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1. MY RIFLE The creed of a United States Marine by Maj Gen W H Rupertus USMC This is my rifle There are many like it but this one is mine My rifle is my best friend It is my life must master it as must master my life My rifle without me is useless Without my rifle am useless must fire my rifle true must shoot straighter than my enemy who is trying to kill me must shoot him before he shoots me will My rifle and myself know that what counts in this war is not the rounds we fire the noise of our burst nor the smoke we make We know that it is the hits that count We will hit My rifle is human even as I because it is my life Thus will learn it as a brother will learn its weaknesses its strength its parts its accessories its sights and its barrel will ever guard it against the ravages of weather and damage will keep my rifle clean and ready even as am clean and ready We will become part of each other We will Before God swear this creed My rifle and myself are the defenders of my country We are the masters of our enemy We are the saviors of my life So be it until victory is America s and there is no enemy but Peace U S ARMY TM 9 1005 319 10 C3 CHANGE HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY No 3 Vashi ngton D C 1 May 1994 Operators Manual W COMPONENTS LIST RIFLE 5 56 MM M16A2 W E 1005 01 128 9936 AND
2. NO 21 22 USING UNIT RESPONSIBILITY CONT STOCK NUMBER 9920 00 292 9946 1005 00 609 2190 1005 00 406 1570 9150 00 292 9689 1005 00 233 9031 7920 00 205 1711 1095 00 223 7164 5 ITEM IDENTIFICATION CLEANER TOBACCO PIPE American Tobacco Company American Brands Inc DILLSPIPECLEANER 36 per pkg COVER PROTECTIVE RIFLE Rock Island Arsenal 8448213 KIT ADAPTER TOP SLING Rock Island Arsenal 8448471 LUBRICATING OIL ARTIC WEAPONS LAW Military Specifications Promulgated by Standardization Division Directorate of Logistic Services DSA MIL L 14107 1 quart can PLATE LOCKING for fire control use Rock Island Arsenal 8448876 RAG WIPING Federal Commercial Description executed by General Services Administration A A 531 50 Ib ball SCABBARD BAYONET KNIFE M8A1 or M10 Rock Island Arsenal 8448476 LB EA 115 MARINE CORPS USE ONLY USING UNIT RESPONSIBILITY CONT 2 5 5 ITEM IDENTIFICATION NUMBER TEM 1005 00 91 2 4248 SWAB SMALL ARMS Rock Island Arsenal 11686408 1000 per pkg 6920 01 152 2891 TARGET ZEROING Rock Island Arsenal 9357935 500 sheet ream 24 116 ARMY USE ONLY COMPONENTS OF END ITRM AND BASIC ISSUE ITEMS LISTS Section I INTRODUCTION 1 SCOPE This section lists components of end item and basic issue items for the rifle to help you inventory items required for safe and efficient operation 2 GENERAL
3. meters amp yards 3 05538 10 1 9 1005 319 10 W Changes 1 4 DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY Headquarters U S Marine Corps Washington D C 20380 0001 29 August 1986 1 This Manual contains operating instructions and a components list for the M16A2 Rifle 2 This is a revised edition which includes Changes 1 through 4 All previous editions are hereby superseded 3 Notice of discrepancies or suggested changes_should be forwarded on NAVMC 10772 to the Commanding General Marine Corps Logistics Base Code 850 Albany Georgia 31704 5000 BY DIRECTION OF THE COMMANDANT OF THE MARINE CORPS OFFICIAL ors Head Materiel Acquisition Support Branch Materiel Division Installations and Logistics Department By Order of the Secretary of the Army OFFICIAL R L DILWORTH JOHN A WICKHAM JR Brigadier General U S Army General United States Army The Adjutant General Chief of Staff DISTRIBUTION BN Copy to 7000161 4 Ata m AMM ANKE 404 THIS PUBLICATION IS REQUIRED FOR OFFICIAL USE OR FOR ADMINISTRA IIVE OR OPERATIONAL PURPOSES DISTRIBUTION IS LIMITED TO U S GOVERNMENT AGENCIES ONLY OTHER REQUESTS FOR THIS DOCUMENT MUST BE REFERRED TO COMMANDANT OF THEE MARINE COPRPS HQSP 2 WASHINGTON 2039050001 5538C 10 1 1005 319 10
4. Before Operation D During Operation A After Operation ltem Interval ITEM TO BE INSPECTED Equipment is NOT No BDA Procedure READY AVAILABLE IF 5 MAGAZINE CATCH FUNCTION cont To tighten turn the magazine catch clockwise to loosen turn it counterclockwise If the magazine catch will not retain or release the magazine 13 Before Operation D During Operation A After Operation Item Interval ITEM BE INSPECTED Equipment is NOT BDA Procedure READY AVAILABLE IF 6 VISUAL INSPECTION OF RIFLE WARNING Be sure rifle is clear Refer to pages 7 and 8 Look the rifle over for missing or damaged parts Report missing or damaged parts to unit armorer Parts are missing or damaged to a point of being unserviceable 7 PERIODIC INSPECTION OF RIFLE Periodically check rifle to make sure it s clean and there is no foreign material in bore If foreign material is in bore clean bore page 76 If foreign material is in bore B Before Operation D During Operation A After Operation Interval ITEM BE INSPECTED Equipment is NOT No BDA Procedure READY AVAILABLE 8 MAINTENANCE PERFORMED DURING FIRING OPER ATIONS WARNING Be sure rifle is clear Refer to pages 7 and 8 Clean and lubricate rifle after firing approximately 200 rounds of ammunition page 29 or at the end of the day 9 MAINTENANCE OF RIFLE AND EQUIPMENT Disas semble rifle page 9 Clean and lubricate accordin
5. SAFE Pull charging handle to rear and release Place on SAFE Pull trigger Hammer should not fall SEMI Place selector lever in SEMI Pull trigger and hold to rear Hammer should fall Pull charging handle to rear and release Release trigger and pull again Hammer should fall BURST Place selector lever on BURST Pull charging handle to rear and release Pull trigger and hold to rear Hammer should fall Pull charging handle to rear three times and release Release trigger and pull again Hammer should fall 45 46 ADJ USTABLE FRONT SIGHT POST The front sight post is moved up or down when zeroing the rear sight Once the rear sight is zeroed the front sight post should not be moved ADJ USTABLE REAR SIGHT HAS TWO APERTURES FOR RANGE SHORT RANGE 0 200 METERS NORMAL RANGE 2 300 800 METERS SHORT RANGE This larger aperture is used for 0 200 meters range As shown NORMAL RANGE The aperture is unmarked above the sight is set for 0 200 meters This and used for most firing situations It is used in larger aperture is only used when the rear sight conjunction with the elevation knob for 300 is all the way down In other words the 300 400 500 600 700 and 800 meter targets meter mark is aligned with the mark on the left side of the receiver 48 BATTLESIGHT ZERO When batilesights are on your rifle a The front sight post and rear sight windage knob are adjusted so you can hit y
6. tap it out with cleaning IF YOUR RIFLE STILL FAILS TO FIRE CHECK TROUBLESHOOTING PAGE 86 BULLET STUCK IN BORE If a bulletis stuck in the barrel of the weapon DO NOT attempt to remove it Turn the weapon in to the armorer 75 76 LIMITED PM CLEANING as NEEDED CLEAR YOUR RIFLE as 1 Look for fouling in bore and chamber 2 Remove bolt carrier group sele page 1 and clean carbon and oil from firing pin and all surfaces of bolt bolt carrier with dry swabs Clean firing pin hole and bolt carrier key with pipe cleaner Apply light coating of CLP paying special attention to slide and cam pin area LIMITED PM CLEANING as NEEDED CONT 3 Swab out rifle from chamber to muzzle CAUTION Don t bend or flex cleaning rod Make sure swab goes clear through compensator Do not reverse direction while swab is in bore or compensator 4 After cleaning and before reassembly lightly lubricate lugs in barrel extension with CLP 78 OPERATION UNDER UNUSUAL CONDITIONS Be careful not to accidently fire your rifle when inserting gloved fingers into trigger guard area EXTREME COLD CLIMATE ARCTIC Use LAW for lubrication and CLP for cleaning 1 To operate the rifle in extreme cold depress the trigger guard plunger and open the trigger guard to obtain easy access to the trigger when wearing arctic mittens 7 9 4 gos 2 Cleaning and lubrication should be a room temperature
7. 5 56 MM M4 W E 1005 01 231 0973 to cover Page 1 Add the following WARNING WARNING Be sure to clear weapon before disassembly cleaning inspecting transporting or storing Page 2 Add to the header after RIFLE CARBINE Add before the first paragraph When procedure is common to M16A2 rifle and 4 carbine ONLY the M16A2 configuration will be depicted If a procedure is not common to both weapons the procedure will be incorporated UN Add illustration of Carbine to this page Page 3 Add the word loaded to the rifle information on line four before the word rounds Add carbine information as follows Weight W 30 loaded rounds mag 3 31 Kg 7 5 Ib Length Buttstock closed 29 75 inches ButtStock open 33 0 inches Firing characteristics Muzzle velocity 2970 fps Cyclic rate of fire 700 900 rounds per min Max effective range 500 meters individual point targets 800 meters area targets Change Max range 3534 meters to 3600 for rifle and carbine Page 4 Add illustration of carbine buttstock to show lock release lever of buttstock RETAINING LOCK RELEASE NUT Page 6 Add M23 to the header after 15 2 Page 9 Replace buttstock w sling illustration with the following and add Page 10 Add caution berfore the NOTE CAUTION Do not use a screwdriver or any other tool when removing the handguards Doing so may damage the handguard and or Slipring Page 15 Add t
