What is a combat load of MK19 rounds?

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 14 Oct 2019 12:59:06 -0400

How many rounds is a combat load for MK19? I’m having trouble finding the answer in the manual

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 14 at 2019 1:32 PM

CW2 Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 14 Oct 2019 13:32:39 -0400

Page B-23, sub paragraphs B-68 thru B-70. Doesn’t specifically state the amount for combat load. In general the leader decides the amount of ammunition needed for the mission.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 14 at 2019 2:39 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 14 Oct 2019 14:39:49 -0400

Attach everything to the mk93 mount and use the box as your guide Sgt. If it's on the a vehicle you will still use the box adapter. Then lay the belt in the proper outlined fashion.

Keep extra ammo in your truck because you're probably looking at 50 rounds or so Max that your Gunner is going to have up on the turret. So have someone ready to pass him new boxes on the go.

This is if you're not on an automated turret

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 14 at 2019 2:41 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 14 Oct 2019 14:41:46 -0400

I can send you my PowerPoint for the mk19 and m2a1 for teaching which outlines history, uses, ranges, loads, sighting in, effective distance vs real distance, vehicle vs ground mounts, etc etc. Just send me your email. I will gladly help.

Response by LTC Jason Mackay made Oct 14 at 2019 3:04 PM

LTC Jason Mackay — Mon, 14 Oct 2019 15:04:10 -0400

It won’t because it is mission dependent, relates to the CSR/RSR, and availability. A planning factor I’ve seen used is one can per weapon loaded and another can as backup.

Response by SGT Carl Blas made Oct 14 at 2019 4:30 PM

SGT Carl Blas — Mon, 14 Oct 2019 16:30:58 -0400

It's said, ammunition comes in cans that hold a 32- or 48-grenade belt weighing 42 and 60 pounds.

Response by WO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 14 at 2019 8:58 PM

WO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 14 Oct 2019 20:58:16 -0400

However many you can carry with you

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 14 at 2019 11:03 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 14 Oct 2019 23:03:32 -0400

As many as you can tie down on your truck. Use the 48 count can in the Mod1, and keep extra 32s below. I’ve burned through 60+ rounds during a single TIC, and we just drove through.

Response by SPC Sean Hollins made Oct 15 at 2019 2:47 AM

SPC Sean Hollins — Tue, 15 Oct 2019 02:47:00 -0400

All of the rounds plus some.

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made Oct 15 at 2019 1:16 PM

SFC Michael Hasbun — Tue, 15 Oct 2019 13:16:35 -0400

That's up to the BAO to determine.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 15 at 2019 6:26 PM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 15 Oct 2019 18:26:23 -0400

"All of them"