1. Disassemble, Assemble and Perform a Function Check on the M249

2. 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)

3. Rear Opening of the Receiver

4. Removal of the Return Rod and Transfer Mechanism Assembly

5. Removal of the Spring

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

7. Removal of the Bolt and Piston

8. Removal of the Heat Shield

9. Removal of the Barrel

10. Removal of the Handguard

11. Insertion of the Scraper Assembly

12. Removal of the Gas Regulator from the Gas Block

13. Removal of the Buttstock and Buffer Assembly

14. Removal of the Trigger Mechanism

15. Removal of the Gas Cylinder

16. Removal of the Bipod

17. Replacement of the Bipod and Gas Cylinder

18. Replacement of the Handguard

19. Replacement of the Gas Regulator

20. Replacement of the Gas Collar

21. Replacement of the Barrel

22. Replacement of Trigger Mechanism

23. Replacement of the Buttstock and Shoulder Assembly

24. Attachment of the Slide Assembly to the Piston

25. Attachment of the Bolt Assembly to the Slide Assembly

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

27. Replacement of the Spring

28. Replacement of the Return Rod and Transfer Mechanism Assembly

29. Replacement of the Rear of the Receiver

30. Replacement of the Heat Shield Assembly

31. 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)