FM 23-5, ARMY FIELD MANUAL: U.S RIFLE CALIBER, .30, M1 (MAY-1965)
FM 23-5, ARMY FIELD MANUAL: U.S RIFLE CALIBER, .30, M1 (MAY-1965)., This
manual
is
a
guide
for
commanders
and
instructors
in
presenting
instruction
and
training
in
the
mechanical
operation
of
the
Ml
rifle.
It
includes
a
detailed
description
of
the
rifle
and
its
general
characteristics;
procedures
for
disassem-
bly
and
assembly
;
methods
of
loading;
an
ex-
planation
of
functioning;
a
discussion
of
stop-
pages
and
immediate
action;
a
description
of
the
ammunition
;
and
instructions
on
the
care
and
cleaning
of
both
the
weapon
and
ammunition.
The
material
presented
is
applicable,
without
modification,
to
both
nuclear
and
nonnuclear
warfare.