He tightens the leg-locking handwheel (ensuring the teeth are correctly meshed) and fastens the securing strap over the arm and around the buffers. The M853 cartridge (M252 only) has a cylindrical body that contains an illuminating candle and parachute assembly. Proximity fuzes withstand normal handling without danger of detonation or damage when in their original packing containers or when assembled to projectiles in their packing containers. The fuze is set manually to proximity, point detonate, or delay modes. When fired, the cartridge carries the ignition cartridge with it, leaving the mortar ready for the next cartridge. When the baseplate is in position, the first ammunition bearer lowers the breech plug into the rotating socket and rotates the barrel a quarter of a turn to lock it. The 81-mm mortar, M252, is a smooth-bore, muzzle-loaded, high-angle-of-fire weapon. c. The assistant gunner stands to the right of the mortar, facing the barrel and ready to load. f. Installation. (4) The blast attentuator device is secured correctly. Several types of RP/WP ammunition are described herein. The first ammunition bearer puts both hands on the cooling fins under the barrel and slowly lifts the barrel until it is horizontal. Following the arm-and-hand signals of the gunner (who is looking through the sight unit), he moves the far aiming post so that the gunner obtains an aligned sight picture. f. If the above procedure fails to remove the misfire, the barrel must be kept horizontal. a. c. The M375A2, M375A1, and M375 cartridges may also be used. The squad leader points to the exact spot where the mortar is to be mounted. Secure .mil websites use HTTPS The gunner moves the mortar as the assistant gunner steadies it. The first ammunition bearer holds the barrel until the assistant gunner has removed the mount. The company level vehicles also carry a vehicle-mounted 120mm mortar, which is augmented by the 60mm M224 mortar for dismounted use. The assistant gunner checks the bipod and ensures that--. This round may be stored in a horizontal position. If he is not within 20 mils, the gunner and assistant gunner must make another large shift before moving on. He stands to the rear of the baseplate and supports the barrel until the bipod is fitted. The cartridge uses the M205 propelling charge and is assembled with the M567 or M524-series fuze. With the mortar mounted and the sight installed, the gunner lays the sight on the two aiming posts (placed out 50 and 100 meters from the mortar) on a referred deflection of 2800 mils and an elevation of 1100 mils. Illuminating is used for battlefield illumination and signaling. The cartridge must not be fired below charge 3. SQUAD AND SECTION ORGANIZATION AND DUTIES, Each member of the infantry mortar squad has principle duties and responsibilities. The M734 multioption fuze is the only one used with the 81-mm mortar. It has no safety pins or wires to reduce preparation time. The floating firing pin located within the primer has approximately 1/16 of an inch to move around. The M252 81 mm medium weight mortar is a British designed smooth bore, muzzle-loading, high-angle-of-fire weapon used for long-range indirect fire support to light infantry, air assault, and airborne units across the entire front of a battalion zone of influence. FT 81-AI-3 Firing Tables Mortar, 81mm: M28A1 and M29 Mortar 81mm Self propelled M125A1 and M125 Carrier, 81mm Mortar Tracked XM755 [US Army.] An official website of the United States government. There is a selector on the lower shaft for non-delay or delay impact action. a. In the U.S. Army and U.S. Marine Corps, it is normally deployed in the mortar platoon of an infantry battalion. 