Annotated Bibliography: M240 Arm

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U.S. Department of the Army (2006). Crew-Served Weapons 5.56mm and 7.62mm. Field Manual 3-22.68. Washington, D.C.: Department of the Army.
The M240 series machine gun supports Soldiers in offensive and defensive operations.
It has also become an integral piece of equipment throughout the military forces to include Army Aviation. Understanding the M-240’s components and capabilities is instrumental in knowing how to employ this weapon system.

Lawrence, Erik (2015). Practical Guide to the Operational Use of the MAG58/M240 Machine Gun. Philippi, WV: Erik Lawrence Pub.
Erik Lawrence has more than 20 years’ experience in military weaponry and training. He served as an operator with the U.S. Army Special Forces and other

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