M4 Carbine M16A2 W/E Armorer's Guide

M4 Carbine M16A2 W/E Armorer's Guide

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER OVERVIEW
This chapter contains general information, equipment description and data, and principles of operation for the M16A2 rifle.
Section I. GENERAL INFORMATION
1-1. SCOPE.
a. Type of Manual: Unit and Direct Support Maintenance.
b. Model Number and Equipment Name: 5.56mm Rifle M16A2.
c. Purpose of Equipment. Provides personnel an offensive/defensive capability to engage targets with small arms fire.
1-2. MAINTENANCE FORMS, RECORDS, AND REPORTS. Department of the Army forms and procedures used for equipment maintenance will be those prescribed by DA PAM 738-750, The Army Maintenance Management System.
Air Force users refer to TO 11W-1-10 for applicable forms and records.
1-3. DESTRUCTION OF ARMY MATERIEL TO PREVENT ENEMY USE. See TM 750-244-7.
1-4. PREPARATION FOR STORAGE OR SHIPMENT. Refer to page 2-70.
Air Force users refer to Special Package Instruction (SPI) 00-856-6885.
1-5. OFFICIAL NOMENCLATURE, NAMES AND DESIGNATIONS.
NOMENCLATURE CROSS-REFERENCE LIST
Common Name Official Nomenclature
Action Spring.......................Compression Helical Spring
Ball Bearing.........................Bearing Ball
Bolt Catch Spring....................Compression Helical Spring
Burst Disconnector...................Lock-Release Lever
Cam Clutch Spring...................Helical Spring
Charging Handle Assembly.............Handle Assembly