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M240B - Machine Gun: Question #

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What are the proper clearing procedures for the M240B?

Move the safety to the fire “F” position.
With his right hand, (palm up) pulls the cocking handle to the rear, ensuring the bolt is locked to the rear (bipod mode).
Return the cocking handle to its forward position.
Place the safety on safe “S.”
Raise the cover assembly and conduct the four-point safety check for brass, links, or ammunition.
- Check the feed pawl assembly under the cover.
- Check the feed tray.
- Lift the feed tray and inspects the chamber.
- Check the space between the face of the bolt and chamber to include the space under the bolt and operating rod assembly.
Close the feed tray and cover assembly and place the safety to the fire “F” position. Pull cocking handle to the rear, and pull the trigger while manually riding the bolt forward. Close the ejection port cover.

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1 .: What is the weight of the M240B?
2 .: What Field Manual covers the M240B?
3 .: Describe the M240B.
4 .: What is the sustained rate of fire for the M240B?
5 .: What is the rapid rate of fire for the M240B?
6 .: What is the cyclic rate of fire for the M240B?
7 .: What is the maximum range of the M240B?
8 .: What is the maximum effective range of the M240B with tripod and T&E?
9 .: What is the maximum effective range of the M240B for an area target?
10 .: What is the maximum effective range of the M240B for a point target?
11 .: What is the length of the M240B?
12 .: What is the maximum tracer burnout for the M240B?
13 .: What types of ammunition can be used with M240B?
14 .: What are the proper clearing procedures for the M240B?
15 .: What are the proper procedures for performing a function check on the M240B?

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