This document provides instructions for maintaining, performing preventive maintenance checks and services (PMCS) on, and operating the M2 .50 caliber machine gun. It describes the gun's components and operation, outlines the disassembly, cleaning, inspection, lubrication and assembly procedures. It also covers function checks, headspace and timing adjustments, loading and unloading the weapon, and immediate remedial actions in case of a stoppage.

1. BROWNING MACHINE GUN CALIBER .50 , M2

2. INTRODUCTION PRIMARY INSTRUCTOR- SGT CHAPELLE REFERENCE : FM 23-65 CHAPTERS 2 AND 3/ TM 9-1005-213-10

4. SAFETY THE PARAMOUNT CONSIDERATION WHILE OPERATING OR TRAINING WITH THE M2 MACHINE GUN IS SAFETY. IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT THE MACHINE GUN BE PROPERLY CLEARED PRIOR TO OPERATING OR PMCS (PREVENTIVE , MAINTENANCE, CHECKS , AND SERVICES. ) OF THE M2 50 CALIBER MACHINE GUN.

16. INSPECTION

25. PMCS

37. QUESTIONS