The Marine Corps expects to sling more rounds of all kinds downrange in any future conflict, which means Leathernecks need to fire more mortars, rockets and bullets in training to stay proficient.

The M224 60mm Lightweight mortar is a smooth bore, muzzle loading, high-angle-of-fire weapon. The cannon assembly is composed of the barrel, combination base cap, and firing mechanism. The mount ...

The 13-Marine squad is back, and the Corps is creating a new company within the infantry battalion to meet its modern ...

The Marines are adding a precision fires specialist to rifle squads based on lessons learned in Ukraine about the use of loitering munitions.

Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Alexander Bolin ... That new company will include the battalion’s 81mm mortars, organic precision fires, such as drones, and the scout platoon for reconnaissance assets ...

From the north and from the south the hidden Japs poured artillery and 6-in. mortars into the marines on the beachhead. Nearly all our tanks were clustered near the black-ash beaches like so many ...