Dated 19 May 2017

256 pages.

Training Circular 3-22.50 familiarizes the Soldier with the M2 and M2A1 caliber .50 machine guns including their operation, components, and attachments. The intent of TC 3-22.50 is to train Soldiers on tactics and techniques. The appendices in this TC discuss ammunition charts, ballistic information, machine gun theory, drills, zero procedures, and qualifications.

The principal audience for TC 3-22.50 is the Soldier firing the machine gun in training and combat and the machine gun team’s leader.

TC 3-22.50 covers the M2 and M2A1 heavy barrel caliber .50 machine guns in the ground-mount role. The same principles and techniques apply to mounted weapons as well.

TC 3-22.50 has nine chapters and six appendices. Each chapter and appendix builds on the one before. TC 3-22.50 describes the aiming devices for the M2/M2A1 that enhance the Soldier’s target detection and acquisition skills. TC 3-22.50 provides key recognition information to build the Soldier’s skills in correctly identifying potential targets as friend, foe, or noncombatant (neutral) once detected.

Chapters 1 through 4 provides an overview of the weapon (chapter 1) and discusses principles of operation (chapter 2), aiming devices (chapter 3), and mountable and mounting equipment (chapter 4).  Chapters 5 through 9 explain employment, stability, aiming, control, and movement, while focusing on the Soldier skills needed to produce well-aimed shots.

Appendixes A and B provide detailed information about ammunition and ballistics. Appendix C discusses advanced engagement concepts. Appendix D provides common tactical drills used in training and combat that directly support tactical engagements. Appendix E describes zeroing procedures. Appendix F provides qualification.

This publication applies to the active Army, the Army National Guard (ARNG)/Army National Guard of the United States (ARNGUS), and the United States Army Reserve (USAR).

This book is a "BIG" ( the size of a regular sheet of paper) size.  The binding is with coil, allowing easy flipping of pages without jamming.

We also have the popular "mini" size on this web site (half the size of a regular sheet of paper).

The color covers are laminated for weather protection with black and white inside printing.