TC 3-22.249 is comprised of nine chapters and six appendices and is specifically tailored to the individual Soldier's use of the M249 light machine gun. TC 3-22.249 provides specific information about the weapon, aiming devices, and attachments, followed by sequential chapters on the tactical employment of the weapon system. This TC is organized in a progressive manner; each chapter or appendix builds upon the information from the previous section. The organization of this training circular provides a logical sequence of information which directly supports the Army's training strategy for the weapon at the individual level. Chapters 1 through 4 describe the weapon, aiming devices, mountable equipment, and accessories associated with the machine gun.
DesignationTC 3-22.249
EditionMay 2017
StatusActive
ProponentTRADOC
Pages208
FunctionMarksmanship Weapons
CollectionCurrent Doctrine
Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. This publication supersedes FM 3-22.68, 21 July 2006. Headquar