M16 comic book training manual

M16s use to jam so much that the military had to publish a comic book instruction manual because soldiers wouldnt read a regular manual. Manual of arms for the m16a1 rifle hardscrabble farm. Original sealed m16 maintenance military bookletm16a1 rifle by will eisner 1969publisher. It was no coincidence that the main character in the comic book was someone most soldiers were almost certain to pay attention to. Da pam 75030 1 july 1969, the m16a1 rifle operation and preventive maintenance, multicolor, illustrated by will eisner. More than a simple manual and stepbystep guide, this unconventional yet important military document tried. Nuclear sub 15 enticing vintage comic book ads original polaris nuclear submarine the holy grail of mail order novelties your very own nuclear sub.

This manual is 5 by 7 and has 30 pages crammed with comic book like figures that will help carry you through every aspect of cleaning and maintaing this very unique weapon. Many thanks to sven defense and freedom for emailing me the the info. He was one of the earliest cartoonists to work in the american comic book. Intensive training programs in weapons cleaning were instituted including a comic book style operations manual.

Pam 75030, a comic book style m16 manual, gave tips about things like how to empty a h2o out of ones rifle. Engaging and amusing, the comic didnt bore the reader or come off as preachy, pushy or overly didactic. In 1969, the us army was fighting a savage war in the jungles of vietnam, and they needed to show the troops. Despite early interest from the air force, the m16 did not get off to a good start with the us military as. Army vietnamera m16 comic book training manual part. The m 16 a 1 rifle comic book operation maintenance manual. The m16 comic book operation and preventive maintenance m16a1 rifleda pam 75930 also known as the m16 comic book. It is as much an instructional aid as it is a tribute to mr eisner, who died in 2005. Operation and preventive maintenance, first printed in 1969, features a female narrator who instructs gis on the proper care of their ar15 military name m16a1 riflesfirearms notorious for jamming and malfunctioning.

It used exclamation points on nearly every page, where a regular army field manual did not. Rifle cleaning tools and powder solventslubricants were issued. The m16a1 rifle operation and preventive maintenance. Army technical manual for m16 rifle tm9100524923p by united states army. The troops in the field needed to learn how to clean and service their riflesand they. Army had its very own m16 rifle comic book just weird. Til in 1969 in an attempt to better encourage soldiers to learn how to maintain the then new rifle the us military commissioned will eisner to create a maintenance guide in the form of a comic book. An additional 15 pages are devoted to an illustrated history of the ar15 m16 rifle. July 1969 the m16a1 rifle operation and preventive maintenance 1969, illustrated by will eisner, is a vietnam era instructional comic booklet published by the u. We carry rifle parts, complete ar15 rifle kits, and accessories for the m16 and ar15 military rifles. This book was issued to almost every soldier in vietnam. Nov 29, 20 this little book is a reproduction of the m16 comic book made famous during the vietnam war.

M16a1 manual pdf operation and preventive maintenance 1969. Instructions on how to strip your rifle, what to do in case of a jam, howtos for rebuilding magazines and maintenance and tips that will keep your ar15 or m16 operating at its best. Read and understand it carefully before you try to use your rifle. Preventive maintenance a comics armed forces manual army comic books drawings ps robot.

Story behind the m16 comic book manual an incountry survey of the m16 from 1966 observed problems with the rifles and reported that malfunctions were primarily due to inadequate cleaning. That time will eisner drew an oversexed m16 comic book for. Comic book artists comic artist comic books art adult coloring pages coloring books jordi bernet art jokes figure sketching bd comics. Vietnam comic war m16 rifle gun manual military comic u s. Ps, the preventive maintenance monthly is series of united states army technical bulletins published since june 1951 as a monthly magazine with comic bookstyle art to illustrate proper preventive maintenance methods. Eventhough i am running out of ideas to accessorize my ar15s i went to the local gunshow and made a nice find. M16 comic book cleaning manual 1969 vietnam us army gi. When a procedure is common to m16 rifle and m4 carbine, only the m16a2 configuration will be depicted. This little book is a reproduction of the m16 comic book made famous during the vietnam war. Like soldiers everywhere, especially conscripts, the men varied in intelligence and mechanical ability. Comic the m16a1 rifle operation and preventive maintenance 1969. Funnies in uniform the role of comic strips during wwii. This constrained the writing to the bare minimum, comic book style. The classic m16 comic book manual pam 75030, originally published in 1968 and issued to troops throughout the vietnam war, is now being reprinted.

