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Machinegun
Operators Course
This
course is designed to expand
your operational capabilities and manipulation skills with the M60,
M60D, M60E3, M60E4, and
Mk43MOD1 Machineguns.
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You will learn the safe and proper handling of the machinegun to include
its maintenance and operation.
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Characteristics
and general data will be covered as well as the proper assembly/disassembly;
cleaning, lubrication and function checks of the machinegun will be
performed.
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All
variants and modifications to the M60 series machineguns will be covered
in depth.
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We
will discuss the use and assembly of bipod, tripod and vehicular mounting
systems as available.
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We
will fine-tune your loading/unloading procedures. We will also cover
the identification, location and replacement procedures for worn or
broken parts.
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Emergency
procedures for the following conditions will be covered and performed
in depth: malfunctions, stoppages, immediate action and remedial action.
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We
will discuss types of ammunition, optical and night vision equipment
as well as various accessories available for the M60 series machineguns.
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Learn
how and when to properly replace the barrel of the machinegun, and
how to properly install the blank firing adapter.
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Conduct
proper zeroing procedures for the machinegun and understand the capabilities
of the machinegun with relation to trajectory and classifications
of fire.
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Learn
to handle the machinegun with extreme confidence and perform various
techniques of live fire drills on hard targets while under stress.
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Learn
to handle the machinegun as a single machinegun operator or as part
of a crew-served weapons team.
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M60
Armorer Course
This
course is designed to assist the Operator and the Armorer in the proper
care and maintenance of the M60 series machineguns to include the M60,
M60E3, M60E4, M60D and the Mk43Mod1. The course is designed with the
Operator in mind. Topics to be covered will include:
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Safe
and proper weapons handling procedures.
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General
data and nomenclature for all M60 series machineguns.
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Variants
and modifications to the M60 series machineguns will be covered in
depth.
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General
and detailed disassembly of weapons and components.
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Identification
of mismatched parts and components.
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Armorer
level disassembly to include:
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Feed
tray cover
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Bolt
to include extractor, ejector and stoning of surfaces.
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Trigger
group
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Gas
system
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Barrel
group disassemblies to include the carrying handle.
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Receiver
group to include bipod, ammunition hanger and fore-grip and rear
sight assembly.
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Weapons
related specifications and tolerances to include:
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Barrel
erosion
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Headspace
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Firing
pin protrusion
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Maintenance
and inspection of all weapon components.
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Identification
and replacement of worn or broken parts.
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Care
and cleaning and lubrication.
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Proper
weapons assembly.
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Performance
of a proper function check.
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Cycle
of operation will be covered in detail.
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Malfunctions
and troubleshooting/ immediate action/ remedial action.
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Range
drills will reinforce classroom instruction with emphasis on field
expedient maintenance methods that will assist the Operator/Armorer
in the field and while on the range. These intense drills will allow
the Operator/Armorer to troubleshoot and fix the machinegun on the
spot when necessary to keep the weapon functioning. These drills will
include:
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Gun
Checks
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Proper
loading and unloading procedures
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Zeroing
procedures
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Malfunction
drills
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Field
expedient maintenance
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Simulated
night loads and weapon setup
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Reloads
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Performance
under stress
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