This is done by first doing a second safety check to ensure the firearm is safe. All warnings in this technical manual pertain to both the rifle and the carbines. Perform a function check on an m4 or m4a1 carbine docsford. Pull the trigger to the rear, the hammer should not fall. Raise the cover assembly and conduct the fourpoint safety check for brass, links, or ammunition. First, the direct gas impingement system invented by eugene stoner is an inherently high maintenance. Perform a function check on an m16a2 rifle armystudyguide. The additional functions check is to inform army officials of the extent of this issue and determine the number of weapons affected, the messages state. How do you perform a functions check on the m4 rifle. Iii maintenance procedures for the m16a2 rifle, m4 and m4a1 carbine. While holding trigger, pull charging handle to the rear and release. This technical manual tm, authenticated for marine corps use and effective. Check the space between the face of the bolt and chamber to include the space under the bolt and operating rod assembly. Correct malfunctions on an m16 series rifle or m4 carbine.
Remove unburned powder or bullet from bore before resuming firing. The m16a2, m16a3, m16a4 rifles and the m4 and m4a1 carbines are. Perform the function check, ensuring that the rifle operates properly with the selector switch in each position. Check m4 or m4a1 carbine with selector lever in the safe position. Fmst student manual fmst 1219 m16m4 carbine service. Perform a function check on an m16 series rifle or m4 carbine series. If the weapon fails any of the following checks, it is unsafe to use, and the appropriate inspection and replacementrepair should be made. M16a2 and m16a4 rifles and m4m4a1 cqbw carbines must be. Functional check m1 carbine bev fitchetts guns magazine.
How do you perform a functions check on the m16a2 rifle. Army updates functions check, malfunction drill after m4a1. If the weapon passes steps 3 and 4, the function check is complete. Unload and perform function check every 30 minutes to help prevent. Perform a function check on an m16 series rifle or m4. If the weapon fails any of the following checks, it is unsafe to use, and the appropriate inspection and replacementrepair. The m4 carbine is a family of firearms that was derived from earlier carbine versions of the m16 rifle, which was in turn derived from the original ar15 rifle that eugene stoner designed and. Perform a function check and ensure that the carbine operates properly with the selector switch in each position. This is the only way to insure it is assembled properly, and it is a good way to check for worn parts. Army has changed the functions checks and immediate action drills for its m4 carbines and m16 rifles after discovering a flaw in many of the weapons.
Army updates automatic rifle procedures after soldier. Perform a function check on an m4 or m4a1 carbine 071005 conditions. First, pull the charging handle to the rear and let the bolt run forward. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. Update land navigation standards and removal of the selfcorrecting course.
Commander shall ensure that all m16 and m4 series rifles and carbines receive the additional function check, findings are reported, and all weapons are operated in accordance with tm 9100531910, specifically wp0005 operation under usual conditions and wp0007 function check. Practice by answering the questions in the topic m4 5. M4 carbine instructionsafety manual 1page figure 1 daniel. Pull the charging handle to the rear and release it. The incident occurred in late march at fort knox, kentucky, involving an m4 that had been converted to an m4a1 through the product. Describe the proper procedure for applying immediate action with the m4. Fortunately, the ar15 really cannot be assembled incorrectly. Perform a function check on the m4 or m4a1 carbine to determine correct functioning according to task 071005. Given an m4 or m4a1 carbine that you must confirm is operable. Perform a function check on an m16 m4 series weapon. Supersedes copy dated august 1987 technical manual.
Slaps gently upward on the magazine to ensure it is fully seated, and the magazine follower is not jammed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. The m4 carbine is a shorter and lighter variant of the m16a2 assault rifle. Preliminary marksmanship instruction linkedin slideshare. Retract the slide, once the slide moves all the way to the rear, the magazine follower should hold the slide to the rear. The army standard service rifle is either the m16series rifle or m4series.
