M16A2 & M16A3 Operator's Course Outline

In the Classroom

Introduction - brief description of the contents of the course.
Rifle Parts Identification - identification of the components of the system.
Technical discussion - discuss the weapons components, technical specifications and measurements.
Loading and unloading procedures - explain the necessary procedure.
Clearing and Safeing - demonstrate the proper methods of ensuring a safe weapon.
Weapon disassembly - step-by-step instruction for operator level disassembly.
Detailed Cleaning Techniques - individual cleaning of each component.
Inspection of components - operator inspection of components to ensure proper functional performance.
Lubrication - type, quantity, and location of lubricant.
Reassembly - complete operator reassembly of the weapon.
Function check - checks to be performed by the operator.
Sight adjustment - correct sight picture and setting battle sight zero.
Operational Procedure - description of the operating principal of the components of the weapon.
Identification and clearing of stoppages - types of malfunctions, cause and immediate action drills.
Troubleshooting - identification of the problem and the methods of repair.

At the Range

Loading and unloading procedures - demonstrate the proper methods.
Clearing and Safeing - demonstrate the proper methods of ensuring a safe weapon.
Sight adjustment - correct sight picture and setting battle sight zero.

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