INFANTRY SQUAD LEADER: WEAPONS AND FIRE SUPPORT WITH CORRECT ANSWERS

State the key characteristics of the M60E3 machine gun Correct Answer The M60E3 is a belt-fed, gas-operated, air-cooled, automatic weapon that can be fired from pedestal, bipod, or tripod mounts or as a shoulder fired weapon. Weight: 18.5 lbs. Maximum range: 3725 M Maximum effective: 1100 M Grazing fire: 600 M Cyclic: 550-600 RPM Rapid: 200 RPM Sustained: 100 RPM State the methods for loading of the M60E3 machine gun. Correct Answer There are two methods to loading the M60E3 either by cover raised or by cover closed State the method for changing the barrel of the M60E3. Correct Answer To change barrels, the gunner pulls the cocking handle to the rear palm up and returns it forward, ensuring that the bolt is to the rear. He then places the safety on safe, raises the barrel lock lever with his right hand, and keeps his hand on the barrel lock lever throughout the change. The team leader removes the barrel and inserts the spare barrel. The gunner lowers the barrel lock lever and places the weapon on fire, and the gun team continues the mission. List the steps in performing immediate action (hot barrel) Correct Answer A barrel is considered hot when 150 rounds or more have been fired in 1 minute. Cartridge WAS ejected: Step 1: Push the cocking handle forward to the locked position and continue to fire. Step 2: If the weapon still fails to fire, pull the cocking handle to the rear observing the ejection port. If a round is ejected, attempt to fire again. If the weapon still fails, follow "subsequent action" Cartridge WAS NOT ejected: Step 1: Place the weapon on safe. Step 2: Keep the w