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Machine Gun, 40MM, MK-19, Mod 3

Machine Gun, 40MM, MK-19, Mod 3. Instructor: SPC Collins. Training Outline. Characteristics of the MK-19 Safety with the MK-19 Breaking down the MK-19 Firing positions with the MK-19 Conclusion. References. FM 23-27 TM 9-1010-230-10 TM 9-1010-231-13&P

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Machine Gun, 40MM, MK-19, Mod 3

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  1. Machine Gun, 40MM, MK-19, Mod 3 Instructor: SPC Collins

  2. Training Outline • Characteristics of the MK-19 • Safety with the MK-19 • Breaking down the MK-19 • Firing positions with the MK-19 • Conclusion

  3. References • FM 23-27 • TM 9-1010-230-10 • TM 9-1010-231-13&P • Knowledgeable previous users of the MK-19

  4. Characteristics of a Killer! • The MK 19 is an air-cooled, blowback-operated machine gun, with five major assemblies. • It uses ammunition that is belt-fed through the left side of the weapon by a disintegrating metallic link belt.

  5. Characteristics of a Killer! • Overall length = 43.1 inches • Overall width = 13.4 inches • Height (unmounted) = 8.8 inches • Height (mounted on tripod) = 18.3 inches • Weapon weight = 75.6 lbs!!! • Total weight (tripod, weapon and cradle) = 140.6 lbs!

  6. Characteristics of a Killer! • Ammunition • M430 (HEDP) 40mm grenade will pierce armor up to 2 inches thick • M383 (HE) contain an explosive filler of 54.5 grams of composition • M918 (TP) Practice Cartridge • M922 (Dummy) • Does the ammo from the 203 and the ammo from the MK-19 mix? NO!!!!

  7. Characteristics of a Killer! • Range to target! • Maximums • Range = 2,212m (1.37 miles!) • Effective (point) = 1,500m (.93 miles)

  8. Safety with the MK-19 • This weapon’s favorite and only purpose • TO KILL • Always wear Kevlar; Goggles,SWD or other rated ballistic eye protection; Flak Vest. These are just the minimum when firing! • Always be aware of anything downrange that could intercept the round prior to it reaching a distance of 310 meters!

  9. Safety with the MK-19 • CLP is NOT authorized for use on this end item!!! • CLP will “gum up” this weapon! • Authorized lubricants • GMD (Grease, Molybdenum Disulfate) • LSAT • LAW (Lubricant, Automatic Weapons)

  10. Clearing • In a nonfiring situation, use the following procedures to clear the MK 19: • (1) Place the safety switch on S (SAFE). • (2) Open the top cover assembly. • (3) Lower one or both charger handles. • (4) Pull the charger handle slightly to the rear. • (5) Allow sufficient space between the face of the bolt and the chamber to see both. • (6) Check for live ammunition. • (7) Ride the bolt forward. • (8) Return the charger handle to its original upright position.

  11. Break it down! • CLEAR AND BOLT FORWARD!!!!! • Backplate pin, Bolt and Backplate Assy • Primary drive lever and vertical cam assy • Secondary drive lever, Feed slide assy • Top cover and Feed tray • Alignment guide and Ogive Plunger • Round Positioning block, Charging Handles, Sear

  12. Fighting Positions with the MK-19 • Size can determine yours • Sitting • Legs under the tripod • Legs must be small enough • Legs Crossed • Legs Braced • Can be unstable for tall soldiers • Standing

  13. Fighting Positions with the MK-19 • When the tripod is used in the low or high position, sit directly behind the gun between the trail legs of the tripod. Extend your legs under the tripod, cross them, or brace your feet on the tripod. Place your elbows on the inside of your thighs for support when crossing your legs or bracing your feet on the tripod.

  14. Fighting Positions with the MK-19 • Legs extended under tripod • Good sight position • Very hard to charge weapon • Good position for tall person

  15. Fighting Positions with the MK-19 • Legs Crossed • Good sight position • Hard to charge • Good position for short person

  16. Fighting Positions with the MK-19 • Legs Braced • Easy to charge • Good sight position • Stable position (may not be for tall person)

  17. Fighting Positions with the MK-19 • Kneeling • For hasty positions • Hard to sight • Unstable • Not good for a tall person

  18. Fighting Positions with the MK-19 • Standing • When the MK 19 is mounted on a vehicle, stand with both of your hands on the control grips and your thumbs resting on the trigger. Keep your elbows against your body, your body forward, and your chest against your hands to brace the gun.

  19. Fighting Positions with the MK-19 • Fighting Position • Dug-in, you are “eyes on” the sights and, therefore, the target. • Downside: dug in position requires DIGGING and, therefore, TIME

  20. Conclusions • What we have covered: • Safety Safety Safety! • Breaking down the MK-19 • Marksmanship with the MK-19 • Fighting positions • Your Questions….

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