Appendix C

WEAPONS LANE

10 tasks covering individual and crew-served weapon systems, grenades, mines, IED response, and anti-armor. Clear, load, fire, immediate action, unload, clear — in sequence, under time.

W1 30 sec / 20 sec

M4/M16 Rifle + Grenade Launcher

Clear, disassemble, assemble, functions check. Immediate action: Tap-Pull-Reassess.

W2 3 min / 3 min / 30 sec

M249 SAW

Maintain and operate the squad automatic weapon. Five-point safety check.

W3 3 min / 3 min / 30 sec

M240B Machine Gun

Maintain and operate. Four-point safety check. Safety must NOT engage after functions check.

W4 1 minute

M2 .50 Cal Machine Gun

Operate the M2. Must verbalize 10-second hangfire wait — silence is NO-GO.

W5 1 minute

MK19 Heavy Grenade Launcher

Operate the MK19/MK47. Double-charge to load. Cleaning rod for bolt face clearance.

W6 30 sec / 45 sec

Pistol (M9 or M17/M18)

Maintain M9 or M17/M18 pistol. Don't let hammer fall with full force on M9.

W7 2:30 / 30 sec / 1 min

Hand Grenades

Identify 6 grenade types with 100% accuracy. Employ against open troops and urban targets.

W8 10 min / 5 min

M18A1 Claymore Mine

"FRONT TOWARD ENEMY" — two circuit tests, both require verbal confirmation.

ESB1 15 minutes

React to IED

Recognize, halt, warn, report, standoff. Never touch or approach.

ESB2 15 sec / 45 sec

M136 AT4 Launcher

Prepare and employ. 30-second aim before declaring misfire.

PFA Medical Lane