INSPECTION ARMS

Figure C-4

Inspection Arms with the M14 rifle (Figure C-4) is executed in five counts.
     a. Counts one and two are the same as with the M16 -series rifle (Port Arms). On count three, release the small of the stock and move the right hand forward (fingers extended and joined, thumb on the opposite side of the receiver). Place the knife edge on the hand in contact with the operating rod handle. On count four, press the operating rod handle sharply to the rear and lock the bolt to the rear by pressing the bolt lock with the thumb. At the same time, lower the head and eyes to check the receiver. On count five, raise the head and eyes back to the front and regrasp the small of the stock with the right hand, assuming the Inspection Arms position.
     b. Ready, Port, ARMS is the only command that is given from Inspection Arms. On the command Ready, relax the grip of the right hand and hook the top of the forefinger to the rear. On the command Port, release the operating rod handle (allowing the bolt to go forward) and place the forefinger on the trigger. On the command of execution ARMS, pull the trigger and come to Port Arms.