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106 Ground Combat Element (GCE)<br />

The MK-19 is an air cooled, blowback-operated, fully automatic weapon (see<br />

figure 5-1). The ammunition is fed into the gun by a disintegrating metallic link<br />

belt. The weapon features a barrel which prevents cookoff even after prolonged<br />

firing. A flash suppressor is fixed to the muzzle of the barrel. The slotted<br />

configuration suppresses vibration during firing and dissipates flash and smoke.<br />

The MK-19 is employed from a tripod or from a variety of vehicles.<br />

Weights/measurements:<br />

Total system weight (gun, cradle, and tripod) - 140.6 pounds<br />

Weight of gun - 75.6 pounds<br />

Weight of gun cradle (MK64 MOD5) - 21 pounds<br />

Weight of M3 tripod - 44 pounds<br />

Length of gun - 43.1 inches<br />

Ranges: Maximum - 2,212 metes<br />

Ammunition: Caliber - 40 millimeter<br />

The MK-19 provides support in both the offense and defense. Its capability for a<br />

heavy volume of close, accurate, and continuous fire support makes it a highly<br />

responsive weapon with which to suppress and destroy enemy <strong>personnel</strong>,<br />

fortifications, and vehicles in support of an attack. Its capability for both long<br />

range and close defensive fires make it an ideal weapon in the defense. Its<br />

fragmentation producing effects are devastating against attacking dismounted<br />

infantry. Its ability to effectively penetrate lightly armored vehicles prevents the<br />

enemy from remaining mounted and rapidly closing with friendly defensive<br />

positions<br />

81mm mortar<br />

The immediate objective is to deliver a large volume of accurate and timely fire to<br />

inflict as many casualties as possible on the enemy. The number of casualties<br />

inflicted in a target area can usually be increased by surprise fire. If surprise<br />

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