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Jun 1, 2017 5:25 PM
Rverence
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TimeAndRelativeDimenionsInSpace
When you finally get to a toilet after eating Taco Bell
inboxmeyourdoggos
Slower you slu - aww yissss, thats what daddy likes
BannedAcc1
The mortar platform went from above ground to underground.
serlionel
That's why you dig in your base plate
ChknKoolAid
I'm the medic for a mortar squad. I love when they let me fire the 120.
Reorder
That's one slow way to dig a hole
Cryolith
It's faster on the other end....
DontYouHateWhenAllUsernamesAreAlreadyTaken
It takes me that way in the morning.
RichyCigars
When the beat drops, the beat drops. It'll blow your mind. Or hit the target. Whatever.
LastLiving6
maholt
Setting the tent spikes now.
trumpsdildohelicopter
Braaaaap
What are those white disk things on the tail of the mortar shell? Are they weights or something?
brovira
additional propelling charges
Braaaaap
Thank you! That's been bothering me all damn day
nursejr210
"All I can hear now is the sound of Freedom ringing!!!" -soldier
ashittypuncomment
"WHAT?"
nursejr210
I said, "ALL I CAN HEAR IS THE SOUND OF FREEDOM RINGING!!!"
baldeaglesezwut
Whole new meaning to dropping da base
meatsmokertx
Usmc pog here...i got a freedom boner from watching this
Noevilgifs
THUNK
maxxra
Someone 4K yards away is having a bad day.
KirwinWebb
Is this how it feels to chew 5 gum?
Xx5sWoWs5xX
I was expecting something more like this
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NuggetX3
"Artillery adds dignity to what would otherwise be a vulgar brawl."
TraynardHraven
MandingoNumber11
120mm mortar? I didn't even think we still used those.
SaveThePanzer
It's a newer model. The older M30s were replaced in '91 or so, but 120mms are still widely used.
CaspianQuix
WeirdCommaGuy
Maaaaaaaawp
gettinbucknasty
gobbo
mawp!
celebratorygunfire
All day. All night. Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
TachyonCode
Tell me about it.
Jaboticaba
With good enunciation, please.
TachyonCode
Speak up, sonny, I couldn't hear what you were saying over all the RING-DING-DING-DING-DING-DING-DING!
Buckbeak1486
By this point, every single one of them should be permanently deaf. Lol
Illthinkofausernamelater
You forget doctor Krieger and his predeliction towards cybernetic parts.
Buckbeak1486
True. Then, at least Duchess should be permanently deaf because he is freaked out by Cyborgs. Lol
Illthinkofausernamelater
He's also shipper narcissistic. He'd convince himself that he can do it, but nobody else can.
Buckbeak1486
Don't you mean super?
canadianlifer
Im pretty sure there is a dirt squid that flew out from the blast
NoucheDozzle
If the bottom moves into the dirt like that, doesn't that change the trajectory?
Mengmoshu
This is a shot to set the base, so they don't expect high accuracy. Once it's set the accuracy is much better.
tyrsfavoritesword
So this is how they set/bury it when they're in a hurry. Fast prep and test aim in one
Bean0341
As a mortarman
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longdongmcawesomesauce
As a 13B, mines bigger. But I did get a chub watching that
Yakofalltrades
As a fellow devil, same.
MajorLeagueFister
As a FISTer. "At My Command"
sushiguy
Shot, over.
MajorLeagueFister
Nah, man, At My Command means he's gotta sit there holding that shell, arms extended, until a fire command is sent
sushiguy
As an 11C, yes. The joke was that the round was already on its way. Oops.
FORTHEFUNOFIT3
Just curious...Why is the guy on the left leaning towards the artillery???...I would would be leaning the opposite way & about 20 ft over...
MaxPowah
Cuz it's badass
OverpricedCrayon
He is leaning away from it but also away from camera so it doesn't look as far away.
Sizzlord
"Left"
Kazpur81S
Safer there due to shock wave. Both are trained to "grab their ankle" after the round is tubed.
skwint
OP has very similar training
benhoskins
He has to reload it, he's instructed to stand there
JuisSloshJuis
Also his job is to aim the mortar and re align it after each shot. The eyepiece is on his side. Generally you stay close to it.
gnarnia1140
Should've held the bipods.
LaughingInTheFaceOfDanger
Anyone know the range of these?
JuisSloshJuis
120mm mortar, Max is 7200 meters if I'm not mistaken.
randomsubrepost
About 4.5 miles for non-meter folks
JuisSloshJuis
81mm is 5400m, 60mm is 3490m
theFIRSTroman
Come see me in that self propelled paladin with a rocket assist round ;)
JuisSloshJuis
30k range ish? What about a mlrs 300k
Brotero
He's confirming the data on the sight which is how you aim it, he's the gunner and aims and manipulates the gun to different targets
Icantgoogle
Also, given all the dirt it kicks, wouldn't it be safer for you eyes to look up? (serious question)
Viator
You want to watch down because there will pieces of hot metal residue falling from the air around the mortar.
