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Performance Steps
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1.
Determine the mode in which the
rifle will be operated by using table 071-311-2027-1.
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Table 071-311-2027-1.
M16 family operating modes.
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2.
Prepare the M16A1, M16A2, or
M16A4 rifle for semiautomatic fire and
the M16A1 rifle for automatic fire.
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a.
Point the rifle muzzle in a
safe direction.
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b.
Cock the rifle (this also opens
the bolt).
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c.
Return the charging handle to
the forward position.
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d.
Place the selector lever on
SAFE (figure 071-311-2027-1).
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Figure 071-311-2027-1.
Selector lever on SAFE.
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e.
Check the chamber to ensure it
is clear (figure 071-311-2027-2).
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Figure
071-311-2027-2.
Inspecting the chamber.
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f.
Insert the magazine, pushing it
upward until the magazine catch
engages and holds the magazine (figure
071-311-2027-3).
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Figure 071-311-2027-3.
Magazine inserted.
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g.
Tap upward on the bottom of the
magazine to ensure it is seated.
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Note:
The magazine may be loaded with the
bolt assembly open or closed.
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3.
Prepare the M16A2 or M16A4
rifle for burst fire.
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a.
Point the rifle muzzle in a
safe direction.
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b.
Cock the rifle (this also opens
the bolt).
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c.
Return the charging handle
to the forward position.
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d.
Place the selector lever in the
BURST position (figure 071-311-2027-4).
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Figure
071-311-2027-4. Selector lever on
BURST.
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e.
Pull the trigger, holding it in
the rear position.
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f.
Pull the charging handle to the
rear and release it (figure 071-311-2027-5).
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Figure
071-311-2027-5. Charging handle.
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g.
Repeat step 3f three times.
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h.
Pull the charging handle to the
rear, holding it in place.
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i.
Release the trigger.
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j.
Push in on the bottom portion
of the bolt catch, locking the bolt in
the rear position (figure 071-311-2027-6).
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Figure
071-311-2027-6. Bolt locked to the
rear.
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k.
Slide the charging handle all
the way forward.
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l.
Place the selector on SAFE.
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m.
Insert the magazine, pushing it
upward until the magazine catch
engages and holds the magazine (figure
–).
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n.
Tap upward on the bottom of the
magazine to ensure it is seated.
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4.
Chamber a round.
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a.
With the bolt open:
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(1)
Depress the upper portion of
the bolt catch to release the bolt
(figure 071-311-2027-7).
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Figure
071-311-2027-7. Bolt catch.
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(2)
Tap the forward assist to
ensure that the bolt is fully forward
and locked (figure 071-311-2027-8).
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Figure 071-311-2027-8.
Forward assist.
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WARNING:
The rifle is now loaded. Ensure it is
pointed in a safe direction.
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(3)
Place selector lever on SAFE,
closing the ejection port cover if the
rifle is not to be fired immediately.
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b.
With the bolt closed:
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(1)
Pull the charging handle to the
rear as far as it will go.
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(2)
Release the charging handle. Do
not ride the charging handle; allow it
to return on its own.
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(3)
Tap the forward assist to
ensure the bolt is fully forward and
locked.
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WARNING:
The
rifle is now loaded. Ensure it is
pointed in a safe direction
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(4)
Place the selector lever on
SAFE closing the ejection port cover
if the rifle is not to be fired
immediately.
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