US 7.

62MM M14 RIFLE

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 LESSON OBJECTIVES
 Recognize and name the different parts of
M14 Rifle
 Cite and explain the cycle of operations
 State the basic characteristic, conduct the
immediate action during stoppage and
practice safe handling and proper care
 Master the operations, and disassembly
and assembly of the weapon

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 SCOPE
 CHARACTERISTICS AND FEATURES
 GENERAL DATA
 PARTS OF M14 RIFLE
 CYCLE OF OPERATION
 TYPES OF AMMUNITION
 MALFUNCTION, IMMEDIATE ACTIONS AND
REMEDIAL ACTIONS
 DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
 MAINTENANCE

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 CHARACTERISTICS AND FEATURES
CHARACTERISTICS:

 Lightweight
 Air Cooled
 Shoulder Weapon
 Gas Operated
 Magazine Fed

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 CHARACTERISTICS AND FEATURES
FEATURES:

 Flash Suppressor
 Lug
 Spindle Valve

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 GENERAL DATA
WEIGHTS IN POUNDS:
 Rifle complete with full
magazine steel, cleaning
equipment, and selector - - - - - - - - - 11.34
 Rifle complete with full magazine
steel, cleaning, equipment, selector
and bipod - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 13.09
 Empty magazine steel - - - - - - - - - - - - - 0.50

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 GENERAL DATA
WEIGHTS IN POUNDS:
 Magazine with full ammo - - - - - - - - - - - 1.50
 Cleaning equipment - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 0 .63
 Bipod M2 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1.75
 Overall with Flash Suppressor - - - - - - - 44.50

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 GENERAL DATA
SIGHTS:

 Fixed - Front
 Rear - Adjustable (one click of elevation or
windage moves the strike of the bullet 7
cm up at 25 mtrs

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 GENERAL DATA
FIRING CHARACTERISTICS:

 Semi – automatic 40 - 60 rds/min

 Automatic 120-150 rds/min
 Sustained 8-10 rds/min

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 GENERAL DATA
TRIGGER PULL:

 Maximum 7.5 lbs

 Minimum 6.5 lbs

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 GENERAL DATA
RANGE IN METERS:
 Maximum effective range
(semi-auto w/o bipod) - - - - - - - - - - - 460
 Maximum effective range
(semi-auto w/ bipod) - - - - - - - - - - - - 700
 Maximum effective range
(automatic w/ bipod) - - - - - - - - - - - - 460
 Maximum range - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3,725

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 PARTS OF M14 RIFLE

- Flash Suppressor - Windage Knob Nut

- Cartridge Clip Guide - Selector
- Rear Sight - Operating Rod
- Bolt Lock - Connector Assembly
- Elevating Knob - Spindle Valve
- Bayonet Stud - Gas Cylinder
- Magazine - Gas Cylinder Plug

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 PARTS OF M14 RIFLE

- Safety - Trigger
- Trigger Guard - Magazine Release
- Hinged Shoulder Rest - Sling

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 CYCLE OF OPERATION
 FEEDING takes place when a round is forced into
the path of the bolt.
 CHAMBERINg occurs when a round is moved into
the chamber.
 LOCKING begins as the bolt roller engages the
ramming surface in the hump of the operating
rod.
 FIRING occurs when the firing pin strikes the
primer.

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 CYCLE OF OPERATION
 UNLOCKING happens after the firing of the
round.
 EXTRACTING is pulling of the empty cartridge
from the receiver.
 EJECTING is removing the empty cartridge from
the receiver.
 COCKING is positioning the hammer so that it is
ready to fire again.

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 TYPES OF AMMUNITION

 Armor Piercing (M61)

 Ball (M59)
 Tracer (M62)
 Dummy (M63)
 Blank (M62)
 Grenade Cartridge (M64)

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MALFUNCTION, IMMEDIATE ACTIONS AND
REMEDIAL ACTIONS
STOPPAGE:
 Unintentional interruption in the cycle of
operation
 Types of Stoppages
 Misfire
 Hang Fire
 Cock Off

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MALFUNCTION, IMMEDIATE ACTIONS AND
REMEDIAL ACTIONS
IMMEDIATE ACTION:
 the unhesitating application of a probable remedy
to reduce stoppage without investigating the
cause
Immediate action is taught in two phases:
 Phase I
 Phase II

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MALFUNCTION, IMMEDIATE ACTIONS AND
REMEDIAL ACTIONS
IMMEDIATE ACTION:
 Phase I
 The first phase is taught as a drill
 with the right hand, palm up, pull the
operating rod handle all the way to the rear,
release it, aim and attempt to fire.
 The palm is up to avoid injury to the hand in
the event of cook-off or hang fire.

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MALFUNCTION, IMMEDIATE ACTIONS AND
REMEDIAL ACTIONS
IMMEDIATE ACTION:
 Phase II
 TAKE – the rifle from the shoulder
 PULL – the operating rod handle slowly to the
rear
 LOOK – in the receiver

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MALFUNCTION, IMMEDIATE ACTIONS AND
REMEDIAL ACTIONS
IMMEDIATE ACTION:
 Phase II
 LOCATE – the stoppage by observing; as the
operating rod handle is pulled to the rear,
what is in the chamber and what has been
ejected.
 REDUCE – the stoppage and continue to fire

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 DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
 Unload the rifle, remove the magazine, and place
the safety in the safe position.
 Clear the weapon
 Work charging handle and reapply safety.
 Remove sling assembly.
 Turn the M14 on its back and pull up on the
trigger guard
 Gently slide the trigger guard and attached firing
mechanism out of the stock

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 DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
 Locate the assembly rod, press inward on the
back, and turn the rod. Carefully lift the rod out of
its place.
 Press the spring-guide and slide the guide-pin
out of the way
 Slide the operating rod back, turning it slightly so
it falls out.
 Grab the bolt, slide it forward, and angle it down
so it comes out.

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 DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
 Repeat these steps in reverse order to
reassemble it. Note: When sliding the assembly
rod back on, put it back in place, press in on the
back, and turn it to its original position.
 Once done, pull the bolt to the rear, aim into the
air, and fire.
 Put the safety back on your weapon.

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 MAINTENANCE
 GENERAL MAINTENANCE - includes all
measures taken to keep the weapon in operating
condition
 NORMAL MAINTENANCE - The rifle should be
inspected daily, when in use, for evidence of rust,
and general appearance

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 ANY QUESTION?

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 SUMMARY
 CHARACTERISTICS AND FEATURES
 GENERAL DATA
 PARTS OF M14 RIFLE
 CYCLE OF OPERATION
 TYPES OF AMMUNITION
 MALFUNCTION, IMMEDIATE ACTIONS AND
REMEDIAL ACTIONS
 DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
 MAINTENANCE

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 THANK YOU
AND
GOOD DAY!

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