MTR-EXAM

A detailed illustration of a military mortar team in action, highlighting mortar tubes, aiming sights, and safety practices on a training range.

MTR Mortar Exam

Test your knowledge and skills on mortar operations with our comprehensive MTR Mortar Exam. This quiz covers essential topics to ensure readiness and safety during mortar handling, firing, and maintenance.

30 challenging multiple-choice questions
Focus on safety procedures and operational standards
Ideal for military personnel seeking to reinforce their training

30 Questions8 MinutesCreated by FiringMaster312

What is the highest priority mission for mortars?

Priority targets

FPF

On call missions

All the same priority

What elevations are used for checking mask and overhead clearance?

0700 and 1511

0800 and 1511

1600 and 1310

0800 and 1300

When firing the mortars in direct lay mode, what is the initial deflection?

0 mils

6400 mils

3200 mils

2800 mils

When bore sighting the mortars using the distant aiming point method, which is the minimum distance to be used?

100 meters

200 meters

300 meters

None of the above

After a misfire, what is the first thing that should be done to the mortar tube before firing any more rounds?

Squad leader inspects tube

Have the tube bore scoped

Swab the tube

Relay the gun

The mortar sight unit should be turned into maintenance for repair when it is out of bore sight by how many mils

5 mils

10 mils

18 mils

None of the above

Who is authorized to call a cease fire during a mortar live fire?

Only the squad leader

Anyone who observes an unsafe act

FDC chief

Platoon leader

Where is the dud pit located in relation to the mortar firing line?

200 meters to the front of gun line

50 meters to the front of the gun line

100 meters to the front of gun line

None of the above

What is the first thing you should do when you observe a misfire?

Move away from the gun

Kick the tube

Pour water on the tube

Call misfire

True or false: the squad leader is not required to check the firing data placed in the sight, before allowing the gun to fire

True

False

When storing ammunition at the firing point, it should not be stacked more than how many cases high?

Doesn’t matter

The mortar tube is to be swabbed after how many rounds?

15 rounds

10 rounds or after each FFE

Only after end of the mission

When told to

Why should the gun line repeat all commands from FDC?

To ensure the gun line is motivated

To ensure the gun line is awake

Ensure the correct data is received from FDC

All of the above

What is the most preferred method of bore sighting the mortar tube?

Box method

Near aiming point

Distant aiming point

Doesn’t matter

Charges from the fired mortar rounds should be stored where on the gun line?

Empty round container

In a small pile behind the gun

Closed container

Ammo crate locked up

What are you looking for when inspecting the barrel assembly?

Dirt

Carbon

Cracks and dents

All of the above

When inspecting the bipod you are looking for

Cleanliness

Ensure the sliding bracket grips firmly when locking nut is tight

A&B

None of the above

What are you looking for when inspecting the baseplate?

Cracks and dents

Inner circle attached to outer circle

4 nuts are screwed down

All of the above

True or false: the shock absorbers will return to normal when they are pulled all the way out

True

False

True or false: The FDC chief is responsible for checking the charge on each round before it is fired

True

False

True or False: When boresighting either mortar system you will index 3200 mils deflection and 1100 mils elevation

True

False

Why is the FPF fired?

To place initial fire on the enemy

To stop battle company from attacking able company

As a cover fire for a counter attack

As a final effort to stop the enemy

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