Mortars are light weight weapon of infantry close support, designed for annihilation of manpower, destroying of firing points during artillery preparation of attack and for defense of a supported unit.

They are particularly effective on intersected and hilly terrains where the enemy may be hidden by a natural barrier. Mortars can effectively open breaches in wire barriers or mine fields, demolishing lighter fortifications and remove top soil covers over heavy bunkers. Mortars are also well suited for combat against mechanized units, by destroying their infantry. They are also suitable for making of smoke screen and for target illumination at night.