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    Practical Guide to the Operational Use of the MK19 MOD3 Grenade Launcher
    Practical Guide to the Operational Use of the MK19 MOD3 Grenade Launcher
    Practical Guide to the Operational Use of the MK19 MOD3 Grenade Launcher
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    Practical Guide to the Operational Use of the MK19 MOD3 Grenade Launcher

    By Erik Lawrence

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    The most current, up to date, full color manual anywhere on the MK19 MOD3 Automatic Grenade Launcher system.

    Authored by Erik Lawrence, former Special Forces Instructor and owner of one of the most realistic and experienced training companies in the US.

    96 pages of great to know information with procedures that have been vetted over time.

    80+ color pictures to better explain the listed procedures.

    Developed for weapons familiarization classes and instructor development...the best Team Room reference library available.

    The objective of this manual is to allow the reader to be able to use the MK19 MOD3 Automatic Grenade Launcher system safely and competently.

    The practical guide will give the reader:

    * background/specifications of the weapon and its capability
    * Multiple descriptive photographs
    * instructions on its operation
    * disassembly and assembly procedures
    * demonstrate correct employment of tripod
    * proper safe firing procedures
    * malfunction and misfire procedures

    Operator level maintenance will also be detailed to allow the operator to understand and become competent in the use and maintenance of the MK19 MOD3 Automatic Grenade Launcher system.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublishereBookIt.com
    Release dateApr 26, 2016
    ISBN9781941998311
    Practical Guide to the Operational Use of the MK19 MOD3 Grenade Launcher

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      Practical Guide to the Operational Use of the MK19 MOD3 Grenade Launcher - Erik Lawrence

      Section 1

      Introduction

      The objective of this manual is to allow the reader to be able to use the MK19, Mod 3 Automatic Grenade Launcher competently. The manual will give the reader background/specifications of the weapon, instructions on its operation, disassembly and assembly; proper firing procedure; and malfunction/misfire procedures. Operator level maintenance will also be detailed to allow the reader to understand and become competent in the use and maintenance of the MK19, Mod 3 Grenade Launcher.

      Description

      The MK19 is an air-cooled, blowback-operated machine gun with five major assemblies. A disintegrating metallic link belt feeds ammunition through the left side of the weapon.

      The MK19 supports the soldier in both the offense and defense. It gives the unit the capability of laying down a heavy volume of close, accurate, and continuous fire. The MK19 can also:

      • Protect motor movements, assembly areas, and in a bivouac.

      • Defend against hovering rotary aircraft.

      • Destroy lightly armored vehicles.

      • Fire on suspected enemy positions.

      • Provide high volumes of fire into an engagement area (EA).

      • Cover obstacles.

      • Provide indirect fire from defilade positions.

      Figure 1-1 MK19 Mod 3

      MK19 TECHNICAL DATA

      NOTE: Keep the feed throat attached to the weapon

      MK19 OPERATIONAL DATA

      Background

      Although the MK19 is a recent entry into the Army’s inventory, development began in 1963. The first version was a hand-cranked, multiple-grenade launcher called the MK 18. In 1966, the need for more firepower inspired the development of a self-powered 40mm machine gun called the MK19, MOD 0. This model was neither reliable nor safe enough for use as a military weapon system. Product improvements begun in 1971 resulted in the 1972 MOD 1, of which only six were produced. The MOD 1 performed effectively in Navy riverine patrol craft, and broader applications for the MK19 were found. In 1973, the Navy developed the MOD 2, which featured improved reliability, safety, and maintainability. In 1976, a complete redesign resulted in the MK19, MOD 3, which the Army adopted in 1983. The Army now uses the MK19 within the tactical environment for defense, retrograde, patrolling, rear area security, urban operations, and special operations.

      Figure 1-2 Early MK19 Mod 2 on riverine patrol in Vietnam

      Variants

      HK GMG: GRENADE MACHINE GUN

      Figure 1-3 HK GMG

      Caliber: 40 x 53mm High-velocity Grenade

      Length: 46.5 inches/1180mm

      Width: 8.9 inches/226mm

      Height: 11inches/280mm

      Weight unloaded: 62 pounds/29 Kg

      Barrel length: 8.9 inches/226mm

      The HK Grenade Machine Gun is presently being fielded with select U.S. Special Operations units, replacing the U.S. MK19 GMG. The HK GMG is available from series production at a unit cost well below the purchase cost of the MK19.

      Its advanced features, excellent accuracy, operator-convertible feed direction and removable barrel, night-fighting capability with NVGs, and unmatched operator safety features are all unique hallmarks of the HK GMG.

      The GMG uses an aluminum receiver for reduced weight and manufacturing costs. Other features include a fluted chamber for equal pressure on the cartridge case and positive extraction and ejection, advanced primer ignition, and a barrel that is easily removable for field stripping, with the use of tools. This feature is also an advantage in the event that a high-explosive projectile becomes lodged in the

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