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Page 1: SSG RUSSO 54 TH QM CO (MA) “Let no soldier’s ghost lament his death due to lack of training” NCODP MK 19, 40-MM GRENADE MACHINE GUN.

SSG RUSSOSSG RUSSO5454THTH QM CO (MA) QM CO (MA)

““Let no soldier’s ghost lament his death due to lack of training”Let no soldier’s ghost lament his death due to lack of training”

NCODPNCODP

MK 19, 40-MM GRENADE MACHINE GUNMK 19, 40-MM GRENADE MACHINE GUN

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SSG RUSSOSSG RUSSO5454THTH QM CO (MA) QM CO (MA)

““Let no soldier’s ghost lament his death due to lack of training”Let no soldier’s ghost lament his death due to lack of training”

CREED OF THE CREED OF THE NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICERNONCOMMISSIONED OFFICER

NO ONE IS MORE PROFESSIONAL THAN I. I AM A NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICER, A LEADER OF NO ONE IS MORE PROFESSIONAL THAN I. I AM A NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICER, A LEADER OF SODLEIRS. AS A NONCOMISSIONED OFFICER I REALIZE THAT I AM A MEMBER OF A TIME HONORED SODLEIRS. AS A NONCOMISSIONED OFFICER I REALIZE THAT I AM A MEMBER OF A TIME HONORED

CORE WHICH IS KNOWN AS THE BACKBONE OF THE ARMY. I AM PROUD OF THE COURE OF CORE WHICH IS KNOWN AS THE BACKBONE OF THE ARMY. I AM PROUD OF THE COURE OF NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICERS, AND WILL AT ALL TIMES CONDUCT MYSELF SO AS TO BRING CREDIT NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICERS, AND WILL AT ALL TIMES CONDUCT MYSELF SO AS TO BRING CREDIT

UPON THE CORPS, THE MILITARY SERVICE, AND MY COUNTRY REGARDLESS OF THE SITUATION IN UPON THE CORPS, THE MILITARY SERVICE, AND MY COUNTRY REGARDLESS OF THE SITUATION IN WHICH I FIND MYSELF. I WILL NOT USE MY GRADE OR POSITION TO ATTAIN PLEASURE, PROFIT OR WHICH I FIND MYSELF. I WILL NOT USE MY GRADE OR POSITION TO ATTAIN PLEASURE, PROFIT OR

PERSONAL SAFETY.PERSONAL SAFETY.

COMPETENCE IS MY WATCHWORD. MY TWO BASIC RESPONSIBILITIES WILL ALWAYS BE UPPERMOST COMPETENCE IS MY WATCHWORD. MY TWO BASIC RESPONSIBILITIES WILL ALWAYS BE UPPERMOST IN MY MIND-ACCOMPLISHMENT OF MY MISSION AND THE WELFARE OF MY SOLDIERS. I WILL STRIVE IN MY MIND-ACCOMPLISHMENT OF MY MISSION AND THE WELFARE OF MY SOLDIERS. I WILL STRIVE

TO REMAIN TECHNICALLY AND TACTICALLY PROFICIENT. I AM WARE OF MY ROLE AS A TO REMAIN TECHNICALLY AND TACTICALLY PROFICIENT. I AM WARE OF MY ROLE AS A NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICER. I WILL FULFILL MY RESPONSIBILITIES INHERENT IN THAT ROLL. ALL NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICER. I WILL FULFILL MY RESPONSIBILITIES INHERENT IN THAT ROLL. ALL

SOLDIERS ARE ENTITLED TO OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP; I WILL PROVIDE THAT LEADERSHIP. I SOLDIERS ARE ENTITLED TO OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP; I WILL PROVIDE THAT LEADERSHIP. I KNOW MY SOLDIERS AND I WILL ALWAYS PLACE THEIR NEEDS ABOVE MY OWN. I WILL KNOW MY SOLDIERS AND I WILL ALWAYS PLACE THEIR NEEDS ABOVE MY OWN. I WILL

COMMUNICATE CONSISTENTLY WITH MY SOLDIERS AND NEVER LEAVE THEM UNINFORMED. I WILL BE COMMUNICATE CONSISTENTLY WITH MY SOLDIERS AND NEVER LEAVE THEM UNINFORMED. I WILL BE FAIR AND IMPARTIAL WHEN RECOMMENDING BOTH REWARD AND PUNISHMENT.FAIR AND IMPARTIAL WHEN RECOMMENDING BOTH REWARD AND PUNISHMENT.