60MM M224A1. Close approach to crests, trees, towers, large buildings, parked aircraft, mechanized equipment, and similar irregularities causes functioning at heights greater than average level. The 81-mm mortar, M252, is a smooth-bore, muzzle-loaded, high-angle-of-fire weapon. The 81mm weapons platoon consisted of the headquarters platoon and four mortar squads. He knocks down the near aiming post and proceeds to the far aiming post. The second page includes a chart with range and deflection (presumably for the same kind of shells), as well as notes which give additional instructions. c. The elevating shaft is contained in the elevating leg; to the left of the elevating leg is the elevating handwheel. The gunner then kicks the barrel several times with his heel in an attempt to dislodge the round. The propellant increments are ignited, which produce rapidly expanding gases that force the cartridge from the barrel. c. The first ammunition bearer ensures that each cartridge is clean, the safety pin is present, and the ignition cartridge is in good condition. .50: BALL, M2 (S&I BY PROP SEE DETAILS, FOOTNOTES), FIRING TABLES FOR WEAPON, 5.56MM, M16A1 WEAPON, 5.56MM, M16A2 WEAPON, 5.56MM, M249 AND WEAPON, 5.56MM, M4 FIRING CARTRIDGE, BALL, M855 CARTRIDGE, TRACER, M858 CARTRIDGE, BALL, M193 CARTRIDGE, TRACER, M196 (S&I BY PROP SEE DETAILS, FOOTNOTES), MACHINE GUN, 7.62-MM: M60 ON MOUNT, MACHINE GUN: 7.62-MM, M122 AND MACHINE GUN, 7.62-MM: M73 ON TANK, COMBAT, FULL-TRACKED: 105-MM GUN, M60 SERIES AND RIFLE, 7.62-MM: M14; FIRING CARTRIDGE, 7.62-MM, BALL, NATO, M59; CARTRIDGE, 7.62-MM, BALL, NATO, M80; CARTRIDGE, 7.62-MM: AP, NATO, M61 AND CARTRIDGE, 7.62-MM: TRACER, NATO, M62 (REPRINTED W/BASIC INCL C1) (S&I BY PROP SEE DETAILS, FOOTNOTES), ADDENDUM TO FT 8-Q-1 FOR PROJECTILE, HE, M404 (S&I BY PROP SEE DETAILS, FOOTNOTES), ADDENDUM TO FT 8-J-4 FOR PROJECTILE, HE, M404 (S&I BY PROP SEE DETAILS, FOOTNOTES), ADDENDUM TO FT 8-T-1 FOR PROJECTILE, HE: M509A1 (S&I BY PROP SEE DETAILS, FOOTNOTES), CANNON, 8-INCH HOWITZER, M201A1 ON HOWITZER, HEAVY, SELF-PROPELLED, 8-INCH, M110A2 FOR LOW ANGLE FIRING PROJECTILE, HE, M509A1 USING REGISTRATION DATA FOR PROJECTILE, HE, M106 (S&I BY PROP SEE DETAILS, FOOTNOTES), CANNON, 8-INCH HOWITZER: M2 AND M2A1 ON HOWITZER, HEAVY, TOWED: 8-INCH, M115; CANNON, 8-INCH HOWITZER: M47 ON HOWITZER, HEAVY, SELF-PROPELLED, FULL TRACKED: 8-INCH, M55; CANNON, 8-INCH HOWITZER: M2A1E1 ON HOWITZER, HEAVY, SELF-PROPELLED: 8-INCH, M110; FIRING PROJECTILE, HE: M106 AND PROJECTILE, CHEMICAL: M426 (S&I BY PROP SEE DETAILS, FOOTNOTES), CANNON, 8-INCH HOWITZER, M201 ON HOWITZER, HEAVY, SELF-PROPELLED: 8-INCH, M110A1 AND CANNON, 8-INCH HOWITZER, M201A1 ON HOWITZER, HEAVY, SELF-PROPELLED: 8-INCH, M110A2 AND FIRING PROJECTILE, HE, M106 PROJECTILE, CHEMICAL, M426 (S&I BY PROP SEE DETAILS, FOOTNOTES), CANNON, 8-INCH HOWITZER: M201A1 ON HOWITZER, HEAVY, SELF-PROPELLED, 8-INCH, M110A2; FIRING PROJECTILE, HE, RA; M650 AND PROJECTILE, ATOMIC: M753 AND M753A1 (S&I BY PROP SEE DETAILS, FOOTNOTES), CANNON, 8-INCH HOWITZER, M201A1 ON HOWITZER, HEAVY, SELF-PROPELLED: 8-INCH, M110A2 FIRING PROJECTILE, HE, M509A1 (S&I BY PROP SEE DETAILS, FOOTNOTES), CANNON, 14.5-MM GUN, M31; ARTILLERY TRAINER FIRING FUZED CARTRIDGES, M181, M182 AND M183 (S&I BY PROP SEE DETAILS, FOOTNOTES), GUN, 20-MM, AUTOMATIC, M139; FIRING CARTRIDGE, 20-MM, HEIT, M599; CARTRIDGE, 20-MM, TPT, M206 AND CARTRIDGE, 20-MM, APIT, M601 (S&I BY PROP SEE DETAILS, FOOTNOTES), FIRING TABLES FOR CANNON, 25MM GUN, M242 ON INFANTRY FIGHTING VEHICLE, M3 FIRING CARTRIDGE, APDS-T, M791 CARTRIDGE, HEI-T, M792 CARTRIDGE, TP-T, M793 CARTRIDGE, TPDS-T, M910 (S&I BY PROP SEE DETAILS, FOOTNOTES), GUN, AUTOMATIC, 40-MM, M1 AND GUN, DUAL AUTOMATIC, 40-MM, M2; FIRING CARTRIDGE, HE-T, SD, MK 2 WITH FUZES, PD, MK 27, M64A1, M71 OR NO. It is designed to be fired in the indirect fire mode, cannot be fired handheld, and normally utilizes a FDC. When the approximate alignment is completed, the gunner signals the assistant gunner to lower the bipod by pushing down on the mortar. If the round does not fire, the gunner tests the barrel for heat. MFCS Dismounted. It is painted white with black markings. 