Maintain a PK Machine Gun

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Conditions: Given a PK machine gun.

Standards: 1. Disassemble the weapon within 2 minutes.
2. Reassemble the weapon within 4 minutes.
3. Perform, in the proper sequence, a function check.
Performance Steps
1. Disassemble the weapon.
a. Clear the weapon. DO NOT set on SAFE or close the cover.
b. Remove the recoil spring.
(1) Press in the recoil spring guide at the rear of the receiver.
(2) Ease the recoil spring guide and the recoil spring up and out of the weapon.
c. Remove the bolt and the bolt carrier.
(1) Grasp the bolt carrier by the cartridge grippers.
(2) Pull the entire unit to the rear, then up, until it comes free of the receiver.
(3) Lift the bolt and the bolt carrier up and out of the gun.
d. Separate the bolt and the bolt carrier.
(1) Push the bolt rearward in the bolt carrier while rotating it clockwise to free the bolt cam lug
from the bolt cam recess.
(2) Pull the bolt forward in the bolt carrier while twisting the bolt free of the cam.
(3) Lift the bolt out of the bolt carrier.
e. Lift the firing pin from its recess and remove it.
f. Remove the barrel.
(1) Slide the barrel lock out to the side.
(2) Pull the barrel carrying handle away from the barrel to unseat the barrel from the receiver.
(3) Pull the barrel forward, off the weapon.
2. Reassemble the weapon.
a. Insert the barrel.
b. Slide the barrel lock into position.
c. Reassemble and replace the bolt and the bolt carrier.
(1) Seat the firing pin in its recess in the bolt.
(2) Seat the bolt into its hole in the bolt carrier, twisting as necessary to align the bolt cam lug
with its cam lug recess.
(3) Start the bolt carrier into the gas cylinder tube.
(4) Push the bolt forward.
(5) Seat the bolt carrier in the receiver.
(6) Pull the trigger.
(7) Push the bolt carrier forward.
d. Replace the recoil spring.
(1) Insert the recoil spring and recoil spring guide into its tunnel in the bolt carrier.
(2) Press the recoil spring guide forward against the spring pressure until it seats against the rear
wall of the receiver.
e. Close the cover.
3. Perform a function check.
a. Safety check.
(1) Pull the operating slide to the rear, then push the operating handle forward.
(2) Swing the safety to the rear (SAFE).
(3) Press the trigger (the bolt should not go forward).
b. Fire check.
(1) Swing the safety forward (FIRE).
Performance Steps
(2) Pull the operating slide to the rear and hold it.
(3) Depress the trigger while holding the operating handle and slide the bolt forward slowly.
(4) Maintain pressure on the trigger and pull the operating slide to the rear, then ease the
operating handle forward (the bolt should not stay to the rear).

