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Category: Small Arms

M3E1 Recoilless Rifle: Need Training Information?
June 10, 2021 — Soldiers, if you have an M3E1 recoilless rifle and are looking for information, look no longer. Read about the go-to source for information... MORE

Ammunition: How Heat Affects Ammo
June 10, 2021 — Heat doesn’t affect all ammo the same way. Keep reading to find out more... MORE

Be Prepared for Hot Weather: A List of Must-Read PS Articles
June 9, 2021 — Soldiers, even though it happens every year, it somehow seems to sneak up on us. It’s summer and the heat is on! Read on to see how to keep you and your equipment cool... MORE

Small Arms: How to Treat Your Weapon When It’s Hot
May 28, 2021 — All heat isn’t the same. You have to make slight adjustments to how you care for your weapon depending on the environment. Here are some tips for the three (3) types of hot weather. ... MORE

M16s / M4s: Advice from Ft Leonard Wood
May 12, 2021 — This article initially appeared in PS 761 (Apr 16), p. 40-42. Dear Editor, We repair the small arms at the Ft Leonard Logistics Readiness Center (LRC). We think these suggestions on the M16 rifle and M4/M4A1 carbine will help operators,... MORE

M16s / M4s: Firing Pin Not for Cleaning!
May 12, 2021 — This article initially appeared in PS 765 (Aug 16), p. 37. Dear Editor, Our Logistics Readiness Center told us they are finding a high number of M16s and M4s with unserviceable firing pins. The pins’ tips are blunted and there’s a ring cut in their shafts... MORE

MK 19 Machine Gun: Make Sure to Lace the Bolt Correctly
May 10, 2021 — Dear Editor, During several MK 19 machine gun services, we’ve noticed what could be considered incorrect wire lacing on the bolt. Nuts are laced together to reduce any and all movement or as much movement as possible. ... MORE

Ammunition: DA Expert Explains Authorization Process
April 22, 2021 — Dear Editor, as the munitions officer at HQDA, G-37/Training Ammunition (TRA), my team and I wanted to share some thoughts on your recent article “Ammunition: Don’t Waste it!” Keep reading to see how training ammunition requirements are developed and resourced... MORE

Ammunition: Don’t Waste it!
April 22, 2021 — This has happened to most Soldiers: They arrive at the range and the ammo detail has loaded all the ammo into the magazines. They then zero their weapon and proceed to the qualification range. At the end of the day, the ammo shed has piles of magazines filled with ammo. Then the question is asked, what do we do with all this ammo? Read on to find out what NOT to do... MORE

M2A1 Machine Gun: Barrel Extension Excessive Wear and Timing Adjustment
March 18, 2021 — Dear Editor, there are reports that some M2A1 barrel extensions have excessive wear and damage. This damage is occurring because the M2A1 timing adjustment isn’t being performed during... MORE

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