8. Decontamination Army Use Only The Army Maintenance Management System TAMMS 103 MARINE CORPS USE ONLY COMPONENTS LIST FOR RIFLE 5 56MM M16A2 PREFACE SCOPE 1 This publication lists all components and accessories for collection type supply items such as major combinations systems groups outfits kits sets or assortments The components to be issued with the end item are identified under the heading of SUPPLY SYSTEM RESPONSIBILITY and when required under the heading COLLATERAL MATERIEL End items requiring collateral materiel are governed by whether the end item is initial or replacement issue The Marine Corps Logistics Support Base Atlantic will direct whether the initial issue of the end item is with a collateral materiel set or replacement issue without collateral materiel The components to be issued will consist of the quantity of items annotated in the Quantity Used in Unit column The USING UNIT RESPONSIBILITY heading will reflect those items that are to be requisitioned separately through the supply system when applicable 104 MARINE CORPS USE ONLY COMPONENTS LIST FOR RIFLE 5 56MM M16A2 CONT LIST OF COMPONENTS 2 This listing comprises the major portion of this publication The data arranged in columnar form presents the information needed to identify the item and determine its type of issue 3 Number Column 1 This column specifies a number assignment for each item as it
9. appears in the list Numbers are assigned in sequence and are for reference purposes only 4 Stock Number Column 2 This column furnishes the National Stock Number NSN and to the item 5 Reference Designation Figure Key Column 3 This column indicates circuit symbol number designators or figure and index numbers to refer an item to a circuit diagram or illustration 6 Model Column4 This column indicates in alphabetical code the specific application of components or assemblies when more than one model of the end item is contained in this publication 7 Item Identification Column 5 This column provides the item name and description listed under the heading of either SUPPLY SYSTEM RESPONSIBILITY COLLATERAL MATERIEL or USING UNIT RESPONSIBILITY See paragraphs 10 11 and 12 105 MARINE CORPS USE ONLY COMPONENTS LIST FOR RIFLE 5 56MM M16A2 CONT 8 Unit of Measure Column 6 This column gives the measurement standard of each item It may or may not be the same as the unit of issue For example the unit of issue of a certain wire is coil but only 4 feet are required for the end item Therefore the unit of measure shown will not be used for requisitioning purposes For the proper unit of issue and other required management data refer to the applicable Management Data List ML when requisitioning 9 Quantity Used in Unit Column 7 This column lists the total quantity of an item according to the unit of m
10. chamber tooth EA F A EA EA ARMY USE ONLY Section II ADDITIONAL AUTHORIZATION LIST AAL CONT 11 NATIONAL STOCK NUMBER 1005 01 113 0321 1005 00 921 5004 1005 00 233 9031 1005 00 050 6357 124 2 DESCRIPTION USABLE FSCM AND PART NUNEER ON CODE HANDLE SECTION CLEANING ROD SNALL ARNS 19204 8436776 NAGAZINE CARTRIDGE 30 round 19204 8448670 PLATE LOCKING for riot control use prevents selector from automatic fire refer to organization maintenance for installation and instructions on use 19204 8448676 ROD SECTION CLEANING ROD SMALL ARNS 19204 8436775 U M EA EA EA ARMY USE ONLY Section ADDITIONAL AUTHORIZATION LIST AAL CONT 1 2 3 4 NATIONAL DESCRIPTION STOCK USABLE QTY NUMBER FSCM AND PART NUMBER ON CODE U M AUTH 1005 00 937 2250 SWAB HOLDER SECTION CLEANING EA 1 ROD SMALL ARMS 19204 11686327 125 ARMY USE ONLY Section II ADDITIONAL AUTHORIZATION LIST AAL CONT 1 2 NATIONAL DESCRIPTION STOCK USABLE NUMBER FSCM AND PART NUMBER ON CODE MTOE AUTHORIZED ITEMS 1005 00 017 9701 BAYONET KNIFE 7 W SCABBARD 19204 8427025 1005 00 406 1570 SLING ADAPTER KIT 19204 6448471 126 3 U M EA EA AUTH ARMY USE ONLY EXPENDABLE DURABLE SUPPLIES AND NATERIALS LIST EDSML Section I INTRODUCTION 1 SCOPE This section lists expendable supplies and materials you will need to operate
11. lr 5 A Walkas ai ER hama RUE i T n eo d a mi i RN MARINE CORPS USE ONLY COLLATERAL MATERIEL CONT 1 2 4 5 6 7 ITEM STOCK M ITEM IDENTIFICATION UNIT QTY No NUMBER USED D MEAS IN E UNIT L 7 I005 00 921 5004 7 MAGAZINE CARTRIDGE 30 round Rock EA 6 Island Arsenal 8448670 8 1005 00 05 0 6357 8 ROD SECTION Rock Island Arsenal 8436775 EA 3 9 1005 01 083 8113 9 SMALL ARMS SLING Rock Island Arsenal EA 10 1005 00 937 2250 10 1 SWAB HOLDER SECTION Rock Island EA Arsenal 11686327 113 USING UNIT RESPONSIBILITY NOTE Using units should refer to the SL 1 2 and requisition the required Duplication to support the item identified by the ID number shown on the cover manual 5 ITEM STOCK ITEM IDENTIFICATION NO NUMBER 11 1005 00 193 8306 BAG PROTECTIVE MAGAZINE Rock Island EA A R Arsenal 8448464 12 1005 00 073 9238 BAYONET KNIFE Rock Island Arsenal 11010077 EA 13 1005 00 118 6192 BLANK FIRING ATTACHMENT Rock Island EA A R Arsenal 12002900 14 1005 00 242 5687 BOTTLE ASSEMBLY Rock Island Arsenal 8448444 EA A R 1 oz bottle for LAW 15 5340 00 880 7666 CAR PROTECTIVE DUST Rock Island EA A R Arsenal 8445067 A15 9150 01 102 1473 CLEANER LUBRICANT AND PRESERVATIVE A R Military Specifications Promulgated by Standard ization Division Directorate of Logistic Services DSA MIL L 63460 1 2 2 bottle 114
12. CARBINE 5 56 MM M4 W E 1005 01 231 0973 TM 9 1005 319 10 August 1986 is changed to add M4A1 Carbine to this TM Changes are as follows Page Cover Add CARBINE 5 56 MM 4 1 1005 01 382 0953 to cover Page 1 ALL WARNINGS in this technical manual pertain to all weapons unless otherwise specified Change the word rifle to weapons in all the warnings unless otherwise specified Page 2 Add the following before the first paragraph When a procedure is common to the rifle and both carbines ONLY the M16A2 rifle configuration will be depicted If a procedure is common to all weapons the procedure will be incorporated identifying the weapon s e The 4 M4A1 carbine buttstock has four positions closed 1 2 open 3 4 open and full open e M4A1 is fully automatic Page 3 Add M4A1 information as follows Weight 6 36 Ibs Length Buttstock closed 29 75 inches Buttstock open 33 0 inches Firing characteristics Muzzle velocity 2970 fps Cyclic rate of fire 700 970 rounds per min Max effective range 500 meters individual point targets 600 meters area targets Page cont Change M4 carbine weight to 3 32 Kg 7lb 5oz Page 5 Add illustration of M4A1 upper receiver CARRYING HANDLE _ ASSEMBLY i M4A1 Page 6 Add the following note NOTE M23 BFA is stamped M4 Carbine Only painted yellow and may be used on the 4 and M4A1 carbines 15 2 BFA is painted red a
13. The Components of End Item and Basic Issue Items Lists are divided into the following sections a Section II Components of End Item This listing is for informational purposes only and is not authority to requisition replacements These items are part of the end item but are removed and separately packaged for transportion or shipment As part of the end item these items must be with the end item whenever it is issued or transferred between property accounts Illustrations are furnished to assist you in identifying the items b Section III Basic Issue Items These are the minimum essential items required to place the rifle in operation to operate it and to perform emergency repairs Although shipped separately packaged BII must be with the rifle during operation and whenever it is transferred between property accounts The illustrations will assist you with hard to identify items This manual is your authority to request requisition replacement BII based on TOE MTOE authorization of the end item 117 ARMY USE ONLY 3 EXPLANATION OF COLUMNS The following provides an explanation of columns found in the tabular listings a Column 1 Illustration Number Illus Number This column indicates the number of the illustration in which the item is shown b Column 2 National Stock Number Indicates the National Stock Number assigned to the item and will be used for requisitioning purposes Column 3 Description Indica
14. The bottom four let you know when to change magazines CHANGING MAGAZINES 1 In combat insert a fully loaded magazine before the one you are using is completely empty 2 If you know there are only a few rounds remaining in your rifle change magazines if the tactical Situation permits 101 AMMUNITION 5 56 DO NOT FIRE GREEN Seriously corroded ammunition e Dented cartridges e Cartridges with loose bullets e Cartridges exposed to extreme heat 135 F until they have cooled e Cartridges with the bullet pushed short rounds TURN IN TO RANGE NCO BALL DUMMY TRACER BLANK M855 M199 M196 M200 amp M856 Use only authorized ammunition that is manufactured to U S or NATO KEEP DRY CLEAN AND FREE OF specifications CRUD YOUR LIFE DEPENDS ON IT 102 REFERENCE PUBLICATIONS FMFM 1 3A FMFM 6 5 5 1300 15 1 5 1300 15 2 4700 15 1 05538 23 2 23 9 3437 21 11 21 40 TM 3 220 DA PAM 738 750 Field Firing Techniques Marine Rifle Squad Ammo Data Cards Marine Coros Ammo Procedure for Requesting Disposition for Class V W Materiel Record Reporting Procedures Organizational and Intermediate Maintenance M16A2 Rifle M16A1 Rifle and Rifle Marksmanship Nuclear Biological and Chemical Reconnaissance and Decontamination Operations First Aid for Soldiers NBC Nuclear Biological and Chemical Defense Chemical Biological and Radiological CBR
