Operator's Manual for RIFLE, 5.56-MM, M16, RIFLE, 5.56-MM, M16A1, Plus 500 free US military manuals and US Army field manuals when you sample this book

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SCOPE.
a. Type of Manual: Operator’s

b. Model Number and Equipment Name: M16/M16A1 5.56-mm Rifle.

c. Purpose of Equipment: To provide personnel an offensive/defensive capability to engage targets in the field.


TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION
General lnformation . 1-1
Equipment Description . . . 1-3
Technical Prlnciples of Operation . . 1-5
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Description and Use of Operator’s Controls and Indicators . .2-1
Preventive Maintenance Checks and Servlces(PMCS) . . . 2-4
Operation Under Usual Conditions . . . .2-13
Assembly and Preparation for Firing . .2-14
Initial Adjustments 2-16
Operating Procedure 2-24
Operation of Auxiliary Equipment . . .2-36
Operation Under Unusual Conditions 2-40
Nuclear, Bilogical, and Chemical (NBC) .2-43
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Lubrication Instructions . 3-0
Troubleshooting Procedures, 3-0
Maintenance Procedures .3-14
Field-Stripping M16/M16A1 Rifle 3-14
Reassembly of M16/M16A1 Rifle 3-41
Functional Check .3-49
CHAPTER 4. AMMUNITION 4-1
APPENDIX A. REFERENCES A-0
APPENDIX B. COMPONENTS OF END ITEM AND BASIC ISSUE ITEMS LIST B-1
APPENDIX C. ADDITIONAL AUTHORIZATION LIST C-l
APPENDIX D. EXPENDABLE/DURABLE SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS LIST . D-1
APPENDIX E. STOWAGE GUIDE . E-1
ALPHABETICAL INDEX lndex 0