What is the appropriate method to engage an enemy vehicle with a machine gun?

Engaging an enemy vehicle with a machine gun effectively requires targeting the weakest armored sections or vulnerable areas of the vehicle. This method is strategic because it focuses on points that maximize the likelihood of penetration and damage. Many military vehicles have areas that are less protected than others, such as the sides, rear, or specific components like hatches and vision devices. By concentrating fire on these points, the operator increases the chance of disabling or destroying the vehicle, making it an effective tactic in combat situations.

In contrast, while aiming at tires may immobilize a vehicle, it often does not guarantee a quick neutralization of the threat posed by the personnel inside. Similarly, targeting the engine block could be effective, however, it is a smaller and often more protected area that may not always yield immediate results. Firing at the windshield may disrupt the crew's visibility, but it does not guarantee effectively neutralizing the threat that the vehicle poses. Therefore, focusing on the most vulnerable sections enhances the potential for effective engagement with a machine gun.