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    Rounds down range during combat training

    CAMP SCHWAB, OKINAWA, JAPAN

    10.22.2014

    Photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Giguere 

    III Marine Expeditionary Force   

    Marines operate an M240B medium machine gun Oct. 22 during the Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company Basic Course on Camp Schwab. The M240B operates at a maximum rate of sustained fire of 100 rounds per minute, the rapid rate of fire is 200 rounds per minute, and the cyclic rate of fire is 650-950 rounds per minute. During rapid fire, the barrel should be changed every two minutes. The Marines trained to keep up their basic infantry skills and improve upon them. The Marines are with 5th ANGLICO, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler S. Giguere/Released)

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    Date Taken: 10.22.2014
    Date Posted: 11.05.2014 18:42
    Photo ID: 1645055
    VIRIN: 141022-M-RZ020-002
    Resolution: 2880x1920
    Size: 3.23 MB
    Location: CAMP SCHWAB, OKINAWA, JP

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