August 1999 Guidelines to facilitate the safety of the Infantry Soldier afield for the Louisiana Battalion 1. The firearm must be in proper functional order. Ramrod is free to be pulled from its secured location.
Barrel is free of obstruction.
Breach plug is not fouled. Hammer is fully released upon depressing the trigger. Hammer screw is secure. Nipple is free of obstruction and is firmly seated. Overall appearance of the weapon is clean.