Weapon Manipulation

Learning Goal

This lesson aims to provide knowledge about

the characteristics of rifle and its ammunition
and develop skills on Field Stripping
 Training Objectives
At the end of this lesson, you will be able to:

1. Familiarize the brief history of M4 Carbine

2. Enumerate the Characteristic of the M4
Rifle.
3. Identify M4 Rifle Specification
4. State the External and Internal Parts of M4
Rifle
 Training Objectives

5. Perform the Disassemble and Assemble.

6. Enumerate the types of ammunition used
for M4 Rifle.
 Brief History of M4 Carbine
The M4 Carbine is a family of firearms
tracing its lineage back to earlier carbine version of
the M16, all based on the original AR-15 made by
ArmaLite. It is a shorter and lighter version of the
M16A1 assault rifle, achieving 80% parts
commonality. The M4A1 has a “full auto” option in
place of the three-round burst.
 Brief History of M4 Carbine
As with many carbines, the M4 is handy and
more convenient to carry that a full-length rifle. While
this makes it a candidate for non-infantry troops,
vehicle crews, etc.., it also makes it ideal for any type
of Police Operations.
 M4 Rifle Characteristics

1. Gas operated
2. Air cooled
3. Magazine Fed
4. Select Fire
 M4 Rifle Characteristics

5. Fires from closed-bolt position

6. Cyclic rate of fire 700-970 rounds per minute
7. Reduced recoil
8. Shouldered Fired weapon with a collapsible
stock
 M4 Rifle Specification

1. Caliber: 5.56 mm
2. Velocity: 2,970 fps
3. Weight: W/30 round magazine 7.5 lbs
4. Cyclic Rate of Fire: 700-900 rpm (approx.)
5. Max Effective Range: 500M (Point)- 600M (Area)
 M4 Rifle Specification

6. Max Range: 3600M

7. Length: 29.75” to 33”
8. Barrel Rifling: RH 1/7” twist
 M4 Rifle External Parts

Rear Sight
Front Sight Assembly
Bolt Catch Charging Handle

Hand Guard
Barrel

Flash
Suppressor
Selector Switch
Magazine Well and Safety

Magazine Pistol Grip

(20-30 Rounds)
Trigger and Trigger Guard
 M4 Rifle Internal Parts

Carrying Handle
Stock Slip Ring

Dust Cover
Upper Sling
Swivel
Lower Sling Magazine Release
Swivel
Bolt Forward
Assist
M4 Rifle Bolt Assembly
Disassembly and Reassembly
 Clearing the Weapon
Conduct clearing drill before handling

1. Point down at 45-degree angle

2. Set selector to Safe
3. Remove magazine (if applicable)
4. Lightly press bottom of bolt catch
5. Pull charging handle to rear; re-lock handle
 Clearing the Weapon
Conduct clearing drill before handling
6. Visually and physically check the chamber
the slide to the rear

7. If the chamber is not clear, do not use the

weapon until the Range Safety Officer has
checked it.
 Disassembly
1. Clear the weapon
2. Allow the bolt to go forward
3. Press out the rear takedown pin and Pivot pin
4. Pull back on the charging handle until the bolt
carrier group protrudes from the rear of the
upper receiver.
 Disassembly
5. Remove the bolt carrier group
6. Remove the charging handle
7. Remove the firing pin retaining pin
8. Push the bolt into the locked position
 Disassembly
9. Push the bolt into the locked position
10. Remove the firing pin from the rear of the bolt
carrier
11. Remove the bolt cam pin by rotating 90%
degrees.
 Disassembly
12. Remove the bolt from the bolt carrier
13. Use the firing pin to push out the extractor pin
from the bolt.
 Disassembly
14. Remove the extractor and spring assembly
15. Take the lower receiver and depress the buffer
assembly retaining pin
16. Remove the buffer.
 Reassembly
1. Insert action spring and buffer
2. Insert extractor and spring
3. Push in extractor pin
4. Slide bolt into carrier
5. Replace bolt cam pin; turn pin ¼ turn after
assembly
6. Drop in firing pin and seat
 Reassembly

7. Pull bolt out.

8. Replace firing pin retaining pin
9. Engage and then push charging handle
partway
10. Slide in bolt carrier group
11. Push charging handle and bolt carrier group
together
12. Join upper and lower receivers.
Ammunition
 Ammunition

Tracer (M856) - The tracer (M856) has the

same basic characteristics as ball
ammunition. It is identified by a bright red
tip. Its primary uses include observation
firing, incendiary effect, and signaling.
 Ammunition

