RANGE TYPE: Multi-Purpose Machine Gun (MPMG) Range
LOCATION: Limestone Hills Training Area (GRID LOCATION-VG 53602794)
PRIMARY USE: Machine Gun Qualification/Familiarization
FIRING POINTS:
- 4 Transition Course Lanes
- 2, 10 Meter Qualification Lanes
TARGETS:
- 10 Meter Course - Movable 4' X 8' Panels
- Transition Course - Stationary E-Type Silhouettes set up IAW TC 25-8.
AUTHORIZED WEAPON SYSTEMS:
- M249 Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW)
- M60 Machine Gun
- M2 HB Machine Gun
AUTHORIZED AMMUNITION:
5.56mm - M193 Ball 5.56mm - M196 Tracer
5.56mm - M855 Ball 5.66mm - M856 Tracer
7.62mm - M80 Ball 7.62mm - M62 Tracer
.50 Cal - M2/M33 Ball .50 Cal - M10/M17 Tracer
RANGE DENIAL: No personnel will be present on this range when the following ranges are in use:
- Tank/BFV Gunnery
- Aerial Door Gunnery
FIRING RESTRICTIONS/LIMITATIONS:
- Fire only in dedicated lanes
- Do not fire weapons at elevations of greater than five (5) degrees
- Deer may be present on range year round
No variations are authorized without an approved waiver from Training Site Headquarters.
