Mortarman (Gunner)

Deployments: 118
Members: 69
Hours in role: 368
First deployed: Apr 2020
Last deployed: Sep 2026

The role

The senior mortarman within the crew, responsible for operating the mortar during fire missions. Carries the mortar tube or barrel during movement, ensures correct sighting and laying of the weapon, and adjusts elevation and deflection according to fire control orders. Acts as the primary operator of the mortar while working under the direction of a Fire Support Chief or other higher command.

Played on: Arma 3

Arma Reforger

Arma 4

Played on every supported platform.
Claimed before release: 100%; of its slots, before everyone can claim them
The last year: 13; times deployed
Busiest month: Nov; November 2025, deployed 4 times
Per operation: 2.3; on average, across 51 operations

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In the ORBAT

ORBAT rules

All ORBAT rules

Advisory Needs a Forward Observer or a Joint Fires Observer anywhere in the ORBAT. Crosses areas Names Forward Observer, in Communication and Joint Fires Observer, in Communication: shown on each too. Operations · Every platform

Named in other rules

Fire Support Chief Advisory Not in the same unit as a Mortarman (Gunner). Names Mortarman (Gunner): shown on the Mortarman (Gunner) too. Operations · Every platform