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What are the eight steps in the cycle of function of the M4 or M16 series weapon?

Feeding, chambering, locking, firing, unlocking, extracting, ejecting, and cocking.

Rifle and Carbine

TC 3-22.9 is the marksmanship publication for the M4- and M16-series weapons: how the weapon works, the functional elements of the shot process, and the training and qualification strategy. The posted file is the May 2016 basic publication incorporating changes 1 through 3, so work from the current file rather than a saved copy.

30-Round 5.56 mm Magazine

Aluminum 30-round 5.56mm magazine for the M4 carbine and M16 rifle, identifiable by its tan anti-tilt follower. It is the Army's Improved Magazine, fielded from 2009 to reduce magazine-related stoppages versus the older green-follower magazine.

5.56 mm Bore Brush

Threaded-end spiral bore brush sized for 5.56mm weapons, used to scrub carbon and copper fouling from the bore of the M4 carbine and M16 rifle during weapons maintenance. It screws onto standard cleaning rods and is a component of issued rifle cleaning kits.

CLP (Cleaner, Lubricant, Preservative)

All-in-one weapons care fluid (MIL-PRF-63460) issued in a 4 fl oz squeeze bottle with extender tube, best known by the Break-Free CLP brand. Soldiers use it to clean carbon fouling from, lubricate, and protect the bore and moving parts of the M4/M16 and other small arms.