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Describe the 84mm M136
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Lightweight
Self contained anti-armor weapon Free flight fin stabilized cartridge packed in an expendable launcher One piece Right shoulder fired only Man-portable |
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84mm M136 capabilities/nomenclature
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a. Length [p. 14-21] - 40 inches
b. Weight [p. 14-21] - Fully loaded 14.8 lbs c. Maximum range [p. 14-21] - 2100 meters d. Maximum effective range [p. 14-21] - 300 meters e. Controls [p. 14-22]: Transport Safety Pin: Blocks the movement of the firing pin and prevents it from striking the cartridge percussion cap. Cocking Lever: When the cocking lever is in the SAGE position, there is no contact between the firing rod and the trigger. Forward Safety: Prevents the firing rod from striking the firing pin. f. Ammunition [p. 14-22] - Tactical cartridge, 18 inches long, high explosive, anti-tank (HEAT) g.Minimum arming range [p. 14-21] - 10 meters |
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Describe the characteristics of 40mm machine gun.
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Air-cooled, Belt-fed, Blowback operated
Fully Automatic weapon Crew served Fires from open bolt position Length – 43.1 inches Weight – 75.6 lbs Width – 13.4 inches Height – 8.8 inches |
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40mm machine gun capabilities/nomenclature:
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Maximum effective range
Area Target - 2212 meters Point Target – 1500 meters Maximum range – 2212 meters Rate of fire Sustained – 40 rounds per minute Rapid – 60 rounds per minute Cyclic – 325-375 rounds per minute |
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State TOA weapons allotment:
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a. M2 - 12
b. M240B - 28 c. MK19 - 12 d. M203 - 60 e. M500 - 40 f. M16 - 420 g. M9 - 140 h. M4 - 160 |
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Describe the characteristics of the 7.62mm M240B machine gun
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Air-cooled, Belt-fed, Gas-operated, Fully Automatic weapon, Fires from open bolt Position and is Crew served
o Length 49 inches o Weight .27.6 pounds |
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7.62mm M240B machine gun capabilities/ nomenclature
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- Max range 3,725 meters
- Maximum effective range: 1,100 meters with tripod and T&E Area Tripod 1,100 meters Bipod 800 meters Point Tripod 800 meters Bipod 600 meters Suppression 1,800 meters |
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Primary Fighting Position
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The primary fighting position is the best available position from which the assigned
sector of fire can cover. Individuals, fire teams, squads, and crew-served weapons are assigned primary positions. |
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Alternate Fighting Position
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Alternate positions are not normally assigned to individuals or squads within the
platoon. They are used primarily by crew-served weapons. An alternate position is located so that a crew-served weapon can continue to cover the original assigned sector of fire when the primary position becomes unsuited for carrying out that mission. |
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Supplementary Fighting Position
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Supplementary positions are prepared to guard against attack from directions other
than those from which the main attack is expected. A supplementary position is a secondary position that does not cover the same sector of fire as the primary position. Supplementary positions are for security reasons and ensure protection, when occupied against surprise enemy attack from an unexpected direction. Movements to supplementary positions and concealed routes are covered to avoid enemy detection. |
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Battle Position
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The battle position is where the main effort of defense is concentrated. Companies
and platoons are assigned battle positions. The battle position is made up of a series of sectors of fire that support and interlock one another. Based on the battle position of the company, platoon battle positions are assigned a right and left limit of fire in which gunfire can be delivered. |
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Gun Team Team leader
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o Usually a PO2, responsible for effective employment of the gun
o Responsible for changing the barrels during firing o Carries spare barrel kit, M122 tripod, one bandoleer of ammo and armed with a 9mm pistol |
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Gun Team Gunner
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o Usually a PO3. Actually fires and maintains the gun
o Carries the gun, one bandoleer of ammo and armed with a 9mm pistol |
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Gun Team Ammo 1
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o Usually a CN, acts as the supply person for the team
o Caries one box of ammo, spare barrel case with T&E. Armed with an M16 |
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Gun Team Ammo 2
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o Usually a CA
o Carries two boxes of ammo. Armed with an M16 |
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characteristics of the .50 caliber M2 machine gun.
