"On-table mortars in Battlegroup Kursk" Topic
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| BombAlleyVet82 | 13 Nov 2015 3:38 a.m. PST |
Could someone explain the firing procedure for on-table mortars in BGK please. |
pzivh43  | 13 Nov 2015 4:23 a.m. PST |
Differs for light or medium or heavy mortars. Light mortars that have direct LOS can use either the Area Fire Effect or the Direct Fire Table as appropriate.
When using the Aimed Fire table this works just the same as any other direct fire. When using the Area Fire Effect table Mortars will use the HE from very light gun or the HE from Light gun up to their maximum range given on P28 versus the appropriate target type. Medium and heavy mortars must use a spotter. Of course, if they have a LOS to the enemy, they should be packing up and running away!! |
| BombAlleyVet82 | 13 Nov 2015 4:45 a.m. PST |
Thanks for that. Direct Fire or Area Fire must both apply to medium mortars as well because thay are included in the platoon support options. |
| PiersBrand | 13 Nov 2015 5:55 a.m. PST |
No it doesn't apply to mediums. Light only. |
| PiersBrand | 13 Nov 2015 5:57 a.m. PST |
This thread may be of use; link |
| BombAlleyVet82 | 13 Nov 2015 7:04 a.m. PST |
Because of the IT Stasi at work I can't read the link. if I pay for a medium mortar from the platoon support list does this mean it must be directed by a spotter and cannot be used 'over sights'. |
| PiersBrand | 13 Nov 2015 8:54 a.m. PST |
Yes it needs a spotter. The link goes into it a bit more and gives our rational as to why. |
| BombAlleyVet82 | 13 Nov 2015 9:06 a.m. PST |
Thanks, Piers.That helps a lot. |
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