The central focus of sweet sixteen is a series of conversations between mr bello aliyas father and aliya, her 16 yearold intelligent and precocious daughter on the facts of life. But soldiers initially encountered problems with the new rifle. M16 comic book cleaning manual 1969 vietnam us army gi. A higher than a average percentage of infantry troops had difficulty reading. That time will eisner drew an oversexed m16 comic book. Treat your rifle like a lady the will eisner m 16 u. Operation and preventive maintenance by army, eisner, will, sadowski, robert a. Our customisable sweet sixteen badges let you show off your humour, political affiliation, or favourite inspirational quote. The m16 was billed as a wonder weapona light, lethal rifle that would give u. Retronaut has published a scan of the army m16a1 maintenance comic from 1968. Comic the m16a1 rifle operation and preventive maintenance. From m 16 to the sweet 16 eisners background in comics was instrumental in making the m16a1 rifle a success.
Summary of sweet sixteen, a novel for jamb exam edungr. The 32page booklet was more than a simple manual and stepbystep guide. Sweet 16 was one of a few male and female teenage heroes who attempted to join the atoms version of the teen titans. Clean your rifle 3 5 times a day it is a wonder they found time to. It talks about a comic book put out that told the men how to clean the m16. My dad brought a new woman home while my mom was at. Have a whole bunch of those vietnam war era pm comic books around here in a box. Add a birthday centerpiece to coordinate with your party tableware for an allstar look. Why was the m16 rifle such a failure when first introduced in. Operation and preventive maintenance which contained chapters such as how to strip your baby, what to do in a. I would definitely buy it again as i do not clean it like i did each and ever day back then.
Ar15 m16 vietnam era maintenance reprint comic book. The entire chapter of leviticus 23 details each of the appointed times of yahweh. He knew his audience wellbasically the same americans who read his comic books back home, now just a few years older. Use the link to the right below to view or download the pamphlet. Clean your rifle 3 5 times a day it is a wonder they found time to fight the vietnam war between all that cleaning. Operation and preventive maintenance which contained chapters such as how to strip your baby, what to do in a jam, sweet 16, and all the way with. We were issued cartoon booklets showing m16 maintenance.
Ps magazine centers on maintenance and in 1969 the army released the m16a1 rifle. M16s use to jam so much that the military had to publish. May 28, 2019 from m16 to the sweet 16 eisners background in comics was instrumental in making the m16a1 rifle a success. Are we saying the m16 didnt have issues with mud, or even sand. Operation and preventive maintenance, first printed in 1969, features a female narrator who instructs gis on the proper care of their ar15 military name m16a1 riflesfirearms notorious for jamming and malfunctioning. We see many times in the new testament that yeshua and his disciples kept the feast as well as the apostles after yeshuas death and resurrection continued to keep the feast days. The m16a1 rifle operation and preventive maintenance. What would it look like if comic book heroes had nike collabs. High quality m 16 inspired tshirts by independent artists and designers from around the world. Are we saying the m 16 didnt have issues with mud, or even sand. Tbsmaradd a stylish look to your party tables when you choose mardi gras three tier ombre table skirts that will cover any unsightly tables and hide items for storage as well.
The comic book equivalent of the oscars, emmys, grammies and tonys is called the eisner award. Comics and stories for girls, featuring profiles of hollywood. Issued in comic book form, and with rifle, to every u. Lets be real, spiderman would look even more amazing swooping around new york city in some air max, and the autolacing nike hyperadapt 1.
With debby ryan, jeanluc bilodeau, anna mae wills, karissa tynes. This black and white version may be downloaded for free. Oct 25, 2009 treat your rifle like a lady the will eisner m 16 u. Al nolf has an excellent perspective of an early tour veteran, introduced to the m16. Calling herself sweet 16, she tried to woo the titans with a pheromone. Matt pickerings is a good direct answer to the question. Army vietnamera m 16 comic book training manual 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 m 16 rifles. Then, after she transfers to a new school, that boy, anri iseya, comes up to her and declares, ill be yer pet. Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. That time will eisner drew an oversexed m16 comic book for. Army vietnamera m16 comic book training manual 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. Limited quantities ar15 m16 vietnam era maintenance reprint. In 1968, in response to a problems a m16 was carrying in vietnam, eisner was called on to furnish a standalone upkeep primer privately for a m16.
