What does it mean to be "mortared"?
Attacked or bombed with shells fired from a mortar.
Mortar -- a weapon that provides rapid, hip-pocket, indirect fires.
Fires explosive projectiles (mortar bombs) at low velocities and short ranges
Mounted on vehicles, towed, or quick loaded to a specific launch point.
Basically, to be "mortared" means that your location was unexpectedly hit by an explosive device that was launched with no direct target--it's random, to quickly respond to enemy fire/attack.
What does a gunner do?
Responsible for surveillance, target acquisition, and indirect fire to engage the enemy; responsible for the operation, maintenance, and use of artillery systems (includes howitzers, mortars, radars, acoustic systems, uncrewed aerial systems, and armored fighting vehicles).
Able to see and scan the area better than anyone.
Does Jess feel guilty for not seeing/avoiding the IED that injured herself (and possibly killed/injured other members of her unit).
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