The pamphlet was actually 32page comic written by none other than will eisner, a cartoonist and writer who had created the spirit, a popular comic book series about a masked crime fighter. Army vietnamera m16 comic book training manual part 2 page 8 to the end in 1969, the us army was fighting a savage war in the jungles of vietnam, and they needed to show the troops how to clean and lubricate their m16 rifles. But soldiers initially encountered problems with the new rifle, prompting the army, in desperation, to hire will eisner to create a comic book training manual. Army published a comic book manual titled preventative maintenance monthly, an extremely well done army manual disguised as a com. May 28, 2019 the pamphlet was actually 32page comic written by none other than will eisner, a cartoonist and writer who had created the spirit, a popular comic book series about a masked crime fighter. Usage public domain topics m16 ar15 army firearms collection manuals. Original the m16a1 rifle operation and preventive maintenance pamphlet. Inspection arms with the rifle is not a precision movement and is only executed as part of the manuals of arms for the rifle, when the unit is formed and dismissed, or for an inspecting officer. M16 comic book training manual was made in response to the large number of servicemen being sent to vietnam with varying levels of training and skills. One exception to this was the colorful comic book formatted us army preventive maintenance manual for the m16a1 rifle, published by ps magazine in a comic book form. I always get a laugh from reading the army maintenance comics.

Carry the m16a1 rifle slung over your right shoulder in a position similar to sling arms for the rifle. If your weapon is configured with adapter rails, refer to. Til the crew manual for the ww2 german tiger tank was a. This book provides instructions on the operation and maintenance of rifles from armalite.

The solution the army came up with to the problem of how best to teach soldiers to maintain their rifle, was this comic book. Read the rest including scans of the entire book itself at in my column at firearms. The m16 rifle, officially designated rifle, caliber 5. Your safety, and that of those around you, depends on your knowledge of your rifle and on your knowledge of safety rules common to all firearms.

Despite early interest from the air force, the m16 did not get off to a good start with the us military as a whole. If youve put together a retro ar15 with all of brownell s purposebuilt reproduction components, then the final touch for your retro setup is to get the m16a1 rifle. The margin conditions that soldiers encountered in vietnam done daily upkeep of their m16 rifles a life or genocide necessity. Army vietnamera m16 comic book training manual in 1969, the us army was fighting a savage war in the jungles of vietnam, and they needed to show the troops how to clean and lubricate their m16 rifles. New cleaning kits, powder solvents and lubricants were also issued.

Whilst not a comic book, the manual has many well done comic book style 3 colour black, white and orange illustrations that clearly take the reader through the operation and maintenance of the m16a1 rifle and its shorty carbine variant. If your weapon is configured with adapter rails, refer to the appropriate appendices in. Vietnam comic book m16 rifle instructions hero outdoors. Have a whole bunch of those vietnam war era pm comic books around here in a box. Home m16a1 comic book da form 750 m16a1 comic book da form 750 page 2.

