Perform a Function Check on an M16A2

Your task is to indicate the sequence of actions you would take to check an M16A2 rifle with the selector lever in the SAFE position. Click on the appropriate items in the list below in proper sequence to perform the function check. You will be given feedback after each selection. Some actions may be preformed more than once to complete the sequence. The lever is currently in the SEMI position.

Continue to hold the trigger to the rear while pulling the charging handle to the rear and releasing the charging handle.

Place the selector lever in the SAFE position.

Pull the charging handle to the rear and release it.

Pull the trigger, holding it to the rear.

Pull the trigger.

Release the trigger with a slow, smooth motion until the
trigger is fully forward.

Release the trigger.

The hammer should fall.

The hammer should not fall.




















Perform a Function Check on an M16A2

Your task is to indicate the sequence of actions you would take to check an M16A2 rifle with the selector lever in the SEMI position. Click on the appropriate items in the list below in proper sequence to perform the function check. You will be given feedback after each selection. Some actions may be preformed more than once to complete the sequence. The lever is currently in the SAFE position.

Continue to hold the trigger to the rear while pulling the
charging handle to the rear and releasing the charging handle.

Place the selector lever in the SEMI position.

Pull the charging handle to the rear and release it.

Pull the trigger, holding it to the rear.

Pull the trigger.

Release the trigger with a slow, smooth motion until the
trigger is fully forward.

Release the trigger.

The hammer should fall.

The hammer should not fall.


















































Perform a Function Check on an M16A2

Your task is to indicate the sequence of actions you would take to check an M16A2 rifle with the selector lever in the BURST position. Click on the appropriate items in the list below in proper sequence to perform the function check. You will be given feedback after each selection. Some actions may be preformed more than once to complete the sequence. The lever is currently in the SEMI position.

Continue to hold the trigger to the rear while pulling the
charging handle to the rear and releasing the charging handle.

Place the selector lever in the BURST position.

Pull the charging handle to the rear and release it.

Pull the trigger, holding it to the rear.

Pull the trigger.

Release the trigger with a slow, smooth motion until the
trigger is fully forward.

Release the trigger.

The hammer should fall.

The hammer should not fall.




































Below are the steps from this practical exercise and your overall performance. Correctly performed steps are indicated by a "green light", while those you performed incorrectly are indicated by a "red light".

Perform function check on a M16A2 rifle overall performance.

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1. Check an M16A2 rifle with the selector lever in the SAFE position.

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2. Check an M16A2 rifle with the selector lever in the SEMI position.

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3. Check an M16A2 rifle with the selector lever in the BURST position.

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