15. and bolt DO NOT OPEN OR CLOSE SPLIT END E OF PIN 12 Remove firing pin retaining pin an P a gt DISASSEMBLY PUSH IN aa GIVE CAM PIN A 1 4 TURN AND LIFT OUT 15 Remove bolt cam pin 16 Remove bolt assembly from carrier 13 DISASSEMBLY CONT DISASSEMBLE USING STEPS 17 THRU 20 ONLY WHEN DIRTY OR DAMAGED USE FIRING PP See your ARMORER if spring is weak Do not damage tip of firing pin 17 Remove extractor pin 18 Remove extractor and spring 14 DISASSEMBLY CONT 19 Press in buffer depress re tainer and release buffer BUFFER STOP NO FURTHER DISASSEMBLY ALLOWED 20 Remove buffer and action spring 16 CLEAN INSPECT LUBE With the rifle disassembled thoroughly clean inspect and lube Always shake CLP before use After firing clean your weapon with CLP according to instructions or page 26 Wipe dry and lube according to lubrication Cleaning materials swabs pipe cleaners and CLP are expendable items that are available from Company Supply If any parts are missing or defective see your ARMORER DETAILED CLEANING TECHNIQUES BORE BRUSH Don t mix up the parts of your rifle with those of your buddy BORE The bore of your M16A2 has lands and grooves called riling Rifling makes the bullet spin very fast as it moves down the bore and down range Because it twists so quickly it is difficult
16. and maintain the M16A2 rifle This listing is for informational purposes only and is not authority to requisition the listed items These items are author ized to you by CTA 50 970 Expendable Durable Items Except Medical Class V Repair Parts and Heraldic Items or CTA 8 100 Army Medical Department Expendable Durable Items 2 EXPLANATION OF COLUMNS a Column 1 Item Number This number is assigned to the entry in the Iisting and is referenced in the narrative instructions to identify the material e g Use protective cover item 3 127 128 ARMY USE ONLY 2 EXPLANATION OF COLUMNS CONT b Column 2 Level This column identifies the lowest level of maintenance that requires the listed item C Operator Crew Column 3 National Stock Number This is the National stock number assigned to the item use it to request or requisition the item d Column 4 Description Indicates the Federal item name and if required a description to identify the item The last line for each item indicates the Federal Supply Code for Manufacturer FSCM in parentheses followed by the part number e Column 5 Unit of Measure U M Indicates the measure used in performing the actual maintenance function This measure is expressed by a two character alpha betical abbreviation e g ea in pr If the unit of measure differs from the unit of issue requisition the lowest unit of issue that will satisfy your requ
17. from one lubricant to another Dry cleaning solvent SD is recommended for cleaning during change from one lubricant to another Page 26 Add to the NOTE If CLP is not used RBC maybe used to remove carbon within the bore Dry cleaning solvent may be used to completely remove lubricants Page 28 Add LSA Lubricating oil semifluid 2 oz plastic bottle NSN 9150 00 935 6597 Page 29 Add lubricating procedures for 4 1 upper receiver and carrying handle as follows 1 Apply a drop or two of lubricant to both threaded studs 2 Lightly lube the clamping bar and both round nuts 3 Lightly lube the mating surfaces of the carrying handle assembly and upper receiver Page 38 Add caution note reassemble procedure and illustration after step 8 CAUTION Should the round nuts and the clamping bar be inadvert ently removed the clamping bar must be reinstalled on the threaded studs in a manner not to protrude past the front of the carrying handle The round nuts should be reinstalled on the threaded studs DO NOT ATTEMPT to reflare the end of the threaded stud if the nuts have been removed 8 1 The carrying handle assembly should be reinstalled with the front stud positioned into the first notch in the front of the upper receiver mounting surface Holding the carrying handle assembly flat against the top of the upper receiver slide the clamping bar against the receiver with the lower edge underneath the slotted po
18. if possible a Apply a light coat of LAW to all functional parts must be kept warm in extreme cold Carry it in your shirt pocket to keep it fluid OPERATION UNDER UNUSUAL CONDITIONS CONT b To Prevent the condensation of moisture and freezing keep the weapon covered when meting from a warm to a cold area to allow gradual coding c Always attempt to keep the weapon dry d Unload and hand function the weapon every 30 minutes to help prevent freezing of functional parts e Do notlay a warm weapon directly in snow or ice f When moving a cold rifle into a warm place condensation moisture will form in and on your weapon If possible leave your weapon in a protected but cold area outside When the weapon is brought inside a warm place it should be disassembled and wiped dry several times as it reaches room temperature g Keep the insides of magazines and your ammo wiped dry Moisture will freeze and cause malfunctions Do not lube the ammo h The use of the muzzle cap protective magazine bag and an overall rifle cover will help protect your rifle Use them whenever the tactical situation permits For extended operations in extreme cold have armorer remove trigger guard 79 80 OPERATION UNDER UNUSUAL CONDITIONS CONT HOT WET CLIMATE JUNGLE Use CLP to clean and lube 1 Perform normal maintenance as outlined in the PMCS table on paqe 44 2 Clean and lube rifle more frequently Inspect hidden surfa
19. t use any other ammo except the blank round M200 marked on each box of 20 rounds DO NOT exchange or switch bolt assemblies from one 16 2 to another Doing so may result in injury to or death of personnel If your rifle stops firing with a live round in the chamber of a hot barrel misfire remove the round fast However if you cannot remove it within 10 seconds remove magazine and wait 15 minutes with the rifle pointing in a safe direction This way you won t get hurt by a possible round cooking off Regardless keep your face away from the ejection port while clearing a hot chamber e Use only authorized ammo that is manufactured to U S or NATO specifications f your bolt fails to unlock and you try to free it by banging the buttstock on the ground keep yourself clear of the muzzle f there s water in the barrel don t fire the rifle It could explode If a noticeable difference in sound or recoil is experienced STOP FIRING Either condition could indicate an incomplete powder burn and or a bullet stuck in the bore FACTS ABOUT YOUR RIFLE The M16A2 rifle system consists of a rifle a magazine and a sling It is a lightweight gas operated air cooled magazine fed shoulder fired weapon that can be fired either in automatic three round bursts or semiautomatic single shots Other features Upper receiver and barrel assembly has a fully adjustable rear sight and a compensator that helps keep the muzzle d
20. to push a new stiff bore brush through the bore You will find it muich easier to pull your bore brush through the v bore Also because the brush will clean better if the bristles follow the grooves called tracking you want the bore brush to D be allowed to turn as you pull it through This is how you do it PA ROD SECTIONS 1 Swab out the bore with a patch moistened with CLP T 2 Attach three rod sections together but leave each one 2 about two turns short of being tight O 3 Attach the bore brush but leave it two turns short also U NOTE G This whole process will go quicker if you use the buddy system on the cleaning rods Set one rod up with a patch holder and the other with a bore brush 18 DETAILED CLEANING TECHNIQUES CONT 4 Point muzzle down Hold the upper receiver in one hand while inserting the end of the rod without the brush into the chamber Let the rod fall straight through the bore About 2 3 inches will be sticking out of the muzzle at this point Attach the handle section of the cleaning rod to the end of the rod sticking out of the muzzle Pull the brush through the bore and out the muzzle If you watch closely you can see the rod twisting as you pull it After one pull take off the handle section and repeat the process After three or four pulls you will see that the three rod sections and the bore brush are screwing together Loosen them up and repeat the process ATTAC
21. trigger and fire NOTE There are clicks between the numbers as you turn the elevation knob Use the clicks if you need more elevation past a certain number to hit your target FIELD FIRING TECHNIQUES CONT NOTE The normal rear sight aperture unmarked flips forward to expose larger aperture marked 0 2 Use the 0 2 aperture only when the 3 is aligned with the mark on the left side of the receiver and the sight is rotated down You will automatically get a zero of 200 meters Use the 0 2 aperture when shooting at night or at close range e g in a city or in dense jungle SIGHT DOWN 0 2 APERTURE USED ONLY WHEN KNOB 15 SET FOR 300 METERS 58 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONCERNING YOUR M16A2 SIGHTS GENERAL Your rifle sights should be set to a combat zero of 300 meters If you are told to engage a target at longer range e g 500 or 800 meters a Rotate the elevation knob so that the desired range mark is aligned with the mark on the left side of the receiver b Aim squeeze the trigger and fire NOTE Return the dial to 300 meters when the mission is over See conversion chart in back of manual pages 118 119 v Y DN 4 il li 1 60 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONCERNING YOUR M16A2 SIGHTS CONT SHOOTING AT NIGHT OR AT CLOSE RANGE a Rotate the elevation knob down to the 300 meter mark b Flip the unmarked aperture down and use the larger ape
