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Category: Small Arms

MK19 Grenade Machine Gun: Army Continues to Perform Semiannual DTI
October 17, 2023 — The Army will continue to perform the MK19 grenade machine gun semi-annual bolt and backplate detailed technical inspection (DTI). Read on for the full story…... MORE

M320 Grenade Launcher: TM Clarification on Mounting Adaptor Screws
October 17, 2023 — There’s a discrepancy between the TM 9-1010-232-10 and -23&P. The M320 grenade launcher forward and rear mounting adaptor screws aren’t listed in the -10 TM. Keep reading to get the NSNs…... MORE

M326 Mortar Kit: Only Lead-Acid Battery Can Be Used
October 10, 2023 — Our article "No Hawkers for M326 Mortar Kit!" found in PS 773 (Apr 17) is no longer valid. The M326 mortar stowage kit can now use any brand of lead-acid battery. Read on for the details…... MORE

Hand Grenades: Follow Good Practices
October 4, 2023 — When handling bursting and burning hand grenades, there are some safety precautions you need to heed. Injuries are preventable if you follow the correct handling procedures. Keep reading to find out what to do…... MORE

M240B Machine Gun: Don’t Forget the Scraper Tool
September 13, 2023 — Cleaning the M240B machine gun’s gas system is an important part of maintaining your weapon. Clean the whole gas system to keep your weapon firing. Keep reading to get the whole story…... MORE

M240 Machine Gun: Need a BFA Discriminator?
August 10, 2023 — The discriminator will be added to the M240 machine gun additional authorization list (AAL) according to TACOM. Here's how to get one... MORE

Corrosion: Training the Basics
July 7, 2023 — Maintenance leaders, PS has an excellent PowerPoint presentation that you can download and use to train Soldiers on basic corrosion information or tailor to your equipment and vehicles. Read on... MORE

MK19 Grenade Machine Gun: Upgraded Rear Sight Assembly
June 13, 2023 — The MK19 grenade machine gun has an updated rear sight assembly. Contact the MWO coordinator if your unit needs to have the MWO installed. Read on to learn more…... MORE

M240 Machine Gun: Dry Firing Can Crack the Receiver
June 9, 2023 — When handling the M240, it’s important to never dry fire the weapon. When the locking bar strikes the guide rails, the force can cause it to crack. This will take your M240 out of the fight. Keep reading to find out more…... MORE

M3/M3A1 Rifles: Only Count Effective Full Charge Rounds
June 6, 2023 — Not all M3/M3A1 rifle rounds are alike. It’s required to log all effective full charge rounds on the TULSA website. Keep reading to learn more…... MORE

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