Machine gunner vs mortarman

Differences between machine gunner and mortarman duties and responsibilities

Machine gunner example responsibilities.

• Accomplish a vast majority of BCT before receiving a general discharge for Hallux Valgus.
• Detail patrolling, leadership and awareness training as well as CPR and advance first aid
• Conduct tactical combat operations in any and all environments and conditions and execute all missions assign by senior leadership personnel.
• Train in weapons and ammunition handling.
• Perform multiple functions checks on the M240b and M4 daily to provide assurance that they fire readily.
• Control the inspections for military weapons and ammunition.
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Mortarman example responsibilities.

• Attain leadership position during the entirety of basic mortar training.
• Attain the rank of NCO and maintain responsibility of own teams and squad.
• Operate and maintain weapons (such as rifles, machine guns, mortars, and hand grenades).
• Perform as indirect fire coordination team member in support of a combat infantry battalion during training operations.
• Hand select to be assistant in administration for company first sergeant (leadership).
• Train and instruct subordinates and support units in conventional warfare as well as counter insurgency and counter terrorism operations.
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