It covers the operation and field maintenance of the m16a1 rifle in 30 pages of fullcolor comic book style illustrations. The original comic book is dated july 1st 1969 and was illustrated by will eisner. Vietnam cleaning manual vietnam war photos, comics, manual. In 1969, the us army was fighting a savage war in the jungles of vietnam, and they needed to show the troops how to clean and lubricate their m16 rifles. Drafted into the army in 1942, eisner devoted his talents to illustrating a series of comics. M16 parts, hammers, triggers, sear, sear pins and bolt carriers are available as replacement parts. Pam 75030, a comic bookstyle m16 manual, gave tips about things like how to empty a h2o out of ones rifle. Pam 75030, the comic bookstyle m16 manual, gave tips about things like how to drain the water out of ones rifle.

Comic the m16a1 rifle operation and preventive maintenance. Something from the past that was interesting there was actually a real comic book issued to troops in regards to the m16a1 rifle. Eisners guide was drawn in a comic book style that featured a shapely and seductive female main character. Army technical manual for m16 rifle internet archive. But there was still a gaping training and maintenance problem. Oct 29, 2019 story behind the m16 comic book manual. Mar 24, 2019 the field conditions that soldiers encountered in vietnam made daily maintenance of their m16 rifles a life or death necessity. This is the king kahuna grand master manual of arms for the m16 rifle. That time will eisner drew an oversexed m16 comic book. Operation and preventative maintenance, a modernday softcover reproduction of the classic operating manual printed in 1969 and issued to troops along with their trusty m16 rifles. This guide, known as, the m16 comic book, was issued to almost every soldier in vietnam and saved many of their lives. M16 and ar15 rifle parts from military contract manufacturers. Ar15 and m16 rifle parts made by military contract manufacturers ar 15 kits, and barreled uppers.

The m16 comic book training manual was created and distributed to every serviceman to educate them on cleaning and servicing their weapons. Til the crew manual for the ww2 german tiger tank was a comic book. For us, its been a stark lesson in demonstrating the comic format is a. Aug 21, 2012 colorful comic book formatted us army preventive maintenance manual for the m16a1 rifle, published by ps magazine in a comic book form. Army vietnamera m16 comic book training manual part 2 page 8 to the end. This book was issued to almost every soldier in vietnam and saved many of their lives. Firearm discussion and resources from ar15, ak47, handguns and more.

The reliability problems of the m16 diminished quickly, although the rifles reputation continued to suffer. This reproduction is more than just a copy of the old military manual. The narrator was a hot blond dressed in hot pants and a gi shirt tied below. The lessons titles are smutty cues from guys who know, sweet 16, how to strip your baby and are taught by a buxom blonde. Will eisner, creator of the comic strip, the spirit worked for the army during the creating technical maintainance manuals. Covers the operation and field maintenance of the m16a1. As a result, reliability problems greatly diminished and the m16a1 rifle achieved widespread acceptance by u. Otherwise known at the m16 comic book has been reprinted in color and is available for sale on many websites. This would make an excellent reference book for any of the. The m16 cartoon field manual laststandonzombieisland. Operators manual for south texas marksmanship training.

Ps, the preventive maintenance monthly is series of united states army technical bulletins published since june 1951 as a monthly magazine with comic book style art to illustrate proper preventive maintenance methods. The magazines title derives from its being a postscript to technical manuals and other published maintenance guidance. The manual was then issued to soldiers as a part of the rifles cleaning kit. Vietnam war m16 m16a1 comic rifle manual, preventive.

In 1968 and 1969 called the m16a1 rifle specifically for troops in vietnam. There was actually a real comic book issued to troops in regards to the m16a1. Your invited to rifle 103 training with the womens tactical association. I know of at least one that they had to discontinue. Army operators manual for m16, m16a1 rifle defense, department of on. The m16a1 rifle operation and preventive maintenance comic book. Intensive training programs in weapons cleaning were instituted, and a comic book style manual was circulated among the troops to demonstrate proper maintenance. These classic ads in the back of comic books tricked kids from the through the. The m16 comic bookoperation and preventive maintenance m16a1 rifleda pam 75930 also known as the m16 comic book. Many lonely soldiers has sat bored on a cq or radio watch post and bored him to sleep with a da pam, fm, or tm.