MK19 Machine Gun
The Mk19 Machine gun is a belt-fed, advanced primer (does not fully set the round in the chamber when fires), ignition blowback operated, air-cooled, crew-served and fully automatic heavy machine gun.
Ranges:
- Max Range: 2212m
- Max Range (area): 2212m
- Max Range (point): 1500m
Rates of Fire:
- Sustained: 40 rds/min, 3 - 5 rd bursts, 4 -5 sec pause
- Rapid: 60 rds/min, 3 - 5 bursts, 2 - 3 sec pause
- Cyclic: 325 - 375 rds/min, continuous burst
Condition Codes:
- Condition 4: Bolt forward, chamber empty, no rds in feeder, cover closed, wpn on “Fire”
- Condition 3: Bolt forward, chamber empty, rds in feeder, 1st rd against primary position paw, cover close, wpn is on “Fire”
- Condition 2: Bolt forward, chamber empty, rds in feeder, 1st rd engaged by round positioning block grasped by the extractors, cover closed, wpn on “Fire
- ANNOUNCE HALF LOAD
- Condition 1: Bolt locked to the rear, round on face of bolt, rds in feeder, cover closed, wpn on “Safe
- ANNOUNCE FULL LOAD
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Immediate Action
- Announce “Misfire”x3
- Wait 10 seconds for a Hangfire
- Pull bolt to the rear (Have A-gunner catch round)
- If it feeds and ejects, continue and fire
- If it does not continue to fire or 2nd consecutive misfire, go into PA
- Place Weapon Safe
- Assume there is a live round in the chamber
- Unload and Show Clear
- Conduct CCLI
- Clear
- Clean
- Lubricate
- Inspect
Significance:
The Mk19's ability to deliver high-explosive rounds at a rapid rate makes it a valuable asset in infantry, armored, and naval operations. Its effectiveness against a range of targets, adaptability for various mounting configurations, and capability to provide sustained firepower contribute to its significance as a versatile and powerful weapon.
The Mk 19 can be mounted on various platforms, including tripods, vehicles, boats, and helicopters, making it highly versatile.
***Disclaimer: This is not advice or an instructional. We do not represent the DOD.***
***Purely for Educational Purposes only.***