Recently we lost our home because of my dad, and then my brother and i had to live in horrible conditions. This was political propaganda to blame the troops for the failure of. Birthday centerpieces, birthday party centerpiece shindigz. Apr 04, 2020 matt pickerings is a good direct answer to the question. Oct 29, 2019 story behind the m16 comic book manual. As the book s editor, molara wood, referred to it on the book s cover jacket as the novel is about everything a teenage girl ever wanted to know. Comic the m16a1 rifle operation and preventive maintenance 1969. Operation and preventive maintenance, first printed in 1969, features a female narrator who instructs gis on the proper care of their ar15 military name m16a1 riflesfirearms notorious for jamming and. On the other hand, the m14 already had a leg up as it didnt have the fouling issues of the m16 or any ar style rifle for that matter. The m 16 was billed as a wonder weapona light, lethal rifle that would give u. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. A reprint of a classical m16 comic book primer pam 75030 is enclosed with retrostyle ar15 rifles from companies like troy industries and brownells the brownells brn601 pictures.
One of the editions has the preventative maintenance blond babe connie showing some goofy looking soldier kid how to clean and keep his sweet 16 in tip top condition. Jun 01, 2014 from m16 to the sweet 16 eisners background in comics was instrumental in making the m16a1 rifle a success. He knew his audience wellbasically the same americans who read his comic. From m16 to the sweet 16 eisners background in comics was instrumental in making the m16a1 rifle a success. Al nolf has an excellent perspective of an early tour veteran, introduced to the m16 in the field, having trained on other weapons. Same old story as the m 16, you must be logged in to vote 2 you must be logged in to vote. Mar 11, 20 many of you may remember the old us army produced ps magazine which featured comic bookstyle illustrations from will eisner among others. Army rifle maintenance booklet officially known as da pam 75030 32 pages on proper cleaning and assembly of the m16a1 rifle issued in comic book form, and with rifle. Eisners background in comics was instrumental in making the m16a1 rifle a success. Birthday centerpieces add the finishing touch to your birthday party table decorations. Funny how that dust cover made its way on to the platform shortly after the m16 made its debut. Also introduces maggie, a personified m16 cartridge with arms, legs, and eyelashes.
Operation and preventive maintenance is a very step by step manual with illustrations. Also introduces maggie, a personified m 16 cartridge with arms, legs, and eyelashes. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. This ar15 m16 vietnam era maintenance comic book is a reprint of the famous 32page pamphlet used to train our troops in vietnam on how to care for their m16s. Jul 23, 20 the comic book equivalent of the oscars, emmys, grammies and tonys is called the eisner award. Full text of da pam 75030 see other formats da pom 75030 t july 1969 supersedes da pam 75030, 28 june 1968 disassembly remove extractor and spring assembly for cleaning only. Many of you may remember the old us army produced ps magazine which featured comic bookstyle illustrations from will eisner among others. Oct 06, 2019 issued in comic book form, and with rifle, to every u. It included the admonition to clean as often as five times a day. On the other hand, the m 14 already had a leg up as it didnt have the fouling issues of the m16 or any ar style rifle for that matter. Made of polyestermeasures 30 tall x 168 longthree tier fabric purple, green and goldsold individually. See more ideas about m16 rifle, rambo knife, knots diy. Is toke handguards off by first pulling down on the slip ring.
Vietnam war m16 m16a1 comic rifle manual, preventive. A cartoon booklet showing a sexy blonde cleaning her m 16 was printed up. Funny how that dust cover made its way on to the platform shortly after the m 16 made its debut. Army teamed up with cartoonist and graphic artist will eisner to produce teaching tools for u. It contains many good tips that will help you out when you clean yours. Write for a sample copy or for information about the rev. 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. Treat your rifle like a lady the will eisner m16 u.
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