Realguitar
Also you suppose to wear protective eyepro (army issued ballistic glasses) that would prevent all that flying into your eyes.
shandu
It wouldnt be and also you supposed to look down and away so debris don't mess you up, getting throat punched by a rock would hurt lol.
shandu
also your supposed to wear safety glasses
Mengmoshu
And with safety glasses they work best when you look at the source of debris. Otherwise it comes in the side more.
NotAfraidToOffendYou
does it legit take off when it hits the bottom?
PorkchoppSandwiches
Also as a country fan, I hope your username is sarcastic because that song should only be played to deaf people.
Jaboticaba
Or people who fire mortars .... same thing.
upvotehypnotoad
As not a country fan, I hope you're being sarcastic about it, because country music should only be played to deaf people
thegrimreaver
As a deaf person... What? Speak up!
daimomusic
-yells loudly- They say country sucks!
thegrimreaver
They're selling what!?
PorkchoppSandwiches
Yes, firing pin is at the bottom. Shell hits the bottom, pin does its job, kablammo.
MitchBeaucannon
+1 for "kablammo".
NotAfraidToOffendYou
crazy, seems like there has to be a better way
TheDivineUsersub
Nukes.
A2Rasta
There is. It's traditional artillery where the round is breach loaded & then hit with a firing pin. Mortars remove weight & complexity.
NotAfraidToOffendYou
I suppose that makes sense, lighter weight and more reliable
DirkMcStride
And fast! You can throw tons of shit very quickly with smaller mortars.
upvotehypnotoad
Theres plenty of ways, but this is the only way to do it in a compact, lightweight and portable manner
mustachefleas
Stop all the downloading
Alavar
I'm a computerrr
PorkchoppSandwiches
This makes me happy
Alavar
HOLY SHIT GET THE FUCK OUT!!!
rureadyboots
Am I the only one who is really curious to know how you set up a mortar and aim it?
waiwode
(1/x) Your tube position is known. The bomb's ballistics are known. You aim at a stake while in direction X. You alter the position...
waiwode
(3/x) settings on the sight unit, then move the tube until the sight aims at the stake again. Drop bombs, they'll be on target. Ish.
waiwode
(2/x) of the barrel to alter the point of impact. Radio gives you a fire mission and a target point. There is math. You change the...
WildBill6Actual
There's a thing called a wizard wheel, aiming stakes, setting (this gif) and a bunch of adjustments. I went infantry. Not as complicated.
WhatIsThisImgurIHearAbout
I have a dumb question. I'm writing a book and for the sake of plot I need to know: how hard would it be to learn how to fire one? At
WhatIsThisImgurIHearAbout
guerilla war "we just captured one of these" and aim it within reason. Not state trained well just well enough to make it plausible
JustSayingYouHaventSeenMeAndBatmanInTheSameRoomBefore
"Within reason" is pretty vague. If you're talking anything larger than a 60mm mortar it's not really a "point and shoot" type of prospect
JustSayingYouHaventSeenMeAndBatmanInTheSameRoomBefore
and even for 60s you need some decent understanding of the concepts to "hand lay" a mortar w/o forward observer and fire direction center
WildBill6Actual
Trial and error.
shandu
its pretty simple actually! there is a base plate at the bottom, the cannon, the bipod that holds it up, a sight,-
shandu
and aiming stakes so you stay on target. aiming it is the hard part and involves alot of technical data and sometimes computers. but-
shandu
a skilled gunner can have the gun ready (up) somewhere between 15-30 seconds to start firing rounds. id go into detail but its complicated.
shandu
also side note they took the sight off because the 1st round you fire will break it from all of the sudden movement.
CharlesTiberius
I love your response. "it's pretty simple... But it's complicated." quite the roller coaster! (having fired these, I do agree with you!)
JustSayingYouHaventSeenMeAndBatmanInTheSameRoomBefore
It's simple if you've been trained to do it. Not simple if you're untrained. Also you need good FDC and FOs if you hope to hit anything.
upvotehypnotoad
You just eye ball it and hope for the best
Jaboticaba
You want civilian casualties? Cause that's how you get civilian casualties.
upvotehypnotoad
Well, they shouldnt be standing there
Vansauce
You don't call in mortars when you want "precise". You call them when you want "That whole spot over there dead".
WonderTwinPowersActivate
That's the best way to describe it that I can think of.
RetroBlast
"Is that mortar secure, Private?" "It is now, sir!"
Falkh12
"WHAT?!?"
Parablelost
"Boom! Here comes the Boom! How you like me now?" -P.O.D.
Shimobe
LE-LE-LET THE BASS DROP.
Zokathra
"But we gotta aim again"
Viator
This is normal way to secure it after setting it up. Wait for results from the scouts.Make corrections.Next shots will be steady and on spot
tarataqa
"Remind me what aiming is again..."
LetTheJimmiesRustle
Tactical prevension of collateral damage.
FullCrimsonic
The term "acceptable casualties" applies here
OriginalNameDoNotSteal
There's a marine somewhere holding back a rant about aiming.
Nephus
I imagine that a mortar that big only needs to be within 50 feet of what they want to hit. Not an explosives expert though.