0.50, BROWNING, M2; FIRING CARTRIDGE, ARMOR-PIERCING-INCENDIARY, CAL. No tools are needed to set the fuze, and the setting can be changed several times without damaging the fuze. (4) The M567 fuze is an impact fuze that has a SQ/IMP or D function. The squad leader notifies the FDC of the minimum mask clearance elevation. A lock ( An M18 fuze wrench is used to change settings. This may preclude moving the bipod. . The M252 81mm Medium Extended Range Mortar is a crew-served, medium weight mortar which is highly accurate and provides for a greater range (4,500 meters to 5,650 meters) and lethality than the . (e) If the mask is not regular throughout the sector of fire, the gunner determines the minimum mask clearance as described above. Cartridges assembled with the M524 (A1, A2, A3, or A4) fuze are for use by the US Marine Corps and US Navy only. M327 mortar is an extended range mortar system operated by Marine Corps Artillery Units. The tabulated data of the 81-mm mortar, M252, are shown in Table 4-1. Figure 4-4. TM - Technical Manuals (Range 9) TM - Technical Manuals (Range 10) TM - Technical Manuals (Range 11-4) TM - Technical Manuals (Range 11-5) . 0.30, BROWNING, M1919A4, M1919A5 AND M1919A6 {TO 39A-5 AF-32} (S&I BY PROP SEE DETAILS, FOOTNOTES), GUN, MACHINE, CAL. Referring and realigning aiming posts ensure that all mortars are set on the same data. A plain leg is fitted to a stud on the elevating leg and is secured by a leg-locking handwheel. The aluminum tail assembly has six integral fins equally spaced around the rear, which stabilize the round in flight. The American M1 81mm Mortar, like the upcoming M2 60mm Mortar, was based on a French design by Edgar William Brandt (1880-1960). M120/M121 120 mm Mortar. a. M64A1 Sightunit. The same procedure for aligning the far aiming post is used to align the near aiming post. Red phosphorus/white phosphorus--M819 and M375-series. The barrel is then rotated a quarter turn to unlock it from the socket, and it is placed in an area designated by the squad leader. (3) Markings on rounds. The second ammunition bearer retrieves the aiming posts. The assistant gunner carries the bipod to the front of the barrel and places the bipod feet on the ground 12 to 15 inches in front of the baseplate and astride the line of fire. It uses the M219 propelling charge and weighs about 9.1 pounds. I have included my order history, detailed photos, as well as my personal opinion on International Military Antiques, IMA -USA www.ima-usa.com 81mm Display Mortar that they have for sale. CANNON . mortar, 81-mm: m29a1 and m29; firing cartridge, he, m374a2 and m374; cartridge, wp, m375a2 and m375 (s&i by prop see details, footnotes) ardec: ft 81-al-4(abr) active: 12/24/1970: firing tables for mortar, 81mm, m29 and m1 firing cartridge, illuminating, m301a3 with fuze, time, m84a1, height of burst, 600 meters (s&i by prop see details . 