M249/240 – Online Schoolhouse

M249/240

4h

Beginner

About This Course

This course will navigate you through the most pertinent subjects related to your qualification success down range.

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Understand the M249 and M240 machine gun weapon systems
Understand proper care and maintenance
How to handle malfunctions
How to adjust the sights
When and how to change the barrel
Other tips and tricks, machine gun theory and topics

Who is this course for?

Any soldier looking to improve their marksmanship and performance via support by fire
Those looking for a more “hands on”, dynamic and interactive/engaging experience
Those looking to better understand their weapon and how proper use sets them up for success and ultimately makes them more lethal

This course gives you all the tools you qualify and become a more proficient shooter.

Why choose this course?

Expertly Crafted Content
Hands-On Approach
Flexible Learning
End-to-End Guidance

This course is built on the following controlling documents:

TC 3-22.249 (May 2017)

TC 3-22.240 (April 2017)

The SME for this source and supporting staff are Mr. Monte Gould, U.S. Army Retired, a professional consultant, volunteered time at no profit, assisted, and developed this curriculum along with support from aligned "stakeholders" to include but not limited to SSG (CA) Octavio Pina, SGT (CA) Kris Weber, SGT (CA) Michael Nyden