M4 Carbine Weapons Test

7.62 mm NATO

.223 Remington

5.56 NATO

5.56mm X 39mm

M855 Ball / M856 Tracer

M193 Ball / M196 Tracer

M200 Blank / M199 Dummy

M80 Ball / M406 Tracer

Yes

No

Copper jacketed projectile with green tip

Fluted case

Violet colored tip

Copper jacketed projectile

30

28

20

15

7.5 lbs

8.79 lbs

6 lbs

6.49 lbs

Helps keep the muzzle from rising during firing

Protects the muzzle from dirt

Increases muzzle flash when fired

Used to mount AN/PAQ-4C laser

Light weight, gas operated, air cooled, magazine fed, shoulder fired weapon

Light weight, reciol operated, air cooled, magazine fed, hip fired weapon

Light weight, belt fed, blow back operated, hip fired weapon

Light weight, pump action, breech loaded, shoulder fired weapon

Firing, unlocking, extracting, ejecting, cocking, feeding, chambering, locking

Firing, extracting, unlocking, ejecting, cocking, feeding, chambering, locking

Charging, firing, extracting, ejecting, cocking, feeding, chambering, locking

Feeding, chambering, locking, firing, unlocking, extracting, ejecting, cocking

500 m

550 m

600 m

3600 m

500 m

550 m

600 m

3600 m

700 - 970 rpm

12 - 15 rpm

45 rpm

90 rpm

700 - 970 rpm

12 - 15 rpm

45 rpm

90 rpm

3600 m

2653 m

1 Kilometer

500 m

12 - 15 rpm

45 rpm

700 - 970 rpm

90 rpm

12 - 15 rpm

45 rpm

90 rpm

700 - 970 rpm

Place selector lever on "Safe" if possible, remove magazine, lock bolt to rear, check chamber, ensure selector on "safe", let the bolt go foward

Place selector lever on "safe" if possible, remove magazine, check chamber, ensure selector on "safe"

Remove magazine, charge weapon 3 times, place finger in chamber, place selector lever on "safe"

Remove magazine, place selector on "safe", squeeze trigger and hold, charge weapons, release trigger and listen for audible "click"

Verify weapon clear, insert magazine, close bolt, tap forward assist, ensure selector on "semi"

Verify weapon clear, selector to "safe", close bolt, close ejection port cover, press trigger (hammer should not fall), insert magazine (if authorized), ensure selector on "safe"

Remove empty magazine, insert loaded magazine, close bolt, ensure selector to "safe"

Verify weapon clear, close bolt, insert magazine, ensure selector on "safe, charge weapon

Remove empty magazine, insert loaded magazine, and hit bolt catch to close the bolt, tap forward assist

Place weapon on "safe", remove empty magazine, hit bolt catch to close the bolt, insert loaded magazine, charge weapon

Place selector lever on "safe", remove emty magazine, insert loaded magazine, hit bolt catch to close bolt

Remover empty magazine, insert loaded magazine, hit bolt catch to clsoe bolt, charge weapon

Keep the weapon pointed in a safe direction, raise your firing hand and wait for help

Execute a rapid reload, and continue to fire

Clear your weapon, detail strip and inspect parts for chips, cracks, and burrs

Quickly apply immediate action procedures

LACE

SALUTE

SPORTS

TTFN

Tap upward on bottom of magazine, charge weapon, attempt to fire

Clear weapon, charge weapon 3 times, reload, attempt to fire

Slap upward on the bottom of the magazine, pull charging handle to rear, observe for ejection of round or empty case, ensure chamber is clear, release charging handle, tap forward assist, squeeze trigger to shoot

Slap side of magazine to seat rounds, charge weapon, tap forward assist, attempt to fire

Within 15 seconds

Within 1 second

Within 30 seconds

Within 10 seconds

210

120

4 to 1 ratio

140

Wait 15 minutes, disassemble and inspect parts for breakage

Retrieve CDCs and follow instructions listed

Apply "remedial actions" procedures

Report the situation to your supervisor or control center

Clear weapon, remove jammed rounds, reload and attempt to fire

Execute a tactical relaod, charge weapon and attempt to fire

Disassemble weapon and apply operator maintenance

Inspect magazine to ensure rounds are seated

Stare into the ejection port while charging the weapon for 10 seconds to see if round cooks off.

