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.

PREFACE This manual provides guidance for MOS 11C soldiers and their trainers on the employment of the 60-mm (M224 and M19) mortars, 81-mm (M252 and M29A1) mortars, 4.2-inch (M30) mortar, and 120 ...

This change updates misfire procedures for ground- and carrier-mounted 120-mm mortars (paragraphs 7-13 and 7-22, pages 7-11 and 7-23, respectively). The title of Section III, Chapter 7 changes...

Dec 2, 2015 · The M252 81mm medium extended range mortar (see diagram below) is a crew-served, smooth bore, muzzle loaded, high angle of fire weapon system. It is designed to be fired in the indirect fire...

An 81-mm mortar is a medium-weight mortar. It is a smooth-bore, muzzle-loading, high-angle-of-fire weapon used for long-range indirect fire support of light infantry, air assault, and airborne units across the entire front of a battalion zone of influence. [1][2] Many countries use or have used an 81-mm mortar in their armed forces. Examples are:

The 81-mm mortar, M29A1, delivers timely, accurate fires to meet the requirements of supported troops. This chapter discusses personnel duties, mechanical training, and the characteristics of...

Jun 8, 2017 · ion commander working through the 81mm mortar platoon commander. The 81mm mortar is the infantry battalion commander’s organic indirect fire weapon in the same manner as the 60mm mortar

Manufacturer: Watervliet Arsenal. Service: US Army, US Marine Corps. Caliber: 81mm. Range: 5,935 meters. Crew: 3. The M252 81mm mortar is a crew-served, medium weight mortar which is highly...

May 10, 2006 · Cartridges assembled with the M524 (A1, A2, A3, or A4) fuze are for use by the US Marine Corps and US Navy only. This cartridge is ballistically matched to the M374A2, M374A1, and M375 HE cartridges.

Jun 2, 2016 · Unlike heavier artillery, they're available right when you need them. The standard infantry support weapon is the M-252 81mm mortar, which lobs a 10 lb. high-explosive bomb at a range of about...