Supersedes Copy Dated August 1987 TECHNICAL MANUAL

ARMY TM 9-1005-319-23&PAIR FORCE TO 11 W3-5-5-42Supersedes Copy Dated August 1987TECHNICAL MANUALUNIT AND DIRECT SUPPORT MAINTENANCE MANUAL(INCLUDING REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LIST)INTRODUCTION1-1UNIT MAINTENANCEINSTRUCTIONS2-1DIRECT SUPPORTMAINTENANCEINSTRUCTIONS3-1MAINTENANCE OFAUXILIARY EQUIPMENT4-1REFERENCESA-1MAINTENANCEALLOCATION CHARTB-1REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIALTOOLS LISTC-1EXPENDABLE/DURABLESUPPLIES ANDMATERIALS LISTD-1ILLUSTRATED LIST OFMANUFACTURED ITEMSE-1ALPHABETICAL INDEXIndex-1DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT. Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.DEPARTMENTS OF THE ARMY AND AIR FORCEMAY 1991

ARMY TM 9-1005-319-23&PAIR FORCE TO 11W3-5-5-42CHANGEHEADQUARTERSDEPARTMENTS OF THE ARMYAND AIR FORCEWashington D.C., 9 April 1997NO. 5UNIT AND DIRECT SUPPORT MAINTENANCE MANUAL(INCLUDING REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LIST)RIFLE, 5.56MM, M16A2 W/E(1005-01-128-9936) (EIC:4GM)TM 9-1005-319-23&P, May 1991, is changed as follows:1. Remove old pages and insert new pages as indicated below.2. New or changed material is indicated by a vertical bar adjacent to the material.3. New or changed illustrations are indicated by a miniature pointing hand highlighting the change.Remove Pagesa thru ii1-1 and 1-21-4.1 thrul-62-122-15 and 2-162-31 and 2-322-35 thru 2-36.1/(2-36.2 blank)2-49 and 2-502-57 and 2-583-25 and 3-263-29 and 3-303-45 and 3-463-57 thru 3-623-82 thru 3-844-1 and 4-2A-1 and A-2C-5 thru 1-12E-1 and E-2NoneInsert Pagesa thru ii1-1 and 1-21-4.1 thru 1-62-122-15 and 2-162-31 and 2-322-35 thru 2-36.1/(2-36.2 blank)2-49 and 2-502-57 and 2-583-25 and 3-263-29 and 3-303-45 and 3-463-57 thru 3-623-82 thru 3-844-1 and 4-2A-1 and A-2C-5 thru 1-7/(I-8 blank)E-1 and E-2E-7/(E-8 blank)4. File this change sheet in the front of the publication for reference purposes.

By Order of the Secretary of the Army:DENNIS J. REIMERGeneral, United States ArmyChief of StaffOfficial:JOEL B. HUDSONAdministrative Assistant to theSecretary of the Army03287DISTRIBUTION:To be distributed in accordance with the initial distribution number (IDN) 400020, requirements for TM9-1005-319-23&P.

ARMY TM 9-1005-319-23&PAIR FORCE TO 11W3-5-5-42CHANGEHEADQUARTERSDEPARTMENTS OF THE ARMYAND AIR FORCEWashington D.C., 5 May 1995No. 4UNIT AND DIRECT SUPPORT MAINTENANCE MANUAL(INCLUDING REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LIST)RIFLE, 5.56MM, M16A2 W/E(1005-01-128-9936) (EIC:4GM)TM 9-1005-319-23&P, May 1991, is changed as follows:1. Remove old pages and insert new pages as indicated below.2. New or changed material is indicated by a vertical bar adjacent to the material.3. New or changed illustrations are indicated by a miniature pointing hand highlighting the change.Remove Pagesa thru iv1-0.1/(1-0.2 blank) thru 1-62-1 thru 2-82-11 and 2-122-17 thru 2-202-31 thru 2-34None2-48 thru 2-502-53 thru 2-542-59 thru 2-622-69 thru 2-723-1 and 3-23-5 thru 3-83-11 thru 3-163-19 and 3-203-39 and 3-403-43 and 3-443-47 thru 3-483-55 and 3-563-65 thru 3-703-73 thru 3-763-83 thru 3-883-93 thru 3-963-101 thru 3-103/(3-104 blank)Insert Pagesa thru iv1-0.1/(1-0.2 blank) thru 1-62-1 thru 2-82-11 and 2-122-17 thru 2-202-31 thru 2-342-36.1/(2-36.2 blank)2-48 thru 2-502-53 thru 2-542-59 thru 2-622-69 thru 2-73/(2-74 blank)3-1 and 3-23-5 thru 3-83-11 thru 3-163-19 and 3-203-39 and 3-403-43 and 3-443-47 thru 3-483-55 and 3-563-65 thru 3-70.1/(3-70.2 blank)3-73 thru 3-76.1/(3-76.2 blank)3-83 thru 3-883-93 thru 3-963-101 thru 3-103/(3-104 blank)

