Gpmg Flashcards
1
Q
GPMG (SF) Characteristics
POSIFAB
A
Portability Obstruction Stores Indirect fire Flexibility Ammo Beating zone
2
Q
DFSp Siting considerations
MESS
A
Mission
Effect
Survivability
Sustainability
3
Q
Principles of machine gun fire
BESSS
A
Best fire effect on the whole target area Economy of time and ammo Safety of own troops Speed and simplicity Surprise and effect
4
Q
Duties of a gun controller
CLOSE
A
- Commands the gun team
- Link man to section commander
- Observe strike/ fall of shot and order adjustments
- Selects routes into/ out of gun positions
- Emergency use of his personal weapon
5
Q
GPMG weight
A
10.9kg
6
Q
Barrel bag weight
A
12.7kg
7
Q
Tripod weight
A
13.6kg
8
Q
200rnd belt weight
A
5.7kg
9
Q
200rnd box weight
A
7.3kg
10
Q
800rnd box weight
A
33.6kg
11
Q
How many rounds should every man carry
A
Between 600 and 800
12
Q
Normal rate of fire
A
100 rpm
13
Q
Rapid rate of fire
A
200 rpm
14
Q
How many rounds should a first line scale have
A
5000rnds per gun
15
Q
When does a tracer burn out
A
1100m