Employ a PK Machine Gun

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Conditions: Given a PK machine gun and a belt containing three dummy rounds of 7.62-mm x
54-mm R ammunition.
Standards: 1. Load and fire the weapon.
2. Reduce a stoppage.
3. Clear the weapon within 10 seconds.
Performance Steps
1. Load and fire the weapon.
a. Press the cover catch forward and lift the cover.
b. Ensure the bolt is forward on the feed tray.
c. Place the rim of the first cartridge of the belt in the cartridge gripper.
d. Close the feed cover.
e. Ensure the weapon is in the FIRE position.
f. Pull the operating handle to the rear, locking the bolt to the rear, and then push the operating
handle forward.
CAUTION: Weapon is now ready to fire!
g. Aim, press the trigger, and fire.
2. Reduce a stoppage.
a. Immediate action.
(1) Wait 5 seconds.
(2) Pull the operating slide to the rear and push the operating handle forward.
(3) Aim and attempt to fire.
b. Remedial action.
(1) Pull the operating slide to the rear, observing the extraction and ejection of the cartridge.
(2) Push the operating handle forward.
(3) Place the weapon in the SAFE position.
(4) Pick up and inspect the primer of the ejected cartridge.
( a) If the primer of the cartridge has been struck, the ammunition is probably at fault. Try
another belt.
( b) If the primer of the cartridge has not been struck, the weapon is probably at fault.
Clear the weapon and inspect it for serviceability.
3. Clear the weapon.
a. Ensure the bolt is to the rear and place the weapon in the SAFE position.
b. Press the cover catch and open the cover.
c. Lift the belt out of the feed tray.
d. Remove the single cartridge from the cartridge gripper, if necessary.
NOTE: It may be necessary to swing the feed tray up and lift this cartridge out of the cartridge
gripper in the feed tray.
e. Inspect the chamber.
f. Take the weapon off the SAFE position, grasp the operating handle, press the trigger, and ease
the operating slide forward.
g. Close the cover.
h. Rotate the safety to the rear (SAFE position).
Employ a DShK M38/46 Machine Gun
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Conditions: Given a DShK M38/46 machine gun mounted on a cradle and tripod and a belt
containing three dummy rounds of 12.7-mm x 108-mm ammunition.
Standards: 1. Load and fire the weapon.
2. Reduce a stoppage.
3. Clear the weapon within 10 seconds.
Performance Steps
1. Load and fire the weapon.
a. Ensure the safety is to the rear (FIRE).
b. Insert the belt into the feedway from the left side until the belt holding pawl holds the first
round.
c. Pull the operating slide fully rewarded until it locks, then push operating handle forward.
d. Aim and fire (the bolt will remain closed when the last round has been fired).
2. Reduce a stoppage.
a. Immediate action.
(1) Wait 5 seconds.
(2) Pull the operating slide to the rear.
(3) Push the operating handle forward.
(4) Aim and attempt to fire.
b. Remedial action.
(1) Pull the operating slide to the rear, observing the extraction and ejection of the cartridge.
(2) Push the operating handle forward.
(3) Place the weapon in the SAFE position.
(4) Pick up and inspect the primer of the ejected cartridge.
( a) If the primer of the cartridge has been struck, the ammunition is probably at fault. Try
another magazine.
( b) If the primer of the cartridge has not been struck, the weapon is probably at fault.
Clear the weapon and inspect it for serviceability.
3. Clear the weapon.
a. Ensure the bolt is to the rear and placed in the SAFE position.
b. Press the cover latch, open the cover, and remove the belt.
c. Inspect the feeder, chamber, and receiver for cartridge.
d. Rotate the safety to the rear (FIRE).
e. Holding the operating handle, press the trigger and ease the slide forward, then place in the
SAFE position.
f. Close all covers.
g. Lower the rear sight.

Maintain a DShK M38/46 Machine Gun

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Conditions: Given a DShK M38/46 machine gun.
Standards: 1. Disassemble the weapon within 3 minutes.
2. Reassemble the weapon within 5 minutes.
3. Perform, in the proper sequence, a function check.
Performance Steps
NOTE: Ensure the weapon is clear before starting the disassembly
1. Disassemble the weapon.
a. Ensure the weapon is clear, the rear sights raised, the weapon off the SAFE position, and the
feed cover open.
b. Press out the backplate retaining pin at the rear of the receiver.
c. Drive the backplate downward until it separates from the receiver.
d. Pull the sear assembly to the rear and remove it.
e. Hold the knurled gas piston tube under the barrel and force it forward as far as possible.
f. Turn the knurled gas piston to disengage it from the barrel.
g. Pull the operating slide assembly stud rearward and remove the gas piston, bolt, operating
slide, and gas piston tube.
h. Lift the bolt off the operating slide and remove the firing pin and locking flaps.
i. Remove the barrel.
(1) Unscrew the barrel nut at the left front of the receiver.
(2) Push out the barrel lock to the right.
(3) Pull the barrel forward out of the receiver.
2. Reassemble the weapon.
a. Replace the barrel.
(1) Place the barrel into the receiver.
(2) Replace the barrel lock from the right side.
(3) Replace and tighten the barrel nut on the left front of the receiver. (Ensure the nut is tight.)
b. Replace the firing pin into the bolt.
c. Replace the locking flaps onto the bolt.
d. Place the assembled bolt on the operating slide.
e. Push the bolt assembly forward on the slide until the locking flaps lie flush against the bolt.
f. Insert the entire unit into the receiver.
g. Pull the gas piston tube forward and turn it to reengage it with the barrel.
h. Slide the sear assembly into the receiver.
i. Slide the backplate up on the receiver.
j. Install the backplate retaining pin at the rear of the receiver.
NOTE: Check the receiver to ensure the feed operating lever is pushed forward before closing the
feeder.
k. Close the feed cover and lower the rear sight.
3. Perform a function check.
a. Pull the operating handle to the rear until the slide locks.
b. Rotate the safety forward (SAFE position).
c. Depress the trigger (the bolt should not go forward).
d. Rotate the safety rearward (FIRE position).
e. Hold the operating handle, depress the trigger, and allow the slide to go forward under your
control.

