Table of Contents
- 1 Which of the following are characteristics of the M249 squad automatic weapon select all that apply?
- 2 What is the Marines standard issue rifle?
- 3 What are the characteristics of the M249 squad automatic weapon?
- 4 What kind of rifle do Marine snipers use?
- 5 Who makes the M240 machine gun?
- 6 How much ammo does an automatic rifleman carry?
Which of the following are characteristics of the M249 squad automatic weapon select all that apply?
Characteristics of the M-249 Squad Automatic Weapon
- Primary Function – Infantry weapon, basis of firepower for a fire team.
- Length – 41 inches.
- Weight – 17 pounds.
- Muzzle Velocity – 3,000 FPS.
- Maximum Effective Range- 1,000 meters.
- Maximum Range- 3,600 meters.
- Rate of Fire:
What is the Marines standard issue rifle?
M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle
The M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle (IAR) is a 5.56mm select-fire assault rifle, based on the HK416 by Heckler & Koch. It is used by the United States Marine Corps (USMC) and is intended to enhance an automatic rifleman’s maneuverability.
Is the M249 an individual weapon?
The M249 provides infantry squads with the heavy volume of fire of a machine gun combined with accuracy and portability approaching that of a rifle….M249 light machine gun.
| Machine Gun, 5.56 mm, M249 | |
|---|---|
| Weight | 7.5 kg (17 lb) empty, 10 kg (22 lb) loaded |
| Length | 40.75 in (1,035 mm) |
| Barrel length | 465 mm (18 in) |
| Cartridge | 5.56×45 mm NATO |
What is the basic combat load for M240B?
900 to 1,200 rounds
At a minimum, the M240B should be cleaned after firing a basic load of 900 to 1,200 rounds.
What are the characteristics of the M249 squad automatic weapon?
The M249 Squad Automatic Weapon, or SAW, is an individually portable, gas operated, magazine or disintegrating metallic link-belt fed, light machine gun with fixed headspace and quick change barrel feature. The M249 engages point targets out to 800 meters, firing the improved NATO standard 5.56mm cartridge.
What kind of rifle do Marine snipers use?
M40 rifle
The M40 rifle is a bolt-action sniper rifle used by the United States Marine Corps.
What pistol does Delta Force use?
Glock 9mm Pistol
Glock 9mm Pistol Fittingly, Delta Force has adopted Glock firearms into their arsenal even if the U.S. Army prefers the standard issued Beretta M9. The semi-automatic Glock 9mm pistol is sporadically used within Delta Force and other elite units like Army Rangers.
How much ammo does a soldier carry?
The current rifleman’s loadout in the US military is seven 30-round magazines for the M4 Carbine. So, you’re looking at 210 rounds of 5.56×45 ammo. This is standard across the Army, Air Force, and Marine Corps.
Who makes the M240 machine gun?
FN Herstal
U.S. OrdnanceBarrett Firearms ManufacturingColt Canada
M240 machine gun/Manufacturers
How much ammo does an automatic rifleman carry?
The gunner has the option of using 30-round M16 magazines or linked ammunition from pre-loaded 200-round plastic magazines. The gunner’s basic load is 600 rounds of linked ammunition.
Is the M240 a LMG?
The M240 has been used by the United States Armed Forces since the late 1970s. It is used extensively by infantry, most often in rifle companies, as well as on ground vehicles, watercraft and aircraft….M240 machine gun.
| Machine Gun, 7.62 mm, M240 | |
|---|---|
| Cartridge | 7.62×51mm NATO |
| Action | Gas-operated long-stroke piston, open bolt |