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    Soldiers Conduct Weapon Qualification Training [Image 5 of 6]

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    A soldier in military camouflage helmet and olive fleece is operating a belt-fed light machine gun, likely an M249 SAW or FN Minimi variant, at what appears to be a military firing range. The weapon is mounted on a bipod and has an ammunition belt loaded and ready. The setting is an open, flat range with sparse vegetation and overcast skies in the background.

    FORT MCCOY, WISCONSIN, UNITED STATES

    04.03.2022

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Jennifer Shick 

    368th Public Affairs Detachment

    An Army Reserve Soldier fires a M249 light machine gun on the range at McCoy, Wisconsin, April 3, 2022. Soldiers qualify their marksmanship every year in order to maintain combat readiness. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Staff Sgt. Jennifer Shick)

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    Date Taken: 04.03.2022
    Date Posted: 04.04.2022 12:09
    Photo ID: 7124509
    VIRIN: 220403-A-SC854-0024
    Resolution: 6720x4480
    Size: 1.2 MB
    Location: FORT MCCOY, WISCONSIN, US
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    A close-up photograph of a belt-fed machine gun, likely an M249 SAW or similar light machine gun, with a linked ammunition belt loaded into the feed tray. The brass cartridges are clearly visible in a disintegrating metal link belt, partially fed into the weapon's receiver. The weapon is mounted on a bipod and positioned on what appears to be an ammunition can or hard case, with an open outdoor range environment visible in the background.
    A U.S. Army soldier in Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP) uniform is in a prone firing position at what appears to be a military shooting range. The soldier is aiming a belt-fed machine gun, likely an M249 SAW or M240, with a linked ammunition belt visible. Protective gear including a combat helmet, ballistic eyewear, and ear protection are worn.
    A U.S. Army soldier in prone position is aiming a belt-fed machine gun, likely an M249 SAW or M240, during what appears to be a weapons familiarization or qualification exercise at a military range. A second soldier, identified by visible rank insignia as a Sergeant with the last name partially visible as 'KEY,' is supervising or instructing nearby. The setting appears to be an outdoor military training range.
    A U.S. Army soldier, identified by name tape as 'HICKEY,' instructs a civilian or junior participant in a prone firing position at what appears to be a military range. The instructor is pointing downrange while the student holds the ammunition belt of what appears to be an M240 machine gun. Both individuals are wearing protective helmets and eye protection, suggesting a supervised familiarization or demonstration event.
    A soldier in military camouflage helmet and olive fleece is operating a belt-fed light machine gun, likely an M249 SAW or FN Minimi variant, at what appears to be a military firing range. The weapon is mounted on a bipod and has an ammunition belt loaded and ready. The setting is an open, flat range with sparse vegetation and overcast skies in the background.
    A soldier in full camouflage uniform and helmet is in a prone firing position on a military shooting range, operating what appears to be an M249 Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW) with a linked ammunition belt. The shooter is positioned at lane number 2, marked by a large green metal range marker. Spent brass casings are visible on the ground, indicating active or recent firing.

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