Mortar Pit

A USA defense structure that can lob mortars at enemy units.

Description

Armed with a Mortar that is very effective against infantry and light armour.
Available from level 2.
Can engage all ground targets, infantry being the primary target.
Cannot engage air targets.
Can be garrisoned by 2 infantry.
Heals infantry garrisoned in it.
Can be built by the M998 Hummer
The gunner can only be targeted by garrison-clearing infantry like snipers and grenade-launcher equipped grenade-launcher weapons [Riflemen / Officer / Mk19 grenade launchers].
You can only build 10 defences, and this structure counts towards that limit.

Place it outside villages to attack and support your units when enemy units approach.
Place it at a high ground to make full use of its range.
You can also place it in choke points to spot vehicles moving in early.
Garrison it with Anti-Tank soldiers, Anti-Air soldiers or machinegunners to defend it against infantry coming close, armoured vehicles, helicopters and low flying jets.

Always make sure to spot all Mortar emplacements before moving into a position with your infantry and vehicles. Use the Officer's binocular ability.
Even though they have a considerably long range, they still cannot fire if the enemy is right next to them, so just move close to it and you will be safe from its attack.
In order to temporarily disable it you must kill the main soldier handling its weaponry. Snipers and Delta Force members are ideal for this job. But keep medic near them, Mortar Crew can be lucky and and shoot round onto revealed [ when firing] sniper.
To fully destroy it, use your tanks or infantry fighting vehicles. The recommended choice here is artillery units, bombers and the Su-25 Frogfoot.
Do not rush at concentration of this sites, especially supported by TOWs and HMGs. Wait for Call in or Artillery to minimalize your loses.
Also do not let enemy to build them too close to your base/ defense line because it will continuously deal moderate damage to your buildings/ structures.