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Training Circular TC 3-22.240 (FM 3-22.68) Medium Machine Gun April 2017 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, each chapter or appendix builds on the information from the previous section. This organization provides a logical sequence of information which directly supports the Army's training strategy for the weapon at the individual level. 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 2-22.240 does not cover the specific machine gun strategy, ammunition requirements for the training strategy, or range operations. Separate training circulars cover those areas. 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.

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