TASK SUMMARY
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Station J: M16A1/M16A2 RIFLE OR M4 CARBINE
Point J-1
Task 1. Perform a Function Check on an M16A1 Rifle, M16A2 Rifle, or M4 Carbine
Task 2: Load an M16A1 Rifle, M16A2 Rifle, or M4 Carbine
Task 3: Correct Malfunctions on an M16A1 Rifle, M16A2 Rifle, or M4 Carbine
Task 4: Unload an M16A1 Rifle, M16A2 Rifle, or M4 Carbine
TEST CONDITIONS: Given an assembled ear plugs, M16A1 rifle, M16A2 rifle, or M4 carbine with BFA, and a magazine loaded with four blank rounds and one dummy, expended, or inert round.
TEST STANDARDS:
1. Perform function check on the weapon.
2. Correctly load the weapon for semiautomatic fire.
3. Apply Immediate Action (IA) "SPORTS".
4. Unload the weapon.
NOTE: Clearing the weapon is an integral part of unloading the weapon and must be done to pass this point.
5. Complete test standards 2 through 4 within 30 seconds.
SOLDIER'S MANUAL CROSSWALK: This task is based on the following tasks in STP 21-1-SMCT: 071-311-2027, 071-311-2028, and 071-311-2029. All three tasks are performed in one sequence. The candidate does not stop after one task before continuing to the next.
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED FOR POINT: Ear plugs, an M16A1 rifle, M16A2 rifle, or M4 carbine with magazine, blank firing adaptor (BFA); four blank rounds of ammunition (for each candidate), dummy, inert, or expended rounds; blank; field table; clipboard; stopwatch; pencils; and FB Form 20-22-R.
SITE SETUP: Provide field tables on which to lay the M16A1 or M16A2 rifle, M4 carbine with BFAs. Ensure the site affords a safe area for firing blank ammunition. Also provide at this site a container to collect expended blanks.
"Let me have your attention. At this point, you are required to perform a function check, load, correct a malfunction, and unload an M16A1 or M16A2 rifle, M4 carbine. You have been given an assembled M16A1 or M16A2 rifle, M4 carbine and magazine loaded with four blank rounds and one inert round. When I say, Begin, you are to perform a function check, load the rifle, chamber a round, fire the rounds until a stoppage occurs, apply immediate action, expend remaining ammunition, and unload and clear the M16A1 or M16A2 rifle, M4 carbine within 30 seconds. The function check will not be timed. Do you understand what you must do?"
If there are any questions, repeat the instructions but you do not elaborate on what you have read.
"Begin."
Allow the candidate to proceed for 30 seconds.
"Stop."