Posted on Nov 29, 2016
What advice can you give for planning a Mortar Gunnery?
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I am planning a Mortar Gunnery but I am not finding a lot out there. I see FM 3-22.90 - Mortars, but it really don't go into Gunnery and the requirements of going into a live fire. I believe there are some new publications coming out but is there anything that hits on the Tables and Gates in one publication. I am focusing on 120mm in a M113. Does anyone out there have their plan or can share their insight.
Edited 8 y ago
Posted 8 y ago
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Insure your weapons card (2408-4) for each tube is up to date and tube borescope and pullover has been preformed. This is done by Field Maintenance IAW TM 9-1000-202-35 Evaluation of Cannon Tubes and local policys. Tube is not to be fired if 2408-4 is not up to date. Have seen many sad faces when thwy were not allowed to fire because of this.
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"Hey Little Dittle, Far pole in the middle." remember that when your registering your motors and putting in your poles.
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Not sure of the changes in FM's, but FM-23-91 Mortar Gunnery covered the execution of live fires and the gunners exam. Also, FM 7-90 Tactical Employment of Mortars is good reference for planning an FTX, but not much in gunnery itself.
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