SGT Morant 5th MAINT CO “RENEGADES” M 249 SAW SGT Morant 5th MAINT CO “RENEGADES”

TASK, CONDITIONS, STANDARDS TASK: To familiarize the soldier with the M249 Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW). CONDITION: Given a M249 SAW, motivated Soldiers and a will to learn STANDARD: To load and fire the M249 SAW and fire in combat situations. To also be able to correct any malfunctions incurred while firing

M 249 SAW Features: The Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW), or 5.56mm M249 is an individually carried, gas operated, air cooled, magazine or belt fed, light machine gun with fixed headspace and quick change barrel feature. Fires from the open bolt position Can be used in the Automatic Rifleman (AR) or Light Machine Gun (LMG) position for squad configurations

M 249 SAW Primary function: Hand-held combat machine gun Length: 40.75 inches (103.81 centimeters) Weight: (Estimated weights depending on model used) With bipod and tools: 17.00 pounds (7.718 kilograms) 200-round box magazine: 6.92 pounds (3.14 kilograms) 30-round magazine: 1.07 pounds (.49 kilograms) Bore diameter: 5.56mm (.233 inches) Maximum range: 3600 Meters

Firing Range for the M249 BI-POD POINT : 600 meters AREA : 800 meters TRI-POD POINT : 800 meters AREA : 1000 meters

AMMO M 249 SAW M855 BallAgainst light materiel targets and personnel. M193 BallRange training M856 TracerObservation of fire, incendiary effects, and signaling M196 TracerTraining M199 DummyDuring mechanical training M200 BlankDuring training when simulated live fire is desired (A blank firing attachment must be used to fire this ammunition)

M 249 SAW RATES OF FIRE SUSTAINED 100 rpm RAPID 200 rpm CYCLIC 650 TO 850 rpm Rates of fire increase by 200 to 250 rpm with regulators NORMAL COMBAT LOAD : 1000 Rounds

Assembled M249

Major Components 2) Heat shield 1) Barrel Assembly (to include Gas Regulator) 2) Heat shield 3) Receiver Assembly (to include Rear Sight Assembly, Cover and Feed Tray Mechanism Assembly, Feed Pawl Assembly, and Cocking Handle Assembly) 4) Buttstock and Buffer Assembly 5) Bolt Assembly (to include Slide Assembly and Piston Assembly) 6) Rod Assembly (to include Spring) 7) Trigger Mechanism Assembly 8) Hand Guard Assembly 9) Sling and Snap Hook Assembly Bipod Assembly 11) Gas Cylinder Assembly

Major Component Pictures Heat shield Receiver Assembly (To include Rear Sight, Cover and Feed Tray Mechanism, Feed Pawl, And Cocking Handle Assembly) Barrel Assembly (To include Gas Regulator)

Major Component Pictures Buttstock & Buffer Assembly Rod Assembly (To Include Spring) Bolt Assembly (To Include Slide & Piston Assembly)

Major Component Pictures Sling & Snap Hook Assembly Bipod Leg Assembly Hand Guard

Firing Techniques Kneeling Position: Notice the weapon is fired the same way the M16A2 is fired. Prone Position: Notice her non-firing hands position & the placement of her cheek.

LOADING PROCEDURES FIRING PROCEDURES

MALFUNCTIONS JAMMED ROUND Cause : Dirty or dry weapon Corrective Action : Clear weapon, clean if necessary, and lubricate with CLP RUNAWAY Cause : Bad trigger group Corrective Action : Control weapon till out of ammo or break link Turn in to Armory for repairs immediately

Check on Learning What is the maximum range of the M249 to an area target? A) 800 meters Q) What does SAW stand for when talking about the M249? A) Squad Automatic Weapon Q) What is the normal combat load for a M249 SAW? A) 1000 Rounds

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