CHARLIE COMPANY 2-3 BRIGADE SPECIAL TROOP BATTALION
15 STREET BULDING NUMBER 3042
FORT STEWART, GEORGIA 31313
SUBJECT: Standard Operating Procedure for the M4 or M4A1 carbine’s weekly maintenance checks
APF-PT4-UZN 08 November 2013
SOP NUMBER 10
1. PURPOSE: To provide proper guidance on clearing, disassembling, cleaning, lubricating, reassembling and conducting preventive maintenance checks and services on the M4 or M4A1. To use the army regulations and technical manual when conducting one of the above task.
2. APPLICABILITY: This SOP applies to all 16 personnel assigned to 3rd Platoon, Charlie Company, 2-3 Brigade Special Troops Battalion.
3. REFERENCES: Lubricate order (LO); STP 21–1–SMCT; TM 9–1005–319–10; and DA Form 2404, Equipment Inspection and Maintenance Worksheet.
4. RESPONSIBILITIES:
a) Squad Leaders are responsible for their squad’s serviceability of their M4/M4A1 carbine and the ability for their squad to pass inspection by the platoon sergeant and arms room.
b) Every soldier are responsible to complete three copies of DA Form 2404 for each M4
c) Every soldier are responsible to turn in one copy to the armorer
d) Every soldier are responsible to keep one copy for yourself
e) Squad Leaders are responsible to give a copy to the platoon sergeant
5. PROCEDURES:
1) 1. Weapons will be checked and cleared prior to disassembly of your weapon. When clearing your weapon, put your weapon on safe if not done so already, and have your battle buddy ensure that the firing chamber is clear.
2) When disassembling your weapon, follow procedures IAW TM 9-1005-319-10 for proper instructions. When disassembly is completed, keep all components in a centralized location so as to prevent misplacing weapon parts.
3) Clean each part with the required weapons cleaning kit provided to