xian Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 I notice that although Weapons Platoon HQ support units have radios they cannot sit with their mortar teams and receive fire missions. This seems a little odd - Am I wrong to imagine that the Weapons Platoon HQ should be able to call up his own support unit to request a fire mission? Can anyone explain? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave85 Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 Not sure why this is but theres a simple solution. Keep the HQ with the tubes and use the HQ support as FO 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFF Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 I notice that although Weapons Platoon HQ support units have radios they cannot sit with their mortar teams and receive fire missions. This seems a little odd - Am I wrong to imagine that the Weapons Platoon HQ should be able to call up his own support unit to request a fire mission? Agreed. HQ Support units should be able to receive mortar fire missions. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wreck Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 Keep the HQ with the tubes and use the HQ support as FOThe problem with this is that it is desirable to have the HQ unit forward with the men, to provide leadership. Another solution is to place a jeep with a radio near your mortars. Then they get the effect of the radio and you can call them from afar. (Why the HQ Support unit does not have the same effect is a good question.) 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt Schultz Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 I tend to bring a half track for ammo resupply of infantry, as well as carrying medium mortar crews and providing radio fire control. Any radio vehicle or next-higher radio HQ(plt/company) within shouting range will do though. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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