OFFICERS OF MY UNIT WILL HAVE MAXIMUM TIME TO ACCOMPLISH THEIR DUTIES; THEY WILL NOT OFFICERS OF MY UNIT WILL HAVE MAXIMUM TIME TO ACCOMPLISH THEIR DUTIES; THEY WILL NOT HAVE TO ACCOMPLISH MINE. I WILL EARN THEIR RESPECT AND CONFIDENCE AS WELL AS THOSE OF HAVE TO ACCOMPLISH MINE. I WILL EARN THEIR RESPECT AND CONFIDENCE AS WELL AS THOSE OF

MY SOLDIERS. I WILL BE LOYAL TO THOSE WITH WHOM I SERVE; SENIORS, PEERS, AND MY SOLDIERS. I WILL BE LOYAL TO THOSE WITH WHOM I SERVE; SENIORS, PEERS, AND SUBORDINATES ALIKE. I WILL EXERCISE INITIATIVE BY TAKING APPROPRIATE ACTION IN THE SUBORDINATES ALIKE. I WILL EXERCISE INITIATIVE BY TAKING APPROPRIATE ACTION IN THE

ABSENCE OF ORDERS. I WILL NOT COMPROMISE MY INTEGRITY NOR MY MORAL COURAGE. I WILL ABSENCE OF ORDERS. I WILL NOT COMPROMISE MY INTEGRITY NOR MY MORAL COURAGE. I WILL NOT FORGET, NOR WILL I ALLOW MY COMRADES TO FORGET THAT WE ARE PROFESSIONALS, NOT FORGET, NOR WILL I ALLOW MY COMRADES TO FORGET THAT WE ARE PROFESSIONALS,

NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICERS, LEADERS!NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICERS, LEADERS!

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SSG RUSSOSSG RUSSO5454THTH QM CO (MA) QM CO (MA)

““Let no soldier’s ghost lament his death due to lack of training”Let no soldier’s ghost lament his death due to lack of training”

TASK CONDITIONS AND TASK CONDITIONS AND STANDARDSSTANDARDS

TASKTO CONDUCT NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTGOVERNING THE MK 19, 40-MM GRENADE MACHINE GUN, MOD 3

CONDITIONSGIVEN THE NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICERS OF THE CONSOLIDATED 49TH SPECIAL TROOPS BATTALION, A CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENT, AND ALL NECESSASRY MATERIALS, REVIEW THE APPLICATION, OPERATION AND FUNCION, PMCS, CREW DRILLS, EMPLACEMENT, ZEROING, MARKSMANSHIP, RANGE CARD, APPLICATION AND TECHNIQUES OF FIRE, AND CORRECTIVE FEEDING ACTION (FM 23-27, PS 578)

STANDARDSTO FAITHFULLY EXCECUTE THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INHERENT IN THE ROLES OF THE NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICER IN THE LEADING AND TRAINING OF SOLDIERS ASSIGNED TO THE MK 19

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SSG RUSSOSSG RUSSO5454THTH QM CO (MA) QM CO (MA)

““Let no soldier’s ghost lament his death due to lack of training”Let no soldier’s ghost lament his death due to lack of training”

RISK ASSESSMENTRISK ASSESSMENT

TASK ID HAZARDS ASSESS HAZARDS DEVELOP CONTROLS RES RISK IMPLEMENT CONTROLS

NCOPD FIRE L LPOSTED FIRE PLAN SEE NEXT SLIDE

TRIPPING HAZARD

L AVOID WIRES ON FLOOR LEADING

TO OUTLETS

L MINIMIZE WIRES IN WALKWAYS

THREATCON L IDENTIFY SUSPICIOUS

INDIVIDUALS ENTERING BUILDING

L REPORT ANY SUSPECIOUS INDIVIDUALS

ATTEMPTING TO ENTER THE 240TH

CLASSROOM

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SSG RUSSOSSG RUSSO5454THTH QM CO (MA) QM CO (MA)

