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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

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

M2A1 Machine Gun: Enhance Training with Visual User Guide
March 6, 2023 — The visual user guide (VUG) is a great resource to train soldiers on the M2A1 machine gun. It was issued when the weapon was fielded but if you need a copy, we have the link. There's also a headspace and timing VUG for the M2. Keep reading to to download copies…... MORE

M240B Machine Gun: Properly Clean the Gas System to Avoid Malfunction
February 14, 2023 — If the M240 machine gun isn’t cleaned properly, to include using the proper special tools, then the weapon can malfunction. Keep reading to see how to properly clean the gas port system... MORE

Small Arms Year-in-Review: New and Updated NSNs Captured in 2022
January 13, 2023 — Updated or new NSNs are a challenge to keep up with. Here’s a list that PS captured in 2022 for small arms. Get them here... MORE

MK19 Grenade Machine Gun: Rear Sight Parts
December 21, 2022 — If you need an MK19 machine gun rear sight, there’s a new NSN. Keep reading to get the info…... MORE

M2A1 Machine Gun: Enroll Wear Limit Gage in TMDE
December 21, 2022 — It is important to have your wear limit gages enrolled in the TMDE program. Here's why... MORE

M2A1 Machine Gun: Turn in Barrel Carrying Handle?
December 8, 2022 — If your unit has an unserviceable M2A1 barrel, don’t turn in the carrying handle if it’s still serviceable. Here's why... MORE

Small Arms: Does Your Weapon Need LAW Instead of CLP?
December 7, 2022 — When operating your weapon in extremely cold weather environments, CLP may not be the right lubricant. Keep reading to find out how to determine if you need to use lubricating oil arctic weapons (LAW)…... MORE

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