Specifications

TM 05539-IN

0012 00-1

DISASSEMBLY OF WEAPON 0012 00

THIS WORK PACKAGE COVERS

Clearing and Unloading the Weapon, Field Stripping the Weapon

INITIAL SETUP

Maintenance Level

Organizational

References

WP 0016 00

CLEARING AND UNLOADING THE WEAPON

WARNING

• Always assume that every weapon is loaded until it is determined through visual and physical inspection

that it is not.

• After unloading the weapon, and with the bolt handle to the rear, visually and physically check the

chamber for ammunition.

• Failure to follow these warnings may result in injury or death to personnel from negligent discharge.

CAUTION

DO NOT leave rounds in the magazine for extended periods. The follower spring will lose tension and

cause feeding malfunctions.

1. Procedure for Clearing the Weapon

a. On Safe. The safety lever located on the right side of the receiver is already rearward in the “SAFE” position. (The

weapon must be cocked before the safety lever can be pushed forward to the “FIRE” position).

b. Remove the Magazine. Depress magazine release rearward until the magazine releases. Remove magazine assem-

bly.

c. Unlock Bolt. Rotate the bolt handle upward and pull to the rear to unlock the bolt. Watch for live round or empty

cartridge to be ejected.

d. Inspect Chamber. Inspect chamber for live round or empty cartridge. Visually inspect the chamber through the

ejection port. Physically inspect the chamber with finger to check for cartridge case. Remove any live round or

empty cartridge from the chamber or from the magazine well.

FIELD STRIPPING THE WEAPON

Procedure for Field Stripping the Weapon

. Field strip the weapon into its three major groups: Magazine Assem-

bly, Bolt Body Assembly, and Barrel and Receiver Assembly. Leave the Barrel and Receiver Assembly attached to the stock

assembly as one major group.

a. Magazine Disassembly.

WARNING

Before field stripping, make certain the weapon is cleared and safe.