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LIGHT MORTAR CREWMAN (607)
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LIGHT MORTAR CREWMAN (607)
Ammunition Bearer
Mortar Gunner
Mortar Assistant
Mortar NCO
Sets up, aims, and fires a 60-mm mortar to place explosive or toxic gas shells upon enemy positions.
Ammunition Bearer
Mortar Gunner
Mortar Assistant
Mortar NCO
Sets up, aims, and fires a 60-mm mortar to place explosive or toxic gas shells upon enemy positions.
Emplaces mortar and sights in on aiming stake. Adjusts mortar for elevation and deflection. Uses firing tables to determine necessary charge and adjusts charge of mortar shell by removing necessary number of increments to give correct auxiliary propelling force. Fires weapon by dropping shell into mortar to strike firing pin.
At supervisory level, is responsible for control and coordination of mortar crews and tactical employment of mortars.
Must be able to estimate range and deflection rapidly and accurately.
SUGGESTED SUBSTITUTE
1607 Heavy Mortar Crewman
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