I would also suggest that whoever you are asking about these gun issues reply to me directly because you aren't comprehending or writing down what he says properly.
you asked for it go argue with them...
http://www.tradoc.army.mil/index.htmlwrite them a letter telling them their training (FM 3-22.9) is all wrong and you could help them. (be shure to post a copy of such letter here for our entertainment..)
your real gem tho was saying that you mashed on the forward assist to rectify a misfire...
http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/library/policy/army/fm/3-22-9/c03.htm#3_1heres some "Gems"
3-1
A stoppage is a failure of an automatic or semiautomatic firearm to complete the cycle of operation. The firer can apply immediate or remedial action to clear the stoppage. Some stoppages cannot be cleared by immediate or remedial action and may require weapon repair to correct the problem. A complete understanding of how the weapon functions is an integral part of applying immediate action procedures.
a. Immediate Action. Immediate action involves quickly applying a possible correction to reduce a stoppage without performing troubleshooting procedures to determine the actual cause. The key word SPORTS will help the firer remember the steps in order during a live-fire exercise. To apply immediate action, the soldier:
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* laps gently upward on the magazine to ensure it is fully seated, and the magazine follower is not jammed (see note).
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* ulls the charging handle fully to the rear.
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* bserves for the ejection of a live round or expended cartridge. (If the weapon fails to eject a cartridge, perform remedial action.)
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* eleases the charging handle (do not ride it forward).
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* aps the forward assist assembly to ensure bolt closure.
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queezes the trigger and tries to fire the rifle.
{LAZ's tell them to remove the T portion, right}
theres more...
3-2
Malfunctions are caused by procedural or mechanical failures of the rifle, magazine, or ammunition. Pre-firing checks and serviceability inspections identify potential problems before they become malfunctions. This paragraph describes the primary categories of malfunctions.
a. Failure to Feed, Chamber, or Lock. A malfunction can occur when loading the rifle or during the cycle of operation. Once the magazine has been loaded into the rifle, the forward movement of the bolt carrier group could lack enough force (generated by the expansion of the action spring) to feed, chamber, or lock the bolt
Its get better....
you fellas look at 3-2 A for what Lazs and others were talking.. (remember i said we were both right to first post that apprently does not compute with our new armorer overlords)
But i want what im talking about so here....
3-2 B
Failure to Fire Cartridge. This is a failure of a cartridge to fire despite the fact that a round has been chambered, the trigger pulled, and the sear released the hammer. This occurs when the firing pin fails to strike the primer with enough force or when the ammunition is defective.
(1) Probable Causes. Excessive carbon buildup on the firing pin (Figure 3-2, A) is often the cause, because the full forward travel of the firing pin is restricted. A defective or worn firing pin can give the same results. Inspection of the ammunition could reveal a shallow indentation or no mark on the primer, indicating a firing pin malfunction (Figure 3-2, B). Cartridges that show a normal indentation on the primer, but did not fire indicate faulty ammunition.
Sear released sounds like the firing pin trying to strike the round..(as i describe d in my posts, not what others have put into my mouth and claimed i said..) But your say..
the firing pin can't miss the round.
Hell Lazs the army is hard up why dont you join and put all of that superior gun knowledge to use.. I mean by your standards the forward assist is a design flaw not used to push the bolt forward to enshure proper operation of the bolt / firing pin to the round.. they could use a brainiac like you. You be SGT Major in no time flat..
hows the serving of crow out in Dixon, you want seconds..
DoctorYo
PS: Looks like I wont have to hit my dad up for money he did not spend on my college tuition.. but if you want to think that please be my guest.. based on deductive reasoning of you recent crow in mouth i would say you have no credibility at all.. anymore? thought so..
