Tactical Organization
4.2-inch mortars were employed by Chemical mortar battalions. Each battalion was authorized forty-eight M2 4.2-inch mortars. In World War II, an infantry division was often supported by one or two chemical mortar companies with twelve mortars each. In the Korean War, an organic company of twelve 4.2-Inch mortars supported each infantry regiment.
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