It is typically fielded at the infantry company level. Feb 10, 2014 batfe nfa registered legal to own m2 60 mm mortar lobbing inert no explosive material, just hunks of metal, no license required training rounds with no one around for miles. The m2 was an evolution of the brandt mortar and was known for its accuracy and longer range than other 5060mm mortar classes. Designed by brandt and built under licence in the us, the m2 was the standard light mortar found at company level, light and portable it was basically a scaled down version of the larger m1 and gave local fire support to the infantry platoons.
It discusses the practical applications of ballistics and a system combining the principals, techniques, and procedures essential to. When fired from the m224 mortar, greater ranges are achieved than those shown in the m2 and m19 firing tables. Ive read that there is a chinese one that is similar, does anyone know if this is true and. Army field manual fm 2126 map reading illustrates the essential features and components of the artillery. Ranger of the 1st ranger battalion firing an m2 60mm mortar, world war ii. The light weight and quick set up of the m2 made it an excellent indirect fire support for the fast moving rangers. The m2 60mm mortar of world war ii was the first 60mm model fielded, to be followed by the m19 and m224 models. After some redesigning, to meet the dimensional availability of materials available in the us, the new design was adopted as the m2 60mm. M2 60mm mortar saving private ryan online encyclopedia. The 60mm mortar section is located in the weapons platoon of the rifle company, is armed with three 60mm mortars, and is. This manual provides guidance for mos 11c soldiers and their trainers on the. Basically, any infantry mortar, except the 60mm mortar, requires a.
Its design has been altered and improved to conform to our standards. The importance of skilled and proficient mortarmen must not be overlooked within the context of the battalions overall training strategy. M2 60 mm mortar was developed from the heavier 81 mm m1 mortar to provide a lighterweight alternative to companylevel fire. Winch strap aligned with the manual winch standoff 523. 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. Trucks and high mobility multiwheeled vehicles hmmwv.
The barrel made from highstrength special steel has a smooth bore and muzzle loading system. Mortar military manual photocopies i tried to find an online source, but no luck so far. 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. The 60mm mortar, m224 lightweight crew served mortar lwcms, is a smoothbore, muzzle loaded, high angle of fire weapon. Never as popular as its m2 predecessor, the m19 gave way to the m224 60 mm mortar by the early 1980. The weapon was a licenseproduction copy of the 60mm mortar system designed by talented french weapons engineer edgar william brandt 18801960 and developed for. M2 mortar 60mm it includes a 304 stainless steel spring and can let the artillery shell out. The ammunition designed for the m2 and m19 mortars can be fired from the. This smoothbore system can be gravityfired or fired by using a manual springloaded trigger. Find fm 2385 basic field manual,60mm mortar m2 1942 by war department 1942.
Unit mortar training technical and tactical proficiency is based on sound training. Malfunctions on a groundmounted 120mm mortar during peacetime referring of the sight and realignment of aiming posts during 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. Issue 3071 of department of the army technical manual field maintenance. It combines a surveyors compass with a clinometer, level and a plumb built into one instrument. A small mortar section with two mortars was organic to army rifle companies light, airborne, air assault and ranger companies. Feb 10, 2014 60 mm mortar inert training round after launch batfe nfa rules apply in the united states of america. The components of the mortar consist of a canon, sight, mount, and baseplate. The unmounted m2 compass provides an alternate instrument for orienting cannon or mortar fire. It was issued to rifle company weapons platoons in the infantry, airborne and marines. The following paragraphs summarize noise exposure considerations for common army equipment. The m2 was an evolution of the brandt mortar and was known for its accuracy and longer range than other 50 60mm mortar classes.
Tactical employment of mortars united states marine corps. The mortar can be fired in the conventional mode or the handheld mode. It was in use during world war ii, based on an earlier compass, m1 that was not graduated in mils. M30 cannon m30 on mount m24a1 1015008401840 and trainer, subcaliber, 60mm. Two m2 aiming circles or radar must be used to conduct an mpi registration.
