Which of the following describes Weapons Condition Three?

• A. Magazine Inserted; Bolt Forward; Chamber Empty; Ejection Port Cover Closed; Weapon on Safe
• B. Magazine Removed; Bolt Forward; Chamber Empty; Ejection Port Cover Closed; Weapon on Safe
• C. Magazine Inserted; Bolt Forward; Chamber Loaded; Ejection Port Cover Closed; Weapon on Safe
• D. Magazine Inserted; Bolt Forward; Chamber Empty; Ejection Port Cover Open; Weapon on Safe

Answer: (A)

Weapons Condition Three describes a safe, non-ready state: a magazine remains inserted, there is no round in the chamber, the bolt is in the forward position (not locked to the rear), the ejection port cover is closed, and the safety is on. This setup keeps the weapon safely contained and non-disruptive to carry, while still allowing a quick reload if needed.

The description that matches this condition is the one where a magazine is inserted, the bolt is forward, the chamber is empty, the ejection port cover is closed, and the weapon is on safe. If any of those elements were different—no magazine in place, a round in the chamber, the bolt back, or the ejection port cover open—the weapon would be in a different condition and not Condition Three.