TM 05538/10012-IN

TM 05538/10012-IN

U.S. MARINE CORPS TECHNICAL MANUAL ORGANIZATIONAL AND INTERMEDIATE MAINTENANCE MANUAL WITH REPAIR PARTS LIST (RPL)

FOR RIFLE, 5.56 MM, M16A2 W/E NSN: 1005-01-128-9936 (EIC:4GM)

PN 9349000 RIFLE, 5.56 MM, M16A4 W/E NSN: 1005-01-383-2872 (EIC:4F9)

PN 12973001 CARBINE, 5.56 MM, M4 W/E NSN: 1005-01-231-0973 (EIC:4FJ)

PN 9390000 CARBINE, 5.56 MM, M4A1 CQBW W/E

NSN: 1005-01-382-0953 (EIC:4GC) PN 12972700

MARINE CORPS SYSTEMS COMMAND QUANTICO, VA 22134-6050

DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT: DISTRIBUTION AUTHORIZED TO U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND THEIR CONTRACTORS. THIS PUBLICATION IS REQUIRED FOR ADMINISTRATION AND OPERATIONAL PURPOSES. OTHER REQUESTS FOR THIS DOCUMENT MUST BE REFERRED TO COMMANDER, MARINE CORPS SYSTEMS COMMAND (PG-13 PM IW), QUANTICO, VA 22134-6050. DESTRUCTION NOTICE: DESTROY BY ANY METHOD THAT WILL PREVENT DISCLOSURE OF CONTENTS OR RECONSTRUCTION OF THE DOCUMENTS.

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

DECEMBER 2008

PCN 184 055381 00

DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps

Washington, DC 20380-0001

31 December 2008

1. This Technical Manual (TM), authenticated for Marine Corps use and effective upon receipt, provides information on the Rifle, 5.56 mm, M16A2 W/E, NSN: 1005-01-128-9936; Rifle, 5.56 mm, M16A4 W/E, NSN: 1005-01-383-2872; Carbine, 5.56 mm, M4 W/E, NSN: 1005-01-231-0973; Carbine, 5.56 mm, M4A1 CQBW W/E, NSN: 1005-01-382-0953; TM 05538/10012-IN.

2. Submit notice of discrepancies or suggested changes on a NAVMC 10772. The NAVMC may be submitted via the Internet using website front.htm, scrolling down to the NAVMC 10772 Tracking Program and following instructions provided. It may also be submitted by electronic mail to smb.log.tech.pubs.fct@usmc.mil or by mailing paper copy NAVMC 10772 in an envelope addressed to Commander, Marine Corps Systems Command, Attn: Assistant Commander Acquisition and Logistics (LOG/TP), 814 Radford Blvd, Suite 20343, Albany, Georgia 31704-0343.

3. TM 05538/10012-23&P/2 of May 1991, is hereby superseded for Marine Corps use.

OFFICIAL:

BY DIRECTION OF THE COMMANDANT OF THE MARINE CORPS

A. D. BIANCA Program Manager, IW, PG-13 Marine Corps Systems Command

DISTRIBUTION: EDO

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WARNING SUMMARY

ALL WARNINGS in this technical manual pertain to both the rifle and the carbine unless otherwise specified.

WARNING

? Before starting an inspection, be sure to clear the weapon. ? DO NOT pull the trigger until the weapon has been cleared. ? Inspect the chamber to ensure it is empty and no ammunition is in position to be chambered. ? Failure to follow these warnings may cause injury or death to personnel.

WARNING

DO NOT keep live ammunition near the work area. Failure to follow this warning may cause injury or death to personnel.

WARNING

Use care when removing and installing spring-loaded parts. Failure to follow this warning may cause injury to personnel.

WARNING

? M16A2 and M16A4 rifles and M4/M4A1 CQBW carbines must be inspected and gaged at least once annually for safety and serviceability.

? Initial gaging is required one year from receipt of the weapons. ? Failure to follow these warnings may cause injury or death to personnel.

WARNING

? It is recommended that training units inspect/gage all rifles and carbines at the end of each training cycle.

? Training units will inspect/gage all rifles and carbines at least once annually. ? Failure to follow these warnings may cause injury or death to personnel.

WARNING

Below Intermediate maintenance, DO NOT interchange bolt assemblies from one weapon to another. Failure to follow this warning may cause injury or death to personnel.

WARNING

The bolt cam pin must be installed or the weapon will explode when first round is fired. Failure to follow this warning may cause injury or death to personnel.

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