The Fucile Mitragliatore Breda modello 30 was the standard light machine gun of the Royal Italian Army during World War II. The Breda Modello 30 was issued at the squad level in order to give Italian rifle squads extra firepower. As a light machine gun, it had many issues, including jamming and overheating. It was fed by 20-round stripper clips. Despite all its faults, it formed the main base of fire for infantry units during the war.