mortar crew
Indirect fire team
A mortar crew is the team of soldiers who operate a mortar—a portable, short-barreled weapon that lobs explosive shells in high arcs.
The crew typically includes members responsible for aiming, loading, and firing.
The mortar crew set up position behind the ridge.
The term appears in military contexts and war games alike.
- artilleryLarge-caliber battlefield weapons
- gunnerOne who fires artillery
- howitzerShort-barreled artillery piece
- indirect fireWeapons aimed at unseen targets
- fire supportMilitary weapons assistance
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mortar crewsniper
Concealed precision shooter
sniper team · marksman · sharpshooter · bayonet charge · drone operator
mortar crewsniper
Concealed precision shooter
point man · assault team · reconnaissance patrol · forward observer · scout
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