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. When a procedure is common to m16 rifle and m4 carbine, only the m16a2 configuration will be depicted. The m4 carbine is a lightweight, gas operated, air cooled, magazine fed, selective rate, shoulder fired weapon with a collapsible stock. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
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. Fmst student manual fmst 1219 m16m4 carbine service. This publication is intended to be used as a reference guide concerning. How to field strip an m 4 carbine with pictures wikihow. This manual supersedes tm 9100531910, august 1986, including all changes. The guide was based on subject matter expert input from the infantry one station unit training osut brigade and the u. Owners manual to be used for all autoordnance m1 carbines autoordnance corporation factory. This manual provides guidance for planning and executing training on the 5. This manual is published for the information and guidance of ord nance maintenance personnel. Demonstrations currently envision only solitary or individual firings in public interpretation, but. Then inspect chamber to make sure that it is not loaded.
It stands or slap, pull, observe, release, tap and squeeze. This manual provides guidance for planning and executing training on the. Army ordnance training manual for ordnance personnel servicing these carbines was tm 91276 1947, 1953. Army equipment information clearing procedures for the m4 series weapon the first step in maintenance is to clear the weapon. To get started, please get your m16 and move to an area where it will be easy for you to work.
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. As of 27 july 2007, some 542 field manuals were in use. Jul 21, 2017 the manual is a wealth of information on the basic nomenclature, maintenance, and troubleshooting of the m16 m4 series of weapons. A paramount safety concern with the carbine is the shortened length of the barrel, especially if firing in ranks.
However, it will only function if properly maintained. The m4 carbine is a shorter and lighter variant of the m16a2 assault rifle. Inventory of field manuals as of jan 23, 2002 pdf inventory of field manuals as of jun 21. 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. If you find any mistakes or if you know of a way to improve the procedures, please let us know. Guide the rifle around the right shoulder with the left hand.
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. This index is an extensive subject index for the entire manual. Most rifle solvents are classed as carcinogenic, and should always be used in an area. Page numbers list where in the manual to find each subject listed in the index. Given a service rifle infantry automatic rifle iar, sling, magazines, cleaning gear, individual field equipment, and ammunition, perform weapons handling procedures. M4 tactical shotgun product manual, m4 tactical shotguns, m1014 shotguns montefeltro shotgun product manual 1. Iirc, this only shows basic maintenance suitable for field use, not armorerlevel detail. Characteristics the m16a4 service rifle and the m4 service carbine m4 service carbine is the to issue weapon for corpsmen,see figures are 5.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading u. 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. All warnings in this technical manual pertain to all weapons unless otherwise specified. This applies in all situations, not just after firing. Ar15m4m16 generalized maintenance, cleaning and lubrication. Battlesight zeroing the m4m4a1 and the m4 mws mechanically zeroing the m4m4a1 and the m4 mws m4 carbine u. Without the aid of references, given a description or title, identify the parts of the m16m4 carbine service rifle, per the student handout. Improper disassembly or manipulation of your firearm may be dangerous and can lead to serious injury or death. Without the aid of references, given an m16m4 carbine service rifle, perform field stripping of the weapon, per the student handout. Keeping this weapon clean is critical, and in order to clean it you must first field strip it.
Aug 11, 2016 the m4 carbine is a lightweight, gas operated, air cooled, magazine fed, selective rate, shoulder fired weapon with a collapsible stock. Supersedes copy dated august 1987 technical manual direct support. Tm 0553810012 in v how to use this manual introduction 1. 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. Be certain this owners manual is available for reference and is kept with this firearm if transferred to another party. Though probably considered sacrilege, i also use my copy of the bushmaster operating manual.
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. This manual does not con tain general assembly or disassembly or information which is intended. They contain detailed information and howtos for procedures important to soldiers serving in the field. Rifle marksmanship diagnostic and training guide dtic. Supersedes copy dated august 1987 technical manual. The m4 carbine is extensively used by the united states armed forces and is largely replacing the m16 rifle in united states army and. Clearing procedures for the m4 series weapon the first step in maintenance is to clear the. 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. Organization this manual covers the operation of the m16a2, m16a3, m16a4 rifles and the m4 and m4a1 carbines. The manual of arms for drill with the carbine is identical to the m1 rifle.
Given an m16m4 carbine service rifle with a magazine and small arms maintenance equipment case. Characteristics the m16a4 service rifle and the m4 service carbine m4. This manual does not cover the specific rifle or carbine training strategy. If the manual is lost or misplaced, write directly to kahr arms for a free replacement copy. Remove old pages and insert new pages as indicated below. It contains detailed instructions for inspection, disassembly, assembly, maintenance, and repair of the carbines, cal. This weapon platform is highly reliable when maintained properly. Reassembly is done identically to disassembly, and cleaning can be done. The m16 m4 carbine rifle see figures 1 and 2 is a 5.
New or changed material is indicated by a vertical bar adjacent to the material. Later models of the carbine will be equipped with an adjustable sight generally similar to that shown in other figures in this manual. When a procedure is common to m16 rifle and m4 carbine, only the m16a2. Cleaning the carbine bore can be cleaned only from the muzzle. Rifle marksmanship diagnostic and training guide david r. This carbine has several mechanical safety features, all designed to prevent an accidental discharge should the rifle be dropped or receive a severe blow. 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. You must use steam dir and steamcmd script third, production of complex products, large quantities of products, and more. Before c1eaning bore, remove magazine, and pull operating slide to rear and lock in this position by depressing operating slide stop.
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