He must be able to establish a steady position that allows observation of the target. Rifle marksmanship m16a1, m16a2 3, m16a4, and m4 cae fm 3 22. Introduction to basic rifle marksmanship and mechanical. Department of the navy headquarters, united states marine corps washington, dc 203800001 23 feb 1999 foreword 1. Rifle marksmanship m16a1, m16a23, m164 and m4 carbine by. Jan 27, 2015 this manual provides guidance for planning and executing training on the 5. The nook book ebook of the rifle marksmanship, m16a1, m16a23, m16a4, and m4 carbine, plus 500 free us military manuals and. A site dedicated to the history of the colt ar15 rifles, carbines and associated items. Firing from around corners could require the soldier to fire from. Change 1 by department army 2012, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. M16 rifle series and ar15, but the lessons cover fundamentals for all weapons. Jan 07, 2017 when i was in the service, i did basic in 1985 and we were issued the m16a1 pattern rifle. This is not only more or less how you get the usmc m16 manual to read.
These weapons are lightweight, gasoperated, aircooled, magazinefed. Ar15 a2 civilian m16a2 as a basic and reliable survival rifle. Rifle marksmanship m16m4series weapons book depository. The weaponeer is capable of simulating all of the brm live fire scenarios without firing rounds. In 1983, the us marine corps adopted the m16a2 rifle and the us army. Usmc m14m16 marksmanshipdata book, 1972, posted ar15 forums. Youll also need a rifle buffer, rifle buffer spring, and rifle buffer spring tube. Disassembly, assembly, and cleaning the m16 a2 youtube. A guide to m16 and m4series weapons by department of the army isbn. Turn the elevation knob 3, shown as viewed from above counterclockwise until the rear sight assembly 4 rests flush with the carrying handle and the 83 marking is aligned with the index line on the left side of the carrying handle.
Jan 16, 2018 rifle marksmanship is the newly revised, official guide to planning and executing training on the m16series rifles m16a1, m16a2, m16a3, and m16a4 and m4 carbine. Rifle marksmanship m16m4series of weapons nco pro page 4. I dont have the book handy, but if i recall right most all a2 fronts are 112. Weve left the poor front sight out of this as well. This handbook is developed by the us army for commanders, leaders, and instructors to help create training programs and materials for soldiers to complete the united states army rifle marksmanship program. Stock too long, no full auto, unnecessarily complicated rear sight for a battle rifle. With the m16m4 series of rifles i usually instruct the firer pull the rifle firmly into the pocket of the shoulder. The high standard stock is completely milspec, down to the aggressive triangular texturing on the end of the stock. Rifle marksmanship is the newly revised, official guide to planning and executing training on the m16series rifles m16a1, m16a2, m16a3, and m16a4 and m4 carbine. This manual provides guidance for planning and executing training on the 5. The m16a2 can shoot semi automatic and threeroundburst fire. Rifle marksmanship m16a1, m16a2 3, m16a4, and m4 cae fm 3. M16 rifle simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
M16a2ar15a2 usmc range data books springfield xd forum. Rifle marksmanship m16a1, m16a23, m16a4, and m4 carbine. The a2 saw even more service soon thereafter when the u. Quizlet flashcards, activities and games help you improve your grades. Onyx m 16 belt pack overview rearming and repacking how to rearm and repack your onyx m 16 manual inflatable life jacket belt pack. Usmc rifle marksmanship manual online for m16 ar15 forums. Military marksmanship all m16 and m4 series weapons and technical manual for 5. In addition to covering the various springfield armory pistols we also have large sections dedicated to other various firearms such as the.
Rifle marksmanship 5 steps to better rifle marksmanship. Marksmanship fundamentals m16a1 and m16a2 rifle marksmanship. M16a1, m16a23, m16a4, and m4 carbine book online at best prices in india on. We learned how to drill with the rifle, disassemble, clean, and reassemble before. Basic rifle marksmanship shooters book all research product in preparation.
Adjust the front sightpost 1 until the base of the front sightpost is flush with the front sightpost housing 2. This chapter provides a proven strategy for establishing andconducting an effective rifle marksmanship training program. This remastered video explains and demonstrates the proper. The eight steps of functioning feeding, chambering, locking, firing, unlocking, extracting, ejecting, and cocking begin after the loaded magazine has been inserted into the weapon.
