Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Major general ken kamper is the commanding general of the fires center of excellence and fort sill, oklahoma. Thoughts from a mortar platoon leader by ty stephens august 22, 2014 the thoughts conveyed in this article are the writers alone, and the following content does not reflect the official views or policies of the department of defense, the department of the army, the united states. Apr 10, 2020 pyongyang, april 10 kcna a drill of mortar subunits of corps of the korean peoples army kpa took place at a stirring time when the hot wind of revolution in training sweeps across the kpa and the flame of modernizing weapons and equipment raises higher to increase the combat efficiency of the kpa under.
Aug 11, 2017 infantry mortar leader course duration. Army leader s book lb is designed to keep track of your soldiers important, but nonsensitive information in order to better lead them and maintain their readiness. Georgia army national guard parachute riggers from the marietabased 165th quartermaster company answered the call to. Army nco leaders book item covering the deployment sequence of events counseling data sheet suggested u. In october 1951, the army chief of staff, general j. Infantry mortar leader course focuses on constant modernization of fdc those followon schools include airborne school, the mechanized leader course, and the infantry mortar leader course.
I tend turn to books written by people who have fought in the army for lessons on tactics and leadership. From then on, the mortar has remained a vital cog in the modern military machine. Move as a member of dismounted mortar squad 60mm81mm mortar, construct and camouflage a mortar firing position, construct a mortar position in a military operation in urban terrain environment, and determine an azimuth using an m2 compass. This book is a mini 7 14 inches high by 5 12 inches wide size a popular size to carry anywhere briefcase, large pocket, purse but the print is large enough for easy reading. Lessons from platoon leader by james mcdonough dzone agile. The primary target audience for this tc is the platoon leader and other leaders within a mortar platoon.
In the canadian army, the infantry platoon commander is a second lieutenant. Additionally, students will learn basic mortar tactics and forward observer techniques. The modern mortar is a muzzleloaded weapon and relatively simple and easy to operate. It is important to clarify that there are no60mm mortars and their ammunition in the arsenal of the russian army. Infantry mortar leader course 2esi3z010asib1 course description. Mos 11c indirect fire infantryman duty descriptions. Place a 120mm stryker mortar into action perform small deflection and elevation changes on a stryker mounted 120 mortar system perform large deflection and elevation changes on a stryker mounted 120 mortar system reciprocal lay a stryker mounted 120mm mortar. As such, variouscaliber mortars were in largescale use by the end of the war. Tactical employment of mortars chptr 2 command and. Conduct misfire procedures on a stryker 120mm mortar system. It is here that the famed united states army infantry school was. There are a total of 50 mortars infantry level entries in the military factory. The 4th infantry division and fort carson builds and maintains combat ready expeditionary forces necessary to fight and win in complex environments as members of a joint, interagency, intergovernmental, and multinational jiim team or as a mission command element mce. The infantry mortar leaders course, taught here on fort benning is a class of both academic and field training that teaches soldiers about how.
The safety officer must be an infantry mortar leaders course imlc. Army maneuver center of excellence mcoe website last updated. Modern mortars normally range in calibre from 60 mm 2. Your order will shipped in a hard unbendable envelope via expedited first class mail 2 to 5 day delivery depending on your zone. The infantry mortar leader course is designed to provide commissioned and noncommissioned officers with advanced knowledge of fdc procedures including both the plotting board and the m23 mortar ballistic computer. He is also the principal advisor to the battalion commander and battalion fso on the tactical employment of mortars. A platoon is a military unit typically composed of two or more squadssections patrols. The army recommends the book as an essential work for any army leader who wishes to grasp the complex character of any war in the contemporary age.
In a december 2017 interview, the leader of the occupation administration also mentioned this mortar and the production of ammunition for it. Mg ken kamper commissioned as an artillery officer in 1989 from the united. Marine combat instructor swap for army drill sergeant 1 duration. This publication is available at the army publishing. Mar 25, 20 the infantry mortar leader s course, taught here on fort benning is a class of both academic and field training that teaches soldiers about how to safely lead a mortar platoon or unit. Although he wasnt in the army, he epitomizes what every leader should be. You can track absences and lb automatically calculates your daily perstat. Army nco leaders book item covering the deployment sequence of events. Each leader challenge session engages participants in a difficult leadership decision as described by the junior. So, local craftsmen have tailored their own production using the defensive f1.
Officer leader course abolc abrams master gunner amg advanced situational awareness asa army reconnaissance course arc. Mortar section leader stryker mortar section leader assigned to a stryker battalion combat team. Most modern mortar systems consist of four main components. Department of defense, delene kvasnicka of survivalebooks. The leader book is a tool for the nco to maintain uptodate, easytoreference information on soldiers, training status, maintenance status and equipment accountability. The ranger platoon is made up of soldiers with various roles and abilities, and they all work together for the success of the mission. Tactical employment of mortars department of the army on. It concerns mortar squad training and is used with the applicable technical manuals tms and army training programs.
