OBJECTIVE
The student will be able to
identify/discuss the Characteristics,
Parts of a Rifle, General Data, Eight (8)
cycle operation and the
disassembly/assembly of Rifle Cal.
5.56mm M16A1.
SCOPE OF THE LESSON
A. DESCRIPTION
B. Characteristics of Rifle Cal. 5.56mm
M16A1
C. Parts of the Rifle Cal. 5.56mm M16A1
D . General Data
E . Eight (8) Cycle Operation
F. Disassembly / Assembly of Rifle Cal.
5.56mm M16A1
* BODY/EXPLANATION
A. DESCRIPTION
B. CHARACTERISTIC
AIR COOLED
MAGAZINE FED
SHOULDER WEAPON
SEMI-AUTOMATIC OR AUTOMATIC
GAS OPERATED
C. Part of the Rifle Cal. 5.56mm
M16A1
A) Two Main Group of Rifle
M16A1
B) Part of the Upper Receiver Group
C) Part of the Lower Receiver Group:
PART OF THE RIFLE Cal. 5.56mm
M16A1 (LEFT SIDE)
PART OF THE Rifle Cal. 5.56mm
M16A1(RIGHT SIDE)
D. GENERAL DATA
A. WEIGHT:
1. Rifle w/o magazine & Sling -------------6.5 lbs
• 2. Rifle w/ 20 rds magazine ----------------7.5 lbs
• 3. Rifle w/ 30 rds magazine ----------------7.9 lbs
• 4. Empty magazine (20 rds)----------------.25 lbs
• 5. Empty magazine (30 rds)----------------.31 lbs
B. Length:
1. Rifle w/ bayonet knife---------------- 44.25 in
2. Rifle w/ flash suppressor---------------- 39 in
3. Rifle w/o flash suppressor ------------- 38 in
4. Barrel w/ flash suppressor ------------- 21 in
5. Barrel w/o flash suppressor------------ 20 in
C. SIGHT:
1. FRONT– Adjustable click-type post. Each click
equals 2.8 cm Per 100 mtrs of range.
2. REAR – adjustable flip-normal range setting is
for 0 to 300 m Long range setting (L) 300-500
mtrs. Each notch of The winding drum equals 2.8
cm per 100 mtrs of Range.
BOLT CARRIER GROUP
Operational
1. Muzzle velocity ------- 3,250 fps
2. Cyclic rate of the fire-700-800 rpm
3. Maximum rate of fire
a) Semi-automatic -- 45-65 rpm
b) Automatic -------150-200 rpm
c) Sustained rate of fire—10-15 rpm
Ammunitions:
1. Cal 5.56mm
2. Type
Ball M193
Tracer M196
Blank M200
E. Eight (8) Cycle of Operation
1. Firing – occurs when the firing pin
strikes the primer of the cartridge.
2. Unlocking – unsealing the breach of the
barrel.
3. Extracting – removing the empty
cartridge from the receiver.
4. Ejecting – throwing out the empty
cartridge from the chamber
5. Feeding – placing a cartridge into the receiver
approximately at the
back of the barrel ready for chambering.
6. Chambering – moving the cartridge from the
magazine to the chamber.
7. Locking – sealing the cartridge from the magazine
to the chamber.
8. Cocking – is the positioning of the firing
mechanism in cock position so
that it is ready to fire another round.
F. Disassembly and
Assembly of the Weapon
A. Steps in disassembly
1. The first step in the disassembly of any weapon is to
“Clear the weapon”.
a. A. The butt must rest on a flat surface. The right ting
will do.
b. Point the selector lever to “SAFE” position. (NOTE) This
can be done only if the weapon is cocked. If the rifle is not
cocked, proceed to the next step.
c. Grasp the magazine with the right hand, the right
thumb resting on the magazine catch bottom. Press the
bottom and pull the magazine.
d. Hold the balance of the stock with the left hand, the left
thumb resting on the bolt catch. Open the bolt and lock if in
the position. Return the charging handle to forward position.
e. Ensure the selector lever at “SAFE”
CAUTION: The selector level must be at the “SAFE” position
when clearing weapon to prevent damage to autos
1. Field Stripping
A. Disassembly:
(1) Remove the sling and place the rifle on a table or a flat surface
with the muzzle to the left.
(2) Turn the weapon on its right side and press on the takedown
pin until the upper receiver swings free of the lower receiver.
CAUTION: the takedown pin does not come out free of the
receiver.
(3) Press the receiver pivot pin and separate the upper from the
lower receiver group. (CAUTION): The receiver pivot pin does not
come out of the receiver.
(1) Work on the upper receiver group:
(a) Keep the muzzle in the left.
(b) Withdraw the bolt carrier from the receiver
(c) Disassemble the bolt carrier group.
Note: When the bolt carrier is removed, the charging handle
will fall from the receiver.
(2) Work on the lower receiver group.
CAUTION: The lower receiver shall be disassembled only
when absolutely necessary for the proper care and
maintenance of the weapon.
(a) Push the action spring guide.
(b) Push down on the retaining pin by using the tip
of cartridge.
(c) Remove the buffer and buffer spring.
(d) Depress the hammer to clear the buffer.
Note: The action spring is under the pressure; care must
be taken in removing it.
CAUTION: The parts of the weapon should be laid down
in the order of its disassembly to avoid losses or
misplacement.
B. Assembly:
(1) Assembly the bolt carrier group:
Caution: Do not spread the ends of the firing pin retainer