4-10. It is assembled with the M772A1 MTSQ. If you look at the table above, you'll see that at 1.5km range, 120mm mortars have nearly 33% more dispersion than 80mm mortars.Try testing 80mm mortars and 120mm mortars at 1.5km against . The table on the right describes the three most common setups. Disposal Precautions. .50: BROWNING, M2 (HEAVY BARREL, FLEXIBLE) ON MOUNT, MACHINE GUN, TRIPOD MTD, CAL. He ensures that the firing pin recess is facing upwards. Identification. The adjustment ring has six raised ribs for use in conjunction with fuze setter, M25, and a setting indicator rib (marked SET) about half the height and width of the other six ribs. The 60mm mortar section is located in the weapons platoon of the rifle company, is armed with three 60mm mortars, and is The upper clamp is fitted with a locking arrangement that consists of a curved handle and a spring-loaded locking rod, which is ball-shaped at its lower end. Upon completion of any bipod movement on the barrel, the gunner ensures that the firing pin recess is facing upward. Baseplate placed against baseplate stake. 1:4 For the 81MM Mortar System: X NSN (LIN): 1015-01-441-3113 : STAFF SECTION, CLEANING, ARTILLERY 1:4: This action breaks an internal sheet pin and internal wire, thereby disabling the proximity function. During firing, the breech plug on the barrel is sealed and locked to the rotatable socket in the baseplate. These cartridges are used first in subsequent firing so that once-opened stocks can be kept to a minimum. Each round is stenciled with the ammunition lot number, type of round, type of filler, and caliber. To convert the fuze from PROX to SQ/IMP, the top of the fuze must be rotated 120 degrees (one-third turn) in either direction. The M252 81 mm medium weight mortar is a British-designed smooth bore, muzzle-loading, high-angle-of-fire weapon used for long-range indirect fire support to light infantry, air assault, and airborne units across the entire front of a battalion zone of influence. To set for delay, the selector slot should be rotated clockwise until it is aligned with the "D" mark on the ogive. . The M252 81mm medium extended range mortar (see diagram below) is a crew-served, smooth bore, muzzle loaded, high angle of fire weapon system. Prev - Mk6 Mortar range table for charge 0 Next - Mk6 Mortar range table for charge 2 . on Amazon.com. c. The M374A3 HE cartridge is constructed from pearlitic malleable cast iron and contains about 2.10 pounds of composition B explosive. He lays for deflection, taking the proper sight picture. The cartridge is painted olive drab with yellow markings and weighs about 9.05 pounds. Propelling charges are covered or protected from dampness or heat. The cannon assembly consists of the barrel that is sealed at the lower end with a removable breech plug, which houses a removable firing pin (Figure 4-3). M224A1 60 MM LWCMS Mortar The 60mm mortar, M224A1 Lightweight Company Mortar System (LWCMS), is a smoothbore, muzzle loaded, high angle of fire weapon. (5) Do not leave unused increments unburned in combat operational areas. The cartridge is painted light green with black markings and one narrow brown band. e. The pull wire and safety wire are removed from the fuze just before firing. Finally, the assistant gunner loosens the leg-locking handwheel, presses the spring-loaded locating catch, and raises the plain leg behind the buffer cylinders until it touches the traversing handwheel. M3A1 Baseplate When a large number of cartridges are needed for a mission, they may be removed from the containers and prepared. 60mm, 81mm, and 120mmMortar Increments. e. The assistant gunner passes the round to the first ammunition bearer who inspects it for the cause of the misfire. They are fuzed with the M524-series, M256-series, or M532. d. The gunner removes the sight from its case, mounts it on the mortar, and sets a deflection of 3200 mils and an elevation of 1100 mils. The mortar is mounted and the sight is installed. c. Upon receiving the command REFER, REALIGN AIMING POST, two actions take place at the same time in the mortar squad. Mortars are indirect-fire weapon systems. The cartridge is dropped down the barrel, fin-end first. The M821A2/821A1/889A1 consists of the following major