It has traced the design, testing and deployment of the m16, and it even went a little into the adoption of the. The rifle was adapted for semiautomatic and fullautomatic fire. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. You might want a sight adjustment tool and i recommend the ar15m16m4 rifle marksmanship book pictured above.
Rifle marksmanship book by army, department of the official. However, as it stands, m855 just isnt a very accurate round, i think the spec is around 4 moa, so practically speaking its not like youd notice a difference. I completed basic, went to ait at fort devens and went to germany with the 1st infantry division big red one, while i was with 1id we got issued m16a2, i liked the a2 better, it felt more substantial and studier than the a1 but i didnt care for the 3 round. Rifle marksmanshipm16a1, m16a23, m16a4, and m4 carbine. Rifle marksmanship is the newly revised, official guide to planning and executing training on the m16series rifles m16a1, m16a2, m16a3, and. Describe the max effective rates of fire for the m16 a2 rifle.
Jul 03, 2011 videos rifle marksmanship m16 m4 series of weapons leave a comment posted by nco pro on june 26, 2011 this is our video page for rifle marksmanship m16 m4 series of weapons. What a long strange trip its been, book of the ar15. Rifle marksmanship m16m4series weapons survival monkey. It was introduced with a fixed carry handle with a rear sight that was adjustable for windage and the front sight was used to adjust elevation.
Why did the military go from the a1 pistol grip to the a2 pistol grip. It is a guide for commanders, leaders, and instructors to develop training programs, plans, and lessons that meet the objectivesintent of the united states army rifle marksmanship program and fm 25100. Good photographs, clearly written and easy to read. If a procedure is not common to both weapons, the procedure will be incorporated and the weapon will be identified.
Rifle marksmanship m16a1, m16a23, m164 and m4 carbine. What is the fm concerning rifle marksmanship with the m16 a2 rifle or m4 carbine. The strategy beginswith the progressive individual training periods. Based on the m 16, but covers all aspects of rifle. Standards using 18 rounds or less, the soldier must. Rifle marksmanship, m16a1, m16a23, m16a4, and m4 carbine, plus 500 free us military manuals and us army field manuals when you sample this book take a look at the sample for this book and for details about downloading 500 free us military manuals as a thank you for taking the time to look at our book. Taskzero an m16a2 rifle conditions on a 25meter range, given an m16a2 rifle, 18 rounds of 5. This is a discussion on usmc m16a2 marksmanshipdata book, pdf posted. It is a guide for commanders, leaders, and instructors to develop training programs, plans, and lessons that meet the objectives or intent of the united states army rifle marksmanship program and fm 70. Purpose marine corps reference publication mcrp 301a, rifle marksmanship, provides the doctrin e, techni ques, and pro cedures for marine corps rifle marksma nship.
Start studying army study guide rifle marksmanship m 16 m4 fm 322. Remember that any correction chart shown in a military data book is specific to that rifle and ammo. The rifle which has been type classified and designated as the m16a2 is considered to be unsuitable for army use, and purchase under any circumstances is not recommended the m16a2 has 20% more parts than the m16a1, which is an indication that the m16a2 will be more difficult to maintain. When a procedure is common to m16 rifle and m4 carbine, only the m16a2 configuration will be depicted. M16a2 rear sight rifle technical brian enoss forums. The skills needed to accomplish these are known as rifle marksmanship fundamentals. If you purchase both books separate you will pay more for the books plus shipping cost. M16 rifle project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks read. Jan 24, 2010 fundamentals of rifle marksmanship part 1 featuring the. Mar 08, 2011 the ar15 in the a2 configuration is a classic. If your weapon is configured with adapter rails, refer to the appropriate appendices in. National match service rifles used by military marksmanship teams for competition must retain outward appearance of the a2. I am getting ready to start reading chatper 8 effects of weather a section i am very interested in.