““Let no soldier’s ghost lament his death due to lack of training”Let no soldier’s ghost lament his death due to lack of training”

FIRE PLANFIRE PLAN

EXIT EXITEXIT

FORMATION

AND

ACCOUNTABILITY

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SSG RUSSOSSG RUSSO5454THTH QM CO (MA) QM CO (MA)

““Let no soldier’s ghost lament his death due to lack of training”Let no soldier’s ghost lament his death due to lack of training”

AGENDAAGENDA

CREED OF THE NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICERTASK CONDITIONS AND STANDARDS RISK ASSESSMENT FIRE PLAN AGENDA DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES HISTORY OF THE MK 19 INTRODUCTION OPERATION AND FUNCTION CREW DRILLS MARKSMANSHIP FIRING POSITIONSTRAVERSING BAR AND T&E MECHANISMSIGHTING AND AIMINGRANGE CARDANNUAL GUNNERY TRAINING PROGRAMSUMMARYQUESTIONS

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SSG RUSSOSSG RUSSO5454THTH QM CO (MA) QM CO (MA)

““Let no soldier’s ghost lament his death due to lack of training”Let no soldier’s ghost lament his death due to lack of training”

DUTIES AND DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITESRESPONSIBILITES

WHY ARE NCO’S RECEIVING NCOPD ON A WHY ARE NCO’S RECEIVING NCOPD ON A WEAPON SYSTEM THAT WILL NOT BE OUR WEAPON SYSTEM THAT WILL NOT BE OUR ASSIGNED WEAPON?ASSIGNED WEAPON?

• WE ARE LEADERS! WE ARE LEADERS! If our soldier’s are tasked to operate this piece of equipment, we must be proficient enough to train them

on this piece of equipment!

• BE, KNOW, DO! BE, KNOW, DO! If we are to “BE” a leader of soldiers, we need to “KNOW” how to operate this piece of equipment, clear

malfunctions, train soldiers on its use, PMCS, clear malfunctions, set emplacements, dig fighting positions, give

fire commands, determine sectors, complete range card…. We must be able to “DO” all of the above in order to lead by

example—we can’t tell a soldier to perform a task we cannot perform ourselves!

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SSG RUSSOSSG RUSSO5454THTH QM CO (MA) QM CO (MA)

““Let no soldier’s ghost lament his death due to lack of training”Let no soldier’s ghost lament his death due to lack of training”

HISTORY OF THE MK 19HISTORY OF THE MK 19

• Development began in 1963 with a preliminary version that was a hand cranked grenade launcher called the MK 18. In 1966 the MK 19 Mod 0 was developed, however the MOD 0 was not reliable or safe to be placed in the Army’s inventory. Improvements in 1971 led to the Navy’s adoption of the MOD 1 in 1972 and worked well during the Vietnam conflict. In 1976, the weapon was redesigned as the MK 19 MOD 3, that was adopted for Army use in 1983. The Army has expanded the use of the MK 19 for tactical defense, retrograde, patrolling, rear area security, MOUT, and Spec Ops.

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SSG RUSSOSSG RUSSO5454THTH QM CO (MA) QM CO (MA)

““Let no soldier’s ghost lament his death due to lack of training”Let no soldier’s ghost lament his death due to lack of training”

INTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTION

THE MK 19 SUPPORTS THE SOLDIER IN BOTH THE OFFENSE AND DEFENSE. IT GIVES THE UNIT A HEAVY VOLUME OF CLOSE, ACCURATE, AND CONTINUOUS FIRE. IT CAN ALSO BE USED TO—

• Protect motor movements, assembly areas and supply trains

•Defend against hovering rotary aircraft

•Destroy lightly armored vehicles

•Fire on suspected enemy positions

•Provide high volumes of fire into an engagement area

•Cover obstacles

•Provide indirect fires from defilade positions.

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SSG RUSSOSSG RUSSO5454THTH QM CO (MA) QM CO (MA)

““Let no soldier’s ghost lament his death due to lack of training”Let no soldier’s ghost lament his death due to lack of training”

INTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTION

The MK 19 is an air-cooled, blowback-operated machine gun, with five major assemblies that is belt-fed through the left side of the weapon by a

disintegrating metallic link belt.

