TM 9-1005-233-10: Machine Guns, 7.62mm, M73, M73A1, and M219

TM 9-1005-233-10 Machine Guns, 7.62mm, M73, M73A1, and M219

TM 9-1005-233-10

Machine Guns, 7.62mm, M73, M73A1, and M219

Army · TM · 53 pages

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Keep the weapon aimed on target until the gun is cleared. Don't let anybody get in the way of the barrel. Clear the gun whenever you don't intend to fire. Then, eyeball the chamber to make sure it's empty. Let a hot weapon that stops firing cool at least 15 minutes before you open the cover (if you've fired 200 rounds in 2 minutes the hot chamber could cook off the next one, bad news with an open cover). Charge the weapon using the handle of the chain, never use your hands on the barrel extension. When your weapon is charged, always put the safety on "S". CAUTION: When you reassemble the weapon after cleaning make sure the barrel extension is in the forward position with the safety on "F".

DesignationTM 9-1005-233-10

EditionUndated

StatusSuperseded

Pages53

FunctionMarksmanship Weapons

CollectionRecent Archive