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Air-cooled, Belt-fed, Recoil-operated, Can be set for automatic or semi automatic fire, and
is crew served The weapon has no safeties |
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Capabilities of .50 caliber M2 machine gun
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Maximum range – 6800 meters (M2 Ball)
Maximum effective range – 1800 meters Rates of fire: o Sustained: 40 rounds (or less) per minute o Rapid: 40 rounds (or more) per minute o Cyclic: 450 – 550 rounds per minute |
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characteristics of the 40mm M203 grenade launcher
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Lightweight, Single-shot, Breech-loaded, Pump-action, Shoulder-fired weapon
Attaches to the M16 or M4 |
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Ammunition type M203
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o HE round - Designed to inflict personnel casualties. 5 meter casualty radius with a
danger radius of 30 meters. Arms within 14 meters to 27 meters. o HE air burst - Lands on the deck and bounces up 2 meters to explode. Arms within 14 meter to 27 meters. o HEDP - High explosive, can penetrate 2” of steel. 5 meter casualty radius o TP - Training rounds with flash signature. Danger radius of 20 meters. |
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M203 Ranges
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Maximum range – 400 Meters
Maximum effective range o (area target)] – 350 Meters o (point target) – 150 Meters |
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Battle Position
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The battle position is where the main effort of defense is concentrated. Companies
and platoons are assigned battle positions. The battle position is made up of a series of sectors of fire that support and interlock one another. Based on the battle position of the company, platoon battle positions are assigned a right and left limit of fire in which gunfire can be delivered. |
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Gun Team Team leader
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o Usually a PO2, responsible for effective employment of the gun
o Responsible for changing the barrels during firing o Carries spare barrel kit, M122 tripod, one bandoleer of ammo and armed with a 9mm pistol |
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Gun Team Gunner
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o Usually a PO3. Actually fires and maintains the gun
o Carries the gun, one bandoleer of ammo and armed with a 9mm pistol |
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Gun Team Ammo 1
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o Usually a CN, acts as the supply person for the team
o Caries one box of ammo, spare barrel case with T&E. Armed with an M16 |
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Gun Team Ammo 2
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o Usually a CA
o Carries two boxes of ammo. Armed with an M16 |
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characteristics of the .50 caliber M2 machine gun.
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Air-cooled, Belt-fed, Recoil-operated, Can be set for automatic or semi automatic fire, and
is crew served The weapon has no safeties |
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Capabilities of .50 caliber M2 machine gun
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Maximum range – 6800 meters (M2 Ball)
Maximum effective range – 1800 meters Rates of fire: o Sustained: 40 rounds (or less) per minute o Rapid: 40 rounds (or more) per minute o Cyclic: 450 – 550 rounds per minute |
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characteristics of the 40mm M203 grenade launcher
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Lightweight, Single-shot, Breech-loaded, Pump-action, Shoulder-fired weapon
Attaches to the M16 or M4 |
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Ammunition type M203
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o HE round - Designed to inflict personnel casualties. 5 meter casualty radius with a
danger radius of 30 meters. Arms within 14 meters to 27 meters. o HE air burst - Lands on the deck and bounces up 2 meters to explode. Arms within 14 meter to 27 meters. o HEDP - High explosive, can penetrate 2” of steel. 5 meter casualty radius o TP - Training rounds with flash signature. Danger radius of 20 meters. |
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M203 Ranges
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Maximum range – 400 Meters
Maximum effective range o (area target)] – 350 Meters o (point target) – 150 Meters |
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Battle Position
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The battle position is where the main effort of defense is concentrated. Companies
and platoons are assigned battle positions. The battle position is made up of a series of sectors of fire that support and interlock one another. Based on the battle position of the company, platoon battle positions are assigned a right and left limit of fire in which gunfire can be delivered. |
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Gun Team Team leader
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o Usually a PO2, responsible for effective employment of the gun
o Responsible for changing the barrels during firing o Carries spare barrel kit, M122 tripod, one bandoleer of ammo and armed with a 9mm pistol |
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Gun Team Gunner
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o Usually a PO3. Actually fires and maintains the gun
o Carries the gun, one bandoleer of ammo and armed with a 9mm pistol |
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Gun Team Ammo 1
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o Usually a CN, acts as the supply person for the team
o Caries one box of ammo, spare barrel case with T&E. Armed with an M16 |
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Gun Team Ammo 2
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o Usually a CA
o Carries two boxes of ammo. Armed with an M16 |
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characteristics of the .50 caliber M2 machine gun.
