commanded (from Parade Rest), the Soldier unslings the weapon and places the butt of the weapon on the marching surface beside his right foot. The only manual of arms movements that may be executed are Present Arms (Present Arms at Sling Arms), Unsling Arms, Inspection Arms, and Ready Port Arms. (Inspection Arms and Ready Port Arms may only be executed from the Order Arms position.) During all other manual of arms movements, the Soldier remains at Sling Arms.
a. Inspection Arms with the M249. The command for this movement is Inspection, ARMS.
b. On the command of execution ARMS, execute Port Arms from Order Arms in two counts. On count three, grasp the pistol grip with the right hand and reach under the weapon
with the left hand and grasp the cocking handle (the back of the hand faces toward the muzzle). On count four, sharply push the cocking handle rearward so that the bolt is locked
to the rear. On count five, sharply return the cocking handle to its original position. On count six, bring the left hand between the body and weapon, unlock the feed tray cover (with the thumb and forefinger), and raise the feed tray cover. On count seven, grasp the feed tray with the left hand, open the feed tray and feed tray cover as far as possible, and observe the chamber. On count eight, regrasp the handguard with the left hand and the comb of the stock with the right hand, and come to Inspection Arms (Figure E-2).
c. Ready, Port ARMS is the only command that is given from Inspection Arms. On the command Ready, grasp the pistol grip with the right hand and the feed tray cover with the
left hand and close the feed tray cover. On the command Port, grasp the cocking handle with the left hand and sharply push the cocking handle to its most rearward position. On the command ARMS, pull the trigger with the right forefinger and ride the bolt forward with the left hand, then return to the Port Arms position (Figure E-2).
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| Figure E-2 |
