Which statement correctly describes the sequence for field-stripping a service rifle?

• A. Ensure chamber empty, magazine out, weapon on safe; Separate upper and lower assemblies; Remove charging handle and bolt; Remove cam pin and firing pin retaining pin; Remove buffer and buffer spring
• B. Remove magazine first, then fire the weapon to clear
• C. Detach the stock and barrel, then clean the site
• D. Strip the rifle while loaded and with safety lever engaged

Answer: (A)

Safety and proper order are being tested here. Field-stripping starts with making sure the rifle is unloaded and safe: visually inspect the chamber, remove the magazine, and keep the weapon on safe. Only after these checks do you separate the upper and lower receivers to expose the internal parts. Once apart, removing the charging handle and the bolt carrier group lets you access the bolt assembly for inspection and cleaning. To take the bolt apart, you remove the pins that hold the firing pin and cam in place, freeing the firing pin and enabling the bolt to separate from the carrier. The final step is to remove the buffer and buffer spring from the stock. This sequence protects you and the parts, avoids damage from springs under tension, and provides access to all the components that need cleaning. Other approaches skip unload safety, misorder steps, or propose disassembly beyond field-stripping, which isn’t appropriate for this level of maintenance.