Disassemble, Assemble and Perform a Function Check on the M249

Terminal Learning Objective Action: Disassemble, Assemble and Perform a Function Check on the M249 Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW) Conditions: Given a M249 Machine Gun and a requirement to disassemble, assemble and perform a function check on the weapon Standards: Properly disassemble, assemble and perform a function check on the M249 Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW)

Rear Opening of the Receiver

Removal of the Return Rod and Transfer Mechanism Assembly

Removal of the Spring

Removal of the Operating Rod, Slide Assembly, and Bolt Assembly

Removal of the Bolt and Piston

Removal of the Heat Shield

Removal of the Barrel

Removal of the Handguard

Insertion of the Scraper Assembly

Removal of the Gas Regulator from the Gas Block

Removal of the Buttstock and Buffer Assembly

Removal of the Trigger Mechanism

Removal of the Gas Cylinder

Removal of the Bipod

Replacement of the Bipod and Gas Cylinder

Replacement of the Handguard

Replacement of the Gas Regulator

Replacement of the Gas Collar

Replacement of the Barrel

Replacement of Trigger Mechanism

Replacement of the Buttstock and Shoulder Assembly

Attachment of the Slide Assembly to the Piston

Attachment of the Bolt Assembly to the Slide Assembly

Replacement of the Operating Rod, Slide Assembly, and Bolt Assembly

Replacement of the Spring

Replacement of the Return Rod and Transfer Mechanism Assembly

Replacement of the Rear of the Receiver

Replacement of the Heat Shield Assembly

Terminal Learning Objective Action: Disassemble, Assemble and Perform a Function Check on the M249 Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW) Conditions: Given a M249 Machine Gun and a requirement to disassemble, assemble and perform a function check on the weapon Standards: Properly disassemble, assemble and perform a function check on the M249 Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW)