NAM Local Forces Mortar Platoon
About this Product
The NAM Local Forces Mortar Platoon provides essential indirect fire support for Viet Cong and PAVN regional units in Team Yankee: ‘Nam. These light mortars offer flexible, long-range firepower capable of targeting enemy infantry, dug-in units, or vehicles hidden behind terrain. Compact, easily concealed, and deadly in coordinated assaults, these teams are a perfect match for guerrilla tactics and defensive strongholds alike.
These mortars are ideal for supporting ambushes or harassing distant objectives, giving your Local Forces a tactical edge while maintaining their elusive, low-profile presence on the battlefield.
Key Features
• Includes light mortar teams with crew
• Effective indirect fire support for Local Forces factions
• Targets enemy infantry and positions hidden behind terrain
• Compatible with Team Yankee: ‘Nam rules
• Represents historical guerrilla artillery tactics
Why Buy This Kit?
• Offers long-range pressure and disruption capability
• Complements infantry-heavy Local Forces lists
• Ideal for jungle warfare and hit-and-run tactics
• Historically accurate mortar crews and equipment
Gameplay Role
Mortar teams provide indirect fire that ignores line-of-sight, making them perfect for softening up entrenched enemies or disrupting advances. Use them to break up formations, force morale checks, and support infantry assaults from a safe distance. They can be deployed in hidden positions to create overlapping fields of fire in coordination with ambushing units.
Paint & Hobby Tips
Mortars are typically painted in dark green or black, with crew in standard jungle fatigues and sandals. Consider placing the models behind low earthen walls or camouflage netting on their bases to reflect their concealed battlefield role.
Historical Context Sidebar
Viet Cong and Local Forces relied heavily on mortars to compensate for their lack of heavy artillery. These light but effective weapons could be operated by small crews and quickly disassembled and moved through jungle paths or tunnels. Their use allowed guerrilla forces to harass enemy positions, attack bases from afar, or provide coordinated bombardments during planned offensives. Mortars were instrumental in iconic engagements such as the Tet Offensive, where they delivered surprise attacks against multiple urban and military targets across South Vietnam.
