When encountering a suspected feed problem, which action should be performed first?

When encountering a suspected feed problem, which action should be performed first?

• A. Do full disassembly first.
• B. Perform Immediate Action (tap/rack/bang) first to clear the problem.
• C. Do Corrective Action first without attempting immediate actions.
• D. Ignore problem.

Answer: (B)

When a feed problem is suspected, you first apply Immediate Action to clear the stoppage. This quick drill—check that the magazine is properly seated, rack the charging handle to chamber a new round, and attempt to fire again—addresses the most common causes of misfeeds without taking the weapon apart. It restores function fast and gives you a safe next step if the problem persists. If the rifle still fails to cycle after Immediate Action, you move to corrective actions and, if necessary, more thorough checks or disassembly. Disassembling first takes more time and isn’t needed for the typical feed issue, and ignoring it isn’t a safe option.

When a feed problem is suspected, you first apply Immediate Action to clear the stoppage. This quick drill—check that the magazine is properly seated, rack the charging handle to chamber a new round, and attempt to fire again—addresses the most common causes of misfeeds without taking the weapon apart. It restores function fast and gives you a safe next step if the problem persists. If the rifle still fails to cycle after Immediate Action, you move to corrective actions and, if necessary, more thorough checks or disassembly.

Disassembling first takes more time and isn’t needed for the typical feed issue, and ignoring it isn’t a safe option.