I've been re-reading the stories on the tragic training accident in Nevada where at least 7 Marines were killed and I can't help but think that the reporting might be off.
A 60mm mortar going off with its team in the area shouldn't have caused that many casualties.
When conducting live fire you're required to wear your armor and helmet.
The firing crew for a mortar this small would be one Marine, maybe two if they weren't firing from the base plate.
I suspect they're really talking about the 120mm mortar. As written though I can't understand why the casualty figures would be so high.
We definitely need more info on this.
A 60mm mortar going off with its team in the area shouldn't have caused that many casualties.
When conducting live fire you're required to wear your armor and helmet.
The firing crew for a mortar this small would be one Marine, maybe two if they weren't firing from the base plate.
I suspect they're really talking about the 120mm mortar. As written though I can't understand why the casualty figures would be so high.
We definitely need more info on this.
