The 60 mm mortar is primarily used to provide what kind of fire?

• A. Constant and accurate high-angle suppressive fire on targets they may not be able to see
• B. Low-angle direct-fire on moving vehicles
• C. Anti-tank direct-fire
• D. Air defense engagement

Answer: (A)

Mortars deliver indirect fire with a high-arcing trajectory, designed to hit targets that aren’t in the line of sight. The 60 mm mortar’s role is to provide sudden, sustained suppressive fire on areas where enemies may be hidden behind cover, trenches, or terrain features, allowing friendly troops to maneuver safely. This high-angle fire can reach over obstacles and into concealed positions, which direct-fire weapons can’t easily strike. The emphasis is on keeping the enemy under pressure and denying them freedom of movement, not on precise single-target shots.

The other described roles rely on low-angle direct fire or specialized weapons (moving vehicles, anti-tank, or air defense), which aren’t how this lightweight mortar is used.