Weapon Maintenance

Weapon Maintenance •Weapon Maintenance Concept •Why it is so important •Maintenance Fundamentals

Weapon Maintenance Concept

Weapon Maintenance Concept

•Effective Readiness•Weapon ready for use•Parts ready for use•Peace of mind

Weapon Maintenance Concept

•Preventable Measures•Inspecting Parts•Testing Function •Classifying Issues

Weapon Maintenance Concept

•Maintenance Itself•Servicing •Repairing•Rebuilding

Why is it so important?

Why is it so important?

•Peace of mind•Assured Function•Increased Confidence •Life and Death Consequences

Why is it so important?

•Prevents Corrosion •Detect rust and corrosion •Fix corrosion while minimal•Stops larger problems

Why is it so important?

•Function•Keeps weapon functional •Decreases probability of malfunction •Maximizes weapon life

Maintenance Fundamentals

Maintenance Fundamentals

•Perform Regularly •After shooting•After submerged in water•After taken to the field •After collecting dust

Maintenance Fundamentals

•Proper Tools & Lubricant •Cleaning kits•Pipe cleaners•Q-tips•Wire brush•Tooth brush•Lube

Maintenance Fundamentals

•Inspection•White glove inspection rule•Functions check•Take in to shop • Do not have to tools• Do not have the parts• Do not have the knowledge

Safe to say that in my many missions overseas, weapon maintenance prevented malfunctions and kept me mission ready.