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The FN SCAR Assault Rifle

Task 1. Read the text.

The FN SCAR® assault rifle and the

associated grenade launcher are the
first weapons developed as part of the
FN SCAR family.
The FN SCAR assault rifle combines
well-established operating principles
that have been used in military
weapons for many decades and advanced features that make the weapon lightweight, ergonomic,
modular, accurate, and highly reliable in the most difficult operational conditions.
The FN SCAR assault rifle is available in 5.56x45mm NATO calibre (FN SCAR®-L) and 7.62x51mm
NATO calibre (FN SCAR®-H). Both FN SCAR assault rifles have been specifically designed to offer
operators increased portability and adaptability. It features a foldable buttstock, which provides more
compact weapon package in aircraft and vehicle deployments, capable of firing from the folded
position. The buttstock is also adjustable in length and height to fit a variety of operator body sizes,
body armour and load bearing equipment. These adjustments are retained after folding and
unfolding the buttstock.
Either FN SCAR® assault rifle can accept two barrel lengths that are quickly interchangeable with
no impact on previously established zero. Operator and armourer training is the same for all models
and many components are common, reducing training time and maintenance costs.
The 40mm FN40GL® grenade launcher
The FN40GL grenade launcher may be mounted under either the FN SCAR®-L or FN SCAR®-H
assault rifle, or it may be configured as a stand-alone launcher using a buttstock assembly. The
FN40GL seamlessly integrates with the host weapon using a trigger adapter and dual locking clamp
levers. It comes standard with a leaf sight, which can be used on the left or right side MIL-STD 1913
Picatinny® rail, making the weapon fully ambidextrous. The FN40GL grenade launcher being
mounted on either FN SCAR® rifle, both triggers can be pulled without changing hand position,
offering the operator optimized ergonomics and handling. The FN40GL adds no length to the overall
rifle.
ACCESSORIES
FN Herstal recommends and provides a wide range of accessories tested and qualified under the
most stringent quality standards to cover the operator’s requirements. Accessories for the FN SCAR
include day or night sighting systems, belts, tactical lights, laser pointers, carrying bags, etc.

Task 2. Mark each sentence as true (T) or false (F).

a) The FN SCAR is an innovative weapon that has been designed from scratch ignoring operating
principles from the past. _____
b) This assault rifle is designed for efficiency and comfort. _____
c) It is possible to bend the buttstock and fire from this position. _____
d) The grenade launcher must always be mounted under the assault rifle. _____

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Task 3. Here are the main groups of an assault rifle (in this case the G3 rifle). Write down the
Portuguese equivalent.

a. Receiver and barrel assembly, cocking lever and sights: _____________________

b. Bolt assembly: ______________________________________________________
c. Grip with trigger assembly: ____________________________________________
d. Buttstock and buttplate: ______________________________________________
e. Handguard: _________________________________________________________
f. Magazine: __________________________________________________________
g. Carrying sling: ______________________________________________________

Technical information on the FN SCAR® assault rifle

Task 4. Use the words from the box to label the image. Write down the Portuguese equivalent.

- barrel
2)
- trigger
1) - selector lever OR
fire selection lever
- buttstock
- bolt release
- pistol grip
- charging handle
OR cocking lever
- shell ejection port
4) - flash hider
- magazine
3)

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10)

6)

5)

7) 8) 9)

Task 5. Here is a list of verbs used in instructions to strip and reassemble a rifle.
Unscramble the Portuguese equivalents.

