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S.
The Loading and Unloading
of Weapons is Done in The Following Manner:
(1) Caliber
.45
Pistols and Carbines will be issued with the slide or
bolt locked in the open
position. The weapon will be maintained in
this
configuration and carried at port arms or raised pistol until
reaching
a clearing pit where the slide or bolt will be closed and the
hammer
or firing pin released while the weapon is pointing into the
clearing
pit. The magazine will not be inserted at any time during this
procedure.
(2) Loading and
Unloading: The pistol will be loaded at the clearing pit
prior
to personnel being posted and subsequent to Guard Mounts. The
pistol
will have the slide forward and the hammer released while pointed
into the clearing pit prior to insertion of the magazine. The weapon
will
be
returned to the holster prior to leaving the clearing pit. The pistol
will
be unloaded at the clearing pit at the termination of an
individual's
tour of duty. The pistol will not be unloaded during breaks
or
other temporary relief from post. After removing the magazine of the
pistol
the slide will be worked at least twice and the hammer released
with
the weapon pointed into the clearing pit. The pistol will be
returned
to the Armory at the raised pistol position.
(3) The
Carbine: The Carbine will not be loaded or the magazine inserted
while
being carried in a vehicle. MST personnel will insert the magazine
in the
weapon only on dismounting in response to an emergency. Unloading
by MST
personnel will be effected prior to remounting the vehicle. The
weapon
will be pointed skyward, the magazine removed, the bolt operated
several times and the firing pin released. The safety will then be placed
to the
"Safe" position. Carbines will be carried with the bolt forward
and the
safety "On" except at issue and turn-in. Personnel on walking
posts who are
armed with the carbine will insert the magazine when
posted. The bolt will
be forward and the safety on prior to insertion of
the magazine. Personnel
being relieved from post will remove the magazine
and take no other
action until reaching a clearing pit. At the clearing
pit
the operating slide or mechanism will be exercised at least twice and
the
firing pin released with the weapon pointing into the clearing pit.
The
bolt will then be opened and locked in the open position until turned
in.
Carbines that will not reliably lock in the "bolt open" position will
not
be used. The carbine will be carried slung over the shoulder or at
port
arms at all times. No other carrying position is authorized.
T. Military Courtesy is Best
Defined as:
Respect,
Politeness, Manners or Behavior.
Therefore the following rules will always apply.
(1)
When approached by an Officer, Salute and render a Good Morning,
Good
Evening "Sir", etc.
(2)
When inspected by an Officer, or post immediately come to attention
and
report your post in the prescribed manner, remaining at attention
until
told otherwise by the Inspecting Officer. |