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Air-cooled, Belt-fed, Recoil-operated, Can be set for automatic or semi automatic fire, and
is crew served The weapon has no safeties |
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Capabilities of .50 caliber M2 machine gun
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Maximum range – 6800 meters (M2 Ball)
Maximum effective range – 1800 meters Rates of fire: o Sustained: 40 rounds (or less) per minute o Rapid: 40 rounds (or more) per minute o Cyclic: 450 – 550 rounds per minute |
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characteristics of the 40mm M203 grenade launcher
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Lightweight, Single-shot, Breech-loaded, Pump-action, Shoulder-fired weapon
Attaches to the M16 or M4 |
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Ammunition type M203
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o HE round - Designed to inflict personnel casualties. 5 meter casualty radius with a
danger radius of 30 meters. Arms within 14 meters to 27 meters. o HE air burst - Lands on the deck and bounces up 2 meters to explode. Arms within 14 meter to 27 meters. o HEDP - High explosive, can penetrate 2” of steel. 5 meter casualty radius o TP - Training rounds with flash signature. Danger radius of 20 meters. |
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M203 Ranges
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Maximum range – 400 Meters
Maximum effective range o (area target)] – 350 Meters o (point target) – 150 Meters |
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Describe the 84mm M136
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Lightweight
Self contained anti-armor weapon Free flight fin stabilized cartridge packed in an expendable launcher One piece Right shoulder fired only Man-portable |
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84mm M136 capabilities/nomenclature
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a. Length [p. 14-21] - 40 inches
b. Weight [p. 14-21] - Fully loaded 14.8 lbs c. Maximum range [p. 14-21] - 2100 meters d. Maximum effective range [p. 14-21] - 300 meters e. Controls [p. 14-22]: Transport Safety Pin: Blocks the movement of the firing pin and prevents it from striking the cartridge percussion cap. Cocking Lever: When the cocking lever is in the SAGE position, there is no contact between the firing rod and the trigger. Forward Safety: Prevents the firing rod from striking the firing pin. f. Ammunition [p. 14-22] - Tactical cartridge, 18 inches long, high explosive, anti-tank (HEAT) g.Minimum arming range [p. 14-21] - 10 meters |
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Describe the characteristics of 40mm machine gun.
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Air-cooled, Belt-fed, Blowback operated
Fully Automatic weapon Crew served Fires from open bolt position Length – 43.1 inches Weight – 75.6 lbs Width – 13.4 inches Height – 8.8 inches |
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40mm machine gun capabilities/nomenclature:
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Maximum effective range
Area Target - 2212 meters Point Target – 1500 meters Maximum range – 2212 meters Rate of fire Sustained – 40 rounds per minute Rapid – 60 rounds per minute Cyclic – 325-375 rounds per minute |
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State TOA weapons allotment:
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a. M2 - 12
b. M240B - 28 c. MK19 - 12 d. M203 - 60 e. M500 - 40 f. M16 - 420 g. M9 - 140 h. M4 - 160 |
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Describe the characteristics of the 7.62mm M240B machine gun
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Air-cooled, Belt-fed, Gas-operated, Fully Automatic weapon, Fires from open bolt Position and is Crew served
o Length 49 inches o Weight .27.6 pounds |
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7.62mm M240B machine gun capabilities/ nomenclature
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- Max range 3,725 meters
- Maximum effective range: 1,100 meters with tripod and T&E Area Tripod 1,100 meters Bipod 800 meters Point Tripod 800 meters Bipod 600 meters Suppression 1,800 meters |
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Primary Fighting Position
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The primary fighting position is the best available position from which the assigned
sector of fire can cover. Individuals, fire teams, squads, and crew-served weapons are assigned primary positions. |
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Alternate Fighting Position
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Alternate positions are not normally assigned to individuals or squads within the
platoon. They are used primarily by crew-served weapons. An alternate position is located so that a crew-served weapon can continue to cover the original assigned sector of fire when the primary position becomes unsuited for carrying out that mission. |
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Supplementary Fighting Position
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Supplementary positions are prepared to guard against attack from directions other
than those from which the main attack is expected. A supplementary position is a secondary position that does not cover the same sector of fire as the primary position. Supplementary positions are for security reasons and ensure protection, when occupied against surprise enemy attack from an unexpected direction. Movements to supplementary positions and concealed routes are covered to avoid enemy detection. |
