However, principles should not be violated by modification of techniques and methods. You can access the page without frames with this link. This page requires that your browser supports frames. The mortar is a smooth bore, high angle fire weapon capable of reaching targets defiladed to fiat trajectory weapons. The m224a1 is a new lightweight 60mm mortars system that is twenty one 21% lighter in weight while at the same time maintaining the same range, rates of fire and barrel life as the existing m224 mortar weapon system. Army field manualsworld war ii indicates pdf copy army air forces field manuals. I recently found this us army fm field manual and since i read it, here is a quick overview. Fm 2391 html mortar gunnery fm 2391a html training strategy pdf format. 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. The m2 was an evolution of the brandt mortar and was known for its accuracy and longer range than other 5060mm mortar classes.
Fm 2391 11 part one introduction and fundamentals of mortar gunnery chapter 1 introduction the mission of the mortar platoon is to. In ballistics, the elevation is the angle between the horizontal plane and the axial direction of the barrel of a gun, mortar or heavy artillery. Most backordered items can be rushed in from the publisher in as little as 24 hours. Approved for public release, distribution unlimited public domain manuals contents table of contentspreface part one introduction and fundamentals of mortar gunnery chapter 1 introduction 11. Local requirements may dictate minor variations from the methods and techniques described herein. What advice can you give for planning a mortar gunnery. Just for your information, regardless of the below image, the content is about the 1 march 2000 edition of the manual. In mortar gunnery, direction is a horizontal angle measured from a fixed. The fire support gunnery problem is solved through the. Fm2391 mortar gunnery us gi field manual october 1985. This examination tests the gunners ability to perform basic mortar gunnery tasks with the. Gearbox vs hydraulic mbw, inc 759 view clinical examination of the foot and ankle 1,282 view fm 2391 mortar gunnery marines. It can be fired at the rate of 30 to 35 rounds per minute, the normal rate of fire being 18 rounds per minute. Not sure of the changes in fms, but fm2391 mortar gunnery covered the execution of live fires and the gunners exam.
Fm 2391 preface this manual provides guidance for mos 11c soldiers and their trainers on the employment of the 60mm m224 and m19 mortars, 81mm m252 and m29a1 mortars, 4. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Fm 2391 81mm mortar mounted in halftrack carrier fm 2395. This 2 dvd set contains over 7 gigs of us and foreign military manuals and documents including courses, technical and field weapon manuals, training aids, special operations manuals, army regs, and much more. The mortar, being mounted in a halftrack vehicle, has.
The korean war, 19501953 map and battles of the mlr korean war time line a veterans blog todays issues and historys lessons. 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. It like all weapons systems is an amalgamation of all its components the mortar, the sight and the ammunition. Fm 110 tactics and techniques of air attack 1940 fm 115 tactics and techniques of air fighting.
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. Classic light gunpowder mortar instructions 3 references, 15 pages 1898 price 6. Mortar gunnery, fm 2391 and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Full text of mortar gunnery fm 23 91 internet archive. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. The range of a projectile depends on its muzzle velocity which depends on charge and other factors and the elevation of the mortar.
The scope of this publication includes mortar crew training at squad and section. Mobilization, deployment, redeployment, demobilization fm 10017 mortar gunnery fm 2391 mortars fm 2390 mortuary affairs operations fm 1064 mountain operations fm 397. Mortar training at the training base the mortar unit training strategy begins with the training base. A mortar is usually a simple, lightweight, manportable, muzzleloaded weapon, consisting of a. Fm 415 seacoast artillery fire control and position finding. Note the unit of angular measurement in mortar gunnery is the mil. Firearm forums and classifieds for the spokane area. Headquarters department of the army and the air force washington, dc, october 1985.
Status of institutional and unit mortar training dtic. Field manual fm 2391 mortar gunnery plus checklist. Search site principal infantry weapons enemy weapons. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle. Fm 2391 html mortar gunnery fm 2391 a html training strategy pdf format. 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. It discusses the practical applications of ballistics and a system combining the principals, techniques, and. Secondly, riflemen are deprived of a valid training experience as opfor. Seacoast artillery fire control and position finding fm 419. See fm 2390 for information on mechanical training, crew drills, and the characteristics, components, and technical data of each mortar.
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