Maintain a Makarov Pistol

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Conditions: Given a Makarov pistol.
Standards: 1. Disassemble the weapon within 30 seconds.
2. Reassemble the weapon within 1 minute.
3. Perform, in the proper sequence, a function check.
Performance Steps
NOTE: Ensure the weapon is clear before starting the disassembly.
1. Disassemble the weapon.
a. Remove the receiver.
(1) Pull the front of the trigger guard down.
(2) When the trigger guard clears the receiver, press the trigger guard to one side.
(3) Rest the trigger guard against the receiver.
b. Remove the slide and the recoil spring.
(1) Hold the slide by its milled grooves.
(2) Pull the slide back.
(3) Lift the rear end of the slide out of the receiver.
(4) Ease the slide forward over the barrel.
(5) Pull the recoil spring off the barrel.
2. Reassemble the weapon.
a. Ensure the hammer is cocked, the safety is in the FIRE position, and the trigger guard is down.
b. Reassemble and replace the slide and the recoil spring.
(1) Slide the recoil spring, small end first, over the barrel.
(2) Insert the recoil spring end into the circular front section of the slide.
(3) Slip the barrel through the hole in the slide.
(4) Pull the slide back.
(5) Press the slide down into position on the receiver; the recoil spring will drive the slide forward.
c. Disengage the trigger guard from the receiver and return it to its normal position.
3. Perform a function check.
a. Place the weapon in the FIRE position and cock.
b. Place the weapon in the SAFE position (the hammer should fall, but the safety blocks the firing
pin).
c. Place the weapon in the FIRE position (the trigger moves to the double-action position).
d. Pull the hammer to the rear to cock the weapon.
e. Pull the trigger (the hammer should fall).
f. Release the trigger and pull again (the hammer will raise and fall).

Engage Targets With a Makarov Pistol

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Conditions: Given a Makarov pistol and a magazine containing three dummy rounds of 9-mm x
18-mm Soviet ammunition.
Standards: 1. Load and fire the weapon.
2. Reduce a stoppage.
3. Clear the weapon within 10 seconds.
Performance Steps
1. Load and fire the weapon.
a. Insert a loaded magazine into the weapon.
b. Rotate the safety downward; grasp the slide by its milled grooves, pull it fully to the rear, then
allow it to go forward, chambering a round.
c. Push the slide stop up and lock the slide. If desired, rotate the safety up until it covers the red
dot. The hammer will fall, but the safety blocks the firing pin.
CAUTION: Pistol is now ready to fire.
d. Rotate the safety lever down to the FIRE position.
e. Using your thumb, pull the hammer back.
f. Aim and fire (the slide will remain back after the last round is fired).
2. Reduce a stoppage.
a. Immediate action.
(1) Recock the weapon.
(2) Aim and attempt to fire.
b. Remedial action.
(1) Pull the slide to the rear and lock it, observing the extraction and ejection of the cartridge. (2)
Pick up and inspect the primer of the ejected cartridge.
( a) If the primer has been struck, the ammunition is probably at fault. Try another magazine.
( b) If the primer has not been struck, the weapon is probably at fault. Clear the weapon and
inspect it for serviceability.
3. Clear the weapon.
a. Press the magazine catch away from the magazine and remove the magazine.
b. Pull the slide to the rear and visually inspect the chamber.
c. Release the slide and put the safety in the SAFE position.

