End of work package 0036 002 chapter 6 supporting information references 0037 00 this work package lists all forms, field manuals, and miscellaneous publications referenced in the manual. The m240b machine gun supports the rifleman in both offensive and defensive operations. Enter the time the equipment was released for operation by the dispatcher. Machine gun, m240 login to download, request hard copy, or add this manual to your unit library. The m240b provides the heavy volume of close and continuous fire needed to accomplish the mission. A collection of manuals and instructions related to firearms, handheld weapons, and other related products. The m240b machine guns use several different types of 7. B3m0501xq m240b medium machinegun 6 basic officer course characteristics description. Using the risk assessment matrix page 3, determine level of risk for each hazard specified.
B3m4178 m240b medium machine gun 4 basic officer course history the m240b medium machine gun see diagram below is a result of a marine corps search for a weapon that could fire at an extended range with greater dependability and accuracy than the m60e3. Two medium machine guns currently the m240b and crews are found in the infantry platoons. Dec 16, 2011 soldiers play key role in fielding lighter machine gun. M2 hbqcb 1 warning hearing protection must be worn when firing this weapon. The m240 has been used by the united states armed forces since the late1970s. M240b is an improved version, used by some us army units. One point is allowed for each round impacting within the scoring space maximum of 7 points m249 or 9 points m60 m240b for each space for firing table i. What are some characteristics that describe the m240b. All of the chapters listed for reading are covered on day of the senior gunner course these.
Fabrique nationale m240 general purpose machine gun gpmg. Headquarters department of the army headquarters, u. Physical security of arms, ammunition, and explosives custom vault. This publication is available at the army publishing. Thats it, and all the other m240, usspecific variants will also be listed and described in a revised and moredetailed mag article that im currently working on. B3m4178 m240b medium machine gun characteristics description. The purpose of this manual is, to provide a onesource document for all three weapons. Throughout the years the us m240 machine guns have been improved and upgraded by installing various upgrade kits.
The m240b is a beltfed, aircooled, gasoperated, fully automatic machine gun that fires from the open bolt position. M240 machine gun manual tm 9 1005 3 10 internet archive. Practice by answering the questions in the topic m240b machine gun online at. M240, m240b, m240c, m240d, m240e1, m240g, and m240n,7. The search was not long, for the machine gun chosen was already in the marine corps inventory. All army reserve and army national guard m240 series machine guns must be inspected and gaged at least every two years, after initial inspectiongaging procedures have been accomplished.
If searching for the ebook us army manual dispatch form in pdf form, then youve come to the loyal site. Units dog company, 1st battalion, 503rd infantry regiment, 173rd airborne brigade 1st battalion, 158th infantry 173rd brigade support battalion. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Buy us army rager handbook combined with, technical manual for m240 series machine guns, machine gun, 7. We dont have seperate pages for every other variant of the mag used by every army on this planet, what makes the m240 different. May 17, 2008 is there an mos in the army for a machine gunner m240b, or is it just 11b and you happen to get assinged it. The latest technologies high quality electronic pubs and forms view u. It is the standard infantry general purpose machine gun, used by the us marine corps m60e4. Entered army service 1997 m240 description and specifications the m240b machine gun is a groundmounted, gasoperated, crewserved machine gun. The m240b machine gun has a rail mount already attached to the cover assembly figure g59. Department of the army tradoc regulation 6729 headquarters. M240b machine gun operators course note the m240b machine firearm was not expected to shoot at 950 rpm.
This is the best place to read m249 field manual before service or repair operators manual for machine gun, 7. Soldiers play key role in fielding lighter machine gun. With his right hand, palm up pulls the cocking handle to the rear, ensuring the bolt is locked to the rear bipod mode. Crows also features programmable target reference points for multiple locations, programmable sec. This manual provides technical information, training techniques, and guidance on the crewserved machine guns, 5. Headspace should be checked and adjusted before firing weapon, after assembling weapon, and after replacing barrel. The m249 squad automatic weapon is designed as the fire team automatic weapon providing suppressive fire at extended ranges, allowing fire and movement to make contact with and destroy the enemy the m240b and 240l 7. The m240b machine gun is found in the machine gun section of the weapons platoon of every rifle company in the marine corps. The army m240 converted to the m240b configuration should not be confused with the large numbers of m240 e1 converted to the m240g configuration for the marine corps. The united states army infantry school usais pamphlet 3506 establishes policies, procedures, and standards for the expert infantryman badge eib. It can be mounted on a bipod, tripod, aircraft, or vehicle.
