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 Explain the eight (8) cycle of operations and its characteristic of the
following weapons: US Cal 5.56mm M16 Rifle,

 Demonstrate the proper operations, and disassembly and assembly

of the following weapons: US Cal 5.56mm M16 Rifle.

 Demonstrate again slowly weapons care and maintenance of the

following weapons: US Cal 5.56mm M16 Rifle.

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 Demonstration
The cycle of operations
Basic characteristics
How to apply immediate action during stoppage and practice safe
handling and proper care.
How to apply proper operations, assembly and disassembly of the
weapons
 Practical: Assemble & Disassemble
 Test/trial: Individual
 Summarize:

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 INTRODUCTION
RIFLE
 Is a fire arm that imparts a spinning motion caused
by spiral grooves (rifling) out into the inner surface
of the barrel which engage with the projectile on its
way to the muzzle

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 For M16A1 butt of the stock has storage for cleaning

gear/materials
 It has a forward assist assembly located on the rear
of the upper receiver
 A bipod can be attached to the rifle

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GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS (M16A1
Series)
 Lightweight
 Air Cooled
 Magazine Fed
 Shoulder or Hip Weapon
 Gas Operated
 Automatic and Semi-automatic

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Weight (Pounds) M16A1 M16A2/
A3
Without Magazine and Sling 6.35 7.78
With Sling & loaded:
20 - Round Magazine 6.75 8.48
30 - Round Magazine 7.06 8.79
Bayonet Knife, M9 1.50 1.50
Scabbard 0.30 0.30
Sling, M1 0.40 0.40
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Length (inches) M16A1 M16A2/A3

Rifle with bayonet knife 44.25 44.88

Overall rifle length 30.00 39.63
Butt stock closed N/A N/A
Operational Characteristic:
Barrel rifling hand 1 twist in 9 inches
12 7

Muzzle velocity (fps) 3,250 3,100

Cyclic rate of fire (rds per min)
700-800 700-900

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Maximum Effect Rate of Fire M16A1 M16A2/A3

Semi-automatic (rds per min) 45-90 45

Burst (3-rds burst; rds per min) N/A 90

Automatic (rds per min) 150-200 150-200A3

Sustained (rds per min) 12-15 12-15

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GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS (M16 Series)
RANGE (Meters) M16A M16A2/
1 A3
Maximum range 2,653 3,600
Maximum Effective Range: 460
Point target 450 550
Area target N/A 800

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Is a fire arm that imparts a spinning motion caused by spiral
grooves
RIFLE
What are the General Characteristics of M16A1 Rifle?
LIGHT WEIGHT
AIR COOLED
MAGAZINE FED
SHOULDER OR HIP WEAPON
GAS OPERATED
AUTOMATIC AND SEMI AUTOMATIC
What is the maximum range of M16A1 Rifle?
2,653 meters
What is the maximum effective range of M16A1 Rifle?
460 meters
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PARTS OF THE M16A1 OR
M16A2
 Upper Receiver Group

 Lower Receiver Group

 Bolt Carrier Assembly

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 PARTS OF THE M16A1 OR
Upper Receiver GroupM16A2

1. Flash Suppressor 10. Barrel Extension

2. Ejecting Assist Assembly 11. Carrying Handle
3. Front Sight Assembly 12. Gas Tube
4. Dust Cover 13. Rear Sight
5. Bayonet Stud 14. Windage Drum
6. Barrel 15. Slip Ring
7. Upper Sling Swivel 16. Charging Handle
8. Bolt Carrier 17. Forward Assembly
9. Hand Guard
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 PARTS OF THE M16A1 OR
Lower Receiver GroupM16A2

1. Butt Plate 8. Selector Lever

2. Trigger 9. Takedown Pin
3. Storage Cleaning Gear 10. Bolt Catch
4. Magazine Release Button 11. Pistol Grip
5. Stock 12. Receiver Pivot Pin
6. Magazine Catch 13. Trigger Guard
7. Rear Sling Swivel