Tracer ammunition should be intermixed with

ball ammunition in a ratio no greater than 1:1.
The preferred ratio is one tracer round to four
rounds (1:4).
 Ammunition
Dummy (M199) - The dummy (M199) has six
grooves along the side of the case. It contains
no propellants or primer. The primer well is
open to prevent damage to the firing pin. The
dummy cartridge is used during dry fire and
other training applications.
 Ammunition
Blank (M200) - The blank (M200) has the
case mouth closed with a seven-petal rosette
crimp. It contains no projectile. Blank
ammunition, identified by its violet tip, is used
for training purposes.
 Ammunition

MK-262 - The MK-262 is a 5.56-mm centerfire

cartridge. It is a 77-grain open-tipped match
bullet. It has no color coding on the projectile.
 Ammunition
MK-318 Mod 0 - This SOST [Special
Operations Science and Technology] 5.56-
mm ammunition is a 62-grain bullet. It
features an open tip with lead at the front, a
thick copper base, and has no color coding
on the projectile
 Ammunition
The round is designed to be “barrier blind,”
meaning that the round stays on target better
than the existing M855 round after penetrating
windshields, car doors, and other objects.
 Backup Iron Sight
A backup iron sight (BUIS) may be used
instead of the RCO. It is mounted on the rail
on the last groove behind the RCO and flips
up for use if the RCO becomes disabled. The
RCO must be removed to use the BUIS.
 Backup Iron Sight
The sighting system consists of a rear
sight aperture, a rear sight elevation drum
(range adjuster), and a rear sight windage
knob. When mounted on the Service rifle, the
rear sight of the BUIS sits approximately 2.75
to 3 inches above the centerline of the bore.
 Rifle Slings
Two rifle slings currently being used, the three-
point tactical sling and the web sling.
 Three-Point Tactical Sling
The application, parts, and nomenclature for
the three-point tactical sling are as follows.

Application - Proper application of the three-point

tactical sling provides a wide range of mobility when
moving. Controlled muscular tension in the firing
position is required to provide stability of the sight(s)
when employing this sling.
 Three-Point Tactical Sling
The three-point sling is designed mainly for
transporting the weapon in a combat application
and can be used in the prone, sitting, kneeling,
and standing positions with minimal adjustments.
 Both of the attachments are fastened to
the sling by a triangular grommet.
a. 1-inch webbing strap with triglide. The webbing
strap allows the sling to be attached to the
flexible swivels.
b. Rear stock strap (Cazador). This strap is used to
connect the sling to the buttstock of the weapon.
c. Transition release buckle. The transition release
buckle allows the transition from the strong side
to the weak side without removing the sling.
Parts and Nomenclature of the three
point tactical sling:
a. Emergency release buckle. The emergency
release buckle allows for quick release of the
sling from the body.
b. Flexible swivels with triangular grommet. There
are two front attachments associated with the
three-point sling:
Parts and Nomenclature of the three
point tactical sling:
b.1 The first attachment is designed for use
on the Service rifle and is made of heat
resistant and will prevent melting from
the heat of the barrel.
Parts and Nomenclature of the three
point tactical sling:
b.2 The second attachment is designed for
use with various other weapon systems or
for use as the rear attachment to the M4
CQBW [close quarter battle weapon]. It is
made of nylon and not heat resistant.
 Web Sling
The web sling can be adjusted into either a loop sling
or a parade sling. Loop and parade slings are used
during training to perfect the application of the
fundamentals of marksmanship.
 Loop Sling
The loop sling provides the greatest
amount of stability during firing and allows the
Marine to perfect marksmanship fundamentals. A
loop sling takes more time to don; therefore, has
limited combat application and is best employed
where stability of hold is needed for a precision or
long-range shot.
 Loop Sling
The loop sling can be used in the prone, sitting,
and kneeling positions.
 Parade Sling
The parade sling is used to emphasize
marksmanship fundamentals while firing from the
standing position on known distance (KD) courses
during entry level training.
 To achieve proper positioning of the parade
sling, perform the following steps:

a. Attach the sling to the Service rifle by

placing the feed end of the sling down
through the upper sling swivel.
b. Place the feed end of the sling through the
sling keeper and lock into place.
c. Attach the J-hook to the lower sling swivel.
c. Pull the feed end of the sling through the sling
keeper until the sling is taut.
d. Move the sling keeper down near the feed end of
the sling.
e. Lock the sling keeper into place.
 Summary
1. Familiarize the brief history of M4 Carbine
2. Enumerate the Characteristic of the M4
Rifle.
3. Identify M4 Rifle Specification
4. State the External and Internal Parts of M4
Rifle
5. Perform the Disassemble and Assemble.
6. Enumerate the types of ammunition used
for M4 Rifle.
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