MCTP 3-01C: Machine Guns and Machine Gun Gunnery

MCTP 3-01C Machine Guns and Machine Gun Gunnery

MCTP 3-01C

Machine Guns and Machine Gun Gunnery

Marine Corps · MCTP · Sep 2022 · 305 pages

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Machine guns are fully automatic weapons capable of rapid, sustained fire. They are belt-fed and crew-served, have quick-change barrels to provide sustained firing, and can be employed from the bipod, tripod, or vehicle mount. CLASSIFICATIONS OF MACHINE GUNS Machine gun types are classified as light, medium, or heavy, which is determined by a combination of weapon characteristics that includes caliber, weight, crew size, and type of intended employment. Light Machine Gun Light machine gun classification generally includes .22- to .250 caliber (i.e., 5.45 mm to 6 mm) automatic weapons. The light machine gun has the following characteristics: • Weight is typically between 15 and 30 pounds complete, and is manned by either one or two individuals, depending on the accessories being used. If manned by one person, the tripod and spare barrel are typically not used.

DesignationMCTP 3-01C

EditionSep 2022

StatusActive

Pages305

FunctionMarksmanship Weapons

CollectionCurrent Doctrine