Furnishing this choice of mortar configurations provides commanders with the flexibility to choose the system that best supports their area of operations ao terrain. All proceeds from the operation of this site are donated to veteran and other charities. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids. This page provides resources that leaders can use to develop subordinate teams and their units. Serves as a squad leader in a petroleum and water distribution platoon for a direct support company in support of the 45th sustainment brigade and nondivisional units assigned to the united states army pacific. The book, by estelle spero lynch, is available through the website either by purchase of the paperback or download in pdf format. Advanced infantry training battalion united states marine corps. Army nco leaders book item covering team squad section and platoon training deployment sequence of events suggested u. The infantry mortar leader course imlc, based at fort benning, ga. The infantry mortar leaders course, taught here on fort benning is a class of both academic and field training that teaches soldiers about how to safely lead a mortar platoon or unit. Mortar presented by leader of donetsk militants found in. The typical ranger platoon is made up of about 30 soldiers, and includes rifle squads, mortar elements, antitank elements, machine gun squads and sniper teams. Infantry mortar leader course one station unit training mortar platoon resources 2020 international best mortar competition comments, suggestions and email.
Page 1 of 2 1 2 team squad section platoon training suggested u. The mounted rifleman counseling guide june 20 mounted rifleman counseling guide june 20 this comprehensive guide issued by the 3d cavalry regiment. To provide advanced mortar skills to 0341s serving as a mortar squadsection leader, forward observer, or a member of a fire direction center fdc. This course emphasizes technical and procedural ability. Sdzs usually exist for approved fps and can be found at range control or in the range book. Avenger crew members transition to cram united states army. The m224 60 mm lightweight mortar is a smooth bore, muzzleloading, highangleoffire weapon used for closein support of ground troops.
Unless leaders have a mortar background, they may not. Army nco leaders book item covering team squad section and platoon training. The link is furnished by, and created by, his son jon. Support weapons platoons such as mortar or antitank platoons are generally larger and. Army counterintelligence, please submit an isalute suspicious activity report. His leadership involves an understanding of human behavior and the employment of mortars and mortar tactics. Fort benning infantry mortar leader course 2esi3z010. It was deployed extensively in the war in afghanistan by the united states. Instructions include tactical employment of the mortar platoon, graphics, fire planning, mechanical training, fo procedures, and fire direction control procedures. Coach gable was the leader i chose to write about at the senior leader course for my legacy leader paper. Instructions include tactical employment of the mortar platoon, graphics, fire planning, mechanical training, fo procedures, and fire.
This publication applies to the active army, the army national guard arng, army national guard of the united states arngus, and the united states army reserve usar unless otherwise stated. Army leaders book lb is designed to keep track of your soldiers important, but nonsensitive information in order to better lead them and maintain their. Imlc infantry mortar leader course us army acronymfinder. Failure to submit all required forms will delay processing.
Jul 26, 2018 infantry mortar leader course 2esi3z010asib1 course description. Infantry mortar leader course 2esi3z010asib1 fort benning. However, both larger and smaller mortars have been produced. Though thte mcv has multimortar capability, the primary focus of this handbook is 120 mm mortar operatons. Review of the army professional reading list business insider. The mortar platoon leader is primarily a combat leader. Additionally, the student will be able to make tactical recommendations about mortar employment in offensive and defensive operation. The soldiers, who are a mix of air defense artillery, known as ada.
The gunner, assistant gunner and the ammo bearer all have to. I read platoon leader by james mcdonough because it was a firsthand account of a rookie. May 26, 2011 mortar platoon soldiers more than just a team. May 08, 2019 from 19951998, he served as an infantry platoon leader, mortar platoon leader, headquarters company executive officer, and battalion logistics officer in the 2nd battalion, 325th airborne infantry regiment in the 82d airborne division.
Army mos codes, korean war era the military yearbook project. In world war 2, many prewar designs were still en vogue while newer ones came into play. 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. The mcv is a multimortar carrier equipped with a fixed 120mm mortar system and storage space for 81mm or 60mm mortars. Developed at west point, the leader challenge lc method for developing leaders is part of a professionwide effort to improve learning and leader developmentto make them more contextbased, collaborative, and problemcentered. Integrating mortars into an armored brigade combat team. Jan 17, 2020 he is a graduate of the infantry officer basic and advanced courses, infantry mortar leaders course, jumpmaster course, command and general staff college, and the army war college. Fort benning infantry mortar leader course 2esi3z010asib1. Leaders fort sill oklahoma fires center of excellence. If you have information that may be of interest to u.