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Document ID:   MIL-R-45587       Scroll down to access document images

Overview
Title:  Rifle, 5.56MM: M16 and M16A1
Scope:  This specification covers two models of 5.56mm lightweight, air-cooled, gas operated, magazine-fed rifles designed for either full automatic or semi-automatic fire.
Status:  Inactive Document Date:  31-OCT-2013      
  Next Review Due:  29-OCT-2023
1005 Doc Category:   Detail Specification  

Responsibilities
Lead Standardization Activity:  AR  US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command, Armaments Center  
  Preparing Activity: AR  US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command, Armaments Center
Coordination:  Full  
Army Custodian:  AR   US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command, Armaments Center  
Navy Custodian:  MC   United States Marine Corps  
Air Force Custodian:  184   Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Warner Robins  

Amendments to military specifications or specification sheets issued after August 1, 2003 are incorporated in the modified document.

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Revision History Click on column headings for a description of column content.
MediaDocument Part DescriptionDist StmtDocument DatePagesSize
Document ImageRevision A Notice 3 - ValidationA31-OCT-201311.9 KB
Document ImageRevision A Notice 2 - InactivationA14-MAR-199712.8 KB
lock Revision A Amendment 4 F14-SEP-19944140.4 KB
lock Revision A Amendment 3 F12-NOV-19923130.9 KB
lock Revision A Amendment 2 F08-APR-1991295.5 KB
Document ImageRevision A Notice 1 - ValidationA17-JUN-1988127.6 KB
lock Revision A Amendment 1 F25-JUN-1976161.3 KB
lock Revision A F02-MAR-1973553944.6 KB

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