Each safety nco and gunner has been informed in writing. Three m224 mortars make up a mortar section, which is organic only to an infantry rifle company. The m224 can be drop fired conventional mode or trigger fired conventional or handheld mode. It can be fired from either a drop fire mode conventional method or trigger fire mode conventional or handheld method. Components the 60mm mortar, m224, can be fired in the conventional mode or handheld mode figure 31. They will only be available at a site dedicated to tfts. The complete round consists of a projectile body, a multioption fuze, a fin assembly, four. M2 60 mm mortar was developed from the heavier 81 mm m1 mortar to provide a lighterweight alternative to companylevel fire support. Write in after each charge the minimum and the maximum ranges that.
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. Designs for a new mortar were started in 1920, but were abandoned in favor of attempts to improve bomb vanes in an effort to attain greater accuracy. Mortar tactics in open terrain mortar fires are inherently inaccurate. The m225 lwcms lightweight company mortar system replaced the older wwiiera 60 mm m2 mortar and m19 mortar. And 81mm mortar and mounts m4, m23a1 m23a2, and m23a3 this copy is a reprint which includes current pages from change 1.
The mortar can be fired in the conventional mode or handheld mode. The 60mm mortar section is located in the weapons platoon of the rifle company, is armed with three 60mm mortars, and is. In the spaces provided, write the month and year that you completed any of the. The americans responded by deploying the companys 60 mm mortars, but the. The m224a1 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. The m224 60mm lightweight mortar is a smooth bore, muzzle loading, highangleoffire weapon. Mortar carrier, ml 064a3 description tabulated data for the ml 064a3 carrier mortar and vehicular mount maintenance. M224 60mm lightweight a1 lightweight variant of proven system m252a1 81mm lightweight variant of the 81mm sytem m121 120mm largest infantry mortar system sustainment legacy systems sustainment, spares and complete cannon mortar systems 518.
M224 60mm lightweight company mortar system lwcms the m224 60mm lwcms is ideally suited to support airborne, air assault, mountain, ranger, special operations forces and light infantry units. M224 60mm mortars the m224 60mm mortar is a smooth bore, muzzle loaded, high angle of fire weapon see diagram below. An examination of tailored training offsets on core mortarman. These weapons only had an effective range of 2,000 m 2,187 yd. On impact with ground or target, fuze produces a visible. Boresighting the m224 60mm mortar system using the m115 boresight boresighting continued. The american m252 is based on the standard british l16 81mm mortar. Marine corps, it is normally deployed in the mortar platoon of an infantry battalion. The m2 attempted to bridge the gap between the 81 mm mortar and the hand grenade. Boresighting the 224mm 60mm by peter macek on prezi. Mortars are best used for suppression, not destroying point targets. The cannon assembly is composed of the barrel, combination. The weapon was adopted by american forces during 1991 and retains the same form and function as its israeli counterpart. Removal of a misfire on a groundmounted 120mm mortar loading and firing of the groundmounted 120mm mortar taking the 120mm mortar out of action section iv.
The smoothbore, muzzleloading m252 medium weight mortar system offers up accurate longrange indirect fire support to american ground forces. The event occurred at the 3d special forces weapon group. William marsh, a mortarman, covers his ears as sgt. The m224 range indicator nsn 1010010205626 ssdr nr155s116s is a component of the 60 mm mortar weapon. We supply warfighters with mortar weapon systems that increase accuracy, enhances mission effectiveness, and provides the necessary lethality to address immediate threats. The legacy mortar weapon system m224 and newer 60mm m224a1 lightweight mortar system are the two 60 mm mortar classifications. The smooth bore, muzzleloading, highangled firing weapon is used for closein support of ground troops. The 60mm mortar, m224 lightweight crew served mortar lwcms, is a smoothbore, muzzle loaded, high angle of fire weapon. Afghan national army soldiers adjust an m224 60 mm. The 60mm mortar, m224, can be fired in the conventional mode or handheld mode. M2because it had sights and a manual trigger that enabled the crew to aim it. The m224 60 mm lightweight mortar is a smooth bore, muzzleloading, highangleoffire weapon used for closein support of ground troops. Firing tables for mortar, firing tables for mortar, firing tables for mortar, firing tables for mortar, firing tables for mortar, fnr 120 mm 120mm 120 mm 120mm 120 mm. Check all bubbles on both the boresight and the sight to ensure that everything is level and the sight pictures are correct.