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Describe the 84mm M136
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Lightweight
Self contained anti-armor weapon Free flight fin stabilized cartridge packed in an expendable launcher One piece Right shoulder fired only Man-portable |
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84mm M136 capabilities/nomenclature
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a. Length [p. 14-21] - 40 inches
b. Weight [p. 14-21] - Fully loaded 14.8 lbs c. Maximum range [p. 14-21] - 2100 meters d. Maximum effective range [p. 14-21] - 300 meters e. Controls [p. 14-22]: Transport Safety Pin: Blocks the movement of the firing pin and prevents it from striking the cartridge percussion cap. Cocking Lever: When the cocking lever is in the SAGE position, there is no contact between the firing rod and the trigger. Forward Safety: Prevents the firing rod from striking the firing pin. f. Ammunition [p. 14-22] - Tactical cartridge, 18 inches long, high explosive, anti-tank (HEAT) g.Minimum arming range [p. 14-21] - 10 meters |
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Describe the characteristics of 40mm machine gun.
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Air-cooled, Belt-fed, Blowback operated
Fully Automatic weapon Crew served Fires from open bolt position Length – 43.1 inches Weight – 75.6 lbs Width – 13.4 inches Height – 8.8 inches |
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40mm machine gun capabilities/nomenclature:
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Maximum effective range
Area Target - 2212 meters Point Target – 1500 meters Maximum range – 2212 meters Rate of fire Sustained – 40 rounds per minute Rapid – 60 rounds per minute Cyclic – 325-375 rounds per minute |
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State TOA weapons allotment:
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a. M2 - 12
b. M240B - 28 c. MK19 - 12 d. M203 - 60 e. M500 - 40 f. M16 - 420 g. M9 - 140 h. M4 - 160 |
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Describe the characteristics of the 7.62mm M240B machine gun
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Air-cooled, Belt-fed, Gas-operated, Fully Automatic weapon, Fires from open bolt Position and is Crew served
o Length 49 inches o Weight .27.6 pounds |
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7.62mm M240B machine gun capabilities/ nomenclature
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- Max range 3,725 meters
- Maximum effective range: 1,100 meters with tripod and T&E Area Tripod 1,100 meters Bipod 800 meters Point Tripod 800 meters Bipod 600 meters Suppression 1,800 meters |
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Primary Fighting Position
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The primary fighting position is the best available position from which the assigned
sector of fire can cover. Individuals, fire teams, squads, and crew-served weapons are assigned primary positions. |
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Alternate Fighting Position
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Alternate positions are not normally assigned to individuals or squads within the
platoon. They are used primarily by crew-served weapons. An alternate position is located so that a crew-served weapon can continue to cover the original assigned sector of fire when the primary position becomes unsuited for carrying out that mission. |
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Supplementary Fighting Position
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Supplementary positions are prepared to guard against attack from directions other
than those from which the main attack is expected. A supplementary position is a secondary position that does not cover the same sector of fire as the primary position. Supplementary positions are for security reasons and ensure protection, when occupied against surprise enemy attack from an unexpected direction. Movements to supplementary positions and concealed routes are covered to avoid enemy detection. |
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Battle Position
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The battle position is where the main effort of defense is concentrated. Companies
and platoons are assigned battle positions. The battle position is made up of a series of sectors of fire that support and interlock one another. Based on the battle position of the company, platoon battle positions are assigned a right and left limit of fire in which gunfire can be delivered. |
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characteristics of the .50 caliber M2 machine gun
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Air-cooled, Belt-fed, Recoil-operated, Can be set for automatic or semi automatic fire, and
is crew served The weapon has no safeties |
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.50 caliber M2 machine gun capabilities/nomenclature
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Maximum range – 6800 meters (M2 Ball)
Maximum effective range – 1800 meters Rates of fire: o Sustained: 40 rounds (or less) per minute o Rapid: 40 rounds (or more) per minute o Cyclic: 450 – 550 rounds per minute |
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characteristics of the 40mm M203 grenade launcher.
