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M16A2 SERVICE RIFLE. Lesson Purpose. The purpose of this period of instruction is to introduce you to the M19A2 Rifle and the care and cleaning of this service rifle. M16A2 Service Rifle.
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Lesson Purpose • The purpose of this period of instruction is to introduce you to the M19A2 Rifle and the care and cleaning of this service rifle.
M16A2 Service Rifle • A 5.56 mm, magazine fed, gas operated, air cooled, shoulder-fired weapon that can be fired either in automatic three-round bursts or semi-automatic single shots as determined by the position of the selector lever.
CHARACTERISTICS • Caliber: • 5.56mm • Weight: • 8.79 pounds (with 30 round magazine) • Rifling: • 1 / 7 twist • Length: • Rifle with compensator 39 5/8 inches
CHARACTERISTICS • Muzzle velocity: • Approx. 3,100 feet per second. • Chamber pressure: • 52,000 psi. • Cyclic rate of fire: • Approx. 800 rounds per minute.
CHARACTERISTICS • Maximum effective rates of fire: • Semi-automatic: • 45 rounds per minute. • Burst: • 90 rounds per minute. • Maximum effective range: • Individual/point targets: • 550 meters. • Area targets: • 800 meters. • Maximum range: • 3534 meters.
Safety Features • Before you can disassemble the rifle, you must ensure that the weapon is on safe. • Place selector lever to safe. • Remove Magazine
IMPORTANT:The Rifle is CLEAR and SAFE, ONLY when: • THERE IS NO ROUND IN THE CHAMBER. • THE MAGAZINE IS OUT. • THE BOLD CARRIER IS LOCKED TO THE REAR. • THE SELECTOR LEVEL IS IN THE SAFE POSITION
Remove bolt cam pin
Remove Extractor pin Remove Extractor and Extractor spring
Remove Buffer assembly
LOWER RECEIVER GROUP • Consists of: • Stock • Bolt catch • Rubber Recoil Pad • Rear Sling Swivel
LOWER RECEIVER GROUP CONT. • Selector lever • Pistol Grip • Trigger Guard • Trigger • Magazine Release Button
UPPER RECEIVER GROUP • Consists of: • Front Sight Assembly, flash Suppressor. • Rear sight drum (elevation knob, windage knob). • Ejection Port. • Upper Sling Swivel. • Hand guards.
UPPER RECEIVER GROUP CONT. • Carrying Handle. • Bayonet stud. • Forward assist. • Barrel. • Slip rings.
BOLT CARRIER GROUP • Consist of: • Firing pin • Bolt carrier • Firing pin retainer pin • Cam pin • Bolt • Extractor • Extractor Retainer Pin
NOTE: • Never move the brush back and forth inside the bore. • Do not attempt to remove and discoloration caused by heat. • Cleaning Lubricant Protectant (CLP) is the only lubricant authorized to be used on the M16A2.
CLEANING AND LUBRICATION • Upper Receiver • Barrel • Chamber • Bolt Carrier Group • Lower Receiver • Magazine
ASSEMBLY • LOWER RECEIVER • BOLT CARRIER GROUP • UPPER RECEIVER • TWO MAJOR PARTS
FUNCTION CHECK • Check function with safety selector switch in each position. • SAFE • SEMI • BURST
CONDITION 4 • Magazine Removed • Chamber Empty • Bolt forward • Ejection Port cover closed • Weapon on safe
CONDITION 3 • Magazine inserted • Chamber Empty • Bolt forward • Ejection Port Cover closed • Weapon on safe
CONDITION 2 • Does not apply to the M16A2 Service Rifle.