Operator’s Manual for Rifle, 5.56-MM, M16 Rifle, 5.56-MM, M16A1 — TM 9-1005-249-10

Date Published: 11 May 1990

Date Added to MFM: 07 September 2009

Categories: Weapons, US Army

The M16 provides personnel an offensive/defensive capability to engage targets in the field. The M16/M16A1 rifle is lightweight, air cooled, gas operated, magazine fed, and shoulder fired. This manual describes its functions and operation.