components: M935 Point Detonating Fuze or M734/734A1 Multi-Option Fuze. The gunner is given an administrative command to lay the mortar on a deflection of 2860 or 2740 mils. The components of the mortar consist of a cannon, mount, and baseplate. He may assist the gunner in shifting the mortar when the gunner is making large deflection changes. The ignition cartridge strikes the firing pin and detonates, which causes a flash that passes through the radial holes in the shaft. Each squad member should be able to perform all the following premount checks: a. Overhead interference can be branches of trees or roofs of buildings. He must ensure that the ball-shaped end of the locking rod is secured in its recess by the locking latch. The gunner removes the sight and places it in the case with 3200 deflection and 0800 elevation indexed. (a) Since the mortar is normally mounted in defilade, there could be a mask such as a hill, tree, building, or rise in the ground. b. The cartridge is painted light green and has red markings and one narrow yellow band. Home; Swifty. The M751 fuze is the only dummy fuze used with the 81-mm mortar. (2) The M524-series fuze has two function settings: superquick/impact (SQ/IMP) and delay. The components of the mortar consist of a cannon, mount, and baseplate. c. The moisture-resistant seal of the container is broken when the ammunition is to be used. It uses the M772 mechanical time fuze and weighs about 10.6 pounds. This section contains information on how to prepare the 81-mm mortar, M252, for firing, how to conduct safety checks, and, if a misfire should occur during firing, what actions the crew applies to remove the cartridge from the barrel. When firing under the control of an FDC, he reports to the FDC that mask clearance cannot be obtained at a certain elevation. Correctly applying and performing these duties enables the mortar section to perform as an effective fighting team. b. The vertical cross line of the sight is on the left edge of the aiming point. . (The handle of the wrench is turned counterclockwise.) After the 30-minute waiting period, the dud is still dangerous but can be approached and removed carefully or destroyed in place by qualified disposal personnel. g. The barrel clamps can be moved along the barrel to counter large changes in elevation. The first table is a chart that shows range and elevation for firing particular mortar shells. If the barrel is hot, the gunner may then apply water to the outside of the barrel until it is cool. Excess increments should not accumulate near the mortar positions but are removed to a designated place of burning and destroyed. Mount, M177, in folded position. If the round fires, the mortar is re-laid on the aiming point and firing is continued. FIRING TABLE FOR CANNON, 155MM HOWITZER, M185 ON HOWITZER, MEDIUM, SELF-PROPELLED, 155MM, M109A1; HOWITZER, MEDIUM, SELF-PROPELLED, 155MM, M109A1B; HOWITZER, MEDIUM, SELF-PROPELLED, 155MM, M109A2; HOWITZER, MEDIUM, SELF-PROPELLED, 155MM, M109A3; AND HOWITZER, MEDIUM, SELF-PROPELLED, 155MM, M109A3B; AND CANNON, 155MM HOWITZER, M284 ON HOWITZER, MEDIUM, SELF-PROPELLED, 155MM, M109A5 AND HOWITZER, MEDIUM, SELF-PROPELLED, 155MM, M109A6 AND CANNON, 155MM HOWITZER, M199 ON HOWITZER, MEDIUM, TOWED, 155MM, M198 FIRING PROJECTILE, GUIDED, M712 (COPPERHEAD) WITH SHAPED TRAJECTORIES (S&I BY PROP SEE DETAILS, FOOTNOTES), PROVISIONAL AIMING DATA FOR CANNON, 155MM, HOWITZER, M185 ON HOWITZER, MEDIUM, SELF-PROPELLED, 155MM, 109A1 HOWITZER, MEDIUM, SELF-PROPELLED, 155MM, 109A1B HOWITZER, MEDIUM, SELF-PROPELLED, 155MM, M109A2 AND HOWITZER, MEDIUM, SELF-PROPELLED, 155MM, M109A3 HOWITZER, MEDIUM, SELF-PROPELLED, 155MM, M109A3B AND HOWITZER, MEDIUM, SELF-PROPELLED, 155MM, M109A4 AND CANNON, 155MM