Manual

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2.3 Loading from Condition 4 Weapon
Insert a loaded magazine firmly into the magazine well.
Ensure the magazine is fully seated by tugging on it.
Charge the weapon by firmly pulling the charging handle to the rear and releasing it (“slingshot”
method).
Rotate the selector to “SAFE”. If not immediately firing the weapon close the ejection
port cover.
2.4 Firing Semi-Automatic Mode
Starting with a Condition 1 weapon:
Acquire and aim at target.
Place selector on “FIRE.”
Depress trigger with a squeezing motion of the strong hand index finger to fire individual
shots.
Place selector on “SAFE.”
Search and assess for threats or targets.
2.5 Reloading Semi-Automatic Mode
e bolt carrier assembly locks to the rear after the last round of the magazine is fired.
Place the weapon on “SAFE.”
With the strong (firing) hand depress the magazine release to eject the empty magazine.
Simultaneously with the weak (non-firing) hand retrieve a loaded magazine.
Firmly seat the magazine into the magazine well and tug to ensure it is seated.
Depress the bolt catch with the weak hand.
Search and assess.
2.6 Firing in Automatic Mode from a Condition 1 Weapon
Acquire and aim at target.
Place selector on “AUTO.”
Depress trigger with a squeezing motion of the strong hand index finger to fire each 3-5 round
burst. Release trigger to discontinue burst.
Place selector on “SAFE.”
Search and assess.