About this Product
The NAM Mortar Platoon adds versatile indirect firepower to your Vietnam War battles in Team Yankee: ‘Nam. Representing the U.S. Army and ARVN's critical support elements, this platoon delivers long-range bombardment, smoke cover, and suppression from behind the front lines—allowing your infantry to maneuver with confidence.
This 15mm-scale plastic and/or metal kit includes mortar crews, weapons, and appropriate bases, perfect for integrating into infantry companies or fielding as a standalone fire support unit. Whether laying down a barrage to break enemy positions or screening your advance with smoke, the mortar platoon is a key tactical asset.
Key Features
• 15mm scale mortar team miniatures with crew
• Designed for Team Yankee: ‘Nam
• Provides indirect fire and smoke bombardment capabilities
• Includes multiple mortar teams and weapon bases
• Requires assembly and painting
Why Buy This Kit?
• Adds essential support fire to your Vietnam-era force
• Versatile gameplay utility—pin enemy infantry or block line-of-sight
• Historically accurate miniatures enhance realism
• Pairs well with U.S. Infantry or ARVN Rifle Companies
Gameplay Role
In-game, the Mortar Platoon is a cost-effective support option that can deliver pinning fire from out of line-of-sight. They’re crucial for softening up entrenched enemies or protecting flanking moves by providing area denial.
Paint & Hobby Tips
Use olive drab or jungle green tones for uniforms, and drybrush the mortar tubes in gunmetal with blackened tips. Add basing with jungle foliage, mud, or sandbags for a battle-worn field emplaced look.
Historical Context Sidebar
Mortars were a cornerstone of U.S. and South Vietnamese tactical doctrine during the Vietnam War, especially in jungle warfare where artillery and air support weren’t always immediately available. Small teams with 60mm or 81mm mortars could provide rapid, mobile fire support to platoons in the field, making them a flexible and heavily relied-on asset during firefights and patrols.
