Covered in this comprehensive guide is rifle marksmanship training, combat fire techniques, night firing, target detection and exercises, rifle safety briefing, precision firing information, and live fire exercises.

This manual provides guidance for planning and executing training on the 5.56–mm M16Al and M16A2 rifles to include the conduct of basic rifle marksmanship and advanced rifle marksmanship. It is a guide for commanders, leaders, and instructors to develop training programs, plans, and lessons that meet the objectives/intent of the United States Army rifle marksmanship program.

This manual is organized to lead the trainer through the material needed to conduct training in IET and units. Preliminary subjects include; discussions on mechanical training, the weapons' capabilities, and the principles and fundamentals of marksmanship.

Live–fire applications are scheduled after the soldier has demonstrated preliminary skills. Initial firing will be a grouping exercise that leads to the soldier adjusting the sights on the weapon and to setting the battle-sight zero.

An essential operation and function manual for the M16.