22. 0 01 102 1473 BETWEEN 0 F AND 35 F EITHER CLP OR LAW LAW Lubricating oil Arctic weapons 1 qt can NSN 9150 00 292 9689 Lightly Lubed A film of CLP barely visible to the eye Heavy enough so that it can be spread Generously Lubed with the finger LUBRICATING upper receiver Lightly lube inside of upper receiver bore and chamber outer surfaces ofbarrel and front sight and surfaces under hand guard Depress front sight detent and apply two or three drops CLP to front sight detent Depress sev eral times to work lube into the spring START AT GO RIGHT THROUGH RECEIVER AND THE COMPENSATOR DROP ROD DON T REVERSE THROUGH DIRECTIONS IN BORE LUBRICATING Cont bolt carrier group CAUTION _ jse only a light coat of on firing pin and firing pin recess in boit GENEROUSLY LUBE OUTSIDE OF THESE PARTS MAKE CERTAIN TO GET CAM PIN AREA BOLT RINGS AND OUTSIDE OF THE BOLT BODY PUT A LIGHT COAT ON EXTRACTOR AND PIN DRY WITH PIPE CLEANER THEN PLACE ONE DROP CLP LIGHTLY LUBE CHARGING HANDLE AND INNER AND OUTER SURFACES OF BOLT CARRIER GENEROUSLY LUBE SLIDE AND CAM PIN AREA OF BOLT CARRIER LUBRICATING Cont lower receiver group LIGHTLY LUBE INSIDE LOWER RECEIVER EXTENSION ACTION SPRING MOVING PARTS INSIDE LOWER RECEIVER AND THEIR PINS 31 LUBRICATING Cont adjustable rear sight NOTE Make a note of how far you
23. ATCH aa RR apura SN i Sees 6 Pushinonthe bottom portion of bolt catch 7 Slide the chargin thereby locking the bolt to the rear forward 70 OPERATION loading for a three round burst and MLO TE WARRING sare C D Your rifle is now loaded Ensure it is gt pointed in a safe direction 9 insert a loaded magazine Push on the upper portion of the bolt catch to allow the bolt to fly forward Seepage 66 Chambering a round cont 10 Placing the selector on BURST and pulling the trigger will give you a three round burst NOTE If rifle is not to be fired immediately close ejection port cover 71 72 IMMEDMATE ACTION If your rifle stops firing perform the following immediate actions CHAMBER RED u N 1 SLAP upward on magazine to Do not load with a hot chamber make sure it s properly seated 2 PULL charging handle all the way back OBSERVE ejection of case or cartridge Check chamber for obstruction IMMEDIATE ACTION CONT 3 If cartridge or case is ejected or chamber is clear RELEASE charging handle to feed new round Don t ride the charging handle foward 5 Now FIRE If it won t fire look for trouble and apply remedial action next page 4 TAP forward assist 73 74 REMEDIAL AUT in u If your rifle still fails to fire after performing steps 1 through 5 check again for jammed cartridge case S
24. Add M4A1 and the word Yellow after M4 Carbine for the blank firing attachment M23 Page 123 Add the following item to the AAL 8465 00 781 9564 CASE MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT for weapons wit bout buttstock stowage 81349 MIL C 43737 CARBINE ONLY Page 129 Add the following items to the expendable list 21 6850 00 224 6656 CLEANING COMPOUND RIFLE BORE CZ small arms bore cleaning solution RBC 81349 MIL C 372 2 oz 59 15 ml bottle 3 1 6850 00 281 1985 DRY CLEANING SOLVENT 58536 A A 711 1 gal 3 79 l can Page 130 1 31 blank Add the following item to the expendable list 4 1 LUBRICATING OIL WEAPONS LSA semifluid 81 349 MIL L 46000 C 9150 00 935 6597 2 oz 59 1 5 ml plastic btl OZ C 9150 00 889 3522 40z 118 30 ml plastic btl OZ Page 132 and 133 Chart 15 By Order of the Secretary of the Army GORDON R SULLIVAN General United States Army Chief of Staff Official MILTON H HAMILTON Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of the Army 06646 DISTRIBUTION To be distributed in accordance with DA Form 12 40 E Block 0016 requirements for 9 1005 319 10 U S ARMY TM 9 1005 319 10 C2 CHANGE HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY NO 2 Washington DC 23 June 1993 Operator s Manual W COMPONENTS LIST RIFLE 5 56 MM M16A2 W E 1005 01 128 9936 TM 9 1005 319 10 August 1986 is changed to add the M4 Carbine to this TM Changes are as follows Page Cover Add CARBINE
25. Close upper and lower receiver groups Push in takedown pin THE BUDDY SYSTEM 15 Place the rifle on the buttstock and press down on the slip ring with both hands NOTE The round handguards are indentical top or bottom 16 Have your buddy install one handguard on top and the other on the bottom 17 Snap on sling 40 MAGAZINE DISASSEMBLY Remove base Release base catch Jiggle spring and follower to remove NOTE Do not remove follower from spring 41 MAGAZINE REASSEMBLY IF THE SPRING COMES LOOSE FROM THE FOLLOWER TURN IN THE PIECES DON T TRY TO FIX IT YOURSELF CLEAN AND LUBE Wipe dirt from tube spring and follower then lightly lube spring Insert follower and jiggle spring to install Slide the base under all four tabs until base catches MAKE SURE PRINTING IS ON THE OUTSIDE 42 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK 43 5 Beror ore 2n um i 3 lt E cm ae 45 a T nm Je ig NN 2 Retract bolt to ensure fae movement between bolt carrier and gas tube 3 Perform functional check to ensure selector lever works properly Next page 4 Mag secure See uta 1 Remove excessive oil Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services 44 FUNCITONAL CHECK REMOVE MAG CHECK CHAMBER O SEM SELECTOR LEVER ON
26. H HANDLE DETAILED CLEANING TECHNIQUES CONT 8 Send a patch through the bore once in a while to help clean out the crud that the brush is getting loose You can use the same technique as described above to save time Just replace the bore brush with the rod tip patch holder and a wet patch Drop it through You won t need to attach the handler to pull only a patch through If you leave the rods loose again the patch will track in the rifling as before But remember always have the bore wet with cleaner before trying to pull a brush through 19 20 THOROUGH upper receiver CLEAN WITH CLP CLEANING All Areas of Powder Fouling Corrosion Dirt and RUST eBore Chamber e ocking Lugs eGas Tube START AT RECEIVER AND DROP ROD AND BRUSH THROUGH ATTACH HANDLE AND PULL THROUGH THE COMPENSATOR WHEN USING BORE BRUSH DON T REVERSE DIRECTION WHILE IN BORE CE THOROUGH bolt carrier group e Outer and Inner Surfaces of Bolt Carrier eCarrier Key eFiring Pin Recess and Firing Pin eFiring Pin Hole Use Pipe Cleaner e Carbon Deposits and Dirt from Locking Lugs eAreas Behind Bolt Ring and Under Lip of Extractor GET THAT LAST 1 16 INCH TOO USE WORN BORE BRUSH ONLY 21 THOROUGH CLEANING lower receiver group Areas of Powder Fouling Corrosion and Dirt Wipe Dirt from Trigger Mechanism eClean Buffer Action Spring and
27. Inside Lower Receiver Extension sd c 2 PIPE z ocodeturi pr CLEANER ATTACHED TO HOLDER WIPE INSIDE A SPRING OF BUFFER kids FFER TUBE CLEAN THOROUGH CLEANING CONT ejector The design of the ejector makes its disassembly for cleaning by you the operator impractical Make sure your M16A2 ejects those empty cases clear of you and your rifle by following these steps on a monthly or aS required weekly if firing blanks basis EJECTOR 1 Remove bolt from carrier Hold it in your hands as shown with ejector down and extractor up 23 24 THOROUGH CLEANING ejector cont 2 Place a few drops of CLP around the ejector to form a puddle TWO OR mompe C Lfri ro OF CLP m O CONT THOROUGH CLEANING CONT ejector cont 3 Take fired or dummy case and place it HOOK CASE UNDER under the lip of the extractor With a rocking EXTRACTOR AND ROCK motion press the case down against the BACK AND FORTH ejector Since the ejector is spring loaded AGAINST EJECTOR some resistance will be felt Press on the case until it stops against the bolt face Ease off with your thumb slightly and press down again Repeat several times Replace the CLP frequently Once the es d spring action of the ejector is smooth and KI strong dry off any excess amp e 25 26 ADVICE ON THE USE OF CLP CLP Cleaner Lubricant and Preservative does three th
28. O WINDAGE 3 THE UNMARKED APERTURE SHOULD BE UP 4 ROTATE ELEVATION KNOB IN THE DOWN DIRECTION COUNTER CLOCKWISE THE ELEVATION KNOB SHOULD STOP THREE CLICKS PAST THE 300 METER MARK THE REAR SIGHT SHOULD BE ALL THE WAY DOWN ON THE LAST WHOLE CLICK BEFORE IT BOTTOMS OUT THIS IS CALLED MECHANICAL ZERO ELEVATION FOR THE REAR SIGHT IF YOUR RANGE SCALE WILL NOT LINE UP IN THE ABOVE MANNER AN ARMORER WILL BE REQUIRED TO ADJUST THE RANGE SCALE FOR YOU 53 54 US MARINE CORPS 25 METER ZEROING PROCEDURES CONT 5 NOW ROTATE THE ELEVATION KNOB UP ONE CLICK PAST THE 300 METER MARK FROM THIS POINT ON THE REAR SIGHT ELEVATION KNOB SHOULD NOT BE MOVED ANY CHANGES IN ELEVATION REQUIRED IN THE FOLLOWING ZEROING STEPS ARE MADE TO THE FRONT SIGHT POST ONLY 6 CAREFULLY AIM AND FIRE AT THE CENTER OF THE TARGET BULL S EYE TAKE YOUR TIME AND BE SURE TO USE THE SIGHT PICTURE ILLUSTRATED 7 IF YOUR SHOT GROUP IS NOT IN THE CENTER OF THE BULLS EYE USE THE SQUARES ON THE TARGET SHEET TO CALCULATE THE REQUIRED CLICKS NECESSARY TO MOVE YOUR NEXT SHOT GROUP INTO THE BULLS EYE REMEMBER THAT ANY CHANGES IN ELEVATION ARE MADE BY MOVING THE FRONT SIGHT POST THE SQUARES ARE NUMBERED AROUND THE EDGES OF THE TARGET TO EQUAL THE NUMBER OF CLICKS REQUIRED TO MOVE THE SHOT GROUP TO THE BULL S EYE 8 IN ORDER TO RAISE YOUR NEXT SHOT GROUP ROTATE THE FRONT SIGHT POST CLOCKWISE ONE CLICK WILL MOVE THE STRIKE OF THE BULLET ONE VERTICAL
