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1
M 249 SAW
  • SSG Clutter, Jason C.
  • 1st TMCA, TMCC
  • First To Move

2
TASK, CONDITIONS, STANDARDS
  • TASK To familiarize the soldier with the M249
    Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW).
  • CONDITION Given a block of instructions, M249
    SAW, and motivation.
  • STANDARD To disassemble, separate into proper
    grouping, and reassemble the M249 SAW correctly
    with no deficiencies.

3
M 249 SAW
  • Features The Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW), or
    5.56mm M249 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.The SAW forms the basis of firepower
    for the fire team. 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.

4
M 249 SAW
  • Background The SAW was developed through an
    initially Army-led research and development
    effort and eventually a Joint NDO program in the
    late 1970s/early 1980s to restore sustained and
    accurate automatic weapons fire to the fire team
    and squad. When actually fielded in the
    mid-1980s, the SAW was issued as a one-for-one
    replacement for the designated "automatic rifle"
    (M16A1) in the Fire Team. In this regard, the SAW
    filled the void created by the retirement of the
    Browning Automatic Rifle (BAR) during the 1950s
    because interim automatic weapons (e.g.
    M-14E2/M16A1) had failed as viable "base of fire"
    weapons.

5
M 249 SAW
  • Background Cont. -
  • Early in the SAW's fielding, the Army identified
    the need for a Product Improvement Program (PIP)
    to enhance the weapon. This effort resulted in a
    "PIP kit" which modifies the barrel, handguard,
    stock, pistol grip, buffer, and sights.
  • The M249 machine gun is an ideal complementary
    weapon system for the infantry squad platoon. It
    is light enough to be carried and operated by one
    man, and can be fired from the hip in an assault,
    even when loaded with a 200-round ammunition box.
    The barrel change facility ensures that it can
    continue to fire for long periods. The US Army
    has conducted strenuous trials on the M249 MG,
    showing that this weapon has a reliability factor
    that is well above that of most other small arms
    weapon systems. Today, the US Army and Marine
    Corps utilize the license-produced M249 SAW.

6
M 249 SAW
Primary function Hand-held combat machine gun
Manufacturer Fabrique Nationale Manufacturing,
Inc. Length 40.75 inches (103.81 centimeters)
Weight With bipod and tools 17.00 pounds
(7.718 kilograms) 200-round box magazine 6.92
pounds (3.14 kilograms) 30-round magazine 1.07
pounds (.49 kilograms) Bore diameter 5.56mm
(.233 inches) Maximum effective range 3281
feet (1000 meters) for an area target Maximum
range 3600 Meters Rates of fire Cyclic
725 rounds per minute Sustained 50 rounds per
minute Unit Replacement Cost 4,087
7
Major Components
1) Barrel Assembly (to include Gas Regulator)
  • 2) Heat shield
  • 3) Receiver Assembly (to include Rear Sight
    Assembly, Cover and Feed Tray Mechanism Assembly,
    Feed Pawl Assembly, and Cocking Handle Assembly)
  • 4) Buttstock and Buffer Assembly
  • 5) Bolt Assembly (to include Slide Assembly and
    Piston Assembly)
  • 6) Rod Assembly (to include Spring)
  • 7) Trigger Mechanism Assembly
  • 8) Hand Guard Assembly
  • 9) Sling and Snap Hook Assembly
  • Bipod Assembly
  • 11) Gas Cylinder Assembly

8
Major Component Pictures
Receiver Assembly (To include Rear Sight, Cover
and Feed Tray Mechanism, Feed Pawl, And Cocking
Handle Assembly)
Heat shield
Barrel Assembly (To include Gas Regulator)
9
Major Component Pictures
Buttstock Buffer Assembly
Rod Assembly (To Include Spring)
Bolt Assembly (To Include Slide Piston Assembly)
10
Major Component Pictures
Sling Snap Hook Assembly
Bipod Leg Assembly
Hand Guard
11
Firing Techniques
Kneeling Position Notice the weapon is fired
the same way the M16A2 is fired.
Prone Position Notice her non-firing hands
position the placement of her cheek.
12
Disassemble M249
  • 1) Clear Weapon
  • 2) Ensure bolt is forward and feed tray is
    closed
  • 3) Separate parts into proper grouping
  • To clear Weapon
  • Charge weapon (pull cocking handle rearward). Be
    sure bolt is locked in rear position. Push
    charging handle forward until you hear it click.
  • Push Safety to right (No RED band visible)
  • Raise Feed Tray Assembly. Look for any debris
    inside chamber, magazine well and Feed Pawl
    Assembly. Close Cover Assembly, and ensure it
    locks in place.
  • Place Safety to left (RED band visible). Hold
    cocking handle to rear, pull trigger, and ride
    bolt forward to close and lock.

13
Disassembled M249
Gas Regulator
Buffer Assembly
14
Assemble M249
  • 1) Assemble M249
  • 2) Perform function check
  • To Perform Function Check
  • Ensure safety is to left (RED band visible) and
    charge weapon by pulling the cocking handle to
    the rear to lock the bolt (cock the weapon).
    Push cocking handle forward until you hear it
    click.
  • Push safety to the right (RED band not visible).
  • Pull the trigger (Nothing should happen).
  • Push safety to left (RED band visible). Pull
    charging handle to the rear and pull the trigger
    riding the bolt forward, simultaneously watching
    link exit the weapon.
  • Pull cocking handle to rear locking the bolt in
    place and placing it on safe (RED band not
    visible). Clear the weapon using the procedures
    for clearing the M249.
  • Push safety to left (RED band visible). Pull
    cocking handle to the rear. Pull the trigger and
    ride the bolt forward.

15
Assembled M249
16
Check on Learning
  1. What is the maximum range of the M249 to an area
    target?

A) 1000 meters
Q) What does SAW stand for when talking about
the M249?
A) Squad Automatic Weapon
Q) What are two of the three positions you can
fire the M249?
A) Kneeling, Prone, or Hip
17
THE END
  • Thank You!!!!!

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