An effective marksmanship program can be measured by the units ability to puteffective fire on a target. Rifle marksmanship m16m4series of weapons nco pro page 2. As far as i know both the usmc and usamu teams are using 14 wind, as well as many of the leading service rifle competitors gives you a bit more fudging room. The m16 is an assault rifle used by the united states since the vietnam war in 1963, based on the ar15. For example, you may be looking at a data book for the m16a2 shooting m855 62 grain ball ammo. This rifle certainly looks like a m16a2 clone, but it is equipped with many incorrect features and the one that particualy offends me is the hbar barrel in 19 twist. Marine corps rifle marksmanship and data book for u. Hi everyone, here is the online version of the usmc rifle marksmanship manual that i have been using as a guide lately. Double posted here because it took some time and effort to do this, so i hope folks will have a chance to see it. Based on the m16, but covers all aspects of rifle shooting. They are responsible for teaching basic and advanced rifle marksmanship brm and arm to all enlisted soldiers using a crawlwalkrun training strategy. Why not learn about the why from the man himself, col. Then, place the tip of the nose against the edge of the charging handle to ensure a consistent sight picture. Practice by answering the questions in the topic m16 a2 5.
It is a guide for commanders, leaders, and instructors to develop training programs, plans, and lessons that meet the objectives or intent of the united states army rifle marksmanship program and fm 7. The purpose of the weapons is to provide personnel an offensivedefensive capability to engage targets in the field. It is a guide for commanders, leaders, and instructors to develop training programs, plans, and lessons that meet the objectives or intent of the united states army rifle marksmanship program and fm 25100 training. Rifle marksmanship m16a1, m16a23, m16a4, and m4 carbine contents page. Since 1975, the m16 has been used by many different countries.
Few companies make authentic a2 stocks, but high standard is one of them. Ar15 m16 rifle books and manuals northridge international. Once you have made your best estimate of wind, you need to convert that into clicks of sight adjustment for the rifle and ammo you are using. Army technical manual for m16 rifle tm9100524923p on internet archive da pam 75030 1969 us army comic book for maintenance of the m16a1 rifle on internet archive, artwork by will eisner. The m16 rifle, officially designated rifle, caliber 5. Rifle marksmanship m16a1, m16a23, m16a4 and m4 carbine army field. As the bolt carrier group moves rearward, it engages the buffer assembly and compresses the action spring into the lower receiver extension. Double posted here because it took some time and effort to do this, so i. It can be entrance and understand by the additional readers. My first introduction to the m16 a2 was at marine corps recruit depot, parris island during the week boot camp. For service rifles, ar 15 and m1a rifle 95 pages with 24 pages of basic marksmanship instruction for ar 15 and m1a, to include sight aligement, trigger control and wind effects data sheets for 200 meter slow, 300 meter slow, 500 meter slow, 200 meter rapid and 300 meter rapid, with instructions.
Modified positions can result in small zero changes due to shifting pressure and grip on the rifle. Then they will fire 10 rounds rapid fire in 1 minute starting in the standing position, but dropping to the deck and assuming the prone position before their first shot. It is meant for persons that are unfamiliar with the disassembly and assembly and proper cleaning of the m16 a2 rifle. Jun 18, 2019 take these tips and steps for better rifle marksmanship and get a better chance at selfdefense and survival. Rifle marksmanship diagnostic and training guide background drill sergeants dss are the primary trainers of rifle marksmanship in initial entry training iet. He must aim the rifle at the target by aligning the sight system, and he must fire the rifle without disturbing this alignment by improper breathing or during trigger squeeze. Steps of functioning m16a1 and m16a2 rifle marksmanship. Brownells is your source for m16 upper receiver at brownells parts and accessories. How to be best with the rifle the rifle is a survival weapon. The bottom of the trigger guard opens to provide access to the trigger while wearing winter mittens. What are the steps required in order to battlesight zero the m16 a2.
Guide building the perfect m16a2 clone pew pew tactical. Make sure you clear it name the five phases in basic rifle marksmanship. At the 300 yard line, they will fire 5 rounds in slow fire over a 5 minute time period from the sitting position. First designed by eugene stoner in the united states of america, it is currently the standard infantry rifle used by the united states military forces. Many of these factory rifles are simply old stock with features and or components that no one wants.