TC 3-22.90 — Mortars (this Item Is Published W/ Basic Incl C1)
TC 3-22.90 governs U.S. Army mortar training, including mortar equipment, employment, fire control, operations, safety, and gunners examinations.
- Publication number: TC 3-22.90
- Title: MORTARS (THIS ITEM IS PUBLISHED W/ BASIC INCL C1)
- Date: 03/17/2017
- Proponent: T2COM
- Status: ACTIVE
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TC 3-22.90 covers 60-mm, 81-mm, and 120-mm mortars, ammunition, indirect fire teams, firing methods, and mortar carrier systems. It requires preparation before gunners examinations and proper checks before mounting the 120-mm mortar.
Applies to: Active Army, Army National Guard, and United States Army Reserve.
Topics covered
- 60-mm mortar operations
- 81-mm mortar operations
- 120-mm mortar operations
- Mortar Fire Control System
- Indirect fire procedures
- Boresighting and sight units
- Fire commands and observer corrections
- Gunners examinations
Questions and answers
What elements make up the indirect fire team in TC 3-22.90?
The team consists of a forward observer (FO), a fire direction center (FDC), and the mortar squad. (paragraph 1-5)
What must the mortar squad ensure before a fire mission when using the pointing device?
Prior to a fire mission, the mortar squad ensures that the pointing device is functioning and that the mortar is boresighted properly. (paragraph 6-49)
What must a Soldier know before taking the gunners examination?
A Soldier must be proficient in mechanical training, squad drill, and fire commands and their execution before being qualified to take the examination. (paragraph 8-5)
How often must units armed with a mortar weapon system give examinations?
Each unit armed with a mortar weapon system gives examinations semiannually. (paragraph 8-8)
How should the M67 sight unit be stored when it is not in use?
When not in use, store the sight unit in its carrying case. (paragraph 2-2)