What is the light infantry mortar used at the company level for indirect fire?

• A. 60mm mortar (M224)
• B. 81mm mortar (M252)
• C. 120mm mortar
• D. 82mm mortar

Answer: (A)

Company-level light infantry relies on a small, portable mortar that can be quickly deployed with the rifle squads to provide close indirect fire. The 60mm mortar (M224) is built exactly for that role: light, crew-served, and easily carried with the rest of the unit, allowing rapid emplacement and repositioning to support maneuver. It delivers effective high-angle fire for suppressing or neutralizing enemy positions without imposing a heavy logistical or vehicle burden on the company. In contrast, the 81mm mortar is heavier and typically associated with higher echelons of fire support, the 120mm is even larger and used for heavier, more sustained fire, and the 82mm mortar is not standard U.S. Marine Corps issue. So the 60mm mortar is the best fit for company-level indirect fire.