Remove Pages4-1 and 4-24-9 thru 4-11/(4-12 blank)A-1 and A-2B-5 thru B-8C-1 and C-2C-7 and C-8/(C-9 blank)Fig C-1 thru Fig C-2C-5-1 thru Fig C-9C-10-1 thru C-11-2C-12-1 thru Fig C-17-1I-1 thru 1-10D-3 and D-4E-5/(E-6 blank)CoverInsert Pages4-1 and 4-24-9 thru 4-11/(4-12 blank)A-1 and A-2B-5 thru B-8C-1 and C-2C-7 and C-8/(C-9 blank)Fig C-1 thru Fig C-2C-5-1 thru Fig C-9C-10-1 thru C-11-2C-12-1 thru Fig C-17-11-1 thru 1-12D-3 thru D-5/(D-6 blank)E-5 and E-6Cover4. File this change sheet in the front of the publication for reference purposes.

By Order of the Secretary of the Army:GORDON R. SULLIVANGeneral, United States ArmyChief of StaffOfficial:JOEL B. HUDSONActing Administrative Assistant to theSecretary of the Army00175DISTRIBUTION:23&P.To be distributed in accordance with DA Form 12-40-E, block 0020 requirements for TM 9-1005-319-

ARMY TM 9-1005-319-23&PAIR FORCE TO 11W3-5-5-42CHANGEHEADQUARTERSDEPARTMENTS OF THE ARMYAND AIR FORCEWashington D.C., 3 February 1994No. 3UNIT AND DIRECT SUPPORT MAINTENANCE MANUAL(INCLUDING REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LIST)RIFLE, 5.56MM, M1 6A2 W/E(1005-01-128-9936) (EIC:4GM)TM 9-1005-319-23&P, May 1991, is changed as follows:1. Remove old pages and insert new pages as indicated below.2. New or changed material is indicated by a vertical bar adjacent to the material.3. New or changed illustrations are indicated by a miniature pointing hand highlighting the change.Remove Pagesa thru iv/v(blank)1-3 thru 1-62-3 and 2-42-13 thru 2-182-21 thru 2-242-27 and 2-282-47 and 2-482-53 and 2-542-57 thru 2-602-63 thru 2-71/(2-72 blank)3-39 and 3-403-57 and 3-583-77 thru 3-824-1 and 4-24-5 thru 4-10B-5 thru B-8C-7 and C-8/(C-9 blank)Fig C-1 thru Fig C-2C-5-1 thru Fig C-9C-10-1 thru Fig C-14C-15-1 thru C-17-1I-1 thru 1-10CoverInsert Pagesa thru iv/v(blank)1-0.1/(1-0.2 blank)1-3 thru 1-62-3 and 2-42-13 thru 2-18.22-21 thru 2-242-27 and 2-282-47 thru 2-482-53 and 2-542-57 thru 2-602-63 thru 2-723-39 and 3-403-57 and 3-583-77 thru 3-824-1 and 4-24-5 thru 4-10B-5 thru B-8C-7 and C-8/(C-9 blank)Fig C-1 thru Fig C-2C-5-1 thru Fig C-9C-10-1 thru Fig C-14C-15-1 thru C-17-1I-1 thru I-10Cover4. File this change sheet in the front of the publication for reference purposes.

By Order of the Secretary of the Army:GORDON R. SULLIVANGeneral. United States ArmyChief of StaffOfficialMILTON H HAMILTONAdministrative Assistant to theSecretary of the Army05909DISTRIBUTION:23&P.To be distributed in accordance with DA Form 12-40-E, Block 0020, requirements for TM 9-1005-319-

ARMY TM 9-1005-319-23&PAIR FORCE 11W3-5-5-42CHANGENo. 2HEADQUARTERSDEPARTMENTS OF THE ARMYAND AIR FORCEWashington, DC 17 AUGUST 1992UNIT AND DIRECT SUPPORT MAINTENANCE MANUAL(INCLUDING REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LIST)RIFLE, 5.56MM, M16A2 W/E(1005-01-1 28-9936) (EIC:4GM)TM 9-1005-319-23&P, May 1991, is changed as follows:1. Remove old pages and insert new pages as indicated below.2. New or changed material is indicated by a vertical bar adjacent to the material.3. New or changed illustrations are indicated by a miniature pointing hand highlighting the change.Remove Pages1-3 and 1-4Insert Pages1-3 and 1-44. File the change sheet in the front of the publication for reference purposes.

By Order of the Secretary of the Army:GORDON R. SULLIVANGeneral. United States ArmyChief of StaffOfficialMILTON H HAMILTONAdministrative Assistant to theSecretary of the ArmyBy Order of the Secretary of the Air Force:MERRILL A. McPEAK, General USAFChief of StaffOffical:CHARLES C. McDONALD, General, USAFCommander, Air Force Logistics CommandDISTRIBUTION:TO BE DISTRIBUTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH DA FORM 12-40-E, (BLOCK 0020), REQUIREMENTS FORTM 9-1005-319-23&P.