HOWITZER, M284 ON HOWITZER, MEDIUM, SELF-PROPELLED, 155MM, M109A5 AND HOWITZER, MEDIUM, SELF-PROPELLED, 155MM, M109A6 AND CANNON, 155MM HOWITZER, M199 ON HOWITZER, MEDIUM, TOWED, 155MM, M198 AND CANNON, 155MM HOWITZER, M776 ON HOWITZER, MEDIUM, TOWED, 155MM, M777A1 FIRING PROJECTILE, BASE-BURN, M864 AND M864A1 (S&I BY PROP SEE DETAILS, FOOTNOTES), PRELIMINARY AIMING DATA FOR CANNON, 155MM HOWITZER, M284 ON HOWITZER, MEDIUM, SELF-PROPELLED, 155MM, M109A6 AND CANNON, 155MM HOWITZER, M776 ON HOWITZER, MEDIUM, TOWED, 155MM, M777A2 FIRING PROJECTILE, HE, XM982 (S&I BY PROP SEE DETAILS, FOOTNOTES), PROVISIONAL AIMING DATA FOR CANNON, 155MM HOWITZER, M284 ON HOWITZER, MEDIUM, SELF-PROPELLED, 155MM, M109A6 AND CANNON, 155MM HOWITZER, M776 ON HOWITZER, MEDIUM, TOWED, 155MM, M777A2 FIRING PROJECTILE, HE, XM982 (S&I BY PROP SEE DETAILS, FOOTNOTES), PROVISIONAL AIMING DATA FOR CANNON, 155MM HOWITZER, M284 ON HOWITZER, MEDIUM, SELF-PROPELLED, 155MM, M109A6 AND CANNON, 155MM HOWITZER, M776 ON HOWITZER, MEDIUM, TOWED, 155MM, M777A2 FIRING PROJECTILE, HE, M982 (S&I BY PROP SEE DETAILS, FOOTNOTES), CANNON, 165-MM GUN, M135 ON COMBAT ENGINEER VEHICLE, FULL TRACKED, M728; FIRING CARTRIDGE, 165-MM, HEP, M123A1 AND 165-MM, TP-T, XM623 (S&I BY PROP SEE DETAILS, FOOTNOTES), CANNON, 175-MM GUN, M113 AND M113A1 ON GUN, FIELD ARTILLERY, SELF-PROPELLED: 175-MM, M107; FIRING PROJECTILE, HE, M437A2 AND M437A1 (S&I BY PROP SEE DETAILS, FOOTNOTES), RAPID FIRE TABLES FOR CALCULATION OF THE EXECUTIVE OFFICERS (XOS) MINIMUM QUADRANT ELEVATION WITH CANNON, 105MM HOWITZER, M20A1 ON HOWITZER, LIGHT, TOWED, 105MM, M119A1; HOWITZER, LIGHT, TOWED, 105MM, M119A2; HOWITZER, LIGHT, TOWED, 105MM, M119A3 FIRING WITH PROPELLING CHARGES, M67 AND M200 (S&I BY PROP SEE DETAILS, FOOTNOTES), RAPID FIRE TABLES FOR CALCULATION OF THE EXECUTIVE OFFICER S (XO S) MINIMUM QUADRANT ELEVATION WITH CANNON, 155MM HOWITZER, M284 ON HOWITZER, MEDIUM, SELF-PROPELLED, 155MM, M109A5/A6 AND CANNON, 155MM HOWITZER, M199 ON HOWITZER, MEDIUM, TOWED, 155MM, M198 AND CANNON, 155MM HOWITZER, M776 ON HOWITZER, MEDIUM, TOWED, 155MM, M777A1/A2 FIRING WITH PROPELLING CHARGES, M231, M232, AND M232A1 (S&I BY PROP SEE DETAILS, FOOTNOTES), RAPID FIRE TABLES FOR CALCULATION OF THE EXECUTIVE OFFICERS (XOS) MINIMUM QUADRANT ELEVATION WITH CANNON, 155MM HOWITZER, M284 ON HOWITZER, MEDIUM, SELF-PROPELLED, 155MM, M109A5; HOWITZER, MEDIUM, SELF-PROPELLED, 155MM, M109A6; AND HOWITZER, MEDIUM, SELF-PROPELLED, 155MM, M109A7, AND CANNON, 155MM HOWITZER, M776 ON HOWITZER, MEDIUM, TOWED, 155MM, M777A1 AND HOWITZER, MEDIUM, TOWED, 155MM, M777A2 FIRING WITH PROPELLING CHARGES, M231, M232, AND M232A1 (S&I BY PROPONENT, SEE DETAILS, FOOTNOTES), ADDENDUM TO FTR LANCE-B-1 FOR WARHEAD SECTION, GUIDED MISSILE, HE: M251 (U) (S&I BY PROP SEE DETAILS, FOOTNOTES), Search Army publications and forms by Number, Title, or Record Detail. The baseplate (Figure 4-5) is of one-piece construction, and supports and aligns the mortar for firing. The mortar squad consists of five men (Figure 4-1). High explosive is used for both fragmentation and blast effect against personnel and light-skinned vehicles. The wrench (P/N 9349539) sets M772 MT and M768 time fuzes. d. The gunner recovers the baseplate to the area designated by the squad leader. 