3rd Platoon Apache Co. Returns Fire on Insurgents

[oak1999]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S5fU35zrAms

[Herman the II]

Always questioned myself:
how the heck do they aim those hand held mortars, I don't get it.

[JUNKHO]

hehehe

The LT said "lo and behold"..."a plethora of narcotics"

He is well spoken....I just never remember hearing those terms used in an after action brief.

Thank you for posting the vid.

[Leaper]

Always questioned myself:
how the heck do they aim those hand held mortars, I don't get it.

Spirit levels, correct azimut and right fuse

[flanker7]

The battery case on the back of the helmet at about 2:00, it looks like the one of the ENVG

[Herman the II]

Spirit levels, correct azimut and right fuse

But doesn't the position of the barrel change all the time? The barrel is freely movable, isn't it?

[Commander Shepard]

But doesn't the position of the barrel change all the time? The barrel is freely movable, isn't it?

There is a bubble level at the base of the mortar tube which tells you how much to elevate it for a given range and charge combination when firing in hand-held mode. Direction is determined visually, basically point the tube in the direction of the target. There are no sights attached to the tube in hand-held mode so you're not using stakes or anything like that.

[oak1999]

You're welcome, sir.