Marine m16 manual

This resulted in frequent stoppages. This updated version, designated the M16A1, arrived in , and immediately malfunction rates dropped dramatically. Equally important was the addition of a cleaning kit, lubricant, and a field manual. Eisner helped in the production of manuals for vehicles during WWII. It reminds troops that the cover does not replace maintenance, and is not guaranteed to be waterproof. The manual did an exceptional job teaching troops the important and rather particular methods to ensure the M16A1 functioned every time when needed.

Its familiar, attractive art and engaging language was both entertaining and useful for GIs, who were able quickly to absorb the information. Most ACOG models feature a bullet drop compensating and target-ranging reticle for decisive aiming. Proven to withstand recoil from a.

Easily passes U. Military drop test requirements. Exceptional waterproof performance that exceeds military standards. Dry nitrogen-filled to eliminate fogging. Cleaning and lubrication of the lower receiver group. Wipe any particles of dirt from the trigger mechanism with a clean patch or brush and place a drop of CLP on each of the pins for lubrication. Components of the lower receiver group can be cleaned with CLP and a brush. Use a scrubbing action to remove all carbon residue and foreign material and then drain the CLP from lower receiver and wipe dry.

Cleaning and lubrication of the magazine. Disassemble the magazine, being careful not to stretch or bend the spring. Scrub the inside of the magazine with a bristle brush, dipped in CLP, and wipe it dry.

The magazine is made of aluminum and does not need any lubrication. Scrub the spring clean of any foreign material using an all-purpose brush dipped in CLP. Wipe dry and apply a very light coat of CLP to the spring. Lower receiver group assembly. Press hammer to the rear downward. Insert the buffer assembly into the recess in the stock of the weapon. Depress the buffer retainer so that the buffer assembly will insert into the recess completely.

Release the pin so the buffer assembly is locked into place. Set the bolt carrier group down on the table. Bolt carrier group assembly. Insert the firing pin through the rear of the carrier and let it drop into the recess for the firing pin.

Insert the firing pin retainer pin into the carrier from left to right. Upper receiver group and charging handle assembly. Replace the charging handle by placing the charging handle inside the upper receiver. This is done by lining up the grooves on the charging handle with the slots in the upper receiver and pushing it in about one inch.

Then insert the bolt carrier group, with the carrier key resting in the charging handle, into the upper receiver until they lock into place. Assembly of major parts. Align the upper receiver with the lower receiver together, push in the pivot, and take down pins to lock the receivers together. Insert the top of each hand guard cap and pull down on the slip ring so the bottom lip of the hand guard will slip in and lock in place when you release the slip ring.

Lock the bolt to the rear by pulling on the charging handle and pressing the bolt catch and letting the carrier go forward slowly until the bolt catch engages the bolt carrier group. Return the charging handle to the original position.

Place the selector lever on safe. Replace the sling on the weapon. A function check of the rifle consists of checking the operation of the rifle while the selector lever is in each position; Safe, Semi, and Burst. Pull charging handle to the rear and release. Pull trigger - Hammer should not fall. Pull trigger and hold to the rear - hammer should fall. Release the trigger and pull to the rear again - hammer should fall.

Pull charging handle to the rear three times and release. Release trigger and pull again - hammer should fall. Describe the difference between weapons condition 3 and condition 1. List the differences between the M16 and the M4 Carbine. What product is used to clean the service rifle? This web edition has been enhanced by the Brookside Associates, Ltd. This website is dedicated to the development and dissemination of medical information that may be useful to those who practice Operational Medicine.

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Sustained rate of fire. Maximum effective range:. Area targets. Maximum range. Safety Selector Lever Figure 5.