M9 Service Pistol – United States Marine Corps
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M-9 SERVICE PISTOL
INTRODUCTION:
(2 MIN)
1. GAIN ATTENTION : Video(SAVING PRIVATE RYAN) misfire of an M9.
2. OVERVIEW: The purpose of this period of instruction is to familiarize you with the M9 service pistol, misfire procedures, and what may cause a misfire. This period of instruction is in direct relation to Marine Corps Weaponry.
INTRODUCE LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
a. TERMINAL LEARNING OBJECTIVE: Without the aid of reference, demonstrate the four steps in clearing a misfire and describe some ways a misfire may occur in accordance with MCI 21.35 of the MARINE CORPS INSTITUTE, (INSPECTION AND REPAIR OF THE M9 SERVICE PISTOL). (CPLX1)
ENABLING LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Without the aid of notes and in accordance with the reference MCI 21.35:
List some ways a misfire may be prevented. (CPLX1.1a)
Explain the four steps in attempting to clear a misfire. (CPLX1.1b)
METHOD / MEDIA: I will present this material using the lecture method with the aid of placards and an actual M9.
EVALUTAION: There will not be a post test after this period of instruction.
TRANSITION: Since there are no questions on the learning objectives, the method I will use to present this period of instruction or the way in which you will be evaluated, lets take a look at prevention of a misfire with the M9 and clearing procedures.
BODY:
(5 Min)
ONE FACTOR WITH THE MAGAZINE THAT MAY CAUSE A STOPPAGE OF AN M9.
a. (On Placard #1 Ð- TIGHT LIPS ON THE MAGAZINE CLIP.) If a stoppage occurs do to jamming against the ramp of the clip, it is an indication that the magazine lips are too tight, and prevent the bullet nose from tilting up and chambering in the barrel of the weapon. This can be prevented by inspecting your M9 and it components religiously, and alerting your company armor of any discrepancies. (OFF PLACARD#1)
TRANSITION: We now know one factor that may cause a misfire with the magazine clip, what to look for to help prevent one from occurring, and how to resolve any discrepancies with your M9 or any of its components. Now lets take a look at another factor with the magazine that may cause your weapon to perform a stoppage.
A SECOND FACTOR WITH THE MAGAZINE THAT MAY CAUSE A STOPAGE WITH AN M9.
(On Placard #2 Ð- LOOSE MAGAZINE LIPS)
If a double feed occurs,(two rounds