Ryan McBeth
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How to Aim and Fire a Mortar
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June 12, 2026
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Mortars aren’t flashy. They aren’t stealth aircraft, hypersonic missiles, or the latest drone with a GoPro strapped to it. They’re basically a steel tube, a baseplate, and a lot of math.
But on the modern battlefield, mortars still matter.
In this piece, I break down how mortars work, why infantry commanders love them, how crews aim and fire at targets they can’t even see, and why drones haven’t replaced them. From 60mm patrol mortars to vehicle-mounted 120mm systems, this is a look at one of the oldest, simplest, and still most terrifying weapons in the infantry toolbox.
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