Weapons initialization, arming and safety

Question 1

Safety/Function Check:

Answer 1

● Place safety to “F” fire. Pull cocking handle completely to rear to lock bolt back. Return
cocking handle to forward, locked position.
● Place safety to “S” safe position, depress trigger, nothing should happen.
● Place safety to “F” fire. Hold cocking handle assembly to rear, fully depress trigger, and ease bolt forward to close and lock. Safety must not be able to be moved to the safe position.

Question 2

Key Terms:

Answer 2

● Hot Gun – More than 200 rounds fired within 2 minutes
● Stoppage – Any Interruption in the cycle of operation of the gun
● Immediate Action – Prompt action taken by the crew to overcome a stoppage (POPS -
Pull, Observe, Push, Squeeze)
● Remedial Action – Action taken to identify stoppage, if immediate action fails (first step of remedial action is to clear the weapon)

Question 3

Reference:

Answer 3

Reference: TM 9-1005-313-10 (Operator’s Manual for Machine Gun, 7.62MM, M240)