ARMY TM 9-1005-319-23&PAIR FORCE TO 11W3-5-5-42CHANGEHEADQUARTERSDEPARTMENTS OF THE ARMYAND AIR FORCENO. 1Washington, DC 2 April 1992UNIT AND DIRECT SUPPORT MAINTENANCE MANUAL(INCLUDING REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LIST)RIFLE, 5.68MM, M16A2 W/E(1005-01-128-9936) (EIC:4GM)TM 9-1005-319-23&P, May 1991, Is changed as follows:1. Remove old pages and Insert new pages as indicated below.2. New or changed material is indicated by a vertical bar adjacent to the material.3. New or changed Illustrations are Indicated by a miniature pointing hand highlighting the change.Remove PagesInsert Pages2-7 and 2-82-57 thru 2-603-35 and 3-363-65 and 3-663-69 and 3-703-87 and 3-883-93 thru 3-96C-2-1 and Figure C-3C-6-1 thru Figure C-8C-10-1 and Figure C-11C-17-1I-1 thru 1-41-7 and 1-82-7 and 2-82-57 thru 2-603-35 and 3-363-65 and 3-663-69 and 3-703-87 and 3-883-93 thru 3-96C-2-1 and Figure C-3C-6-1 thru Figure C-8C-10-1 and Figure C-11C-17-11-1 thru 1-41-7 and 1-84. File this change sheet In the front of the publication for reference purposes.

By Order of the Secretary of the Army:GORDON R. SULLIVANGeneral. United States ArmyChief of StaffOfficialMILTON H HAMILTONAdministrative Assistant to theSecretary of the ArmyDISTRIBUTION:To be distributed in accordance with DA Form 12-40-E, (Block 0020), Unit, Direct and General SupportMaintenance requirements for TM-9-1005-319-23&P.

ARMY TM 9-1005-319-23&PAIR FORCE TO 11W3-5-5-42WARNINGALL WARNINGS in this technical manual pertain to both the rifle and the carbines unless otherwise specified.Before starting an inspection, be sure to clear the rifle. Do not pull the trigger until the rifle has been cleared. Inspect thechamber to ensure that it is empty and no ammunition is in position to be chambered.Do not keep live ammunition near work area.To avoid injury to your eyes, use care when removing and installing spring-loaded parts.All M1 6A2 rifles and M4 carbines must be inspected and gaged at least once annually for safety and serviceability. Initialgaging is required 1 year from receipt of the weapons. Air Force users refer to inspection requirements in Air ForceManual (AFM) 36-2227, Volume 1.All Army Reserve and Army National Guard M16A2 rifles and M4 carbines must be inspected and gaged at least onceevery 2 years, after the initial inspection/gaging procedures have been accomplished. This initial gaging procedure isrequired 1 year from receipt of the weapons. This 2 year interval may be maintained unless preventive maintenancechecks and services (PMCS) or other physical evidence indicates that an individual unit’s M16A2 rifles and M4 carbinesrequire inspection/ gaging at a more frequent interval. If it is determined that a yearly inspection is necessary for anindividual unit, only that unit will be affected. This will not affect other units in regard to the interval of inspection.It is recommended that training units inspect/gage all rifles and carbines at the end of each training cycle. Training unitswill inspect/gage all rifles and carbines at least once annually.Below direct support maintenance, DO NOT interchange bolt assemblies from one rifle/carbine to another. Doing so mayresult in injury to, or death of, personnel.Bolt cam pin must be installed or rifle/carbine will blow up while firing the first round. If the bolt cam pin is not installed,injury to or death of, personnel may result.Dry cleaning solvent is flammable and toxic and should be used in a well ventilated area. The use of rubber gloves isnecessary to protect the skin when washing rifle parts.When using solid film lubricant or dichloromethane, be sure the area is well ventilated.When using carbon removing compound (item 8, app D), avoid skin contact. If carbon removing compound comes Incontact with the skin, wash thoroughly with running water. using a good lanolin base cream after exposure to thecompound is helpful. Using gloves and protective equipment is required.The lock plate prevents the selector lever from being placed in BURST and will be installed at the discretion of the unitcommander. It is mandatory for use in civil disturbance (riot control).Only blank cartridge M200 is to be used when the blank firing attachment is attached to the rifle/carbine.Change 5 a

ARMY TM 9-1005-319-23&PAIR FORCE TO 11W3-5-5-42WARNING (CONT)Do not fire blank ammunition at a representative enemy at distances of less than 20 feet (6.10 Om). The unburnedpropellant grains can cause injury within this distance.For further information on safety, care, and handling of ammunition: Army and Air Force users refer to M16A2 RifleOperator’s Manual.For additional first aid data, see Field Manual (FM) 21-11.b