M 240 BH PMI Instructors Task To conduct

M 240 B/H PMI Instructors:

• Task: To conduct PMI on the M 240 B/H. • Conditions: Given a classroom environment and M 240 B/H as a learning tool. • Standards: Soldiers will be able to perform basic procedures on the M 240 B/H and have a basic knowledge of the weapon.

• Loading & clearing • Weapon malfunctions(P. O. P. S. ) • Safe & Fire • WEAPON SPECIFICATIONS

Loading • When loading the M 240 B/H make sure that the weapon is pointed in a safe direction. • Charge the bolt to the rear and place the weapon on SAFE. • Open the feed tray cover and inspect to make sure there is no debris that will interfere with the ammunition. • Slide the belt of ammunition onto the feed tray. Ammunition should be brass side down when loading.

Loading the M 240 B

Loading • Close the feed tray and insure that the ammo is locked into the weapon and is not sliding back out. • Place the weapon on fire. • The weapon fires in the open bolt position.

Clearing • Make sure bolt is to the rear and that the weapon is on SAFE. • Open the feed tray cover (Remove belt if ammunition is remaining). • With two fingers, sweep the feed tray clear of any remaining brass or link. • Lift the feed tray up and inspect the chamber to insure that the weapon is CLEAR.

Clearing the M 240 B

Clearing • After insuring that the weapon is CLEAR, place the weapon on fire. • Grab the charging handle palm down, squeeze the trigger and slowly ride the bolt forward until the bolt is snug against the chamber.

Weapon Malfunctions • P. O. P. S. (Pull, Observe, Push, and Squeeze) is the method to correct a malfunction on an M 240 B/H. It is the automatic weapon’s version of S. P. O. R. T. S.

Weapon Malfunctions • Pull the charging handle to the rear to eject the malfunctioning round • Observe the round leaving the weapon. • Push the charging handle forward to lock the charging handle grip. • Squeeze the trigger to fire the next round.

Safe & Fire • To place the weapon on safe the bolt has to be charged to the rear. • The weapon can be placed on fire no matter what position the bolt is in. When turning the M 240 B/H in to the Armorer, the bolt should be to the front, the weapon on fire, and CLEAR.

Weapon Specifications Linked 7. 62 mm Types of Ammunition

Disassembled M 240 B

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