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Weapon Maintenance. Weapon Maintenance . Weapon Maintenance Concept Why it is so important Maintenance Fundamentals . Weapon Maintenance Concept . Weapon Maintenance Concept . Effective Readiness Weapon ready for use Parts ready for use Peace of mind. Weapon Maintenance Concept .
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Weapon Maintenance • Weapon Maintenance Concept • Why it is so important • Maintenance Fundamentals
Weapon Maintenance Concept • Effective Readiness • Weapon ready for use • Parts ready for use • Peace of mind
Weapon Maintenance Concept • Preventable Measures • Inspecting Parts • Testing Function • Classifying Issues
Weapon Maintenance Concept • Maintenance Itself • Servicing • Repairing • Rebuilding
Why is it so important? • Peace of mind • Assured Function • Increased Confidence • Life and Death Consequences
Why is it so important? • Prevents Corrosion • Detect rust and corrosion • Fix corrosion while minimal • Stops larger problems
Why is it so important? • Function • Keeps weapon functional • Decreases probability of malfunction • Maximizes weapon life
Maintenance Fundamentals • Perform Regularly • After shooting • After submerged in water • After taken to the field • After collecting dust
Maintenance Fundamentals • Proper Tools & Lubricant • Cleaning kits • Pipe cleaners • Q-tips • Wire brush • Tooth brush • Lube
Maintenance Fundamentals • Inspection • White glove inspection rule • Functions check • Take in to shop • Do not have to tools • Do not have the parts • Do not have the knowledge
Safe to say that in my many missions overseas, weapon maintenance prevented malfunctions and kept me mission ready.