This is a document about the United States Marine Corps rifle. The document describes the importance, usage, and maintenance of the rifle.
TM 9-1005-319-10 is an Operator's Manual published by the U.S. Army Department of the Army in May 1994. It serves as a change document that updates previous versions (specifically August 1986) to include information for the M4A1 Carbine alongside the existing M16A2 Rifle and M4 Carbine specifications.
The manual covers operational procedures, safety warnings, and maintenance instructions applicable to these 5.56-mm weapons. It details specific configurations such as buttstock positions, firing characteristics including muzzle velocity and cyclic rate of fire, and provides lists of components with their National Stock Numbers (NSN). The text emphasizes that all warnings in the manual pertain to all weapons unless otherwise specified.
| Caliber | 5.56-MM |
|---|---|
| Weight (M4A1) | 6.36 Ibs |
| Length (M4A1 closed) | 29.75 inches |
| Length (M4A1 open) | 33.0 inches |
| Muzzle velocity | 2970 fps |
| Cyclic rate of fire (M4A1) | 700-970 rounds per min |
| Max effective range (individual/point targets) | 500 meters |
| Max effective range (area targets) | 600 meters |
The maximum effective range for area targets is 600 meters.
The M4 and M4A1 carbine buttstock has four positions: closed, 1/2 open, 3/4 open, and full open.