Infantry mortars List of artillery by type

the list of infantry mortars catalogues weapons issued infantry units provide close range, rapid response, indirect fire capability of infantry unit in tactical combat. in sense mortar has been called infantryman s artillery , , represents flexible logistic solution satisfying unexpected need delivery of firepower, particularly light infantry. in general infantry mortars defined team of infantrymen, known mortarmen, can transport unaided significant vehicle support. because of intrinsic restriction mandated weight, mortars considered infantry calibre of 120mm. these larger weapons require wheeled assemblies allow towing either hand or light tactical vehicles.