Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading u. Without the aid of references, given a description or title, identify the parts of the m16m4 carbine service rifle, per the student handout. 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. Ar15m4m16 generalized maintenance, cleaning and lubrication by chris fry the ar15m4m16 family of firearms has gotten a poor reputation due to the bad experiences and poor information provided to operators in the past. Jul 21, 2017 the manual is a wealth of information on the basic nomenclature, maintenance, and troubleshooting of the m16 m4 series of weapons. They contain detailed information and howtos for procedures important to soldiers serving in the field. Socom carbine m4 series gun, field strip recoil shock ae. Supersedes copy dated august 1987 technical manual. Given an m16m4 carbine service rifle with a magazine and small arms maintenance equipment case. The m4 carbine is extensively used by the united states armed forces and is largely replacing the m16 rifle in united states army and. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The m4 carbine is a lightweight, gas operated, air cooled, magazine fed, selective rate, shoulder fired weapon with a collapsible stock.
The guide was based on subject matter expert input from the infantry one station unit training osut brigade and the u. Iirc, this only shows basic maintenance suitable for field use, not armorerlevel detail. It contains detailed instructions for inspection, disassembly, assembly, maintenance, and repair of the carbines, cal. This applies in all situations, not just after firing. Inventory of field manuals as of jan 23, 2002 pdf inventory of field manuals as of jun 21. This manual does not cover the specific rifle or carbine training strategy. For weapons nerds, this is a treasure trove of information. Before c1eaning bore, remove magazine, and pull operating slide to rear and lock in this position by depressing operating slide stop.
This manual provides guidance for planning and executing training on the 5. When you have a malfunction on your m4 immediately slap up on the magazine to ensure it is seated, pull on your charging handle to charge the weapon, observe the round exiting the chamber, release the charging handle, tap the forward assist, regain your sight picture and alignment and squeeze. Fmst student manual fmst 1219 m16m4 carbine service. How to disassemble field strip and reassemble the ar15 rifle in this video i explain and demonstrate the disassembly field strip and reassembly of the. This carbine has several mechanical safety features, all designed to prevent an accidental discharge should the rifle be dropped or receive a severe blow. Then inspect chamber to make sure that it is not loaded. Page numbers list where in the manual to find each subject listed in the index. Remove old pages and insert new pages as indicated below. M4 tactical shotgun product manual, m4 tactical shotguns, m1014 shotguns montefeltro shotgun product manual 1. When a procedure is common to m16 rifle and m4 carbine, only the m16a2 configuration will be depicted. M4 carbine picatinnyrail cocking lever retractable stock stock lock button flipup rear sight safety fire selector removable grip m4 cqb m4 cqc product name m4 carbine m4 cqb m4 cqc caliberammo cal. Guide the rifle around the right shoulder with the left hand.
How to field strip an m 4 carbine with pictures wikihow. This manual is published for the information and guidance of ord nance maintenance personnel. United states army field manuals are published by the united states armys army publishing directorate. If the manual is lost or misplaced, write directly to kahr arms for a free replacement copy. Most rifle solvents are classed as carcinogenic, and should always be used in an area. To get started, please get your m16 and move to an area where it will be easy for you to work.
However, it will only function if properly maintained. Clearing procedures for the m4 series weapon the first step in maintenance is to clear the. New or changed material is indicated by a vertical bar adjacent to the material. Cleaning the carbine bore can be cleaned only from the muzzle. You must use steam dir and steamcmd script third, production of complex products, large quantities of products, and more. This manual supersedes tm 9100531910, august 1986, including all changes. Battlesight zeroing the m4 m4a1 and the m4 mws mechanically zeroing the m4 m4a1 and the m4 mws m4 carbine u. Ar15m4m16 generalized maintenance, cleaning and lubrication.
Later models of the carbine will be equipped with an adjustable sight generally similar to that shown in other figures in this manual. Organization this manual covers the operation of the m16a2, m16a3, m16a4 rifles and the m4 and m4a1 carbines. Improper disassembly or manipulation of your firearm may be dangerous and can lead to serious injury or death. Rifle marksmanship diagnostic and training guide dtic.
Describe the proper procedures for applying remedial action with the m4. Rifle marksmanship diagnostic and training guide david r. When a procedure is common to m16 rifle and m4 carbine, only the m16a2. It is a guide for commanders, leaders, and instructors to develop training programs, plans, and lessons that meet the objectives or intent of the united states army rifle marksmanship program and fm 70 training. This manual contains operating instructions, maintenance procedures, emergency procedures, and troubleshooting procedures for the m16a2 and m16a4 rifles and the m4 and m4a1 cqbw carbines we. The manual is a wealth of information on the basic nomenclature, maintenance, and troubleshooting of the m16m4 series of weapons. Keeping this weapon clean is critical, and in order to clean it you must first field strip it. Demonstrations currently envision only solitary or individual firings in public interpretation, but. Aug 11, 2016 the m4 carbine is a lightweight, gas operated, air cooled, magazine fed, selective rate, shoulder fired weapon with a collapsible stock.
All warnings in this technical manual pertain to all weapons unless otherwise specified. It stands or slap, pull, observe, release, tap and squeeze. Reassembly is done identically to disassembly, and cleaning can be done. As of 27 july 2007, some 542 field manuals were in use. Ar15 m4 m16 generalized maintenance, cleaning and lubrication by chris fry the ar15 m4 m16 family of firearms has gotten a poor reputation due to the bad experiences and poor information provided to operators in the past. This manual provides guidance for planning and executing training on the. Owners manual to be used for all autoordnance m1 carbines autoordnance corporation factory. The m16 m4 carbine rifle see figures 1 and 2 is a 5. Army equipment information clearing procedures for the m4 series weapon the first step in maintenance is to clear the weapon. This sight will be graduated from 100 to 300 yards in increments of 50 yards and will provide for 3 points of left and 3 points of right windage. Without the aid of references, given an m16m4 carbine service rifle, perform field stripping of the weapon, per the student handout. Rifle marksmanship m16 m4 series weapons august 2008 distribution restriction.
The manual covers in detail many of the common and a few not so common issues found on the weapons and their resolution at the armorer level. A paramount safety concern with the carbine is the shortened length of the barrel, especially if firing in ranks. Though probably considered sacrilege, i also use my copy of the bushmaster operating manual. Characteristics the m16a4 service rifle and the m4 service carbine m4.
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 manual of arms for drill with the carbine is identical to the m1 rifle. Battlesight zeroing the m4m4a1 and the m4 mws mechanically zeroing the m4m4a1 and the m4 mws m4 carbine u. The m4 carbine is a shorter and lighter variant of the m16a2 assault rifle. Be certain this owners manual is available for reference and is kept with this firearm if transferred to another party. Army ordnance training manual for ordnance personnel servicing these carbines was tm 91276 1947, 1953. Given a service rifle infantry automatic rifle iar, sling, magazines, cleaning gear, individual field equipment, and ammunition, perform weapons handling procedures. This weapon platform is highly reliable when maintained properly. Supersedes copy dated august 1987 technical manual direct support. This manual does not con tain general assembly or disassembly or information which is intended.
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