M4 Sop Essay

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(UNCLASSSIFIED) DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY ECHO COMPANY, 2ND BATTALION, 35TH INFANTRY REGIMENT 3RD BRIGADE COMBAT TEAM, 25TH INFANTRY DIVISION SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, HAWAII 96857 M4/M2A1 weekly maintenance procedures APVG-WZC-E 315-3-1-M4 20 MAY 2013 1. PURPOSE: Define the Standing Operating Procedures on how the Soldiers of Distro Platoon, and Echo Transportation Company will conduct weekly weapons maintenance on the M4 and M4A1 carbines. 2. APPLICABILITY: This SOP applies to the Soldiers of the Distro Platoon, and Echo Transportation Company. 3. REFERENCES: a. TM 9-1005-319-10 Operators Manual for M4 and M4A1 carbine. b. Lubricate Order (LO) c. STP 21-1- SMCT Soldier’s Manual of Common Tasks Warrior Skills Level 1. d. FM 3-22.9 Rifle Marksmanship M16-M4 Series Weapons. e. DA Form 2404, Equipment Inspection and Maintenance Worksheet. 3. RESPONSIBILITIES: a. Soldiers will perform Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) in Accordance with TM 9-1005-319-10. 4. PROCEDURES: a. Soldiers will report to the arms room at 0900 hrs on every Monday. b. Soldiers will receive their personal weapon along with a TM, a magazine, cleaning kit and lubrication. c. Soldiers will receive 3 copies of DA Form 2404. APVG-WZC-E SUBJECT: M4/M2A1 weekly maintenance procedures d. Soldiers will clear weapon upon receiving the M4 or M4A1 carbine. e. Soldiers will perform functional checks. f. Soldier will disassemble weapon to not exceed 10 level standards. I Follow the 23 steps on how to disassemble the weapon. II Ensure that you keep accountability of all weapon parts at all times. III If you miss or lose anything, report it to your Squad Leader and the armor. g. Soldiers will conduct Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) h. Follow the steps in accordance with TM 9-1005-319-10. i. Ensure if anything is broken, cracked, missing or loose; annotate it on
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