30 December 1965

BATTALION BULLETIN 1500
From: Commanding Officer

To: Distribution List

Subj: 60mm Mortar Training

Ref: (a) FM 23-85

(b) BnO 3591.7D

1. Purpose. To promulgate instructions for additional training with the 60mm Mortar, M-19.

2. Background. With the reintroduction of the 60mm Mortar to the Marine Corps weapons family, immediate on-the-job training was conducted to familiarize Marines with the characteristics, procedures, and tactical employment of the mortar. This training consisted primarily of lectures and demonstrations; practical application was limited because of low availability of ammunition.

3. General. Recent availability, in limited quantities, of M50A2 practice ammunition now permits resumption of practical application in the form of live firing exercises.

4. Action.

a. Company Commanders:

(1) Conduct intensified training to ensure tactical proficiency, on a continuing basis, with the Mortar, 60mm M-19, using reference (a) as the basic text.

(2) Conduct maximum live firing exercises contingent upon availability of M50A2 practice ammunition.

(3) Request use of the direct fire range for firing exercises in accordance with reference (b).

b. Battalion S-4 Officer make available a maximum of forty rounds of M50A2 practice ammunition to each rifle company for firing exercises.

5. Self-cancellation. 1 June 1966.

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R. J. PERRICH