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SSG RUSSOSSG RUSSO5454THTH QM CO (MA) QM CO (MA)

““Let no soldier’s ghost lament his death due to lack of training”Let no soldier’s ghost lament his death due to lack of training”

INTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTION

Leaf type rear sight mounted on a spring dovetail base, which should be folded forward to a horizontal position when the weapon is moved; the range increment of 100 meters from 300 to 1500m. Range changes by slide release or the elevation wheel: slide release for major changes in elevation; slide wheel for fine adjustments. Rear sight adjusts for windage, turning the windage screws right or left equals a 1-mil change.

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SSG RUSSOSSG RUSSO5454THTH QM CO (MA) QM CO (MA)

““Let no soldier’s ghost lament his death due to lack of training”Let no soldier’s ghost lament his death due to lack of training”

INTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTION

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SSG RUSSOSSG RUSSO5454THTH QM CO (MA) QM CO (MA)

““Let no soldier’s ghost lament his death due to lack of training”Let no soldier’s ghost lament his death due to lack of training”

INTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTION

The HEDP (High Explosive, dual purpose) M430 cartridge, joined with M16A2 links is the standard round for the MK 19. The impact-type round

penetrates 2 inches of steel armor at a 0-degree obliquity and inflicts personnel casualties in the target area.

The two HE (High Explosive) cartridges inflict personnel casualties in the target area with ground burst effects. HE M383 and M383E1 are

packed 50 per box.

The M385 practice rounds are joined by M16A1 or M16A2 links in 50 rounds per box.

M992 dummy cartridges are joined with M16A2 links with a 10 round belt used to check weapon function for crew training.

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SSG RUSSOSSG RUSSO5454THTH QM CO (MA) QM CO (MA)

““Let no soldier’s ghost lament his death due to lack of training”Let no soldier’s ghost lament his death due to lack of training”

INTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTION

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SSG RUSSOSSG RUSSO5454THTH QM CO (MA) QM CO (MA)

““Let no soldier’s ghost lament his death due to lack of training”Let no soldier’s ghost lament his death due to lack of training”

OPERATION AND OPERATION AND FUNCTIONFUNCTION

NOTE: CLEARING IS DIFFERENT BETWEEN FIRING AND NOTE: CLEARING IS DIFFERENT BETWEEN FIRING AND NONFIRING SITUATIONS!NONFIRING SITUATIONS!

Firing Situation:

(1) Move safety switch to SAFE (“S”). If all of the ammunition has NOT been fired, the bolt is to the rear and a round is on the bolt face.

(2) Open the top cover assembly.

(3) Take the ammo from the feed tray by reaching beneath the feed tray and pressing the primary and secondary positioning pawls. At the same time slide the linked rounds out of the MK 19 through the feed throat.

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SSG RUSSOSSG RUSSO5454THTH QM CO (MA) QM CO (MA)

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OPERATION AND OPERATION AND FUNCTIONFUNCTION

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SSG RUSSOSSG RUSSO5454THTH QM CO (MA) QM CO (MA)

““Let no soldier’s ghost lament his death due to lack of training”Let no soldier’s ghost lament his death due to lack of training”

OPERATION AND OPERATION AND FUNCTIONFUNCTION

(4) Insert a section of the cleaning rod or bayonet through either side of the receiver rail. Place it on top of the live round or cartridge case, as close to the bolt face as possible, and push down, this action forces the round out of the MK 19—use extreme caution and catch round with hand—do not allow it to hit the ground!

(5) Lower and pull charging handle to the rear.

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SSG RUSSOSSG RUSSO5454THTH QM CO (MA) QM CO (MA)

““Let no soldier’s ghost lament his death due to lack of training”Let no soldier’s ghost lament his death due to lack of training”

OPERATION AND OPERATION AND FUNCTIONFUNCTION

(6) Inspect the chamber and bolt face again to insure that no live rounds are in the weapon.

(7) Place the safety switch on FIRE (“F”).

(8) While maintaining rearward pressure on the charging handle, press the trigger and ease the bolt forward.

(9) Place the safety switch on SAFE (“S”).

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SSG RUSSOSSG RUSSO5454THTH QM CO (MA) QM CO (MA)

““Let no soldier’s ghost lament his death due to lack of training”Let no soldier’s ghost lament his death due to lack of training”

OPERATION AND OPERATION AND FUNCTIONFUNCTION

Nonfiring Situation:

(1) Place the safety switch on SAFE.