• adjust – SJURAAT __________

• align – NHAARLI __________
• attach – APLOCARU __________
• check/ verify – FIRIARVEC __________
• clean – PARMIL __________
• clamp – IRAXF __________
• detach – PASERAR __________
• eject – JEETAR __________
• engage – COCARLO __________
• extract – IREXTRA __________
• fasten – APAERRT __________
• fit into – CAINEARX __________
• insert… in or introduce - SERIRIN __________
• loosen – TARSADEREP __________
• lift – NAVELRAT __________
• oil – CARFILUBRI __________
• press - ATREPAR ou NAREPRSSOI __________
• pull back – XARPU para trás __________
• release – TOLASR __________
• rectify – VERFIIRAC __________
• remove – VEROMER __________
• repeat – PERERIT __________
• replace – STIBUSRIUT __________
• rotate – DORAR __________
• squeeze – PIRREM __________
• slide…onto – AZRLIDES __________
• strip – RSEDMTAON __________
• tap - TEBAR de leve __________
• turn – RARIV __________
• tighten – PERARAT __________
• unscrew – DEROSSENCAR __________
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Unload and safety checks (procedures) for the FN SCAR® assault rifle

In order to ensure that the rifle can be manipulated, stored, and/or transported without any risk, it is
necessary to carry out the following procedures to UNLOAD and CLEAR.

Task 5. Match the instructions with the corresponding images.

A B C D

E F G

1. Push on the magazine and
release and remove the magazine
out of the weapon by pulling it
downwards.
4. Pull the charging handle
rearwards, then press the lower
part of the bolt release and let the
charging handle move forwards to
lock the moving parts assembly in
its locked position.
2. Set the weapon to the ‘S’ 3. Point the weapon in a
position if it is not already done. safe direction. Set the
Visually and physically inspect the selector lever to the ‘S’
chamber and the magazine well, position.
utilizing a flashlight if necessary. If
the chamber is not empty, remove
the cartridge. 6. To release the moving
parts assembly, either pull
the charging handle
5. Set the selector lever to
rearwards and then
the ‘S’ position.
immediately release it or
push on the upper part of
the bolt release.
7. Point the weapon in a safe
direction. Set the selector lever to
the ‘1’ position (single shot) and
pull the trigger to release the
hammer.

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Field stripping and reassembling the FN SCAR®

assault rifle

Task 7. While watching/listening to the videos fill in the blanks with the missing words/
expressions.

1. First you need to perform a quick __________ check.

2. Engage to the ‘S’ position and remove the __________ and hold the charging handle back and
engage the __________ __________.
3. Push the take down pin in from the left side and then pull it out from the right side, this way the
__________ module is easily removed by pushing first forwards and then downwards.
4. The __________ can now be removed from the receiver by simply pushing downwards.
5. Remove the __________ spring assembly rearwards followed by the charging handle.
6. The __________ __________ can be removed from the rear of the receiver.
7. Start by removing the __________ __________ retaining pin by pushing it out from left to right
and pulling it out from the bolt head __________.
8. Once the bolt carrier is disassembled, the next step is the disassembly of the __________
system.
9. __________ the gas regulator counter clockwise until it stops.
10. Use a small calibre cleaning __________ to gently push out the piston from the front of the gas
block.
11. With the piston removed the rifle is completely field stripped and ready for __________.

12. The final reassembly starts by reinstalling the gas piston and __________.
13. The reassembly of the regulator can be a bit tricky but with the 4 o’clock position it should
__________ right in.
14. Proceed to rotate it clockwise until it stops and use the charging handle to depress the detent
and rotate the regulator to the __________ or __________ o’clock positions.
15. Place the bolt into the carrier orienting the extractor to the __________.
16. Insert the firing pin followed by the firing pin retaining pin from the __________ side of the
carrier.
17. Insert the return spring assembly into the bolt carrier making sure to orient the __________
end of the guide rod retaining plate upwards.
18. The reassembled bolt carrier can now be inserted into the rear of the __________ and slid
forwards until the charging handle slot on the bolt carrier is aligned with the charging handle slot in
the receiver frame.
19. Slide the butt stock upwards on the __________ __________ until fully seated.
20. To reinstall de trigger module you need to make sure that the __________ is cocked by
rotating it to the rear.
21. Do a quick __________ __________ to ensure everything is in working order.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPo6dEMpi3o
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3WkiiQZc1M

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