29. PERATION loading for semiauto fire and POINT MUZZLE IN SAFE 5 a 5 DIRECTION Ex bg f 1 EN d SEM 1 With hammer cocked place selector lever 2 Open bolt and check chamber Make sure on SAFE it is clear a Chambering a round 4 Tap upward to make sure it s seated right 3 Push upward until magazine catch engages and holds magazine M OPERATION loading for semiauto fire NOTE Magazine may be loaded with bolt assembly open or closed BOLT ASSEMBLY OPEN FORWARD ASSIS BOLT 5 amp Depress upper portion of bolt catch Bolt should go forward forward and locked Chambering a round cont BOLT ASSEMBLY CLOSED TAP forward assist to ensure bolt is fully forward and locked NOTE If rifle is not to be fired immediately close ejection port cover Never ride the charging handle Let it go foward on its own 67 OPERATION loading for a three round burst and THREE ROUND BURST CONTROL To guarantee a three round burst the first time you pull the trigger follow these steps START WITH A CLEAR WEAPON i sey 1 Place selector on BURST 3 Pull charging handle to rear and let it go 2 Pull trigger and hold it to the rear three times 68 Cambering a round cont 4 Pull charging handle to rear one more 5 Let go of the trigger time hold it to the rear mie BOLT C
30. SQUARE ON THE TARGET SHEET INORDER TO LOWER YOUR NEXT SHOT GROUP ROTATE THE FRONT SIGHT POST COUNTERCLOCKWISE ONE CLICK AS ABOVE EQUALS ONE SQUARE U S MARINE CORPS 25 METER ZEROING PROCEDURES CONT CHANGES IN WINDAGE ARE MADE WITH THE WINDAGE KNOB THREE CLICKS WILL MOVE THE STRIKE OF THE BULLET ONE HORIZONTAL SQUARE ON THE TARGET SHEET INORDER TO MOVE THE SHOT GROUP TO THE LEFT TURN THE WINDAGE KNOB COUNTERCLOCKWISE INORDER TO MOVE THE SHOT GROUP TO THE RIGHT TURN THE WINDAGE KNOB CLOCKWISE CAREFULLY AIM AND FIRE ANOTHER GROUP AT THE CENTER OF THE TARGET BULLS EYE REPEAT STEPS 7 THROUGH 9 IF REQUIRED IF YOUR GROUP IS ON TARGET YOUR SIGHT IS NOW CALIBRATED TO PLACE YOUR ACTUAL 300 METER ZERO ON THE RIFLE YOU MUST ROTATE THE ELEVA TION KNOB ONE CLICK DOWN THE RANGE SCALE S 300 METER MARK SHOULD NOW BE ALIGNED WITH THE MARK ON THE RECEIVER 55 56 FIELD FIRING TECHNIQUES 1 Establish your zero see page 47 The elevation dial is now set starting at 300 meters and continuing in 100 meter increments up to 800 meters SIGHT SET FOR 500 METERS 2 Rotate the dial until the number 4 5 6 7 or 8 you want is aligned with the mark on the left side of the receiver SIGHT SET FOR a 800 METERS SIGHT ALL THE WAY UP FIELD FIRING TECHNIQUES CONT 3 Obtain a good sight picture and good sight alignment with the unmarked aperture and the front sight post 4 Squeeze the
31. ZZLE CAP VIGOROUSLY OPERATION UNDER UNUSUAL CONDITIONS CONT AFTER FORDING CONT FORWARD ASSIST TO SEAT ROUND AND LOCK BOLT 2 PULL CHARGING HANDLE 2 TO INCHES s CLEAR THE DRAN HOLE N THE STOCK WITH A PIPE CLEANER AND DRAIN NOTE For additional information see FM 23 9 4 RELEASE CHARGING HANDLE AND STRIKE 85 86 WON T FIRE Selector lever on SAFE Improper assembly of firing pin Too much oil in firing pin recess Defective ammo Too much carbon on firing pin or in firing pin recess Put it on SEMI or BURST Assemble correctly RETAINING PIN GOES IN BACK OF LARGE SHOULDER OF FIRING PIN Wipe out with pipe cleaner 5 Remove and discard Clean 2 TROUBLESHOOTIN CONT PROBLEM CHECK FOR WHAT TO DO BOLT Dirty or burred bolt See your NCO or your unit ARMORER UNLOCK WONT EXTRACT Broken extractor spring See your ARMORER Dirty or corroded ammo Remove Push out stuck round with cleaning rod Carbon in chamber Clean chamber Fouling or carbon in Clean extractor recess or lip 87 88 TROUBLESHOOTING CONT PROBLEM WON T FEED CHECK FOR WHAT TO DO Dirty or corroded ammo Clean Dirty magazine Clean Defective magazine Replace Too many rounds in Take out excess magazine Action of buffer assembly Take out buffer and spring and clean is restricted Magazine not fully Adjust magazine catch seated
32. a ene j duo E ud gt 2 A PRESS BUTTON ON RIGHT SIDE TROUBLESHOOTING CONT PROBLEM CHECK FOR WHAT TO DO WON T FEED Turn catch clockwise to tighten and CONT counterclockwise to loosen TURN CATCH ON LEFT SIDE DOUBLE FEED Defective magazine Replace 90 TROUBLESHOOTING CONT PROBLEM WON T CHAMBER CHECK FOR WHAT TO DO Dirty or corroded ammo Clean Damaged ammo Replace Carbon in chamber or on Clean gas tube ass Dirt corrosion or carbon Clean lugs buildup in barrel locking lugs f F1 a 81 14 WON T EXTRACT Frozen extractor Remove and clean Restricted buffer Remove and clean assembly Restricted movement of Remove clean and lube Before putting bolt bolt carrier group back in make sure gas tube fits into carrier key and that the carrier moves freely 91 92 TROUBLESHOOTING CONT PROBLEM SHORT RECOIL CHECK FOR WHAT TO DO Gaps in bolt rings not Stagger ring gaps staggered Carbon or dirt in carrier Clean key or on outside of gas tube TROUBLESHOOTING CONT PROBLEM CHECK FOR WHAT TO DO Q Tip pipe cleaner Return rifle to armorer stuck inside carrier Check with QT E cleaner E m BOLT FAILS TO LOCK AFTER LAST ROUND Dirty or corroded bolt Clean latch SELECTOR LEVER BINDS Faulty magaz
33. ation to the impact and distance columns 0 5 cm 3 16 in 25 meters M4 M4A1 ONLY 1 9 cm 3 4 in 100 meters M4 M4A1 ONLY 4 8 cm 1 1 2 in 200 meters M4 M4A1 ONLY 5 7 cm 2 1 4 in 300 meters M4 M4A1 ONLY 7 6 cm 3 in 400 meters M4 M4A1 ONLY 9 5 cm 3 3 4 in 500 meters M4 M4A1 ONLY 11 4 cm 4 1 2 in 600 meters M4 M4A1 ONLY 13 3 cm 5 1 4 700 meters M4 ONLY 15 3 cm 6 in 800 meters M4 ONLY Page 56 Add to para 2 600 meters maximum for M4A1 Page 59 Add to first paragraph second sentence after 800 M16A2 and M4 500 or 600 meters M4A1 Para c change the reference pages to 132 133 Page 61 Add AUTO after burst paragraph AUTO M4A1 ONLY Carbine will continue to fire as long as the trigger is pulled Page 83 Replace FM 3 87 FM 21 40 AND TM 3 220 with FM 3 3 FM 3 4 FM 3 5 AND FM 3 100 Page 86 Add after the first sentence in the Check For and What To Do columns Light indentation Notify unit armor on the primer Page 103 Replace FM s 3 87 FM 21 40 and TM 3 220 with the following FM 3 3 NBC Contamination Avoidance FM 3 4 NBC Protection FM 3 5 NBC Decontamination FM 3 100 NBC Defense Chemical Warfare Smoke and Flame Operations TM 3 4230 216 10 Operator s Manual for Decontaminating Kit Skin 258 1 and Training Aid Skin De contaminating M58A1 13 Page 122 Add the word Red after M16A2 only for the blank firing attachment M15A2
34. ces of the bolt and carrier assembly upper receiver and chamber barrel extension locking lugs and the lower receiver and receiver extension assembly buffer tube for corrosion Also pay close attention to the spring loaded detents on the rifle 3 To help prevent corrosion remove handprints with a dry wiping rag Then lubricate lightly with CLP 4 Unload and check the inside of magazines frequently for corrosion and moisture Wipe ammo dry before reloading 5 Use magazine bag muzzle cap etc for protection when the tactical situation permits OPERATION UNDER UNUSUAL CONDITIONS CONT HOT DRY CLIMATE DESERT Use CLP to clean and lube Hot dry climates are usually areas containing blowing sand and fine dust Deserts can be hot during daylight hours and freezing during hours of darkness Consequently this harsh environ ment will severely tax your rifle as well as all other types of equipment Your rifle s continued operation will depend on your detailed cleaning and lubricating procedures 1 Dust and sand will get into the rifle and magazines This will cause malfunctions Give the inside areas and functional parts of the rifle a thorough cleaning everyday and after every firing mission 2 Corrosion is less likely to form on metal parts in a dry climate therefore lubrication should be applied to the internal working surfaces and functional parts only Use normal amounts of CLP for lubrication always shake CLP prior to use U
35. easure required for full functional operation of the end item SUPPLY SUPPORT CATEGORIES 10 Supply System Responsibility All or a portion of the items in this category as appropriate for the type of issue will be furnished by the supply system Any item requiring replacement while the end item is outside the stores distribution system is the responsibility of the holding organization or using unit 11 Collateral Materiel All of the items in this category will be furnished with the end item when the end item is being shipped as initial issue The 9999 00 000 0000 NSN shown under the heading of COLLATERAL MATERIEL is for control within the distribution system only and is not authorized for requisitioning purposes 106 MARINE CORPS USE ONLY COMPONENTS LIST FOR RIFLE 5 56MM M16A2 CONT 12 Using Unit Resposibility Items in this category will not be issued with the end item They must be requisitioned through the supply system The end item will be complete only when the total quantity of items shown in the Quantity Used in Unit column as well as those items listed under the heading SUPPLY SYSTEM RESPONSIBILITY and COLLATERAL MATERIEL are on hand 5TH ECHELON REHABILITATION PROGRAM 13 Major items returned under this program will be evacuated under the provision s of the applicable Marine Corps Order s with the items listed under Supply System Responsibility Repair rebuild end replacement under a 5th Echelo
36. f for example your rifle is submerged during a river crossing ask your armorer to remove the stock or pistol grip for cleaning and lubricating NOTE Buttstock mat be used for storage 97 98 LOADING MAGAZINE The magazine may be loaded quickly using ten round stripper clips and the magazine filler found in each bandoleer TEN ROUND STRIPPER CLIP 1 With the magazine filler in place place a ten round stripper clip in position Using thumb pressure on the rear of the top car tridge press down firmly until all ten rounds are below the feed lips of the magazine MAGAZINE FILLER FOUND IN END POCKET OF BANDOLEER LOADING MAGAZINE CONT 2 Remove the empty stripper clip while holding the magazine filler in place 3 Repeat until three ten round clips are loaded 4 Remove magazine filler and retain it for future use LOADING PROCEDURE 99 USING TRACER AMMUNITION Use tracer ammunition to help hit the target during hours of darkness or low light levels Tracer ammunition is not as effective as regular ball ammunition against most targets When tracer ammunition is available mix it in with the ball ammunition in your magazine One way to mix ammunition is shown below TOP BOTTOM THREE FOUR TRACER TRACER TRACER TRACER TRACER 100 USING TRACER AMMUNITION CONT NOTE Tracer ammunition is tipped The top three help you get on target e The traces in between help you stay on target
