Download or read book Training Circular Tc 3-22.50 Heavy Machine Gun M2 written by United States Government Us Army and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-06-03 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Training Circular TC 3-22.50 Heavy Machine Gun M2 Series May 2017 TC 3-22.50 covers the M2 and M2A1 heavy barrel caliber .50 machine guns in the ground-mount role. The same principles and techniques apply to mounted weapons as well. The head space and timing are fixed on the M2A1 and it has a different barrel assembly and a few other subtle differences. Most of the book assumes use of the M2A1 with the M205 lightweight tripod. Soldiers using the M2 or the M3 tripod should read their respective technical manuals. TC 3-22.50 has nine chapters and six appendices. Each chapter and appendix builds on the one before. TC 3-22.50 supports (but does not cover) the Army's training strategy for the weapon at the individual level. TC 3-22.50 describes the aiming devices for the M2/M2A1 that enhance the Soldier's target detection and acquisition skills. TC 3-22.50 provides key recognition information to build the Soldier's skills in correctly identifying potential targets as friend, foe, or noncombatant (neutral) once detected. Chapters 1 through 4 provides an overview of the weapon (chapter 1) and discusses principles of operation (chapter 2), aiming devices (chapter 3), and mountable and mounting equipment (chapter 4). Chapters 5 through 9 explain employment, stability, aiming, control, and movement, while focusing on the Soldier skills needed to produce well-aimed shots. Appendixes A and B provide detailed information about ammunition and ballistics. Appendix C discusses advanced engagement concepts. Appendix D provides common tactical drills used in training and combat that directly support tactical engagements. Appendix E describes zeroing procedures. Appendix F provides qualification.