(2) Open the top cover assembly.

(3) Lower one charger handle.

(4) Pull the charger handle slightly to the rear, allowing sufficient space between the face of the bold and the chamber to see both (Check for ammo).

(5) Ride the bolt forward.

(6) Return charging handle to its original upright position.

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SSG RUSSOSSG RUSSO5454THTH QM CO (MA) QM CO (MA)

““Let no soldier’s ghost lament his death due to lack of training”Let no soldier’s ghost lament his death due to lack of training”

OPERATION AND OPERATION AND FUNCTIONFUNCTION

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SSG RUSSOSSG RUSSO5454THTH QM CO (MA) QM CO (MA)

““Let no soldier’s ghost lament his death due to lack of training”Let no soldier’s ghost lament his death due to lack of training”

OPERATION AND OPERATION AND FUNCTIONFUNCTION

Disassembly:

(1) Clear the Weapon

(2) Take out the secondary drive lever:

(a) Raise the top cover assembly and push the secondary drive lever pivot post from the outside of the top cover assembly. Separate the secondary drive lever from the top cover assembly.

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““Let no soldier’s ghost lament his death due to lack of training”Let no soldier’s ghost lament his death due to lack of training”

OPERATION AND OPERATION AND FUNCTIONFUNCTION

(b) Take the secondary drive lever from the slide assembly, and allow the feed slide and tray assembly to close.

(3) Take off the top cover assembly. Hold it straight up with one hand and pull the top cover pins from both sides. Lift the top cover assembly straight up and off.

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SSG RUSSOSSG RUSSO5454THTH QM CO (MA) QM CO (MA)

““Let no soldier’s ghost lament his death due to lack of training”Let no soldier’s ghost lament his death due to lack of training”

OPERATION AND OPERATION AND FUNCTIONFUNCTION

(4) Take out the feed slide assembly and feed tray:

(a) Alight the tabs on the feed slide assembly with the slots in the feed tray and lift them straight up.

(b) Take out the feed tray by lifting straight up.

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SSG RUSSOSSG RUSSO5454THTH QM CO (MA) QM CO (MA)

““Let no soldier’s ghost lament his death due to lack of training”Let no soldier’s ghost lament his death due to lack of training”

OPERATION AND OPERATION AND FUNCTIONFUNCTION

(5) Take out the bold and backplate assembly:

(a) Place the safety switch to the FIRE position.

(b) Take out the backplate pin using the rim of a spent cartridge case or metal link. Pry outward on the pin lip and remove the pin with the fingers.

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SSG RUSSOSSG RUSSO5454THTH QM CO (MA) QM CO (MA)

““Let no soldier’s ghost lament his death due to lack of training”Let no soldier’s ghost lament his death due to lack of training”

OPERATION AND OPERATION AND FUNCTIONFUNCTION

(c) Grasp control grips with both hands and lift up slightly to disengage the backplate from the locking lugs in the receiver. Pull the bolt and backplate assembly to the rear. Once the bolt clears the sear, catch the bolt in one hand to prevent damage to he backplate assembly.

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““Let no soldier’s ghost lament his death due to lack of training”Let no soldier’s ghost lament his death due to lack of training”

OPERATION AND OPERATION AND FUNCTIONFUNCTION

(6) Take off the primary drive lever and vertical cam:

(a) Reach under the top of the receiver and locate the drive lever lock. Slide the lock a quarter inch to the rear.

(b) Press down on the primary drive lever pivot post, which releases both the primary drive and vertical cam.

(C) Pull the primary drive lever from the front of the weapon and the vertical cam from the back.

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““Let no soldier’s ghost lament his death due to lack of training”Let no soldier’s ghost lament his death due to lack of training”

OPERATION AND OPERATION AND FUNCTIONFUNCTION

(7) Take off the sear assembly:

(a) Turn the MK 19 on its side or upside down and use the rim of a spent cartridge case to lift the sear lock plunger. At the same time squeeze the sear and rotate the assembly 90 degrees to the right (or left). Take off the sear assembly by pulling it away from the weapon. Keep pressure on the sear until the assembly comes off. Switch to SAFE.

