Technical data
TM 9-1005-319-23&P 0009
0009-3
AIR FORCE ONLY: The only permissible coatings or coverings authorized for Air Force owned or
controlled weapons are:
Receiver: Color hardcoat anodizing applied by qualified Depot personnel only;
Any steel components: Phosphate coat applied by qualified Depot personnel only;
Touchup of small damaged or shiny areas: SFL applied by qualified Combat Arms personnel only.
Painting or otherwise camouflaging Air Force weapons is not authorized.
END OF TASK
ASSEMBLY
WARNING
Unless performed by qualified maintenance personnel, do not interchange
bolt assemblies from one weapon to another. Doing so may result in injury
to, or death of, personnel.
1. Install charging handle assembly (2) and bolt and bolt carrier assembly (3) into upper receiver and
barrel assembly (1). Join upper receiver and barrel assembly and lower receiver and buttstock
assembly (6).
2. Snap on sling (5) and install magazine (4).
3. Install back-up iron sight (7) and vertical pistol grip (8) (M16A3/M16A4 and M4/M4A1 only).
END OF TASK
TEST AND INSPECTION
1. Visually inspect general appearance of weapon. Weapon should look new. All metal surfaces are to
have a dull, rust- or corrosion-resistant finish with no burrs or deep scratches.
2. Visually inspect barrel for serviceability. Barrels must be straight, clean, free of rust, powder fouling,
and free of bulges and rings. Fine pitting is allowable.
3. Using moderate hand pressure, check for rotational movement of the front sight in relation to the
barrel. Also, using moderate hand pressure, check for rotational movement of the barrel in relation to
the upper receiver. If movement between the front sight and the barrel exist, the barrel assembly must
be replaced. If movement between the barrel and the upper receiver exist, the barrel assembly must be
aligned and tightened (see WP 0015).
4. Visually inspect weapon for missing parts. All parts must be attached and all modifications must be
applied. Steel parts must be rust free. Spring pins must be secure and screws must be tight.










