Machine Guns Archives

P&S ModCast 105 — Gun Nerds 7: Squad Support Weapons

September 6, 2026July 1, 2017 by Matt Landfair

A detailed discussion of squad support weapons, machine-gun theory, M240 and M249 employment, the M27 IAR, .338 systems, optics, ammunition, doctrine, leadership, and training.

Fire Control for Machine Guns

February 24, 2017February 23, 2017 by Raymond Miller

We are continuing our discussion on Fire control for machine guns. Specifically, we are addressing what fire control is, and what methods are available to the Paratrooper. The reference for this discussion is ATP 3-21.8 dated April 2016. Fire control includes all the actions the Paratrooper does in planning, preparing, and applying fire on a … Read more

Machine-Gun Ammunition Planning for Support by Fire

September 17, 2026February 21, 2017 by Raymond Miller

Machine gun positioned for support by fire, illustrating ammunition planning.

A doctrine-informed framework for machine-gun ammunition planning based on mission events, weapon data, fire control, distribution, carrying capacity, resupply, and reserve.