TM 3-22.240 Medium Machine Gun – 2017 – BIG size

Training Circular (TC) 3-22.240 is comprised of nine chapters and six appendices, and is specifically tailored to the individual Soldier’s use of the M240-series medium machine gun (MMG). It provides specific information about the weapon, aiming devices, attachments, followed by sequential chapters on the tactical employment of the weapon system.TC 3-22.240 is organized in a progressive manner.

Chapters 1 through 4 describe the weapon, aiming devices, mountable equipment, and accessories associated with the weapon. General information is provided in the chapters of the manual, with more advanced information placed in appendix A, Ammunition, and appendix B, Ballistics.

Chapters 5 through 9 provide the employment, stability, aiming, control and movement information. This portion focuses on the Soldier skills needed to produce well-aimed bursts. Advanced engagement concepts are provided in appendix C of this publication. Appendix D of this publication provides common tactical drills that are used in training and combat that directly support tactical engagements. Finally, appendix E of this publication provides a common location for reference in this and future weapons publications.

TC 3-22.240 applies to all Soldiers, regardless of experience or position. TC 3-22.240 is designed specifically for the Soldier’s use on the range during training, and as a reference while deployed.

This book is a “BIG” size (the size of a regular sheet of paper). This website also has the popular “mini” (half the size of a regular sheet of paper).

The binding is with coil, allowing easy flipping of pages without jamming.

The color covers are laminated for weather protection with black and white inside printing.