Sop M4 Essay

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NEW MEXICO AMRY NATIONAL GUARD ARMY AVIATION SUPPORT FACILITY Company C, 1st Battalion 171st Aviation Regiment 7004 Huey Road Santa Fe, NM 87507 PROPER M4/M4A1 WEEKLY MAINTENANCE SOP Number 001 10 February 2014 1. PURPOSE: To instruct soldiers on the standard operating procedures (SOP) for weekly maintenance of the M4/ M4A1 carbine. 2. APPLICABILITY: All assigned to 3rd Platoon, C Company, 171st Av Reg. 3. REFERENCES: Lubricate order (LO); STP 21–1–SMCT; TM 9–1005–319–10; and DA Form 2404, Equipment Inspection and Maintenance Worksheet. 4. RESPONSIBILITIES: The squad leader will check all M4/M4A1 carbines’ prior to turn in. 5. PROCEDURES: a) All weapons will be cleared at designated clearing barrels IAW Army regulations. Make sure you conduct this procedure with a battle buddy to ensure the firing chamber is cleared. b) When disassembling your weapon, follow the instructions according to the TM 9-1005-319-10 starting on page 0013 00-1. If applicable use a mat or towel to keep all parts of the weapon nearby. c) Clean each functional part of the weapon with the provided cleaning kit ensuring that they all free of dirt, grime, carbon or anything else that would prevent the weapon from being fully functional. d) Upon cleaning you weapon inspect to see that there is no visible cracks, damage , or missing parts that would affect the functions of the weapon. Make sure you annotate any deficiencies on the DA Form 2404 so that it can be corrected. e) After cleaning and inspection has been conducted, use a light coat of CLP and apply it to the upper receiver, bolt carrier assembly, and lower receiver. f) Next reassemble your weapon and perform a functions check IAW TM 9-1005-319-10 page 0010 00-1 to ensure that the weapon is in

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