USMC

Course Description

The Infantry Mortar Leader Course is designed to provide commissioned and noncommissioned officers with advanced knowledge of FDC procedures including both the plotting board and the M23 Mortar Ballistic Computer. Additionally, students will learn basic mortar tactics and forward observer techniques.

The course averages 10 hours a day, 6 days a week with morning PT that starts at 0600. Most of the time is spent in the classroom with about 2 days in the field. Students learn mortar gunnery (60, 81, and 120), aiming circle procedures, basic and advanced plotting board procedures, basic and advanced Mortar Ballistic Computer procedures, basic and advanced Mortar Fire Control Systems (system will replace MBC eventually), FO procedures, and tactical employment of the Infantry Mortar Platoon. Students will also conduct 2 mortar live fires with students serving as the gun crews, FDC, and FO’s. Students should have an in-depth understanding of the plotting board and FDC procedures prior to arrival.

Prerequisites/ Administrative Requirements

• Rank: Sgt-Capt
• MOS: Enl: 0341/0848/0369 Off: 03XX
• Proficient in mortar gunnery, FDC procedures
• Students must arrive on fully funded orders.
• Students must report with advance or government credit cart.
• Must have a Reserve Seat in MCTIMS/ATRRS (No exceptions).
• For more course information click IMLC to view their website.

Reporting

Students are to report in utility uniform to the Marine Corps Representative on Ft. Benning in building 5141 Wilcox Street and 8th Division Road, Harmony Church.  Students should report NLT 1200 on Friday prior to course convening.  Students will then report to an IMLC representative at McGinnis-Wickam Hall Rm W-77 (1st Deck) on Sunday from 1200-1500.  If travel plans do not accommodate this, the student must report NLT 0630 the morning the course starts at McGinnis-Wickam Hall, Rm W-77.  If this happens the student must report to the Marine Corps Detachment on the first work day after arrival.  Class start time is 0630 on the first workday of the course (usually Mon.)  Students will report with 5 copies of their orders, SRB/OQR, and medical records.  Students will receive Non Observed FD school fitness reports while they are here.  Ensure you receive a TD fitness report before arriving.

Billeting

All students stay in the BOQ/BEQ (Olson Hall).  Reservations can be made by calling (706) 689-0067.  Cost for billeting is $32 per day.  BOQ/BEQ may require payment in advance.  Students should arrive with advances or with government credit card to cover expenses.  Oftentimes, the BOQ is booked and students have to reside out in town.  Endorsements will be given to students upon departure to reflect government quarters non-availability.  Students must also ensure they receive statements of non-availability from the BOQ/BEQ prior to departure.  Government messing is available but impractical for use, so the student will receive the proportional meal rate while attending the course which as of 16 Nov 05 is $23 per day and incidentals at $3 a day.  Rental car is highly recommended if funding is available due to the distance from BOQ/BEQ/town lodging to school.

Gear

4 sets of utility uniforms - reference ALMAR 007/08 for appropriate seasonal uniform.

The only 782 gear needed for the course is a Kevlar and an LBV. If students do not bring their own they will be required to draw a full issue of 782 gear provided by the CIF at Ft. Benning. Students should bring any seasonal field gear that is appropriate for the time of year that they are attending the course.