The ammunition designed for the wwii era m2 and m19 mortars can be fired from the m224 mortar. It was nicknamed the goon gun from its large bulletshaped shells, monopod, and rifled bore like a rifle for shooting goons or the fourdeuce from its bore size in inches. M2 60 mm mortar was developed from the heavier 81 mm m1 mortar to provide a. It like all weapons systems is an amalgamation of all its components the mortar, the sight and the ammunition. It consists of a cannon assembly, bipod assembly, and baseplate. Mortars are designed as close support weapons for infantryman. The m2 60mm light mortar served us army and marine forces in world war 2 and through the korean and the vietnam wars, becoming the standard light company mortar beginning in 1940. The m2 mortar is a 60 millimeter smoothbore, muzzleloading, highangleoffire weapon used. The 60mm mortar m2 and the 81mm mortars m1 and m29 consist of a tube and base cap containing a fixed firing pin. The m1 was a derivative of the french mle 2731 system itself an improved form of the stokes trench mortar of world war 1 fame and slightly altered to suit american needs. Components the 60mm mortar, m224, can be fired in the conventional mode or handheld mode figure 31.
Im looking for a base plate to complete my 60mm mortar, ive come the the conclusion and been told that they are nearly impossible to come across now days. The m2 artillery compass is a specialpurpose instrument designed for high accuracy. The appendix contains a list of current references, including supply manuals, technical manuals, and other available publications applicable to the materiel. The info i am after is does anyone make a reproduction or castings from originals. The m2 mortar is a 60 millimeter smoothbore, muzzleloading, highangleoffire weapon used by u. Feb 04, 2019 the american m1 81mm mortar, like the upcoming m2 60mm mortar, was based on a french design by edgar william brandt 18801960. The 120mm mortar is designed to be employed in all phases and types of land warfare, and in all weather conditions. Sep 26, 2010 mortar 60mm m2 base plates posted in mortars ref.
The mortar is a muzzleloaded, smoothbore, highangleoffire weapon. The israeli merkava tank uses a 60 mm mortar as a secondary armament. Nov 22, 2017 never as popular as its m2 predecessor, the m19 gave way to the m224 60 mm mortar by the early 1980. The multipurpose instrument is used to obtain angle of site and azimuth readings. In addition to its normal function, it is now utilized as a. Mortar 60mm m2 m4 propelling cartridges mortars ref. Mortar 60mm m2 m4 propelling cartridges posted in mortars ref. M31 by unstated and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Mortar, 60mm m2 light infantry mortar military factory. Batfe nfa registered legal to own m2 60 mm mortar lobbing inert no explosive material, just hunks of metal, no license required training. 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. Here is a couple of boxes of m4 60mm mortar ignitionpropelling cartridges i came across. Army m2 60mm mortar consisted of three main components. The american m1 81mm mortar, like the upcoming m2 60mm mortar, was based on a french design by edgar william brandt 18801960.
The 60mm mortar, m224, reacts quickly to support infantrymen by engaging the. The army rejected it, but marines in vietnam relied on the. M2 60mm mortar easily carried by two men, effective range about 1,000 yards, he fragment rounds killing radius 17 yards, usually deployed one per rifle platoon, very efficient in weight compared to destructiveness, the m2 60mm mortar was the infantrymans artillery. The m2 design, the standard for the army and marine corps, was based on a french design from the brandt company. The m2 has readings for 0359 degrees and 06400 mils. M2 60 mm mortar was developed from the heavier 81 mm m1 mortar to provide a lighterweight alternative to companylevel fire support.
M4 collimator sight, used for both indirect fire and direct lay missions. Tm 91535 sights, m4, m3 for 60mm and 81mm mortar materiel. This article originally appeared in vietnam magazin e, a military times sister publication. This manual contains a description of and procedures for removal, disassembly, inspection, repair, and assembly of the materiel listed below60mm mortar m2 60mm mortar m19 60mm mortar mount m5 60mm mortar baseplate m1 81mm mortar m1 81mm mortar m29 81mm mortar mount m4 81mm mortar mounts m23a1, m23a2, and m23a3 c. The m2 attempted to bridge the gap between the 81 mm mortar and the hand grenade. The main characteristics of the m2 compass include the following. Noise levels page 6 of 7 tow ii v missile from gunner 179. When firing in 60mm mortar m19 or m2, use no more than two 2. Fm 2385 basic field manual,60mm mortar m2 1942 by war.
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