Engage Targets With an AK Rifle

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Conditions: Given an AK rifle and a magazine containing 3 dummy rounds of 7.62-mm x 39-mm
(M1943) ammunition.
Standards: 1. Load and fire the weapon.
2. Reduce a stoppage.
3. Clear the weapon within 10 seconds.
Performance Steps
1. Load and fire the weapon.
a. Insert the magazine into the receiver, tilted forward, allowing the top front lug of the magazine
to seat in the recess of the magazine well.
b. Swing the magazine rearward until the catch snaps into place.
c. Ensure the selector is in the middle or the bottom firing position.
d. Pull the bolt to the rear and allow it to go forward under its own spring tension, chambering a
round.
e. Aim and fire the weapon.
2. Reduce a stoppage.
a. Immediate action.
(1) Tap upward on the magazine bottom.
(2) Pull the operating handle to the rear and release the operating handle, allowing the bolt to go
forward under its own spring tension.
(3) Aim and attempt to fire.
b. Remedial action.
(1) Pull the operating handle to the rear, observing the extraction and ejection of the cartridge.
(2) Release the operating handle and allow the bolt to go forward under its own spring tension.
(3) Place the weapon on SAFE.
(4) Pick up and inspect the primer of the ejected cartridge.
( a) If the primer of the cartridge has been struck, the ammunition is probably at fault. Try
another magazine.
( b) If the cartridge of the primer has not been struck, the weapon is probably at fault.
Clear the weapon and inspect it for serviceability.
3. Clear the weapon within 10 seconds.
a. Press the magazine catch toward the magazine.
b. Remove the magazine.
c. Ensure the selector is not on SAFE so you can pull the operating handle fully to the rear and
inspect the receiver and chamber for rounds.
d. Release the operating handle, allowing the bolt to go forward under its own spring tension.
e. Press the trigger and return the selector to SAFE.

Maintain an AK Rifle
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Conditions: Given an AK rifle.
Standards: 1. Disassemble the weapon within 1 minute.
2. Reassemble the weapon within 3 minutes.
3. Perform, in the proper sequence, a function check.
Performance Steps
NOTE: Ensure weapon is clear before starting the disassembly.
1. Disassemble the weapon.
a. First press in on the serrated end of the recoil spring guide at the rear of the receiver cover.
b. While holding the guide in, lift the receiver cover off the receiver.
c. Push the recoil spring guide forward to disengage it from its seat at the rear of the receiver.
d. Pull the recoil spring assembly from the bolt carrier.
e. Remove the bolt carrier by pulling the operating handle fully to the rear and slightly upward.
NOTE: Selector switch on auto (center position) or semi (lowest position).
f. Lift the bolt carrier out of the receiver.
g. Remove the bolt by pushing it to the rear of the bolt carrier, allowing it to rotate slightly.
h. Continue to rotate the bolt in the same direction until the operating lug is free of its cam path
in the bolt carrier.
i. Pull the bolt straight out of the bolt carrier.
j. To remove the gas cylinder from the receiver, rotate the gas cylinder tube lock out of its detent
to the vertical position.
k. Pull up on the rear of the handguard and remove the gas cylinder tube.
2. Reassemble the weapon.
a. Engage the front of the gas cylinder tube with the gas cylinder.
b. Push down on the rear of the handguard and replace the gas cylinder tube. NOTE: Ensure the
gas cylinder lock is in the vertical position.
c. Rotate the gas cylinder tube lock downward into its detent to the locked position.
d. Slide the bolt fully into the bolt carrier.
e. Rotate the bolt so the operating lug is aligned with its cam path.
f. Pull the bolt fully forward into the bolt carrier.
g. Replace the bolt and the bolt carrier into the receiver by sliding the gas piston into the hole
under the rear sight.
h. Slide the bolt carrier forward until the carrier fits into its cuts at the rear of the receiver.
i. Slide the bolt carrier fully forward.
j. Insert the recoil spring into the bolt carrier and seat the guide into the receiver.
k. Replace the receiver cover by inserting its front end into the circular groove in the rear sight
base.
l. With the heel of your hand, tap down and forward on the receiver cover until the receiver cover
is fully seated on the receiver.
3. Perform a function check.
a. Safety check.
(1) Place the selector on one of the fire positions. Pull the operating handle to the rear and
release it.
(2) Place the selector up to the SAFE position.
(3) Pull the trigger (the hammer should not fall).
b. Semiautomatic check.
(1) Place the selector on semiautomatic. NOTE: Selector is all the way down.
(2) Pull the trigger and maintain pressure (the hammer should fall).
Performance Steps
(3) While maintaining pressure on the trigger, pull the operating handle to the rear and release it
(the hammer should not fall).
(4) Release the trigger; you should hear a click. Then pull the trigger (the hammer should fall).
c. Automatic check.
(1) Place selector on center position.
(2) Pull the operating handle to the rear and release it.
(3) Pull the trigger and maintain pressure (the hammer should fall).
(4) While maintaining pressure on the trigger, pull the operating handle to the rear and release it
(the hammer should have ridden forward).
(5) Release the trigger and resqueeze the trigger (the hammer should not fall).
NOTE: The hammer was released when the bolt carrier went forward.