M240B/H PMI

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M240B/H PMI

• Instructors
• Sgt.Caudle

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• Task To conduct PMI on the M240B/H.
• ConditionsGiven a classroom environment and
  M240B/H as a learning tool.
• StandardsSoldiers will be able to perform basic
  procedures on the M240B/H and have a basic
  knowledge of the weapon.

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• Loading clearing
• Weapon malfunctions(P.O.P.S.)
• Safe Fire
• WEAPON SPECIFICATIONS

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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.

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Loading the M240B
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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.

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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.

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Clearing the M240B
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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.

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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 weapons version of
  S.P.O.R.T.S.

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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.

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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.

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Weapon Specifications
Linked 7.62mm
Types of Ammunition
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Disassembled M240B
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Questions

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