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071-030-0007 (SL1) - Perform a Function Check on an MK19 Machine Gun

Standards: Conducted an operational check of the MK19 machine gun to make sure it was correctly assembled and functioned properly.

Conditions: Given a cleared MK19 machine gun mounted on an M3 tripod
or vehicle carrier.

Standards:
Conducted an operational check of the MK19
machine gun to make sure it was correctly
assembled and functioned properly.

Performance Steps

WARNING:
Before
performing any procedure, make sure
the weapon is clear of ammunition.

1.   Check the functioning of the safety switch.

a.
With the cover closed,
place safety switch on safe (S).

b.
Pull the bolt to rear, push
charger handles to forward position,
and rotate handles up.

c.
Press the trigger. Bolt
should not go forward.

d.
Place the safety switch on
fire (F) position.

e.
Press the trigger. Bolt
should spring forward.

f. 
Place the safety switch on
safe (S) and leave the bolt in forward
position.

2.   Open top cover assembly and inspect the feed tray
assembly and the chamber to ensure the
gun is clear.

a.
Open the top cover.

b.
Touch the firing pin. If it
is not protruding, recharge and
release the bolt spring under
pressure.

c.
Inspect the bolt face to
make sure it is not worn, dirty,
pitted, corroded, or in need of
lubrication.

WARNING:
Do
not allow the top cover to slam shut
from the raised position. Doing so
could injure your hand or damage the
equipment.

3.   Check the feed slide assembly and feeder.

a.
Move the secondary drive
lever back and forth. The feed slide
assembly should move freely.

b.
Press the feed pawls to
check for spring pressure.

c.
Inspect the link guide for
roughness and galling.

Note. Before closing the
top cover, always make sure that�-
Secondary drive lever is engaged with
the feed slide pin.
Feed slide assembly is to the left.
Bolt is forward.

Note. Never try to force the top cover closed. Doing so could
damage the equipment.

d.
Close and latch the top
cover.

4.   If you find any deficiencies that you cannot
correct, the MK19 is unserviceable.
Report the deficiencies to your
supervisor.

Evaluation Preparation: 

Setup: At the test site, provide the soldier with the equipment
listed in task conditions.

Brief
Soldier: Tell soldier to perform a
function check to determine if the MK19
machine gun functions properly.

Performance
Measures

GO

NO GO

1.   Checked functioning of safety switch.

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2.   Inspected interior of receiver assembly for missing
or damaged parts.

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3.   Checked feed slide assembly and feeder.

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4.   Reported deficiencies to supervisor.

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Evaluation
Guidance: 
Score the soldier GO if all
performance measures are passed. Score the
soldier NO GO if any performance measure is
failed. If the soldier scores NO GO, show
him what was done wrong and how to do it
correctly.

References

 

Required

Related

 

 

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