Disassemble, Assemble and

Perform a FunctionCheck on the M249

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Terminal Learning Objective

Action: Disassemble, Assemble and Perform a Function Check on the M249 Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW)

Conditions: Given a M249 Machine Gun and a requirement to disassemble, assemble and perform a function check on the weapon

Standards: Properly disassemble, assemble and perform a function check on the M249 Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW)

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Rear Opening of the Receiver

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Removal of the Return Rod and Transfer Mechanism Assembly

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Removal of the Spring

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Removal of the Operating Rod, Slide Assembly, and Bolt Assembly

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Removal of the Bolt and Piston

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Removal of the Heat Shield

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Removal of the Barrel

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Removal of the Handguard

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Insertion of the Scraper Assembly

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Removal of the Gas Regulator from the Gas Block

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Removal of the Buttstock and Buffer Assembly

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Removal of the Trigger Mechanism

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Removal of the Gas Cylinder

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Removal of the Bipod

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Replacement of the Bipod and Gas Cylinder

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Replacement of the Handguard

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Replacement of the Gas Regulator

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Replacement of the Gas Collar

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Replacement of the Barrel

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Replacement of Trigger Mechanism

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Replacement of the Buttstock and Shoulder Assembly

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Attachment of the Slide Assembly to the Piston

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Attachment of the Bolt Assembly to the Slide Assembly

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Replacement of the Operating Rod, Slide Assembly, and Bolt Assembly

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Replacement of the Spring

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Replacement of the Return Rod and Transfer Mechanism Assembly

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Replacement of the Rear of the Receiver

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Replacement of the Heat Shield Assembly

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Terminal Learning Objective

Action: Disassemble, Assemble and Perform a Function Check on the M249 Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW)

Conditions: Given a M249 Machine Gun and a requirement to disassemble, assemble and perform a function check on the weapon

Standards: Properly disassemble, assemble and perform a function check on the M249 Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW)