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As a member of the
Mortar Platoon you provide the indirect fire support to the Infantry
Battalion. You are responsible to ensure that your friends in
the rifle companies receive the support required to enable the
mission to be a success.
You will perform these duties as part of a very close knit team, in diverse situations, in the field in and out of operations. As a Mortarman, you are the man that makes it all happen in a Mortar Platoon.
But that is not all
you will do. You will learn to shoot the F88 Austeyr, the F89
Minimi Light Support Weapon, and participate in unit adventurous
training.
After
you have completed Common Recruit Training (CRT) at Kapooka, you
will be ready to start your Initial Employment Training (or ‘IET’
as we call it). The Infantry IET course is a 2 week course with
on the job training. After completion of the Infantry course you
will be eligible to commence the Basic Mortar Course.
The Basic Mortar
Course is a 2 week course.. The training is conducted at the Combined
Arms Training Centre at Puckapunyal in Victoria. This training
teaches you all about the Mortar, all its different parts, the
drills to operate the Mortar, and how to keep it serviceable.
All your travel, accommodation and meals are free. Plus you get
TAX FREE pay while your gaining your new skill.
As an Infantry Mortarman you’ll gain and develop a wide range of personnel skills and experience that will be invaluable in any career you choose. You will learn skills in personnel management communications and leadership. You will enhance your personnel organisation and learn the ability to problem solve.
More importantly,
with these qualifications under your belt, you will gain considerable
confidence and develop your team work skills. As a Mortarman you
know you can get the job done!.