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2.7 Immediate and Remedial Actions
Immediate action is defined as the prompt action taken by the operator to reduce a stoppage
without investigating the cause. A stoppage is defined as any interruption in the cycle of
operation.
1. Maintain the weapon pointed down range.
2. Attempt to place the weapon on “SAFE.”
3. Ensure the magazine is fully seated.
4. Pull the charging handle to the rear observing for ejection.
5. If the weapon ejected a casing or round release charging handle, sight in and continue
engaging the target.
6. If the weapon did not eject a casing or live round apply remedial action.
Remedial action is defined as the actions taken by the operator to remedy a malfunction.
A malfunction is defined as a failure of the weapon to operate as designed.
1. Lock the bolt to the rear and place the weapon on “SAFE.”
2. Eject the magazine.
3. Inspect the chamber to ensure there are no remaining casings or rounds.
4. On the M6A3, ensure the gas regulator is set to the appropriate setting.
5. Inspect the magazine to ensure that it is free of debris and the ammunition is properly
loaded.
6. Make a Condition 1 weapon and continue the mission.
2.8 Unloading
Refer to Section 1.5 for unloading procedure.
3.0 Disassembly (Field Strip)
Frequency: e weapon should be disassembled to its major groups and assemblies when
conducting routine operator level maintenance. For convenience the upper receiver can remain
connected to the lower receiver (weapon broken down “shotgun style”) during routine operator
level maintenance.
1. Clear the weapon (refer to Section 1.5 of this manual) and ensure the weapon is
Condition 4.
2. Pull out the rear take down pin by pushing from the right side of the receiver to start
the pin then pull from the left.
3. Rotate the lower receiver downward 90 degrees to the upper receiver.