a trench mortar.
We also sell the following research packets which contains all of the manuals, articles, and extracts, in the militaryinfo collection on the following infantry mortars, including the above listed manuals. A detailed discussion of terrain mortar positioning and how to complete da form 5424r, terrain mortar positionspecial corrections worksheet, figure 610 can be found in fm 2391. This army and marine corps multiservice publication serves as doctrinal reference for the employment of mort. Fm 33, fm 630, fm 6121, fm 78, fm 710, fm 790 supersedes gta 71 distribution restriction. Trench mortar was not named because it was a different type of a weapon to the prefirst world war mortars, but because they were used in trenches which dominated the mode of warfare in that conflict for the infantry, who were the primary users of these weapons. The cartridge, falling under its own weight, causes the primer cap to strike the firing pin when bottom of cannon is reached. Objectiveobjective to orient the students primarilyto orient the students primarily to know what is 81mm mortar,to know what is 81mm mortar, m29a1 to include the personnelm29a1 to include the personnel duties, mechanical training, andduties, mechanical training, and the characteristics of thethe characteristics of the mortar. Mechanical activation of cementslag mortars sciencedirect. Their high rate of fire, steep angle of fall, and short minimum range give mortar sections the ability to mass considerable fire power on specific enemy positions in the tight confines of city. Lay for deflection and elevation on a carriermounted 120mm mortar 7 22.
The latest technologies high quality electronic pubs and. Distribution authorized to us government agencies only to protect. Fm 2390 c1 change 1 headquarters department of the army washington, dc, 9 december 2002 mortars this change updates misfire procedures for ground and carriermounted 120mm. The m734 fuze was developed at the harry diamond laboratories hdl for the 60mm lightweight company mortar system, which now is managed by the armament research development and engineering center fuze division. Providing nutritious and high quality subsistence to soldiers is paramount to the armys. Headquarters department of the army washington, dc, 9 october 1992. It contains guidance on tactics, techniques, and procedures that mortar sections and platoons use to execute their part of the combat operations described in battalions, squadrons, troops, and companylevel field manuals. In addition to various editorial corrections, this revision z removes all references to m2 and m19 mortar systems, as they are now obsolete. This publication also contains guidance on how a mortar units fires. Army tactics, techniques, and procedures attp 441 fm 10.
Table 1 represents the mix proportions for different mortars. Read army tactics, techniques, and procedures attp 441 fm 1023 army field feeding and class i operations by united states government us army available from rakuten kobo. The paperback of the tactical employment of mortars attp 321. This was found osm380wc about 80 mpa at 90 days with use of only 190 kgm 3 cement content in one meter cube of mortar. At first, based on grain size distribution, five grades of silica sands were mixed. Organization mortars are organized as part of a company and battalion.
This publication prescribes guidance for leaders and crewmen of mortar squads and platoons. The terms of the cfe conventional forces europe treaty restricts the individual national holdings of numbers of artillery tubes of 100 mm calibre or greater including mortars. Field artillery team the fire support gunnery problem is solved through the coordinated efforts of the field artillery team figure 11. Fm 23 90 c1 change 1 headquarters department of the army washington, dc, 9 december 2002 mortars this change updates misfire procedures for ground and carriermounted 120mm. Tactical employment of mortars fm 790, fmfm 619 for. Relationships between compressive strength of cementslag. Fm 907 fm 907 headquarters department of the army washington, dc, 29 september 1994 field manual no. Mission training plan for the infantry mortar platoon, section, and squad resource information. Use of manufactured sand in concrete and construction an. Taking the mortar out of action groundmounted to m1064a3 carriermounted 7 25. In addition to supervising the emplacement, laying, and firing of the mortar, he supervises all other squad activities. Tc 901 training for military ops on urban terrain militarynewbie.
The military infantry comprises the main land combat force of the military and is the main backbone of the army. This publication serves as the doctrinal reference for the employment of mortar squads, sections, and platoons. The target audience of this publication includes mortar squad, section, and platoon leaders, company and battalion commanders. Performing misfire procedures on a carriermounted 120mm mortar during combat 7 23. Mounting of the mortar from a carrier to a groundmounted position 7 24. Fm 2391 11 part one introduction and fundamentals of mortar gunnery chapter 1 introduction the mission of the mortar platoon is to provide close and immediate indirect fire support for the maneuver battalion and companies. By performing those duties as a team member, he enables the mortar squad and. In all the mixes waterbinder and sandbinder ratios are as 0. Tactical employment of mortars fm 790, fmfm 619 for administrative purposes date published. Lay for deflection and elevation on a carriermounted 120mm mortar 722. Wfuv new york, ny listen to free internet radio, sports, music, news, talk and podcasts. Performing misfire procedures on a carriermounted 120mm mortar during combat 723.
My army publications fm 790 tactical employ ofmortars replaced by attp 321. Army da administrative publications and forms by the army publishing directorate apd. Full text of fmfm 619 tactical employment of mortars. All 60mm mortar rounds, except training rounds, have three major components a fuze, body, and tail fin with propulsion system assembly. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. Due to its large file size, this book may take longer to download. Full text of fmfm 619 tactical employment of mortars see other formats.
Table of contents preface chapter 1 mortar sections and. See fm 23 90 for information on mechanical training, crew drills, and the characteristics, components, and technical data of each mortar. It concerns mortar crew training, and it is used with the applicable technical manuals tms and army training and evaluation programs arteps. On 60mm rounds, bags of granular or horseshoeshaped propellant are attached to the fins or boom. Develop innovative technologies andor methodologies that optimize the range and precision of current us mortar systems focusing on propulsion energy and aerodynamics. The gunner stands on the left side of the mortar where he can manipulate the sight, elevating gear handle, and traversing assembly wheel. It contains guidance on tactics, techniques, and procedures that mortar sections. Fm 23 90 c1 change 1 headquarters department of the army washington, dc, 9 december 2002 mortars this change updates misfire procedures for ground and. This army and marine corps multiservice publication serves as doctrinal reference for the employment of mortar squads, sections, and platoons. By the way 81 mm mortar shell has far better or more sharpnels and disperssion than 120 mm. Fm 790 tactical employ ofmortars replaced by attp 321. Gta 0701038 infantry leaders reference card january 1995. This team consists of the observer, the fire direction center fdc, and the firing unitall linked by an adequate communications system. This force is soley responsible for defending the united states against any threat by land, as well as capturing, destroying and repelling any and all enemy.