M60 Series

Special Tactical Services, LLC is the only authorized representative certified by the manufacturer to provide operator training on all variants of the M60 machinegun.

This course is designed to expand your operational capabilities and manipulation skills with the M60, M60D, M60E3, M60E4, and Mk43MOD1 Machineguns.

• Learn the safe and proper handling of the machinegun to include its maintenance and operation.
• Characteristics and general data will be covered as well as the proper disassembly/assembly; cleaning, lubrication and function checks of the machinegun will be performed.
• All variants and modifications to the M60 series machineguns will be covered in depth.
• We will discuss the use and assembly of bipod, tripod and vehicular mounting systems as available.
• Fine-tune your loading/unloading procedures. We will also cover the identification, location and replacement procedures for worn or broken parts.
• Emergency procedures for the following conditions will be covered and performed in depth: malfunctions, stoppages, immediate action and remedial action.
• Understand the different types of ammunition, optical and night vision equipment as well as various accessories available for the M60 series machineguns.
• Learn how and when to properly replace the barrel of the machinegun, and how to properly install the blank firing adapter.
• Conduct proper zeroing procedures and understand the capabilities of the machinegun with relation to trajectory and classifications of fire.
• Learn to handle the machinegun with extreme confidence and perform various techniques of live fire drills on assorted targets while under stress.
• Learn to handle the machinegun as a single machinegun operator or as part of a crew-served weapons team.
• An optional third day of training will cover air or waterborne operations

Personnel Equipment List

To register for this course, please read and complete the Training Application in its entirety.