NPFC - MIL-M-70446
MACHINE GUN, 5.56MM: M249
| Organization: | NPFC |
| Publication Date: | 30 March 1993 |
| Status: | inactive |
| Page Count: | 40 |
scope:
This specification establishes the performance, firing and quality assurance requirements for the assembly, testing, inspection and packaging for the Machine Gun, 5.56 mm: M249 with equipment and one assigned barrel. Beneficial comments (recommendations, additions, deletions) and any pertinent data which may be of use in improving this document should be addressed to: Commander, U.S. Army ARDEC, Attn: SMCAR-BAC-S Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000 by using the self-addressed Standardization Document Improvement Proposal (DD Form 1426) appearing at the end of this document or by letter.
intended Use:
The M249 machine gun is intended to be utilized as a squad automatic weapon. It may also be utilized for automatic small arms or light machine gun fire in perimeter and vehicular (air and ground)... View More
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