New task list, standardizing the tasks used for all units. Check an m16a2 with the selector lever in the safe position figure 536. It is an extension of an earlier macro processor m3, written by ritchie for an unknown ap3 minicomputer the macro preprocessor operates as a textreplacement tool. The fighting m4 rifle understanding the iron sights and function test inspection duration. Observes for the ejection of a live round or expended cartridge. Attempt to field strip and quick clean your carbine after each shootingrange session.
Grasp the lock lever in the area of the retaining nut, pull downward, and slide the buttstock to the rear to separate the buttstock assembly from the lower receiver extension. Actual figures will depend on many factors including traffic conditions, driving habits, prevailing conditions and your vehicles equipment, condition and use. Test figures are unlikely to be achieved in real world driving conditions and should only be used for comparing one vehicle with ano ther. Perform the following function checks on assembled weapon. The m16 m4 carbine rifle see figures 1 and 2 is a 5. Download pdf version download flashcards online flashcards email to a friend. Retract bolt slowly, clear weapon, and check for unburned powder grains in the receiver or bore andor bullet stuck in bore.
A rifle marksmanship diagnostic and training guide was deve loped to assist army drill sergeants diagnose and train soldiers in the initial entry training iet environment. Ocoi may revoke testing authorization to any unit that fails to comply with the standards. Function check learn with flashcards, games, and more for free. A click should be heard and the hammer should not fall. Eib test managers ocoi appoints senior ncos who have earned the eib to serve as eib test managers. Remedial action is the continuing effort to determine the cause for a stoppage ormal function and to try to clear the stoppage once it has been identified.
Perform a function check on an m4 or m4a1 carbine 071100. This process is to check if youve reassembled your weapon system properly do not put the dust cover toward the ground, like i mistakenly did, and dont for. Again, stop the function check if the carbine fails to function properly. Return weapon to the field maintenance if the bullet is stuck in the bore. Characteristics the m16a4 service rifle and the m4 service carbine m4. Perform a function check to ensure that the rifle operates properlywhen the selector lever is placed in each position. Check to ensure carbine is clear and the selector lever is on safe.
Insert the nose of a cartridge into the hole in the base of. For functional check of the trigger housing, hammer, trigger, sear, magazine catch, and trigger pull, see page 67. In earlier modules, students analyze the process of solving equations and developing fluency in writing, interpreting, and translating between various forms of linear equations module 1 and linear and exponential functions. Even thought the rifle was just assembled, it is better safe than sorry. I always do a functions check when i reassemble any firearm. Even if this only means you have time to degrease the bolt carrier, bolt face and clean out the chamber and bore. Squeeze the trigger to check double action, the hammer should cock and fall. Army training maintain, employ, engage with assigned. A function check of the rifle consists of checking the operation of the rifle while the selector lever is in each position. Further information about the official fuel consumption and the official specific co2 emissions for new passenger vehicles ca n be found in the new passenger vehicle fuel consumption and co2.
Polynomial and quadratic expressions, equations, and functions. All m16 and m4 series rifles and carbines should have this additional function check performed within 10. Squeeze the trigger, cock the hammer, and forcibly strike the grip of the stock with the heel of the hand several times. If you got it together, 99% of the time your ar15 will pass the functions check. Characteristics the m16a4 service rifle and the m4 service carbine m4 service carbine is the to issue weapon for corpsmen,see figures are 5. The ar15 m4 or some variant is the most common patrol rifle, so lets focus on it first. Training and evaluation training information outline. The guide was based on subject matter expert input from the infantry one station unit training osut brigade and the u. Maintain, employ, engage with assigned weapon system need ako login system specific tasks and instructional multimedia available for use are listed below 0717050004 boresight an m68 sight 07112006 construct fieldexpedient firing aids for an m16a1a2 rifle 071008 correct malfunctions of an m4 or m4a1 carbine 0710040005 correct malfunctions of an m9 pistol. M16 series rifle m4 carbineintroduction to basic rifle marksmanshipaction. Until a resolution is found, units are required to perform this additional function check on all m4a1 product improvement program. Army updates functions check, malfunction drill after m4a1 mishap. Remedial action is the continuing effort to determine the cause for a stoppage ormal function and.