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SSG RUSSOSSG RUSSO5454THTH QM CO (MA) QM CO (MA)

““Let no soldier’s ghost lament his death due to lack of training”Let no soldier’s ghost lament his death due to lack of training”

OPERATION AND OPERATION AND FUNCTIONFUNCTION

(8) Take off the alignment guide:

(a) Depress the tip of the alignment guide spring with the finger.

(b) Slide the alignment guide out of the receiver, pulling the assembly slightly rearward.

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““Let no soldier’s ghost lament his death due to lack of training”Let no soldier’s ghost lament his death due to lack of training”

OPERATION AND OPERATION AND FUNCTIONFUNCTION

(9) Take out the ogive plunger, by pulling the ogive plunger assembly out through the inside wall of the receiver.

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““Let no soldier’s ghost lament his death due to lack of training”Let no soldier’s ghost lament his death due to lack of training”

OPERATION AND OPERATION AND FUNCTIONFUNCTION

(10) Take off the round-positioning block by pushing it into the side of the gun, sliding it forward and releasing it from the keyslots in the receiver wall.

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““Let no soldier’s ghost lament his death due to lack of training”Let no soldier’s ghost lament his death due to lack of training”

OPERATION AND OPERATION AND FUNCTIONFUNCTION

(11) Take out the charger assemblies from both sides. Place the charger assemblies in the upright position. Using a metallic object, retract the lock plunger at the base of the charger arm. Slide the charger housing rearward to disengage the lugs from the keyslots in the receiver. Lift the charger assembly away from the receiver.

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OPERATION AND OPERATION AND FUNCTIONFUNCTION

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OPERATION AND OPERATION AND FUNCTIONFUNCTION

To assemble the gun, replace the groups in reverse order:

(1) Replace charger assemblies

(2) Replace the round-positioning block

(3) Replace the ogive plunger

(4) Replace the alignment guide

(5) Replace the primary drive lever and vertical cam

(6) Attach the sear assembly: depress the sear spring and turn assembly 90º toward barrel center line until locks into position

(7) Insert the bolt and backplate assembly

(a) Ensure the cocking lever is forward and insert the bolt and backplate assembly into the receiver.

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NOTE: Before inserting the assembly, place the cocking lever in the NOTE: Before inserting the assembly, place the cocking lever in the forward position. Ensure that the safety switch is on FIRE so the forward position. Ensure that the safety switch is on FIRE so the sear can easily be depressed. sear can easily be depressed.

(b) Press the receiver sear and slide the bolt assembly forward until the retainer pin holes in the backplate and receiver are aligned.

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(c) Insert the backplate retainer pin to lock the assembly into position.

(8) Place the feed tray assembly on the receiver. Place the feed slide assembly into the cutout slots on the feed tray.

(9) Attach the top cover assembly:

(a) Align the pinholes in the top cover assembly with the pinholes in the feed tray.

(b) Hold the cover straight up and insert the pins into both sides of the cover.

(10) Replace the secondary driver lever:

(a) Lift the feed slide assembly and feed tray.

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(b) Place the forked end of the secondary drive lever on the inner feed slide pin.

(c) Press the raised pivot post through the hole in the top cover assembly. Press the secondary drive lever firmly against the top cover assembly.

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BREAKBREAK

AT THIS TIME, TAKE A 10 AT THIS TIME, TAKE A 10 MINUTE BREAK.MINUTE BREAK.

BE BACK AND READY TO BE BACK AND READY TO RESUME INSTRUCTION AT THE RESUME INSTRUCTION AT THE

END OF 10 MINUTES!END OF 10 MINUTES!

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LOADINGLOADING

Ensure the weapon is on SAFE, the bolt in the forward position, and the feed throat is attached to the weapon and is pointing in a downward direction.

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(1) Insert the first round into the feeder (female link first).

(2) Push the round across the secondary feed pawl. To move the feed slide assembly to the left, push the secondary drive lever to the right and close the cover.

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(3) Grasp the charger handles with the palms down. Press in on the charger handle locks. Rotate the handles down and pull them sharply to the rear (A). After locking the bolt to the rear, return the charger handles to their original upright position (B).

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(4) Place the safety switch on FIRE and press the trigger. The bolt slams forward and grasps the first round in the bolt extractors.

