Indirect fire
Mortar operator
The mortarman works as part of the crew, providing fire support to units from closed positions. A direction where calculation and coherence are important.
What the role involves
Duties and role
The mortar crew fires at targets from closed positions, supporting the actions of their units. The work is collective: each calculation number is responsible for its part - from data preparation to loading.
The specialty requires attentiveness and the ability to work with calculated data. Math skills and technical thinking will come in handy here, but everything you need is taught.
Service specifics
What to know
Work in calculation
Coordinated team actions, each on his own number
Closed positions
Fire is fired from distant positions, and not in direct contact
Calculation and accuracy
Preparation of data for shooting, adjustment
Training from scratch
The design of the mortar and the rules of shooting are mastered in preparation
Important document
What is a unit referral
To get into this specialty - "Mortarman" - in a specific unit, and not according to the general distribution from the military commissariat, you need a unit referral document.
Official invitation from a unit
A unit referral is a document from the commander of a specific military unit. He confirms that the unit is ready to accept a candidate for a certain position. In essence, this is a personal invitation to serve in the selected unit.
Choice of unit and position
With a unit referral you choose a specific unit, branch of service and position - rather than going by the general distribution. The document assigns a place to you for the duration of the medical examination and registration.
From request to referral
You give us the documents, we send the request to the unit. If the candidate is suitable, the commander issues a unit referral with a stamp and signature. military commissariat takes it into account and prepares a referral to this particular unit for the selected position.
We’ll help you choose a unit and position that suits your skills and apply for a unit referral - leave a request, and we’ll take over the process.
Who it suits
This role suits you if you
- Attentive, good at working with numbers
- Able to work in a team
- Physically prepared (carrying elements and ammunition)
- Without military experience - they will train
FAQ
About service in this specialty
Basic numeracy skills are useful when preparing data, but everything necessary is taught. The main thing is attentiveness and accuracy in work.
The work is carried out from closed positions, usually at a distance from the contact line. But this does not mean a complete absence of risks - the specifics depend on the unit.
The composition depends on the type of mortar. Each number performs its own function - from aiming to loading. Interchangeability is taught.
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