37. g to pages 16 thru 34 Disassemble magazine Clean and lubricate according to page 41 Clean and lubricate bayonet and scabbard Report all damaged or missing parts to unit armorer Page 45 Add the word slowly after the fourth sentence Pull charging release slowly Change the next sentence to read Slowly release the trigger without stops or hesitations Pull the trigger Add NOTE after SEMI paragraph NOTE Slow is defined as 1 4 to 1 2 the normal rate of trigger release Change the wording in BURST paragraph fifth sentence to read Pull charging handle to rear and release three times Page 52 55 Delete U S MARINE CORPS from each page because Army will use this information Page 53 Add to step 4 after the second sentence ARMY rifles will have the 300 meter mark set on the last whole click before it bottoms out Page 71 Add after header Your weapon is now combat ready e g ammunition loaded bolt forward and safety on Page 119 Add two slings as follows 3 1005 01 216 4510 SLING SMALL ARMS M16A2 19204 12624561 4 1005 01 368 9852 SLING SMALL ARMS M4 Carbine 19200 12011996 Page 122 Add after BFA M15A2 M16A2 Only EA EA 1005 01 361 8208 BLANK FIRING ATTACHMENT M23 M4 Carbine For Training Only 19200 12597837 Page 124 Change the quantity 1 for the magazine cartridge to 6 By Order of the Secretary of the Army GORDON R SULLIVAN General United State
38. he following steps as follows CARBINE ONLY 21 Extend buttstock assembly 22 Grasp the lock release lever in the area of the retaining nut pull down ward and slide buttstock to the rear to separate the buttstock assembly from the lower receiver extension BUTTSTOCK ASSEMBLY RETAINING LOCK RELEASE NUT LEVER Page 22 Add Clean carbine lower receiver extension and buttstock Page 28 Lube guide change 0 F AND 35 F to 10 F AND 10 F Change the thermometer to correspond with the text Page 35 Add to reassembly before step 1 Grasp the lock release lever in the area of the retaining nut and pull to reinstall the buttstock assembly onto the lower receiver extension BUTTSTOCK ASSEMBLY RETAINING LOCK RELEASE LEVER NUT Page 40 Replace buttstock illustration with the following and add illustration of sling being put on carbine Page 45 Add the Operator Preventive Maintenance Checks and Service PMCS WARNING Before starting an inspection be sure to clear the rifle p 7 Do not squeeze the trigger until the rifle has been cleared Inspect the chamber to ensure that it is empty and no ammunition is in position to be chambered Do not keep live ammunition near work area Before Operation D During Operation After Operation ltem Interval ITEM TO BE INSPECTED Equipment is NOT No BDA Procedure READY AVAILABLE IF 1 MAGAZINE a Magazine slips easily into the magazine we
39. ine Replace Needs oil Lubricate with CLP Dirt or sand under trigger Clean 93 94 TROUBLESHOOTING CONT PROBLEM CHECK FOR WHAT TO DO BOLT CARRIER Round jammed between 1 Remove magazine HANG UP bolt and charging handle 2 push in on the bottom of the bolt latch and or double feed KEEP CLEAR OF MUZZLE 3 Bang rifle butt on the ground Bolt should lock to rear TROUBLESHOOTING CONT PROBLEM CHECK FOR WHAT TO DO CAUTION After round is removed bolt is under tension 4 While bolt is held to rear round should fall through magazine well NOTE If this procedure fails use a section of cleaning rod to push bolt fully to rear through ejection port 95 COMPENSATOR CAUTION DO NOT remove the compensator for any reason Armorers are not authorized to remove it for cleaning puposes The compensator is torqued to about 20 pounds with a special wrench at the factory The compensator was set at the factory It leeps the muzzle down during automatic fire The setting is precise so that the slots are indexed as shown below The compensator has five slots The third or middle slot must be straight up THIRD SLOT Straight Up It should line up with the front sight post 96 BUTTSTOCK AND PISTOL GRIP CAUTION DO NOT remove the stock or the pistol grip for any reason You are not authorized to remove these parts because you may lose the small detents or damage the springs upon reassembly I
40. ine Corps Stocklist SL 1 1 Introduction to Marine Corps Stocklist Publications for indexes thereof see Marine Corps Stocklist micropublications SL 1 2 Index of Authorized Publications for Equipment Support and SL 1 3 Index of Publications Authorized and Stocked by the Marine Corps PASMC SPECIAL NOTES 18 The Rifle 5 56mm M16A2 will be reported on Unit Property Control Records under NSN 1005 01 128 9936 Rifle 5 56mm M16A2 NSN 1005 01 128 9936 includes 1 ea magazine NSN 1005 00 921 5004 19 Maintenance Forms and Records Marine Corps users maintain forms and records as prescribed by TM 4700 15 1 Department of the Army forms and records will be those prescribed by DA PAM 738 750 109 FOR MARINE CORPS LIST OF COMPONENTS iow COLLATERAL MATERIEL _ MARINE CORPS USE ONLY COLLATERAL MATERIEL CONT NSN 9999 01 189 3261 1 2 ITEM STOCK No NUMBER 1 1005 00 903 1296 2 1005 00 999 1435 3 1005 00 494 6602 4 1005 00 403 5804 6 ITEM IDENTIFICATION m O oO x BRUSH CLEANING SMALL ARMS Bore Rock Island Arsenal 11686340 BRUSH CLEANING SMALL ARMS Chamber Rock Island Arsenal 8432358 BRUSH CLEANING Tooth Rock island Arsenal S448462 CASE SMALL ARMS ACCESSORY Rock Island Arsenal 8448751 HANDLE ASSEMBLY Rock Island Arsenal 8436776 111 MARINE CORPS USE ONLY COLLATERAL MATERIEL CONT 4 Dies I rog d
41. ings at once ONE It contains solvants to dissolve firing residue and carbon TWO It lays down a layer of Teflon as it dries to provide lubrication THREE It prevents rust from forming Use CLP as follows a Always shake bottle well before use b Place a few drops on a patch or rag c Clean your rifle with these patches and rags until they come out clean d Take a clean patch or rag and apply a fresh light coat NOTE Don t dry clean your rifle DO NOT use hot water or other solvents or you will wash away the Teflon lubricant that has been building up as a result of your using CLP INSPECT before lubricating FIRING PIN RETAINING PIN Bent or badly worn BOLT Cracks or fractures especially in the cam 22 or missing pin hole area bolts that contain pits extending into the firing pin hole need replacing Z A EXTRACTOR AND EXTRACTOR FIRING PIN Bent cracked blunted or 4 sharp end Check extractor for chipped or broken edges in the area of the lip that engages the IF PARTS ARE MISSING OR DEFEC cartridge rim Check that the rubber insert is TIVE SEE YOUR ARMORER inside the extractor spring 1 CAM PIN Cracked chipped 27 LUBE GUIDE Under all but the coldest Arctic conditions CLP is the lubricant to use on your rifle Remember to remove excessive CLP from the bore and chamber before tiring CLP Cleaner lubricant and preservative Refillable 1 2 oz bottle NSN 915
42. ire ments Section II EXPENDABLE ARMY USE ONLY SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS LIST ESML 3 NATIONAL STOCK NUMBER 9150 01 102 1473 9920 00 292 9946 1005 00 809 2190 4 DESCRIPTION CLEANER LUBRICANT AND PRESERVATIVE bottle 81349 MIL L 63460 CLEANER TOBACCO PIPE cotton tuft wire core 32 per pk 89855 DILLSPIPECLEANER COVER PROTECTIVE 19204 8448213 EA EA 129 ARMY USE ONLY Section II EXPENDABLE SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS LIST ESML CONT 1 2 3 4 NATIONAL ITEM STOCK NO LEvEL NUMBER DESCRIPTION 4 9150 00 292 9689 LUBRICATING OIL ARTIC 5 C 7920 00 205 1711 6 C 1005 00 912 4248 130 131 blank WEAPONS LAW MIL L 14107 1 quart can RAG WIPING 50 15 bdl 58536 A A 531 SWAB SMALL ARMS CLEANING cotton 1 pkg 1000 per package 19204 11686408 U M LB EA TRAJECTORIES OF AIMED RIFLE FIRE WITH CORRECT ELEVATION SET ON REAR SIGHT ELEVATION KNOB METRIC CO 10 ENS HEIGHT feet 300 yds RANGE Point of aim at each target at all ranges is center of mass or in center of chest Point of impact is also center of mass Note that fire on target at 300 meters is also effective on 400 meter target At 600 meters fire does not exceed the height of a man at any point along its trajectory 132 NVERSION CHART KNEELING TARGETS 40 INCHES HIGH 800 METERS 547 656 765 875 YARDS 400 437 500 yds
43. ll and locks in place Magazine is distorted or is hard to seat in magazine well 10 Before Operation D During Operation A After Operation Interval ITEM BE INSPECTED Equipment is NOT No BDA Procedure READY AVAILABLE IF b Magazine follower has spring tension and moves easily inside of magazine Magazine follower is stuck or has weak spring tension 2 UPPER RECEIVER Barrel Check for barrel looseness using hand pressure only Barrel is loose enough to be moved by hand 3 LOWER RECEIVER Magazine Catch Check maga zine catch for spring tension and retention of magazine NOTE Perform this check with the rifle assembled Magazine catch has no spring tension or does not retain magazine 11 B Before Operation D During Operation A After Operation Interval ITEM BE INSPECTED Equipment is NOT No BDA Procedure READY AVAILABLE IF 4 RIFLE SIGHTS ZERO ADJUSTMENT Move front and rear sight to make sure they can be adjusted Return sights to zero setting of your rifle If the sights are damaged missing or can t be adjusted 5 MAGAZINE CATCH FUNCTION Insert magazine into the well The magazine catch should hold the magazine in place Pressing the magazine catch button should release the magazine To adjust the magazine catch use cleaning rod to press in on the magazine catch button until the left side of the magazine catch sticks out beyond the receiver
