What is the final action in the M4 clearing procedure?

What is the final action in the M4 clearing procedure?

• A. Close the ejection port cover
• B. Place the selector on SAFE
• C. Remove the magazine
• D. Check for heat

Answer: (A)

The final action in the M4 clearing sequence is closing the ejection port cover. After you’ve removed the magazine, locked the bolt to the rear, and visually and physically inspected the chamber to confirm it’s empty, you release the bolt forward and then close the ejection port cover. This last step seals the action, protecting the internal components from dust and debris and indicating the weapon has been cleared and is safe to handle or store. The other steps—placing the selector on SAFE, removing the magazine, and checking for heat—are done earlier in the process or are not part of completing the clearing sequence.

The final action in the M4 clearing sequence is closing the ejection port cover. After you’ve removed the magazine, locked the bolt to the rear, and visually and physically inspected the chamber to confirm it’s empty, you release the bolt forward and then close the ejection port cover. This last step seals the action, protecting the internal components from dust and debris and indicating the weapon has been cleared and is safe to handle or store. The other steps—placing the selector on SAFE, removing the magazine, and checking for heat—are done earlier in the process or are not part of completing the clearing sequence.