wardogs mortar guide

WARDOGS L81 mortar workflow

A mortar is most useful when a spotter supplies current target information and the crew treats the first shot as a measured correction rather than a full volley.

Dynamic information verified 2026-09-15

Quick briefingSet up the first shot

Build or occupy a protected position connected to FOB ammunition supplies. Ask a spotter to mark the target, read the current map distance, align the tube with the marker, and set the displayed range.

Set up the first shot

Build or occupy a protected position connected to FOB ammunition supplies. Ask a spotter to mark the target, read the current map distance, align the tube with the marker, and set the displayed range.

Fire one ranging round and wait for an observed impact. Correct range or bearing from that result before spending more ammunition; old coordinates lose value when the target moves.

Keep the team alive

Separate the spotter from the crew so one enemy sightline does not remove both roles. Maintain a nearby security player when the firing site is close to a road or likely flank.

Stop firing when supplies run low or counterfire begins. Move after repeated shots, restore ammunition, and re-establish a fresh spot before the next mission.

Evidence log

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