M16 comic book manual

Issued in comic book form, and with rifle, to every u. But soldiers initially encountered problems with the new rifle, prompting the army, in desperation, to hire will eisner to create a comic book training manual. The m14 was issued in vietnam, primarily during the early days of the war in 19651966. This reproduction is more than just a copy of the old military manual. The widespread issue of the m16 rifle to troops in vietnam, beginning in the mid1960s, was fraught with problems. The comic book as a teaching tool for soldiers was genius. July 1969 the m16a1 rifle operation and preventive maintenance 1969, illustrated by will eisner, is a vietnam era instructional comic booklet published by the u.

Drafted into the army in 1942, eisner devoted his talents to illustrating a series of comics designed to teach g. Posted on october 29, 2019 october 29, 2019 by logan metesh. The idea was that young, uneducated soldiers were more likely to read comics than boring military manuals. Also introduces maggie, a personified m16 cartridge with arms, legs, and eyelashes. The m16 comic book training manual was created and distributed to every serviceman to educate them on cleaning and servicing their weapons. M16s use to jam so much that the military had to publish a comic book instruction manual because soldiers wouldnt read a regular manual. May 18, 20 m16a1 rifle comic, 1968 us army preventive maintenance manual for the m16a1 rifle, published by ps magazine in a comic book form. It covers the operation and field maintenance of the m16a1 rifle in 30 pages of fullcolor comic bookstyle illustrations. Eisner created the comics to entertain and inform g. I was surprised to discover that a similar comic book manual had also been printed for the m14 rifle also. Covers the operation and field maintenance of the m16a1. But as the war dragged on, the m16 began to replace the m14 as the issue rifle to both marines and army soldiers. Eisners creations werent supposed to replace military manuals but supplement them.

This book was issued to almost every soldier in vietnam. This constrained the writing to the bare minimum, comic book style. It used exclamation points on nearly every page, where a regular army field manual did. The m16a1 rifleoperation and preventive maintenance. Military technical manual tm 91276 contains field and depot level maintenance and inspection.

Vietnam comic war m16 rifle gun manual military comic u s. A home m16a1 comic book da form 750 m16a1 comic book da form 750 page 2 m16a1 comic book da form 750 page 2. How to strip your baby what to do in a jam cues from guys who know sweet 16 all the way with neglige and drain before shooting. A 29page manual was issued in the form of a comic book, presumably to make sure. This guide, known as, the m16 comic book, was issued to almost every soldier in vietnam and saved many of their lives. Despite early interest from the air force, the m16 did not get off to a good start with the us military as a whole. Nov 29, 20 this little book is a reproduction of the m16 comic book made famous during the vietnam war. M16s use to jam so much that the military had to publish. The classic m16 comic book manual pam 75030, originally published in 1968 and issued to troops throughout the vietnam war, is now being reprinted. Im keeping my copy with my other firearms owners manuals for reference. The margin conditions that soldiers encountered in vietnam done daily upkeep of their m16 rifles a life or genocide necessity. M16 comic book training manual was made in response to the large number of servicemen being sent to vietnam with varying levels of training and skills. Home m16a1 comic book da form 750 m16a1 comic book da form 750 page 2.

If you own an m16, ar15 or are a fan of black guns, you should have a copy of. Comic the m16a1 rifle operation and preventive maintenance. Army teamed up with cartoonist and graphic artist will eisner to produce teaching tools for. M16, ar15, m16, milspec quality parts made in the u. Retronaut has published a scan of the army m16a1 maintenance comic from 1968.

Vietnam us army erdl camouflage ripstop boonie hat size 7 12 mint unissued. An additional 15 pages are devoted to an illustrated history of the ar15 m16 rifle. Pam 75030, a comic bookstyle m16 manual, gave tips about things like how to empty a h2o out of ones rifle. The m16 comic book operation and preventive maintenance m16a1 rifleda pam 75930 also known as the m16 comic book. Eventhough i am running out of ideas to accessorize my ar15s i went to the local gunshow and made a nice find. The m16a1 rifle operation and preventive maintenance comic book. Treat your rifle like a lady the will eisner m16 u. The lessons titles are smutty cues from guys who know, sweet 16, how to strip your baby and are taught by a buxom blonde. Army vietnamera m16 comic book training manual part 2 page 8 to the end in 1969, the us army was fighting a savage war in the jungles of vietnam, and they needed to show the troops how to clean and lubricate their m16 rifles. This book was issued to almost every soldier in vietnam and saved many of their lives.

Da pam 75030 1 july 1969, the m16a1 rifle operation and preventive maintenance, multicolor, illustrated by will eisner. Mar 24, 2018 whilst not a comic book, the manual has many well done comic book style 3 colour black, white and orange illustrations that clearly take the reader through the operation and maintenance of the m16a1 rifle and its shorty carbine variant. Operation and preventive maintenance, new york, new york. Army responded by creating a comic to quickly teach and educate the servicemen how to clean and service their m16 rifles. The m16 rifle, officially designated rifle, caliber 5. M16 comic book cleaning manual 1969 vietnam us army gi. Army vietnamera m16 comic book training manual part. The classic m16 comic book manual pam 75030, originally published in 1968 and issued to troops throughout the vietnam war, is now.

Air force style bomber coat with vietnam mp police patch color green size. See more ideas about preventive maintenance, comics and will eisner. A 29page manual was issued in the form of a comic book, presumably to make sure it got read and not discarded like most standard, dry. That time will eisner drew an oversexed m16 comic book. Will eisner created all the drawings that helped keep the serious nature of preventive maintenance much more fun and enjoyable for our troops back in the nam. Comic style military m16 maintence manual old military comic type m16 maintenance manual. Vietnam war reproduction collectibles 19611975 for sale ebay. The pamphlet was actually 32page comic written by none other than will eisner, a cartoonist and writer who had created the spirit, a popular comic book series about a masked crime fighter. That time will eisner drew an oversexed m16 comic book for. Whilst not a comic book, the manual has many well done comic book style 3. This one was made my the prominent comic artist will eisner. Mar 11, 2017 military comic drawn by many greats showing preventive measures for the gi. The original comic book is dated july 1st 1969 and was illustrated by will eisner.

It covers the operation and field maintenance of the m16a1 rifle in 30 pages of fullcolor comic book style illustrations. Original sealed m16 maintenance military bookletm16a1 rifle by will eisner 1969publisher. Despite early interest from the air force, the m16 did not get off to a good start with the us military as. Oct 29, 2019 story behind the m16 comic book manual.

Instructions on how to strip your rifle, what to do in case of a jam, howtos for rebuilding magazines and maintenance and tips that will keep your ar15 or m16 operating at its best. Whilst not a comic book, the manual has many well done comic book style 3 colour black, white and orange illustrations that clearly take the reader through the operation and maintenance of the m16a1 rifle and its shorty carbine variant. The m16 comic book military manuals gun cleaning supplies. The m16 comic bookoperation and preventive maintenance m16a1 rifleda pam 75930 also known as the m16 comic book. This comic book manual was made to help make cleaning the ar15 series 5. Comic the m16a1 rifle operation and preventive maintenance 1969. Mar 24, 2019 the classic m16 comic book manual pam 75030, originally published in 1968 and issued to troops throughout the vietnam war, is now being reprinted.