(5) Grasp, unlock and turn downward the charging handles to their original upright position.

(6) Ensure the safety switch is on SAFE.

(7) Return the charger handles to their original upright position.

(8) The MK 19 is ready to fire.

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Precautions:

(1) Ensure the top cover is closed

(2) Ensure the muzzle of the MK 19 is pointed downrange at all times. In the event of a runaway gun, lower one of the charging handles.

(3) Use the suggested three-to five-round bursts.

After firing:

(1) Unload and clear

(2) Perform after PMCS and report deficiencies to the armorer

(3) Clean and lubricate the MK 19 before storage

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Malfunctions and corrections:

NOTE: Defective ammo nor soldier head-space-and-timing is considered NOTE: Defective ammo nor soldier head-space-and-timing is considered a weapon malfunction. The two malfunctions are “sluggish gun,” and a weapon malfunction. The two malfunctions are “sluggish gun,” and “runaway gun.”“runaway gun.”

Sluggish Gun: Caused by excessive friction from dirt, carbon build-up, lack of lubrication, or burred parts. Conduct a proper PMCS, replace worn and or damaged parts, as necessary.

Runaway Gun: Weapon continues to fire after the trigger has been released. Caused by worn parts or short recoil of the bolt assembly. If ammo is not low and gun is in the free mode, keep rounds on target until all the rounds on the belt have been fired. If mounted on tripod with T&E, hold the grip with one hand, press the charger handle locks and lower one charging handle. This interrupts the cycle causing the weapon to cease firing.

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IMMEDIATE ACTION: In the event of a stoppage in the MK 19, take immediate action: recharge it and try to fire once.

REMEDIAL ACTION: A stoppage is any interruption in the cycle of operation caused by faulty action of the weapon or ammunition. Take remedial action if immediate action does not end the stoppage.

(1) Unload and clear MK 19.

(2) Inspect the weapon and ammo to find the cause of stoppage.

CORRECTIVE ACTION: Take corrective action to correct the stoppage one the cause has been found.

If possible, correct the cause of the stoppage, reload and try to fire the weapon. If it still does not fire, or cannot be repaired at the operator level contact the unit armorer.

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CREW DRILLSCREW DRILLS

Crew drills build precision, speed, skill and teamwork in checking equipment, placing the MK 19 into and taking it out of action, and moving it to a new position. Precision—the main goal– is achieved by following prescribed procedures. Speed, skill, and teamwork grow with practice. During the crew drill, all oral and visual signals are repeated. Once crew members can perform their duties well, they rotate to allow each member of the crew to learn the duties of the others. The ground mounted MK 19 has three crew members: the gunner, the assistant gunner, and the ammo bearer. A vehicle assigned to the crew carries the ammo and equipment to the firing position. The terrain and enemy situation dictate how close the vehicle may be brought to the firing position.

To assist your soldiers, you may follow the step by step guidelines found in Chapter 4, of FM 23-27

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Leader Command: “FORM FOR CREW DRILL”“FORM FOR CREW DRILL”

TASKTASK

Participate as MK 19 Crew member in the crew drill formation

CONDITIONCONDITION

In a classroom environment, given a MK 19 gunner, assistant gunner, ammo bearer, the weapon system, ammo, and the command, FORM

CREW DRILL

STANDARDSTANDARD

Upon hearing the leader’s command, the crew forms in a column, five paces apart, in the following order: Assistant gunner, gunner, and

ammo bearer.

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MARKSMANSHIP & FIRING MARKSMANSHIP & FIRING POSITIONSPOSITIONS

FIRING POSITIONS:

Seated, Legs extended, legs crossed, and legs braced methods

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FIRING POSITIONS:

Kneeling, in a fighting or hasty tripod-mounted position.

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FIGHTING POSITIONS:

(1) Position MK 19 in the center of the assigned sector of fire. Mark the position of the tripod legs and trace the outline of the firing platform, which will be dug approximately 3” deep.

(2) Dig the position in the shape of an L around the firing platform. Chest deep and wide enough to allow for operation of equipment throughout the sector of fire. Position can be made so gunner can fire from the kneeling position by digging the desired depth behind gun.