4-12. Range Minimum to maximum 83 to 5,608 meters Rate of Fire . Additionally, they carry the 81mm M252 mortar that can only be used in a dismounted capacity. d. The squad leader supervises the squad drill and is responsible for supervising the laying out of the equipment as shown in Figure 4-6. ), FIRING TABLES FOR, CANNON, 155MM, HOWITZER, M185 ON HOWITZER, MEDIUM, SELF-PROPELLED, 155MM, 109A1 HOWITZER, MEDIUM, SELF-PROPELLED, 155MM, 109A1B HOWITZER, MEDIUM, SELF-PROPELLED, 155MM, M109A2 HOWITZER, MEDIUM, SELF-PROPELLED, 155MM, M109A3 HOWITZER, MEDIUM, SELF-PROPELLED, 155MM, M109A3B AND HOWITZER, MEDIUM, SELF-PROPELLED, 155MM, 109A4 AND CANNON, 155MM, HOWITZER, M284 ON HOWITZER, MEDIUM, SELF-PROPELLED, 155MM, 109A5 AND HOWITZER, MEDIUM, SELF-PROPELLED, 155MM, 109A6 AND CANNON, 155MM, HOWITZER, M199 ON HOWITZER, MEDIUM, TOWED, 155MM, M198 AND CANNON, 155MM, HOWITZER, XM776 ON HOWITZER, MEDIUM, TOWED, 155MM, XM777 FIRING PROJECTILE, HE, M795 (S&I BY PROP SEE DETAILS, FOOTNOTES), FIRING TABLES FOR CANNON, 155MM HOWITZER, M284 ON HOWITZER, MEDIUM, SELF-PROPELLED, 155MM, M109A5, M109A6 AND M109A7 AND CANNON, 155MM HOWITZER, M284A2 CHROME ON HOWITZER, MEDIUM, SELF-PROPELLED, 155MM, M109A6 AND M109A7 AND CANNON, 155MM HOWITZER, M199 ON HOWITZER, MEDIUM, TOWED, 155MM, M198 AND CANNON, 155MM HOWITZER, M776 ON HOWITZER, MEDIUM, TOWED, 155MM, M777, M777A1 AND M777A2 AND CANNON, 155MM HOWITZER, M776 CHROME ON HOWITZER, MEDIUM, TOWED, 155MM, M777A2 FIRING PROJECTILE, SMOKE, WP, M1121 INCLUDES FIRING TABLES FOR PROPELLANTS: M119A2 (CHARGE 7R), M203A1 (CHARGE 8S), AND MODULAR ARTILLERY CHARGE SYSTEM (MACS) PROPELLANTS: M231 (CHARGES 1L AND 2L), M232 AND M232A1 (CHARGES 3H, 4H AND 5H) (S&I BY PROP SEE FOOTNOTES). The body is made of aluminum and brass. Short cartridges can be expected when firing below charge 4. It is used for records such as reports on condition, malfunctions, and accidents. It is fitted with a safety wire and pin that are removed immediately before firing. The assistant gunner places his right hand palm up (1 inch from the muzzle end) under the BAD and his left hand palm down (1 inch from the muzzle end) on top. If water is not available, the gunner must stand clear of the mortar until the barrel is cool. 81mm 120mm 60mm . d. The first ammunition bearer stands to the right rear of the mortar. The gunner places the outer edge of the baseplate against the baseplate stake so that the left edge of the cutaway portion of the baseplate is aligned with the right edge of the stake (Figure 4-7). In addition to supervising the emplacement, laying, and firing of the mortar, he supervises all other squad activities. That is generally how I use mortars. The cartridge weighs about 9.12 pounds. All elements given in the fire command are repeated by the squad. He places firing data on the sight and lays the mortar for deflection and elevation. The M252 81mm mortar is a smooth-bore, muzzle-loaded, high-angle-of-fire weapon. Red phosphorus cartridges (M252 only) are stored the same as HE cartridges. The firing pin must be replaced and the bore swabbed. The gunner places the announced deflection on the sight (without disturbing the lay of the weapon) and looks through the sightunit. The RSTA squadron only receives the 120mm mounted mortar, there is no augmentation dismounted maneuvers. (1) The barrel is clean and free from grease and oil both inside and out. He maintains the ammunition for firing and provides local security for the mortar position. The term "indirect fire" means firing at an enemy without having a. Each cartridge weighs about 10 pounds and is provided with the M223 propelling charge, consisting of four horseshoe-shaped increments fitted around the tail. If the mortar section is to operate quickly and effectively in accomplishing its mission, mortar squad members must be proficient in individually assigned duties. Bear in mind that these are my personal opinions, experiences, and . 81-mm MORTAR, M252 The 81-mm mortar, M252, delivers timely, accurate fires to meet the . Check the post SOP before applying the following procedure: (1) Select a place at least 100 meters from the mortar position, parked vehicles, and ammunition piles.
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