44. meters 8 8 cm 3 1 2 in 700 meters 10 0 cm 4 in 800 meters vi 4 gt af TIL s RIT 529 All the above values have been rounded off To remember your correct battlesight zero windage note location of windage scale and windage knob pointer heavy mark on outside of knob Do not center rear sight aperture for inspections Keep your correct battlesight zero windage on the rifle at all times 51 cS USE THE POINT OF AIM POINT OF IMPACT TECHNIQUE 2421181512 9 6 3 O 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 10 9 8 7 6 m 2 gm a 7 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 ane 24 LLL LIS EI 38 24 21 18 15 12 9 6 3 0 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 Sight Aijgnmant UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS PERTURE 25 METER ZEROING TARGET VERTICAL bd p HORIZONTAL SEE ZEROING PROCEDURES FOR THE M16A2 RIFLE lt SIGHT ON REVERSE SIDE j Sight Picture tor 25m Zero VERTI CAL 4 BULL S EYE HORIZONTAL 199 SdYOD ANIYVW SN U S MARINE CORPS 25 METER ZEROING PROCEDURES BY FOLLOWING THE STEPS BELOW AND ESTABLISHING A ZERO AT 25 METERS YOUR M16A2 RIFLE SIGHTS WILL BE SET WITH A 300 METER BATTLESIGHT 1 DO NOT MOVE FRONT SIGHT POST AT THIS TIME IT WAS SET AT THE FACTORY OR BY A PREVIOUS SHOOTER AND SHOULD BE VERY CLOSE TO YOUR ZERO 2 CENTER THE REAR SIGHT APERTURE BY TURNING THE WINDAGE KNOB LEFT OR RIGHT THIS IS CALLED MECHANICAL ZER
45. move the sights so they can be returned to their original position at completion of this task MOVING PARTS Use one or two drops of CLP Rotate these parts 5 lubricant is spread evenly above and below a Elevation knob b Elevation screw shaft c Windage knob maximum five clicks left or right d Windage screw e Detent holes to ensure ELEVATION SCREW SHAFT Also lube from inside the upper receiver as follows a Turn upper receiver upside down b Remove charging handle c Put two or three drops on bottom of elevation screw shaft and in elevation detent spring hole d Rotate the elevation dial back and forth a few times while keeping upper receiver upside down 32 LUBRICATING Cont adjustable rear sight cont LUBRICATE AND KEEP EXTRA CLEAN WINDAGE SCREW DETENT SPRING ELEVATION HOLE SCREW SHAFT ELEVATION 4 KNOB BOTTOM OF ELEVATION SCREW SHAFT AND DETENT SPRING HOLE qu WINDAGE KNOB 33 34 LUBRICATING Cont adjustable rear sight cont AFTER LUBING REAR SIGHT a Reset your correct zero windage and your battlesight zero Refer to pages 48 51 b Notice the rear sight comes down when the 3 is aligned with the mark on the left side of the receiver c You will feel a click when the 3 first lines up with the mark d Carry your rifle with the 3 aligned with the mark e Keep the sight on 300 meters to keep dirt and water out of sight mechanism a
46. ms are all authorized to you by CTA MTOE IDA or JTA 3 EXPLANATION OF LISTING National stock numbers descriptions and quantities are provided to help you identify and request the additional items you require to support this equipment The items are listed in alphabetical sequence by item name under the type document i e CTA MTOE TDA or JTA which authorizes the item s to you 121 ARMY USE ONLY Section II ADDITIONAL AUTHORIZATION LIST AAL 1 2 NATIONAL DESCRIPTION STOCK USABLE NUMBER FSCM AND PART NUMBER ON CODE 1005 00 193 0306 1005 00 118 6192 1005 00 242 5687 122 CTA AUTHORIZED ITEMS BAG PROTECTIVE for 30 round magazine 500 per box required 1 per magazine 19204 8448464 BLANK FIRING ATTACHMENT 15 2 For Training Only 19204 12002900 BOTTLE ASSEMBLY CYLINDRICAL 19204 8448444 U M EA EA EA Section II ADDITIONAL AUTHORIZATION LIST NATIONAL STOCK NUMBER 1005 00 903 1296 1005 00 999 1435 1005 00 494 6602 5340 00 880 7666 1005 00 403 5804 2 DESCRIPTION ARMY USE ONLY FSCM AND PART NUMBER BRUSH 19204 BRUSH 19204 BRUSH 19204 CAP P 19204 CASE CLEANING 11686340 CLEANING 8432353 CLEANING 8448462 ROTECTIVE 8445067 SMALL ARMS SMALL ARMS SMALL ARMS SMALL ARMS DUST for rifles with buttstock stowage 19204 8448751 AAL CONT USABLE ON CODE bore
47. n rehabilitation program will be limited to these items only Those items under the heading COLLATERAL MATERIEL shall be held by using organizations for application to the replacement end items CHANGES 14 Changes to this publication will be issued as required 107 FOR MARINE CORPS USE ONLY COMPONENTS LIST FOR RIFLE 5 56MM M16A2 CONT REQUEST FOR ADDITONAL COPIES 15 Additional copies of this publication may be requisitioned from the Commanding General Marine Corps Logistics Base Code 876 Albany Georgia 31704 5000 ERRORS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 16 Errors in this publication or recommendations for its improvement should be submitted by using NAVMC 10772 Report of Discrepancy in Supply Publications form provided each Com mand for this purpose If this form is not adequate to cover a particular situation or recommenda tion a letter should be directed to Commandant of the Marine Corps Code LMA 1 Headquarters U S Marine Corps Washington D C 20380 Army users submit DA Form 2028 Recommend Changes to Publications and Blank Forms direct to Commander US Army Armament Munitions and Chemical Command ATTN AMSMC MAS Rock Island IL 61299 6000 108 FOR MARINE CORPS USE ONLY COMPONENTS LIST FOR RIFLE 5 56MM 1 6A2 CONT MISCELLANEOUS 17 For full information concerning the Marine Corps Stocklist publications system including its purpose and use and the principles employed in its compilation see Mar
48. nd protect the sight from damage AFTER AMPHIBIOUS OPERATIONS a Clean your rear sight as soon as possible if it has salt water on it b Wash your rear sight with fresh water from your canteen or some other source if you don t have time to clean it with CLP right away REASSEMBLY INSERT 2 Insert extractor and spring Insert action spring and buffer NOTE Extractcr assembly has a rubber insert within the spring Be sure not to lose it If the spring comes loose put the large end of spring in the extractor and seat it 35 REASSEMBLY CONT Don t switch bolts between rifles STAGGER RING GAPS Z TO STOP GAS LOSS 4 Slide bolt into carrier 36 REASSEMBLY Cont Be sure the cam pin is installed in the bolt group If it isn t your rifle cart still fire and will explode 7 Pull bolt out 37 5 Replace bolt cam pin REASSEMBLY Cont NOTE Firing pin should not fall out when bolt car rier group is turned upside down then push charging handie part I BE SURE BOLT IS STILL UNLOCKED UN trar 8 Replace firing pin retaining pin 10 Slide in bolt carrier group 38 REASSEMBLY Cont 11 Push charging handle and bolt carrier group together 55 AS E 13 Engage receiver pivot pin CAUTIO Selector lever must be on SAFE or SEMI before closing upper receiver 39 REASSEMBLY Cont 14
49. nd used on the rifle Page 7 Add the following warning WARNING To be considered SAFE before disassembly cleaning inspecting transporting or storing the weapon must be cleared Page 11 Add the following caution CAUTION Only use hand pressure to disengage the pivot and takedown pins Force other than hand pressure may cause damage to the weapon and replacement of the weapon would be required Only push the pivot and takedown pins far enough to disengage the upper receiver from the lower receiver Page 12 Add the following caution and procedure after step 11 CAUTION Do not fully remove the round nuts from the threaded studs The threaded studs are flared on the end to prohibit removal However if the nuts are inadvertently removed they may be reinstalled CARRYING HANDLE ASSEMBLY ROUND NUTS CLAMPING BA 11 1 Loosen the round nuts on the left side of the carrying handle approxi mately 4 turns Loosen the clamping bar from the left side of the upper receiver and lift off the carrying handle assembly 6 Page 15 Add NOTE after step 21 NOTE The M4 M4A1 carbine has a four position buttstock closed 1 2 open 3 4 open and full open Page 16 Add the following Wherever the term CLP or the words lube or lubricant are cited in this TM it is to be interpreted to mean that CLP LSA or LAW can be utilized as applicable DO NOT mix lubricants on the same weapon The weapon must be thoroughly cleaned during change
50. nload and dry ammo and inside of magazines daily Do not lube magazines OPERATION UNDER UNUSUAL CONDITIONS CONT HOT DRY CLIMATE DESERT CONT 3 The use of overall rifle protection cover muzzle cap and spare magazine protective bags will help protect the rifle ammo from sand and dust Use these items when the tactical situation permits 4 At all times however as a minimum effort to help keep out sand and dust keep the bolt and ejection port cover closed a magazine installed in the rifle and a muzzle capon the muzzle NOTE Removal of the muzzle cap prior to firing is recommended Place it in your pocket for future use However it is not dangerous to fire the rifle with the muzzle cap installed 82 OPERATION UNDER UNUSUAL CONDITIONS CONT HEAVY RAIN AND FORDING OPERATIONS ALL CLIMATES 1 2 3 Perform maintenance in accordance with the appropriate climate conditions Always attempt to keep rifle dry Use rifle cover muzzle cap and protective bags to protect rifle ammo and magazines Always drain any water from barrel prior to firing Dry the bore with a swab and cleaning rod if it is wet NUCLEAR BIOLOGICAL AND CHEMICAL NBC General procedures can be found in FM 3437 FM 21 40 and TM 3 220 83 84 OPERATION UNDER UNUSUAL CONDITIONS CONT AFTER FORDING DO NOT FIRE RIFLE IF WATER IS PRESENT IN BARREL AFTER YOU REMOVE THE CAP 2 POINT THE MUZZLE DOWN SHAKE 1 REMOVE MU
