M249 Flashcards
What FM covers the M249?
FM 3-22.68
What are some characteristics of the M249?
- Gas-operated
- Air-cooled
- Belt or magazine-fed
- Automatic weapon that fires from the open-bolt position
What does SAW stands for?
Squad Automatic Weapon
What are two (2) unique features of the M249?
- It has a regulator to change the rate of fire
- Fed by M16 magazines or belt fed
When do M249 gunners only use a 20- or 30-round M16 rifle magazine?
Only in emergencies because this increases the chance of stoppages, also accuracy is degraded
What is the M249’s maximum range?
3600 meters
What is the M249’s maximum effective range with tripod and T+E?
1,000 meters
What is the M249’s maximum range against an area target for both tripod & bipod?
Tripod –1000 meters
Bipod – 800 meters
What is the maximum range of the M249 against a point target for both tripod & bipod?
Tripod –800 meters
Bipod –600 meters
What is the weight of the M249?
16.41 pounds
What is the basic load of ammunition for the M249?
1000 rounds (in 200 round drums, weighing 6.92 pounds)
What is the length of the M249?
40.87 inches
What are the rates of fire for the M249?
(a) Sustained rate is 100 rpm
(b) Rapid rate is 200 rounds per minute
(c) Cyclic rate is 650 to 850 rpm
From what bolt position is the M249 is loaded, fired, unloaded, and cleared?
The open bolt position
What are the steps to the Cycle of functioning for the M249?
- Feeding
- Chambering
- Locking
- Firing
- Unlocking
- Extracting
- Cocking
