M240b - Machine Gun Study Guide Questions And Correct Answers

What are the 3 Immediate actions for uncontrolled fire? {Ans: (1) Gunner holds weapon on target & fires the remaining ammunition (2) The assistant gunner stops the weapon from firing by breaking the belt of ammunition (3) The gunner as a last resort pulls the cocking handle to the rear thus, locking the bolt to the rear of the receiver}What is Uncontrolled fire and what usually causes it? {Ans: - The weapon continues to fire after the gunner releases the trigger - Usually caused by gunner's failure to pull & hold trigger all the way to rear}What is the length of the M240B? {Ans: 49 inches}What is maximum distance to lay suppressive fire? {Ans: 1800 meters}What is the rapid rate of fire for the M240B? {Ans: (a) 200 rounds per min fired in 10 -13 round bursts (b) 2 - 3 seconds apart (c) Barrel change every 2 minutes}What are the proper clearing procedures for the M240B? {Ans: (1) Move safety to fire "F" position (2) With right hand, (palm up) pull cocking handle to rear, ensuring bolt is locked to the rear (bipod mode) (3) Return cocking handle to its forward position (4)