This regulation supersedes ar 19011, dated 12 february 1998. Disassembly beyond what is explained in this manual is prohibited, except by. Technical manuals machine gun m249 bev fitchetts guns. Includes scanned manuals, flyers, walkthroughs, and advertising.
In order to use this manual efficiently, there are several things you need to. The army had done an initial uns fielding of the spec ops mk48, which is essentially a 7. The tenmeter zero, the standardized starting point for all weapons in the united states army, is known as what. Department of army forms and procedures used for equipment maintenance will be those prescribed by da pam 738750, the army. Da form 85r, scorecard for m249, m60, and m240b machine guns. Mar 30, 2020 i tm 08671a101a operators manual for machine gun, 5. Very basics of various weapons used by the a infantryman of the u. What are the proper clearing procedures for the m240b. Is there an mos in the army for a machine gunner m240b, or. Improvised munitions combined with technical manual for m240 series machine guns, machine gun, 7. M240 m240c model is designed as a coaxial machine gun for tanks and 7.
Mission training plan for the infantry rifle platoon and squad. The m240series machine gun does not have an amber status. Test scorecard w4 maintain an m240b machine gun70 figure f16. The common remotely operated weapon station crows is a stabilized mount that contains a sensor suite and fire control software, allowing onthemove target acquisition and firstburst target engagement. The gunner installs the sight on the m240b rail mount by.
The army m240 converted to the m240b configuration should not be confused with the large numbers of m240e1 converted to the m240g configuration for the marine corps. Before beginning ensure the weapon is pointed in a safe direction and. Enter total time the equipment was in the possession of the operator. Jul 08, 2019 the m240b differed from its usmc m240g counterpart in that it incorporated a molded heat shield over the barrel though, beyond this quality, the two weapons remained virtually identical to one another. Dd form 1970, motor equipment utilization record, november 1999. M2a2 qcb manual, m60mk43 manual english, m60mk43 manual spanish, heavy machine guns, medium machine guns, downloads, us ordnance javascript disabled many features of this site rely on javascript being enabled. The first section is selected chapters from tc 320. The eib test measures a soldiers physical fitness and ability to perform to standards of. Appendix a machine gun employment whether organic to the unit or attached, machine guns provide the heavy volume of close and continuous fire needed to achieve fire superiority. M249 tm manual m249 tm manual m249 field manual m249 field manual did you searching for m249 field manual. In 1997, fn manufacturing was granted a production contract for over 8,100 m240b units for the u.
Time is obtained by subtracting the time listed in out line from that listed on the in line. This will bring about quickened wearharm to the barrel and whatever is left of the weapon. Army learn with flashcards, games, and more for free. The m240b machinegun mci 0333 marine corps institute the. This field manual provides a doctrinal framework on how infantry rifle platoons and squads fight. M240b machine gun mission of the m240b machine gun deter, and if necessary, repel adversaries by enabling individuals and small units to engage targets with accurate, lethal, direct automatic fire. Qualification with the m249, m60 m240b machine gun consists of achieving the minimum standards for 10meter day and transition day firing tables. Jan 10, 2011 corps not looking at m240l but a silenced m240b.
The m240b is a beltfed, aircooled, gasoperated, fully automatic machine gun that fires. The m240b machine gun supports the rifleman in both offensive and defensive. Unit leaders, trainers, and the designated gunners will. Virtual convoy simulator maximizes training time article.
Improvised munitions combined with technical manual for. The m240b machine gun is a beltfed, aircooled, gasoperated, fully automatic machine gun that fires from the open bolt position. Army da administrative publications and forms by the army publishing directorate apd. We furnish the full variant of this ebook in djvu, epub, pdf, doc, txt formats. Miles catalog iws m107 xmtr fits sniper rifle m107. This page provides direction to authentic current digital versions of publications issued by headquarters marine corps staff agencies, major commands, and other dod and federal agencies that issue. General disassembly field stripping is the separation of the m240b into five main groups. Army publishing directorate army publishing directorate. Field manual us army machine guns m249m60 m240b 2003 electronic item downloadable pdf format easy print 329 pages 9. M240 medium machine gun clearing, disassembly, reassembly. Common remotely operated weapon station crows usaasc.
The m240b has some external changes in the furniture. Reading prior to the beginning of the course will ease understandingduringinstruction. The m240 is a medium machine gun that is found throughout the us military including special operations forces. The specific type ammunition and its characteristics are as shown in. Enter time equipment was returned from dispatch or use. Army regulations ar 1901 1 physical security of arms, ammunition and explosives department of the army pamplets da pam 783750 the army maintenance.