US Army STRYKER MORTAR PLATOON & SECTION LEADERS HANDBOOK

The purpose of this handbook is to provide M1129A1 Stryker mortar carrier vehicle (MCV) mortarmen with operational knowledge of the tactics, techniques, and procedures associated with the MCV. Special emphasis is placed on operational features of the Mortar Fire Control System (MFCS).
Though the MCV has multimortar capability, the primary focus of this handbook is 120-mm mortar operations. Subjects include:

MFCS operational knowledge and fire missions

120-mm mortar boresight and sight calibration

MCV unit training

MCV drills

MCV basic issue items, inspection, and load plan

MCV equipment limitations and use during training and deployment

MCV mortar ammunition storage

MCV navigation and mortar platoon/section placement

MCV gunner's examination


The M1129A1 Stryker Mortar Carrier Vehicle
This handbook provides Infantry mortarmen with the tactics, techniques, and procedures associated with the M1129A1 Stryker mortar carrier vehicle (MCV). The MCV is a multi-mortar carrier equipped with a fixed 120-mm mortar system and storage space for 81-mm or 60-mm mortars. Furnishing this choice of mortar configurations provides commanders with the flexibility to choose the system that best supports their area of operations (AO) terrain. Though the MCV has multi-mortar capability, the primary focus of this training handbook is 120-mm operations, and the operational steps and activities specific to the MCV. This introductory chapter discusses the MCV’s place in the Infantry battalion, capabilities, and mortar training.