(3) Use dirt from the hole to build flank parapets 18” thick. Dig the ammo storage area into the left wall of the “L” and close to the ground.

(4) Make sure wall behind is sloped to allow for entrance and exit.

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OVERHEAD COVER:

(1) Put flank support logs, 4” to 6” in diameter, on top of each other along the entire length of the flank parapets.

(2) Put logs (same type as above), side by side across the support logs as the base for the overhead cover.

(3) Put a waterproof layer over the base logs.

(4) Put 18” of dirt on top of the waterproof material

(5) Mold and camouflage the cover to blend with the terrain.

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TRAVERSING BAR AND TRAVERSING BAR AND T&E MECHANISMT&E MECHANISM

TRAVERSING BAR AND T&E MECHANISM

The T&E mechanism is for use to engage preselected target areas at night or during degraded conditions. Record elevation readings from the traversing bar and T&E mechanism. All readings are in mils.

Zero the T&E:

(1) Hold the T&E so that the traversing handwheel is on your left as you look at it. Turn the traversing handwheel toward you until it stops. Loosen the locking nut slightly. Align the 0 on the scale with the 0 on the elevation screw yoke. Hold the scale with the 0’s aligned, and tighten the locking nut. Make sure the 0’s stay aligned. Turn the traversing handwheel two complete revolutions away from you, or count 50 “clicks” away from you.

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(2) To zero the elevating handwheel to the upper elevating screw, align the two 0’s. Rotate the elevating handwheel up or down until a 0 with a line below it is visible in the upper elevating screw. Position the elevating handwheel so the indicator is pointing at the 0 on the handwheel.

(3) Zero the elevating mechanism sleeve to the lower elevating screw. Rotate the elevating mechanism sleeve all the way up; rotate it down until it stops; note the number of complete turns. Rotate the elevating mechanism sleeve up half that many turns. Position the slide lock lever to face you. Attach the T&E to the tripod and gun.

TRAVERSING BAR AND TRAVERSING BAR AND T&E MECHANISMT&E MECHANISM

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Place weapon and choose sector of fire. Pick up the rear legs of the tripod and shift the MK 19 until the muzzle points to the center of the sector of fire; stamp feet and place sandbags on the legs for stability.

Obtain and record direction readings to all targets within the sector of fire, by loosening the traversing slide lock and sliding along until the muzzle is centered on a point target. Lock in place and read the direction from the scale on the traversing bar—if the left edge of the traversing bar does not read exactly on a 5-mil tick mark, move the left edge back to the next smaller mil reading. Record readings as right or left of muzzle center, then measure the width of the target in mils using the traversing handwheel to move across the target.

TRAVERSING BAR AND TRAVERSING BAR AND T&E MECHANISMT&E MECHANISM

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ELEVATION READINGS: Ensure the MK 19 is laid on the center base of the target. Read the elevation from two scales: Major and Minor part from elevating screw plate scale, and the elevating handwheel. Separate the two with a “/” i.e., -50/3.

TRAVERSING BAR AND TRAVERSING BAR AND T&E MECHANISMT&E MECHANISM

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SIGHTING AND AIMINGSIGHTING AND AIMING

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RANGE CARDRANGE CARD

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TARGETS IN RANGE TARGETS IN

RANGE

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““Let no soldier’s ghost lament his death due to lack of training”Let no soldier’s ghost lament his death due to lack of training”

ANNUAL GUNNERY ANNUAL GUNNERY TRAINING PROGRAMTRAINING PROGRAM

QUARTERLY for CSS:

•Preliminary Marksmanship training, crew drills, skills test

First Quarter Only:

•No additional training during this quarter

Second Quarter Only:

•No additional training during this quarter

Third Quarter Only:

•Live fire qualification

Fourth Quarter Only:

•No additional training during this quarter

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““Let no soldier’s ghost lament his death due to lack of training”Let no soldier’s ghost lament his death due to lack of training”

DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES HISTORY OF THE MK 19

INTRODUCTION OPERATION AND FUNCTION

CREW DRILLS MARKSMANSHIP FIRING POSITIONS

TRAVERSING BAR AND T&E MECHANISM

SIGHTING AND AIMINGRANGE CARD

ANNUAL GUNNERY TRAINING PROGRAM

SUMMARYSUMMARY

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