M224 60 mm lwcms mortar the 60mm mortar, m224 lightweight crew served mortar lwcms, is a smoothbore, muzzle loaded, high angle of fire weapon. The m224 60 mm lightweight mortar is a smooth bore, muzzleloading, highangleoffire. This cartridge is fired in the 60mm m224 mortar in the lightweight company system. Never as popular as its m2 predecessor, the m19 gave way to the m224 60 mm mortar by the early 1980s. Due to its size and weight, the weapon is transported via the m1100 series trailer into action. The m120 mortar system is the israeli soltam k6 120mm heavy field mortar in united states army service. M224a1 lightweight 60 mm mortar system photo credit. Get in touch for a full range of customisations to your exact spec. Many more linked sets available from es3dstudios in a range of 3d formats. These weapons only possessed 2,200 yards of effective range. M252, 81mm mortar medium weight extended range mortar. This handbook could also serve as a condensed version of the doctrinal manual.
Irving berlin, composer, writer of over 1,500 songs. Usmc infantry training school 81mm and 60mm mortar. The m224 60mm mortar replaced the older wwii era m2 and m19, 60mm mortars. Afghan national army soldiers adjust an m224 60 mm mortar system during training in baghlan province, afghanistan, dec. Each co used the assigned 60mm and 81mm mortar systems to execute the. 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. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Milley, second from right, the commanding general of the international 509mrf397167. It is used against troops either in the open or in foxholes, light vehicles, light bunkers, and similar targets. The m224 60mm mortar is a muzzleloaded, smoothbore, highangleoffire weapon.
For clarity and simplicity, the artwork in this manual does not show soldiers in. Mortar munitions and mortar components mortar bodies and. An afghan national army soldier, third from right, explains the components of a m224 60 mm mortar system to u. The m224 60mm mortar was designed to fire all types of the. Headquarters, department of the army january 1958 ago 3334bdec. Mortar, 60mm, m224 login to download, request hard copy, or add this manual to your unit library. John keller, a mortarman, fires a highexplosive mortar shell from an m224 60 mm mortar system while spc. The system provides a highangle attack weapon that can be used in close proximity to friendly troops. Part of a huge related model collection available from es3dstudios.
It concerns mortar squad training and is used with the applicable technical manuals tms and army training programs. Operation of a carriermounted 120mm mortar premount checks. While the m224 was designed to fire all types of the older ammunition, its primary rounds are of the newer, longerrange type that range out to 3,489 m 3,816 yd. Performs operator maintenance for and is a proficient marksman with a service riflecarbine. Tabular firing tables in mid february, online tfts will no longer be available through the ako ftab website. The m224 provides air assault, airborne, ranger, and light infantry rifle companies with an effective, efficient, and flexible weapon.
M224 60mm mortar crewman free download as pdf file. The m252 81 mm medium weight mortar is a british designed smooth bore, muzzleloading, highangleoffire weapon used for longrange indirect fire support to light infantry, air assault, and airborne units across the entire front of a battalion zone of influence. It was deployed extensively in the war in afghanistan by the united states. The m224 60mm lightweight mortar is a smooth bore, muzzle loading, high angleoffire weapon. Full range of opfor characters also available, as well as region specific architecture. Status of institutional and unit mortar training dtic. This manual provides guidance for mos 11c soldiers and their trainers on the employment of the 60mm m224 and m19 mortars, 81mm m252 and. Performs operator maintenance for and operates an m224 60mm mortar. Winch strap aligned with the manual winch standoff 523. Army for infantry use as an indirect fire weapon was the british 3 stokes trench mortar, mk. Mortar smoke mortar smoke provides more obscuration at greater range than grenade smoke. It is an 81mm highangleoffire system that is crewserved, entering us army service in 1987.