TomFoolery82
Jesus that looks bad for your health.
thedarkcanuck
Warfare generally is
8BitBootcamp
You think its bad for their health, think about how bad it is for the people on the receiving end
esctrl
Joint pain, head injury, etc. Shockwaves are terrible for the body.
DaierMune
You should see the other guy
ArandomDane
Nahh. After a while your ear drums are relaxed enough, so you need to cover your ears, later earplugs aren't even needed.....
ArandomDane
Surprisingly, I didn't get permanent damage. Except firecrackers that go boom aren't really impressive anymore.
Ravenbreaker
And thats why we should be paying for them after they put in their time. They destroy their bodies so we dont have to.
searsjm79
http://nypost.com/2017/05/02/soldier-captures-the-moment-a-blast-kills-her-and-four-others/
SirusKing
Christ thats a good photo
Asteroidrules
Always wear ear protection.
sciencebasedlifeform
Wait ..so like ear rubbers?
ireadalotofarticles
I told you baby, I'm clean..
Dontwatchmespotme
Good for getting erections though
randomthug
The amount of "bad for your health" some enlisted go through is horrifying. Everything from fumes from fuel, black mold, burn pits etc etc
Savvoc
How fucked your knees and elbows get from daily pt
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Effini
Hawkeye?
beingready
polymtb
baldewok
WHAT? CAN'T HEAR YOU!
MEXICOMAN
AYE, AYE, CAPTAIN!
jaybird85
Mmmmah, mmmmah, I have tinnitus, you'll have to wait. Mmmmmmah
Willybum84
twohearteddoctor
No your mistaken this isnt the after math of taco bell this is a mortar
ReadOnlyMemories
You're
twohearteddoctor
I dont use proper grammar in these comments since the characters are limited
oyoyoyyyyy
I've experienced these nearby. So fucking loud and a nice kick to your chest. Hard to imagine.
Repostradamus
Yeah, I got a chance to "ride the base plate" once. Never felt anything like it before or since.
efemral
Did you have any protection for your hearing?
Repostradamus
Yeah two layers of ear pro but being that close the thump in your chest is crazy.
codyexplainsitall
That was my first thought. Been out for a few years and would love to ride that baseplate again.
IthinkImightknow
That's a guaranteed 10% medical rating
kryne
10% medical rating?
Marinehbk56
$133.25 a month for the rest of your life for constant ringing in your ears.
CheerlessBooch
When you leave the military, you have a percentage score for how "disabled" you got during service. Some injuries give more than others. 1/2
CheerlessBooch
The hearing loss mortor crews get is 10%, if you lose a finger it's like 25%. You add the numbers together, and that's the percentage
CheerlessBooch
Of your base pay you get for the rest of your life, if you meet a certain threshold
Olestra
Far as I was told by VA, hearing loss is no longer considered
TomFoolery82
The VA will lie and cheat you as much as possible most people give up rather than fighting.
IthinkImightknow
Really? Does that mean those who already had a claim will no longer keep their rating?
Olestra
No Idea, just what I was told when applying back in 96
Olestra
It's also possible that they were just being asshats
cerealboxhero
I'm a mortar and didn't get that :|
CommTeam6
I think you have to be human to qualify for benefits.
cerealboxhero
I'm not sure I follow
IthinkImightknow
Did you get diagnosed with anything? I have bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus
cerealboxhero
I sadly went to sick call only once and the ER once, so apparently that means I never had anything wrong with me.
IthinkImightknow
Same here, hardly ever went to sickcall and just powered through. Bought pills if I had to. Told the VA my issues and a 3rd party checked me
ObscureStarWarsReference
Stupid question, buttfuckit, do modern artillery crews use hearing protection?
cerealboxhero
I can't speak for the artillery guys but even on the 120 mortar I was comfortable using my fingers as ear pro
cerealboxhero
/a/RwYst using basic ear pro here, also excuse the extreme flexibility
HelloMyNamesInigoMontoya
Try being where it lands.
BillBraskyisasonofabitch
You've obviously never had Man Flu.
HelloMyNamesInigoMontoya
I've had man flu. I no longer fear death.
TobySomething
Can really hurt your hearing
damnusernames
barrrf
Comment made my night. Thanks!
HelloMyNamesInigoMontoya
No, thank you! I always like hearing that my comments made someones day any bit better.
TheSuperJay
in that case, 10/10 LOL'd for real
HelloMyNamesInigoMontoya
You da real MVP
MasterDark001
Have been less than fifty feet from one landing. Multiple times. Nope unuh. Never injured but screw that. If you hear the whistle youre ok.
pancreas
https://youtu.be/8Nac1AMfvOE?t=186
MasterDark001
That's some funny sh*t. There was a new guy blaring music through headphones in Afghaniland, so everyone in the office bolted outside.
MasterDark001
We all stopped right outside the door and that kid ran all the way to a bunker while we laughed. Situational awareness. Be able to hear sh*t
Buckbeak1486
Pshhh! That's the safest place to be!
lungbudda
Only hurts for a second you can brush it off
upvotehypnotoad
You mean your buddies can brush you off their equipment
horkuspronkus
ho shit
Tbones85
Hah!
lungbudda
More like wipe, but yes
Whatnameshouldipick
Wow +1