What is the correct order to clear a jam when clearing the M4 with a misfeed?

What is the correct order to clear a jam when clearing the M4 with a misfeed?

• A. Tap, Rack, Bang
• B. Rack, Tap, Bang
• C. Bang, Tap, Rack
• D. Tap, Bang, Rack

Answer: (A)

When a misfeed happens on the M4, the sequence used to clear it is Tap, Rack, Bang. The idea is to first make sure the magazine is properly seated, then cycle the action to chamber a round and clear the jam, and finally fire if the weapon is ready. Tap the magazine to ensure it’s fully seated and locked in. A loose or improperly seated magazine is a common cause of misfeeds, so a quick tap helps confirm secure seating without removing the mag. Rack the charging handle to cycle the bolt and chamber a round from the magazine, which clears the jam and prepares the firearm to fire. This action clears any partial feed and ensures the chamber is filled with a live round. Bang, then press the trigger to fire once the chamber is ready and the weapon is in a safe condition to shoot. If the jam remains, follow proper reload and clearance procedures, but this sequence is the quickest corrective measure in many misfeed situations. Remember to keep the muzzle downrange and your finger off the trigger until you intend to fire.

When a misfeed happens on the M4, the sequence used to clear it is Tap, Rack, Bang. The idea is to first make sure the magazine is properly seated, then cycle the action to chamber a round and clear the jam, and finally fire if the weapon is ready.

Tap the magazine to ensure it’s fully seated and locked in. A loose or improperly seated magazine is a common cause of misfeeds, so a quick tap helps confirm secure seating without removing the mag.

Rack the charging handle to cycle the bolt and chamber a round from the magazine, which clears the jam and prepares the firearm to fire. This action clears any partial feed and ensures the chamber is filled with a live round.

Bang, then press the trigger to fire once the chamber is ready and the weapon is in a safe condition to shoot. If the jam remains, follow proper reload and clearance procedures, but this sequence is the quickest corrective measure in many misfeed situations. Remember to keep the muzzle downrange and your finger off the trigger until you intend to fire.