
U.S. ORDINANCE MK19 GMG
ARMORER // OPERATOR
MAINTENANCE COURSE

COURSE DATES
2 Day Course - 2025
Henderson, NV
FEBRUARY
23rd - 24th
Henderson, NV
JULY
13th - 14th
Henderson, NV
MAY
18th - 19th
Henderson, NV
NOVEMBER
8th - 9th
Henderson, NV

COURSE AGENDA

• Introduction of the instructor(s) and class participants and description of contents of the course
• Safety Discussion, proper safety procedures
• History of the M240
• Loading and Unloading Procedures
• Clearing the Weapon and Making Safe
• Technical Discussion covering function and material
• Complete DS/GS level disassembly of the weapon
• Gun Parts Identification
• Ammunition available for the system ID
• Complete reassembly of the weapon
• Complete instruction for DS/GS level gaging
• Function checks
• Description of the operating components of the weapon

COURSE SUBJECTS

INCLUDED COURSE TOPICS:
Safe and proper weapons handling procedures
General data and nomenclature for all Mk19 Series Machine Guns
Variants and modifications to the Mk19 Series Machine Guns
General and detailed disassembly of weapons and components
Identification of mismatched parts and components
ARMORER-LEVEL DISASSEMBLY
- Top cover assembly to include feed tray and feed slide
- Bolt and backplate assembly to include guide rod and spring
- Alignment guide assembly to include ogive plunger
- Sear assembly
- Receiver group to include rear sight and charger assemblies
WEAPON-RELATED SPECS & TOLERANCES
- Barrel erosion
- Round position
- Timing
- Firing pin protrusion
- Maintenance and inspection of all weapon components
- Identification and replacement of worn or broken parts
- Care, cleaning and lubrication
- Proper weapons assembly
- Performance of a proper function check
- Cycle of operation
- Malfunctions and troubleshooting, including immediate and remedial actions
