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(U.S. Army) FM 3-22.3 states 36 rounds
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The basic load for a M249 Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW) in the Army is typically 600 rounds of 5.56mm ammunition. This load is divided into two 200-round drums and one 100-round belt. It is important for soldiers to carry enough ammunition to sustain firepower during combat operations, while also considering the weight and mobility constraints.
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What is the M249 light machine gun combat load?
600 to 800 rounds
Where to find m249 machin gun in gta vcs?
the army base
What is the basic load of the M4 A1 carbine?
Combat Basic Load for the M16 and M4 is 210 rounds. As the M4A1 is typically issued only to select units (Army Rangers, AF Para Rescue, etc.), personnel assigned this weapon would be likely to carry more than the basic load.
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They don't carry ammo in boxes. Basic load depends on the weapon system. 210 rounds for the M4 or M16, 600 - 800 rounds for the M249, 800 - 1000 rounds for the M240.
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The maximum effective range of the M249 light machine gun is 1,000 yards (910 meters).
Is the army M249 weapon a crew served weapon?
In some countries which field it, it's operated as a crew served weapon. However, in the US military, it is fielded as an individual weapon.
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buckle means bending
Who Invented M249 SAW?
FN Herstal
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CLP
What weapon does a 12b combat engineer get issued in the army?
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