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 PARTS OF THE M16A1 OR
M16A2
Bolt Carrier Assembly
1.Bolt Carrier
2.Firing Pin Retaining Pin
3.Bolt
4.Bolt Cam Pin
5.Firing Pin Extractor

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EIGHT (8) CYCLES OF OPERATI
ON
 Feeding
 Chambering
 Locking
 Firing
 Unlocking
 Extracting
 Ejecting
 Cocking

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 MALFUNCTION

 a failure of a weapon to function normally and one

common form of malfunction is stoppage
 Stoppage is a failure of automatic or semi-automatic
firearms to complete the cycle of operation

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 IMMEDIATE ACTION FOR
 S - Slap bottom STOPPAGE
of magazine to make sure it is properly
seated.
 P - Pull charging handle all the way to the rear.
 O- Observe ejection of case or cartridge. Eyeball chamber
and check for obstruction.
 R - Release the charging handle to feed new round. (Don’t
ride the charging handle).
 T - Tap the forward assist.
 S - Shoots, if it won’t fire, look for trouble and apply
remedial action.

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 REMEDIAL ACTION

 a continuing effort to determine the cause of

stoppages or malfunctions and to try to clear the
stoppage once it had been identified

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What are the three major groups of the M16A1 Rifle?
UPPER RECEIVER GROUP
LOWER RECEIVER GROUP
BOLT CARRIER ASSEMBLY
What are the 8 Cycles of Operation?
FEEDING UNLOCKING
CHAMBERING EXTRACTING
LOCKING EJECTING
FIRING COCKING
What are the different types of ammunition for M16A1 Rifle?
Ball, M193 Blank, M200
Tracer, M196 Plastic Practice Ammunition, M862
Dummy, M199 Short-Range Training Ammunition
(SRTA), M862

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 MAINTENANCE
 Cleaning and Lubricating the Barrel:
 Attach a wire brush to the cleaning rod, dip it in a
cleaning solvent compound or bore cleaner and brush the
bore thoroughly
 Replace the brush with a cleaning patch and continue the
cleaning process until the patch comes out clean and dry
 Clean the locking lugs in the barrel extension using a
small bristle brush.
 After cleaning, lubricate the bore and locking lugs in the
barrel extension by applying a light coat of oil to prevent
pitting and corrosion

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 Cleaning and Lubricating the Bolt Carrier Group
 Remove the bolt carrier group from the upper receiver
group and disassemble. Clean all parts with a patch
dipped in a solvent – cleaning compound.
 Clean the locking lugs of the bolt using a small brush and
cleaning solvent. Dry with a patch and oil lightly.
 Put one drop of oil in each hole on the right side of the
bolt carrier and the open of the bolt carrier key

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 Cleaning and Lubricating the Lower receiver Group
 With a clean dry patch or bristle brush remove dirt or
sand from the receiver. Place a drop of oil on each pin for
lubrication.
 After extensive use or field exercise, the lower receiver
must be disassembled and cleaned thoroughly. Apply a
light coat of oil on all parts.

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 Maintenance Before, During and After Firing

 Operation/Firing
• The barrel must be wiped dry and free of oil
• Clean the bore with a dry patch to ensure that it is
dry and free of dirt

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 Maintenance Before, During and After Firing
 During Firing
• Follow the recommended rates of fire.
• Discontinue the use of any rifle that shows signs of
wear or tear
 After Operation/ Firing
• Follow the normal maintenance operation outlined in
the foregoing paragraphs

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 SUMMARY
 INTRODUCTION
 FEATURES
 GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS
 PARTS OF THE M16A1 OR M16A2 RIFLE
 EIGHT CYCLE OF OPERATION
 DIFFERENT TYPES OF AMMUNITION
 MALFUNCTION
 DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY
 MAINTENANCE

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GOOD DAY!

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