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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

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

MK19 Machine Gun: Spring Measurement No Longer Needed
August 30, 2022 — Mechanics, continue to inspect the condition of the MK19 shuttle and sear springs but disregard any references to measuring the springs. Keep reading for the full story... MORE

M249 Machine Gun: Is Your Buttstock Coming Loose?
December 1, 2021 — Dear Editor, we work at TACOM FMX and have noticed the adjustable buttstock on M249 machine guns is coming loose from the back plate. This can be fixed by tightening the buttstock. Here's how... ... MORE

MK 19 Grenade Machine Gun: Always Lock the Sear in Place
November 29, 2021 — Dear Editor, when Soldiers disassemble the MK 19 grenade machine gun, they should make sure after removing the sear plate assembly from the receiver that their priority is putting the sear safety lock on. Read on to discover why this step is critical. ... MORE

M249 Machine Gun: Scraper NSN Changes
October 22, 2019 — When your M249 machine gun’s scraper tool wears out, don’t use NSN 1005-01-131-1914 to order a new one. Here's the new NSN... MORE

M2/M2A1 Machine Gun: How To Stop M2/M2A1 Damage
October 16, 2019 — Too many M2s and M2A1s are being damaged because Soldiers aren’t thoroughly trained on how to fire and maintain them. Here’s What units need to do to stop that damage... MORE

M2A1 Machine Gun: How Much Bolt Erosion is Too Much?
September 30, 2019 — Dear Half-Mast, WP 0018 00-3 in the M2A1 machine gun’s TM 9-1005-347-23&P (Jul 11) says to inspect the bolt face for pits and/or eroded areas up to .062 inches long or wide, .031 inches deep in scattered or random patterns, or rings .031 inches deep and .062 inches wide. Read on to learn what to do when there's erosion but not in all three dimensions... MORE

MK19 Machine Gun: Stop Slamming and Jamming
September 3, 2019 — Even on a heavy-duty weapon like the MK 19 machine gun, slamming and jamming can cause heavy-duty damage. Keep reading to learn more... MORE

M2/M2A1 Machine Gun: Load Like This
August 1, 2019 — Loading your M2/M2A1 machine gun incorrectly can do a number on its bolt... MORE

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