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M49A4/A5
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HE
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M720
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M888
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M302A2
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WP Smoke
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M722
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WP Smoke
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M83A3
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Illumination
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M721
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M50A2
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M69
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solid Practice
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M840
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COLOR CODE
HE rounds are painted ODÂ with yellow markings and possibly a yellow band.
WP rounds are painted light green with yellow band and red markings.
Illum rounds are white with black markings.
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The 60mm mortar is considered a light mortar. The M224 provides air assault, airborne, ranger, and light infantry rifle companies with an effective, efficient weapon. The inherent limitations of a light mortar (short-range and small-explosive charge) can be minimized by careful planning thorough knowledge of its capabilities. The M224 can be employed in several different configurations. The lightest weighs about 18 pounds; the heaviest weighs about 45 pounds. Each round weighs about 4 pounds. |
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OLD STYLE
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