In the M240B function check, which action is performed first?

In the M240B function check, which action is performed first?

• A. Places the safety on 'F'.
• B. Pulls the cocking handle to the rear, locking the bolt to the rear.
• C. Returns the cocking handle to the forward position.
• D. Places the safety on 'S' and closes the cover.

Answer: (D)

Starting the function check from a safe, known state is essential. Placing the safety to safe and closing the cover establishes that the weapon cannot discharge and that the receiver/feeding area is in a secured, neutral condition. This safe baseline allows you to inspect and cycle the action without risk, ensuring the bolt and feed mechanism can be examined properly as you proceed with the rest of the check. After this initial safe setup, you would then proceed to cock the handle to the rear to lock the bolt, return the handle forward to reset, and finally move the safety as appropriate for the next steps.

Starting the function check from a safe, known state is essential. Placing the safety to safe and closing the cover establishes that the weapon cannot discharge and that the receiver/feeding area is in a secured, neutral condition. This safe baseline allows you to inspect and cycle the action without risk, ensuring the bolt and feed mechanism can be examined properly as you proceed with the rest of the check. After this initial safe setup, you would then proceed to cock the handle to the rear to lock the bolt, return the handle forward to reset, and finally move the safety as appropriate for the next steps.