Afghan National Army Special Operations Corps Commandos adjust the sight of a 60-mm mortar weapon system during the second week of the Mortar Specialty Course at the ANASOC School of Excellence at Camp Commando, Kabul, Afghanistan, Apr. 3, 2018. “The Commandos receive intensive training on 60-mm and 81-mm mortar weapon systems during the course with the main focus on operating as a fully capable mortar squad,” said an ANASOC instructor. “The 60-mm and 81-mm mortars are the primary indirect fire weapon systems of Commando light infantry.” The Commando Mortar Specialty Course is a 6-week course


Afghan National Army Special Operations Corps Commandos adjust the sight of a 60-mm mortar weapon system during the second week of the Mortar Specialty Course at the ANASOC School of Excellence at Camp Commando, Kabul, Afghanistan, Apr. 3, 2018. “The Commandos receive intensive training on 60-mm and 81-mm mortar weapon systems during the course with the main focus on operating as a fully capable mortar squad,” said an ANASOC instructor. “The 60-mm and 81-mm mortars are the primary indirect fire weapon systems of Commando light infantry.” The Commando Mortar Specialty Course is a 6-week course providing instruction on map reading, compass, mortar ballistic computer, M16/M19 plotting board, occupying mortar positions, mortar mounting and employment, deflection safety checks, aligning aiming posts, and direct lay/direct alignment skills. (NSOCC-A photo by Robert Ditchey)


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