US Army Yuma Proving Ground Testing NeMo Modular Turreted Mortar System (MTMS)

Yuma Proving Ground (YPG) is testing a cutting-edge Modular Turreted Mortar System (MTMS). According to Kevin Irr, a test officer from the Munitions and Weapons Division, intensive evaluations are currently underway to ensure the MTMS system meets performance expectations for an upcoming demonstration at the Maneuver Warfighter Conference at Fort Moore in September 2024. Installed on an Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV), this new mortar (NeMo) turret is a semi-automated, single-barrel 120mm breech-loaded mortar system and has long captured the interest of the Army for its potential to bolster operational capabilities. A vehicle commander oversees its operation, while two crew members are needed to load the turret. Since Soldiers will be operating the NeMo at the demonstration, ongoing safety testing holds significant importance.