The M249 in use in Afghanistan. Video The US Army is looking for an upgrade to the M249 squad automatic weapon, a mainstay of the infantry squad and its prime source of firepower.

Pvt. Isaiah Hicks, a UH-60 Black Hawk crew chief from the Company A, 2-2nd Aviation Regiment, was one the Soldiers who qualified on the M249. "It was great to get out there and fire," Hicks said.

Here's what happens to a suppressor on an M249 SAW after firing 700 rounds nonstop Alex Lockie Mon, Jul 10, 2017, 4:58 PM m249 saw suppressor (This is a bad idea.West Coast Armory via Youtube) ...