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M3/M3A1 Rifles: Only Count Effective Full Charge Rounds
June 6, 2023 — Not all M3/M3A1 rifle rounds are alike. It’s required to log all effective full charge rounds on the TULSA website. Keep reading to learn more…... MORE

M4 and M16 Series Rifles: Only You Can Avoid a Cook Off
May 10, 2023 — Know your weapons’ sustained rate of fire. Don’t exceed the sustained rate of fire except under extreme circumstances to avoid a possible cook off or catastrophic failure. Read on to get the full story…... MORE

M16-Series Rifle, M4/M4A1 Carbine: See the New AAL Items
May 8, 2023 — TACOM has added new items to the M16-Series Rifle, M4/M4A1 Carbine additional authorization list (AAL). Keep reading to see the new items…... MORE

M16-Series Rifle, M4/M4A1 Carbine: 30-Round Magazine NSN Clarification
April 6, 2023 — The M16-series rifle and M4/M4A1 carbine -10 TM lists two different 30-round magazines in the COEI table. Only one of them has a good NSN. Keep reading to see which magazine to order…... MORE

Small Arms Year-in-Review: New and Updated NSNs Captured in 2022
January 13, 2023 — Updated or new NSNs are a challenge to keep up with. Here’s a list that PS captured in 2022 for small arms. Get them here... MORE

Small Arms: Does Your Weapon Need LAW Instead of CLP?
December 7, 2022 — When operating your weapon in extremely cold weather environments, CLP may not be the right lubricant. Keep reading to find out how to determine if you need to use lubricating oil arctic weapons (LAW)…... MORE

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

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

M16-Series Rifle, M4/M4A1 Carbine: Catch Loose Barrels and Mounting Rails!
March 11, 2021 — This article initially appeared in PS 759 (Feb 16), p. 40. Dear Editor, From our experience taking care of M16s and M4s at Camp Beauregard, we recommend Soldiers pay special attention to these two checks:... MORE

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