Adequacy of M16A1 Rifle Performance and Its Implications for Marksmanship Training

Abstract

This document records firing test results for typical M16A1 rifles, providing data for simplified and improved marksmanship training procedures. Sixty rifles were selected at random and subjected to bench-type serviceability checks and accuracy firing tests. Following initial testing, a representative sample (good, average and bad) of nine rifles was selected for the following tests: zero procedures, zeroing with the long range sight, trajectory, rimfire adapter, effects of barrel stress, firer error and firing by initial entry soldiers. This document is intended for marksmanship training developers and proponents of marksmanship hardware items. It should also be of value to those who want to become more knowledgeable about the capabilities of the M16A1 rifle.

Open PDF

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1980
Accession Number
ADA100960

Entities

People

  • Arthur D. Osborne
  • John C. Morey
  • Seward Smith

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Ammunition
  • Army Personnel
  • Army Training
  • Civilian Personnel
  • Information Science
  • Maintenance
  • Measurement
  • Military Research
  • Muzzle Velocity
  • Personnel Management
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Social Sciences
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Facilities
  • United States

Readers

  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Instructional Design and Training Evaluation.
  • Marksmanship and Weaponry.