51. our point of aim at 300 meters b The unmarked aperture must be in the up position c The 300 meter mark is aligned with the mark on the left side of the receiver BATTLESIGHT ZERO CONT Ww 300 METERS ON ELEVATION APERTURE FOR KNOB DIAL ROTATED BATTLESIGHTS DOWN P 50 BATTLESIGHT ZEROING USTMENTS a During zeroing procedures only the front sight post and windage knob are adjusted to move the strike of the bullet on the target b If you are zeroing on a 25 meter range the rear sight elevation knob is adjusted to the 300 meter mark plus one click up c Detailed zeroing procedures on the following pages 52 55 FRONT SIGHT To adjust elevation depress detent and rotate post To raise strike of bullet rotate post in the direction of arrow marked UP Reverse E the direction of rotation to lower strike of bullet Each U graduation notch moves the point of impact of bullet tis as indicated n IMPACT DISTANCE 0 9 cm 3 8 in 25 meters 3 5 cm 1 3 8 in 100 metes YY Hnt 7 0 cm 2 3 4 in 200 meters I BATTLESIGHT ZEROING ADJUSTMENTS CONT FOR WINDAGE KNOB per click IMPACT DISTANCE 0 3 cm 1 8 in 25 meters VN ae 1 25 cm 1 2 in 100 meters POINTER 2 50 cm 1 in 200 meters 3 8 cm 1 1 2 in 300 meters 5 0 cm 2 in 400 meters WINDAGE 6 3 cm 2 1 2 in 500 meters SCALE 7 6 cm 3 in 600
52. own during firing Upper and lower receivers are easily opened for cleaning and inspection Bolt group and barrel extension are designed with locking lugs that lock bolt group to barrel extension An aluminum receiver reduces the weight of the rifle The bore and chamber are chrome plated Caliber 5 56 mm Weight W 30 rounds mag 3 99 Kg 8 79 Ib approx Length Rifle w compensator 39 5 8 inches Mechanical features Rifling RH 1 7 twist Firing characteristics Muzzle velocity approx 3 100 fps Chamber pressure 52 000 psi Cyclic rate of fire approx 800 rounds per min Max effective rates of fire Semi 45 rounds per min Burst 90 rounds per min Sustained rate of tire 12 1 5 rounds per min Max effective range 550 meters individual point targets 800 meters area targets Max range 3534 meters RIFLE PARTS AND ELEVATION FRONT REAR SIGHT SIGHT ASSEMBLY WINDAGE KNOB SPENT BRASS Q DEFLECTOR MOE BAYONET STUD Q9 vat EJECTION PORT COVER MAGAZINE TRIGGER FORWARD ASSIST ASSEMBLY MAGAZINE RELEASE BUTTON WHERE THEY ARE COMPENSATOR SQUARE FRONT SIGHT POST mo HANDLE ASSEMBLY SELECTOR LEVER BUTTSTOCK BUTTPLATE 15 2 BLANK FIRING ATTACHMENT BFA WARNING ur s E 0 i USE TOOIS 10 HANDS Use ONLY blank M200 with the BFA 59 pounds check c irte eii ast Make sure to unen eoddup af
53. rtion Using finger pressure only firmly tighten both round nuts CARRYING HANDLE ASSEMBLY ROUND NUTS CLAMPING BA Page 41 Add the following step before the NOTE inspect feeder lips for damage If damaged replace magazine Page 45 Add to the BURST paragraph M16A2 and M4 ONLY Add AUTO to the functional check as follows AUTO M4A1 ONLY Pull the charging handle to the rear cocking the weapon Squeeze the trigger hammer should fall Hold the trigger to the rear and cock the weapon Fully release the trigger then squeeze it to the rear again The hammer should not fall because it should have fallen when the bolt was allowed to move forward during the cocking sequence Add the following to the PMCS table 2 1 UPPER RECEIVER Carrying Handle Assembly Check for missing or damaged parts and insure the handle assembly will mount to the upper receiver Handle assembly is missing or has damaged parts or will not mount to upper receiver 10 Page 47 Add Note under normal range paragraph NOTE NORMAL RANGE M4A1 300 600 METERS Page 50 Add M16A2 ONLY to the impact and distance columns in basic TM Add the following information to the impact and distance columns 1 2 cm 1 2 in 25 meters M4 M4A1 ONLY 4 8 cm 1 7 8 in 100 meters M4 M4A1 ONLY 9 6 cm 3 3 4 in 200 meters M4 M4A1 ONLY Page 51 Add M16A2 ONLY to the impact and distance columns in basic TM Add the following inform
54. rture marked 0 2 NOTE The 0 2 aperture is preset for targets between 0 and 200 meters Moving targets at close ranges are easier to hit if you use the larger aperture aaae v TER Rifle will not fire Selector lever cannot be on SAFE unless rifle is cocked Always place on SAFE when loading and unloading SEMIAUTOMATIC Rifle will fire one round each time the trigger is pulled BURST Hifle will fire a three round burst each time the trigger is pulled For information on operation of three round burst see page 63 6i 62 OPERATION the armore OPERATION three round burst control GENERAL a Provides you three rounds per trigger pull b Helps you save ammunition c Gets back on target quicker than if rifle were fired like a machine gun FIRING a First or maybe last trigger pull may not fire more than one or two This is not a malfunction b Quickly pull trigger again all the way to the rear and hold to get a full three round burst This is called double squeezing the trigger This technique is often necessary if firing is continued after changing magazines or switching from semi to burst NOTE If you release the trigger before all three rounds are fired your next pull on the trigger will fire only the remaining rounds from the previous burst Once you squeeze off a burst keep the squeeze on until the three round cycle is complete 63 64 O
55. s Army Chief of Staff Official MILTON H HAMILTON Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of the Army 04298 DISTRIBUTION To be distributed in accordance with DA Form 12 40 E Block 0016 requirements for TM 9 1005 319 10 U S MARINE CORPS TM 05538C 10 1A U S ARMY TM 9 1005 3 19 10 C1 CHANGE HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY NO 1 Washington DC 77 May 199c Operator s Manual W COMPONENTS LIST RIFLE 5 56 MM M16A2 W E 1005 01 128 9936 TM 9 1005 319 10 August 1986 is changed as follows Page 62 Add the following WARNING under the heading OPERATION WARNING With the bolt carrier assembly locked to the rear or in its forward position if the weapon is dropped or jarred with a loaded magazine in place it could chamber a round By Order of the Marine Corps H E REESE Deputy for Support Marine Corps Research Development and Acquisition Command By Order of the Secretary of the Army OFFICIAL CARL E VUONO General United States Army Chief of Staff WILLIAM J MEEHAN I Brigadier General United States Army The Adjutant General DISTRIBUTION To be distributed in accordance with DA Form 12 40E Block 16 Operator Maintenance Requirements for TM 9 1005 319 10 For information on First aid BEWARE OF DANGEROUS PROCEDURES Be sure the cam pin is installed in the bolt group If itisn t your rifle can st ill fire and will explode f you re using the blank firing attachment don
56. ter each 1 Unscrew and slide all 2 Hook behind first 3 Side into compen the way back groove of sator and HAND compensator TIGHTEN CLEAR YOUR RIFLE PRESS CATCH BUTTON BF PULL 1 Point in a SAFE DIRECTION MAGAZINE Place selector lever on SAFE DOWN If weapon is not cocked lever cannot be pointed toward SAFE 2 Remove magazine CLEAR YOUR RIFLE 3 To lock bolt open pull charg ing handle rearward Press bottom of bolt catch and allow bolt to move forward until it engages bolt catch Return charging handle to forward If you haven t before place selector lever on SAFE 4 Check receiver and chamber to ensure these areas contain no ammo 5 With selector lever pointing toward SAFE allow bolt to go forward by pressing upper portion of bolt catch DISASSEMBLY CLEAR YOUR RIFLE 1 Clear your rifle se page 7 2 Unsnap sling DISASSEMBLY The BUDDY SYSTEM 3 Place the rifle on the buttstock and press down on the slip ring with both hands 4 Have your buddy pull the handguards free 5 Install the handguards using the same system 10 DISASSEMBLY CONT 6 Push takedown pin as far as it will go Pivot upper 7 Push receiver pivot pin receiver from lower receiver 8 Seperate upper and lower receivers 9 Pull back charging handle and bolt carrier 11 PULL BACK AND UP 11 Remove charging handle 10 Remove bolt carrier
57. tes the Federal item name and if required mini mum description to identify and locate the item Ihe last line for each item indicates the FSCM in parentheses followed by the part number d Column 4 Unit of Measure U M Indicates the measure used in performing tbe actual Opera tion maintenance function This measure is expressed hy a two character alpha betical abbreviation e g ea in pr e Column 5 Quantity required Qty rqr Indicates the quantity of tbe item author ized to be used with on the equipment 118 Section II 1 Illus Number 1 ARMY USE ONLY COMPONENTS OF END ITEM 2 National Stock Number 1005 00 921 5004 1005 01 083 8113 See illustration 3 Description FSCM and Part Number MAGAZINE CARTRIDGE 30 round 19204 SLING 19204 8448670 SMALL ARMS 11833432 on page 112 Usable On Code 4 U M EA EA 119 ARMY USE ONLY Section III BASIC ISSUE ITEMS 2 3 4 5 Illus National Stock Description Usable U M Qty Number Number FSCM and Part Number On Code rgr 05538 10 1 EA 1 TM 9 1005 319 10 120 ARMY USE ONLY ADDITIONAL AUTHORIZATION LIST AAL Section I INTRODUCTION 1 SCOPE This section lists additional items you are authorized for the support of the rifle 2 GENERAL This list identifies items that do not have to accompany the rifle and that do not have to be turned in with it These ite

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