PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-633
PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly
ISSUE 633
AUGUST 2005
M249 Machine Gun…
M66
Ring Mount
Parts and Info?
Dear Half-Mast,
How do I get mounting rails for my M249 machine gun to install
sights on? Also, is there an NSN for the M249 short barrel?
CPT M.A.
Dear Half-Mast,
Where could I find a break-
down on the M66 ring mount
and a cover for the mount?
WO H.A.
Dear Captain M.A.,
Both the forward rail system and the short barrel
are being fielded through Rapid Fielding Initiative
channels. That means eventually your unit will receive
them for free. Your commander or local TACOM logis-
tics assistance respresentative can probably tell you
when. If you have already received the rail system or
short barrel and need replacements, order the forward
rail system with NSN 1005-01-490-9698 and the short
barrel with NSN 1005-01- 475-4296.
Hope this helps, Captain.
Dear Mr. H.A.,
Figs C-17 through C-21 in the
older version of TM 9-1005-245-
13&P, which covers all the ring
mounts, is currently the best place to
go for info on M66 ring mount parts.
The new version of the TM that
came out in April 2005 does not
have any M66 info because the M66
will soon have its own TM, TM 9-
1005-335-13&P. PS will let you
know when the TM hits the field. The
cover for the M66 comes with NSN
just a few
repair parts
and you’ll
be ready for
the field…
…but I
can’t figure
out where
to find ‘em!
Forward Rail System
U
nchallenged, a
shadowy figure
enters the camp.
S
ixty thousand
French soldiers
await the battle.
H
e takes note of
the condition of
their equipment.
try the
mount
tm. get
me a
cover,
too!
How Do I Get Rails? And a Short Barrel?
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