Warrior Skills Level 1 - Leader Development for Army Professionals

Performance Steps
d. Release the charging handle; do not ride the charging handle.
e. Tap the forward assist to ensure that the bolt is closed.
f. Squeeze the trigger and try to fire the rifle.
Note: Apply immediate action only once for a stoppage. If the rifle fails to fire a second
time for the same malfunction, remedial action should be performed.
2. Perform remedial action.
a. Correct an obstructed chamber.
(1) Lock the charging handle to the rear.
(2) Place the weapon on SAFE.
(3) Remove the magazine.
(4) Inspect the chamber.
(5) Remove obstructions from the chamber by—
(a) Angling the ejection port downward and shaking the rifle to
remove single rounds.
(b) Using a pointed object to lessen jammed rounds then shake
out when loose.
(c) Using a cleaning rod to push out a round or cartridge case
stuck in the chamber.
b. Correct a mechanical malfunction.
(1) Clear the weapon.
(2) Disassemble the weapon.
(3) Inspect for dirty, corroded, missing, or broken parts.
(4) Clean dirty or corroded parts.
(5) Replace missing or broken parts.
(6) Assemble the weapon.
(7) Perform a function check.
Evaluation Preparation: Setup: Provide an M4 or M4A1 carbine loaded
with dummy ammunition.
Brief Soldier: Tell the Soldier that the rifle has stopped firing. Tell the
Soldier that the weapon is cool and that he/she is to perform the immediate
or remedial actions on the rifle. All steps must be performed in the proper
sequence.
Performance Measures GO NO GO
1. Performed immediate action. —— ——
2. Performed remedial action. —— ——
Evaluation Guidance: Refer to chapter 1, paragraph 1-9e, (1) and (2).
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