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Lightweight, Single-shot, Breech-loaded, Pump-action, Shoulder-fired weapon
Attaches to the M16 or M4 |
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M203 Ammo Types
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o HE round - Designed to inflict personnel casualties. 5 meter casualty radius with a
danger radius of 30 meters. Arms within 14 meters to 27 meters. o HE air burst - Lands on the deck and bounces up 2 meters to explode. Arms within 14 meter to 27 meters. o HEDP - High explosive, can penetrate 2” of steel. 5 meter casualty radius o TP - Training rounds with flash signature. Danger radius of 20 meters. |
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M203 Ranges
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Maximum range – 400 Meters
Maximum effective range o (area target) – 350 Meters o (point target )– 150 Meters |
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characteristics of the M500 12-gauge shotgun
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Manually operated, Single-shot, Magazine-feed (tubular), Pump-action, Shoulder fired
weapon |
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M500 12-gauge shotguncapabilities/nomenclature
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Length: 39”
Safeties: Safety switch on top Ammunition type: 12 gauge, 2 – 2 ¾” in 00 buck, military round |
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characteristics of the 5.56mm M16 rifle
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Lightweight, Gas-operated, Air-cooled, Magazine-fed, Shoulder fired, Semi-automatic or
fully automatic |
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M16 Ranges
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Maximum range – 3600 Meters
Maximum effective range o (point target): 550 meters o (area target): 800 meters |
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M16 Rates of Fire
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o Semi-automatic- 45 rounds per minute
o Automatic- 90 rounds per minute o Sustained- 12 to 15 rounds per minute |
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6 Types of Grenades
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Fragmentation (M67)
Chemical (M25A2 CS) Smoke(AN-M14) Illumination (MK1) Incendiary (AN-M14) Practice (M57) |
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M18A1 Claymore mine
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A directional, fixed-fragmentation mine that is designed primarily for use against massed
infantry attacks It is equipped with a fixed plastic, slit type sight, adjustable legs and two detonator wells |
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Describe the 84mm M136
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Lightweight, Self contained anti-armor weapon, Man-portable, Right shoulder fired only
Free flight fin stabilized cartridge packed in an expendable launcher One piece |
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84mm M136 capabilities/nomenclature
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Length – 40”
Weight – Fully loaded = 14.8 lbs Maximum range – 2100 Meters Maximum effective range – 300 Meters |
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Grazing
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Not less than 1m above and no higher than 68” above the ground. Can exist for
700m over level or evenly sloping ground |
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Plunging
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Fire that strikes the ground from above at a considerable level. Beaten zone is
considered the danger space. |
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Overhead
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Fire delivered over the heads of troops. Usually plunging fire overhead.
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Fixed
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For targets requiring only one aiming point. Continuous as long as target remains
in the zone of fire |
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Traversing
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Distributed in width by changing the horizontal direction of the gun. Firing a
burst each time the gun changes direction |
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Searching
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Distributed in depth by changing the elevation of the gun. Used against deep
targets, firing a burst each time elevation changes |
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Combined searching and traversing
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Distributed in width & depth by changing the
elevation direction of the gun. |
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Swinging traverse
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Delivered against targets to wide to cover the traversing hand wheel.
Also used on targets moving so rapidly across the gunner’s front they cannot maintain effective fire using the traversing hand wheel . Cannot be fired from bipod or vehicles. |
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Free
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Delivered from the tripod mount against targets requiring rapid and major changes
in direction and elevation. Can also be used from a vehicle mount when the target cannot be covered adequately by aiming points. Cannot be fired from bipod mount. |
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Night Observation Devices (NOB)
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AN/PVS-7C (night goggles)
AN/PVS-11 (pocket scope) AN/PVS-12A (M240B, M16, M60, M14) AN/PVS-20 (MK19, M2) |