Keep your face away from the ejection port and remove the round fast. If you can't remove the round within 10 seconds, remove the magazine and let the weapon cool for 15 minutes

Remove magazine, charge weapon 3 times, reload and attempt to fire

Call Combat Arms

Remove magazine, charge weapon and attempt to fire

Lock bolt to the rear and attempt to remove the round using your issue Multi-tool or pocket knife

Keep your face away from the ejection port, point weapon in a safe direction, remove the magazine and let weapon cool for 15 minutes

Close the ejection port cover, pour water on the weapon to cool it and wait 30 minutes.

When a round self detonates from heat buildup in a weapons chamber

A delayed detonation of the round after the trigger has been pressed

A live round that has been ejected detonates after striking a rock or hard surface

A round that fails to fire after immediate action has been applied

Apply "immediate action" within 10 seconds

Apply "remedial action" within 10 seconds

Do Not apply "immediate action", sop firing immediately because a bullet could be stuck in the barrel

Apply "SPORTS" within 10 seconds to remove the bullet stuck in the barrel

The barrel could melt cause damage to the weapon

The weapon could explode resulting in damage to the weapon and injury or death to the shooter or others

The round could cook-off

Ammunition could be damaged to the point it would have to be turned in

Clear the weapon, open the receivers, remove the bolt carrier group and inspect the barrel for obstruction

Use your cleaning rod to pust the stuck bullet out of the barrel

Load another ound into the weapon and fire it to force the stuck bullet out of the barrel

Contact your supervisor or control center

Failure to eject

Failure to extract

Failure to feed

Failure to fire

CLP, LSA, LAW

CLP, LSA, RBC

CLP, LSA, Dry Cleaning Solvent

Militec, Hopped #9, LSAT

-10 C and above

32 F to 120 F

-10 F and below

-10 F and above

CLP

LSA

LAW

10W30 synthetic

Yes

No

Barely visible to the eye

Enough to be spread with a finger

Dripping wet

Not visible to the eye

Barely visible to the eye

Enough to be spread with a finger

Dripping wet

Not visible to the eye

Thoroughly clean the weapon with a pressure washer

Completely remove the old lubricant

Clean the weapon with gasoline

Wipe the weapon down with a soft clean cloth

Clear the weapon and hand cycle the weapon every 30 minutes

Clean the weapon every 24 hours with LAW

Pour warm water over the weapon every 30 minutes

Test fire the weapon frequently

Remove all lubricant and wipe clean more frequently

Clean and lubricate more frequently with LSA or CLP

Lubricate more frequently with LAW

Apply generous amount of LSA to all non-metal parts of the weapon

Cracked or worn parts

Corrosion

Mold and mildew

Carbon build-up in bore

Lightly lubricate internal parts only using CLP or LSA

Lighlty lubricate internal parts only using LAW

Lighly lubricate all metal parts using CLP or LSA

Generously lubricate more frequently using CLP or LSA

Moisture

Rust

Fingerprints

Sand, fine dust

Daily or as soon as possible after firing

Every 30 minutes

When you can spread the dust around with your finger

When your supervisor tells you to

Use muzzle cap, keep ejection port closed, keep magazine installed, use protective bag

Clean weapon and magazines frequently

Both; Use muzzle cap, keep ejecion port closed, keep magazine installed, use protective bag, and clean weaopn and magazines frequently

Generously lubricate all surfaces with CLP

Cleaning rod sections, cleaning rod handle, eyelet, small arms cleaning brush (tooth brush), bore brush, chamber brush, patches, cloth, pipe cleaners, lubricant and/or CLP.

Cleaning rod sections, eyelet, tooth brush, bore brush, chamber brush, patches, cloth, pipe cleaners, lubricant and/or CLP.

Cleaning rod sections, cleaning rod handle, eyelet, tooth brush, bore brush, chamber brush, patches, cloth, lubricant and/or CLP.

Cleaning rod sections, cleaning rod handle, toothbrush, bore brush, chamber brush, patches, cloth, pipe cleaners, lubricant and/or CLP.

LAW

RBC

LSA

CLP

Worn bore brush

Chamber brush

Patch and firing pin

Pipe cleaner