MK19

The MK 19 is an air-cooled, blowback-operated machine gun with five major assemblies.

Use the basic sitting, standing, and kneeling positions during training and range firing of the MK 19.

Clearing procedures for both firing and non-firing situations

» Destruction methods authorized for the MK19
Mechanical, Burning, Gun fire, Demolition and Disposal Method explained


A fighting position is dug when the unit has time to prepare it or is in a defensive position.

Use the T&E mechanism to engage preselected target areas at night or during degraded light conditions. Record direction and elevation readings from the traversing bar and T&E mechanism. Record all readings in mils.
» MK19 Observers Checklist

When mounting the MK 19 on an M3 Tripod the following steps should be used to properly zero the T&E