Training : M60 Armorer
M60 Armorers 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:
- Safe and proper weapons handling procedures.
- General data and nomenclature for all M60 series machineguns.
- Variants and modifications to the M60 series machineguns will be covered in depth.
- General and detailed disassembly of weapons and components.
- Identification of mismatched parts and components.
Armorer level disassembly to include:
- Feed tray cover
- Bolt to include extractor, ejector and stoning of surfaces.
- Trigger group
- Gas system
- Barrel group disassemblies to include the carrying handle.
- Receiver group to include bipod, ammunition hanger and fore-grip and rear sight assembly.
Weapons related specifications and tolerances to include:
- Barrel erosion
- Headspace
- Firing pin protrusion
- Maintenance and inspection of all weapon components.
- Identification and replacement of worn or broken parts.
- Care and cleaning and lubrication.
- Proper weapons assembly.
- Performance of a proper function check.
- Cycle of operation will be covered in detail.
- Malfunctions and troubleshooting/ immediate action/ remedial action.
Range Drills
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.
Range drills will include:
- Gun Checks
- Proper loading and unloading procedures
- Zeroing procedures
- Malfunction drills
- Field expedient maintenance
- Simulated night loads and weapon setup
- Reloads
- Performance under stress
Reservations
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