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General Dennis J. Reimer Training and Doctrine
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FM 3-22.90
Field Manual
Headquarters
No. 3-22.90
Department of the ArmyWashington, DC, 7 December 2007
MortarsContents
PagePREFACE........................................................................................................... xiii
INTRODUCTION.................................................................................................1-1
Chapter 1
Section I. General Doctrine..............................................................................1-1
Effective Mortar Fire............................................................................................1-1
Mortar Positions..................................................................................................1-1
Section II. Indirect Fire Team...........................................................................1-2
Applications.........................................................................................................1-2
Team Mission......................................................................................................1-2
United States Mortars.........................................................................................1-3
Section III. Safety Procedures .........................................................................1-5
Duties Of The Safety Officer and Supervisory Personnel ..................................1-5
Safety Diagram and Safety “T” ...........................................................................1-8
Surface Danger Zones......................................................................................1-12
Section IV. Ammunition..................................................................................1-13
Ammunition Care and Handling........................................................................1-13
Ammunition Color Codes..................................................................................1-15
Field Storage of Ammunition.............................................................................1-15
Chapter 2
SIGHTING AND FIRE CONTROL EQUIPMENT...............................................2-1
Section I. Compass, M2....................................................................................2-1
Characteristics ....................................................................................................2-1
Description ..........................................................................................................2-2
Use......................................................................................................................2-2
Section II. Aiming Circles, M2 and M2A2........................................................2-5
Characteristics ....................................................................................................2-5
Description ..........................................................................................................2-5
Use......................................................................................................................2-6
Accessory Equipment.........................................................................................2-9
DISTRIBUTION RESTRICTION: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.*This publication supersedes FM3-22.90, 31 December 2004.
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