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M240B/H PMI. Instructors:. Task: To conduct PMI on the M240B/H. Conditions: Given a classroom environment and M240B/H as a learning tool. Standards: Soldiers will be able to perform basic procedures on the M240B/H and have a basic knowledge of the weapon. Loading & clearing
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M240B/H PMI Instructors:
Task:To conduct PMI on the M240B/H. • Conditions:Given a classroom environment and M240B/H as a learning tool. • Standards:Soldiers will be able to perform basic procedures on the M240B/H and have a basic knowledge of the weapon.
Loading & clearing • Weapon malfunctions(P.O.P.S.) • Safe & Fire • WEAPON SPECIFICATIONS
Loading • When loading the M240B/H make sure that the weapon is pointed in a safe direction. • Charge the bolt to the rear and place the weapon on SAFE. • Open the feed tray cover and inspect to make sure there is no debris that will interfere with the ammunition. • Slide the belt of ammunition onto the feed tray. Ammunition should be brass side down when loading.
Loading • Close the feed tray and insure that the ammo is locked into the weapon and is not sliding back out. • Place the weapon on fire. • The weapon fires in the open bolt position.
Clearing • Make sure bolt is to the rear and that the weapon is on SAFE. • Open the feed tray cover (Remove belt if ammunition is remaining). • With two fingers, sweep the feed tray clear of any remaining brass or link. • Lift the feed tray up and inspect the chamber to insure that the weapon is CLEAR.
Clearing • After insuring that the weapon is CLEAR, place the weapon on fire. • Grab the charging handle palm down, squeeze the trigger and slowly ride the bolt forward until the bolt is snug against the chamber.
Weapon Malfunctions • P.O.P.S. (Pull, Observe, Push, and Squeeze) is the method to correct a malfunction on an M240B/H. It is the automatic weapon’s version of S.P.O.R.T.S.
Weapon Malfunctions • Pull the charging handle to the rear to eject the malfunctioning round • Observe the round leaving the weapon. • Push the charging handle forward to lock the charging handle grip. • Squeeze the trigger to fire the next round.
Safe & Fire • To place the weapon on safe the bolt has to be charged to the rear. • The weapon can be placed on fire no matter what position the bolt is in. When turning the M240B/H in to the Armorer, the bolt should be to the front, the weapon on fire, and CLEAR.
Weapon Specifications Linked 7.62mm Types of Ammunition