Army Study Guide

Front 1

What is the FM concerning the M16/A2 Rifle?

Back 1

FM 3-22.9

Front 2

What is the first thing you should do when you handle a weapon?

Back 2

Make sure you clear it

Front 3

Name the five phases in Basic Rifle Marksmanship.

Back 3

Preliminary Rifle Instruction
Downrange Feedback
Field Fire
Advanced Rifle Marksmanship
Advanced Optics, Laser and Iron Sights

Front 4

What is the purpose of a weaponeer?

Back 4

The weaponeer is capable of simulating all of the BRM live fire scenarios without firing rounds. Immediate feedback is available for critiquing the soldier's application of the integrated act of firing while using the weaponeer device to include misfire procedures.

Front 5

What are the four fundamentals of marksmanship?

Back 5

Steady Position
Proper Aim (Sight Picture)
Breathing
Trigger Squeeze

Front 6

During Preliminary Marksmanship Training (PMI), what are the only two positions taught?

Back 6

Individual Foxhole supported
Basic Prone unsupported

Front 7

What are the two basic elements of the Sight Picture?

Back 7

Sight Alignment
Placing of the Aiming Point

Front 8

What does the Acronym SPORTS stand for?

Back 8

Slap, Pull, Observe, Release, Tap and Shoot

Front 9

What is remedial action?

Back 9

Remedial action is the continuing effort to determine the cause for a stoppage or malfunction and to try to clear the stoppage once it has been identified

Front 10

Describe the proper procedures for applying remedial action with the M16/A2.

Back 10

Try to place the weapon on safe
Remove the magazine
Lock the bolt to the rear
Place the weapon on safe if not already done

Front 11

Describe the proper procedure for applying immediate action with the M16/A2.

Back 11

Slaps gently upward on the magazine to ensure it is fully seated, and the magazine follower is not jammed.
Pulls the charging handle fully to the rear.
Observes for the ejection of a live round or expended cartridge. (If the weapon fails to eject a cartridge, perform remedial action.)
Releases the charging handle (do not ride it forward).
Taps the forward assist assembly to ensure bolt closure.
Squeezes the trigger and tries to fire the rifle.

Front 12

Is SPORTS an Immediate or Remedial Action?

Back 12

Immediate action

Front 13

What is immediate action?

Back 13

Immediate action involves quickly applying a possible correction to reduce a stoppage without performing troubleshooting procedures to determine the actual cause.(SPORTS)

Front 14

How many times should immediate action be applied to a weapon?

Back 14

Once. (If Rifle still fails to fire, apply remedial action)

Front 15

What is a malfunction?

Back 15

The weapon ceasing to fire due to a stoppage resulting from mechanical failure of the weapon, magazine or ammo

Front 16

Name the different categories of malfunctions on the M16/A2.

Back 16

Failure to feed, chamber or lock
Failure to fire cartridge
Failure to Extract
Failure to Eject

Front 17

What is stoppage?

Back 17

A stoppage is a failure of an automatic or semiautomatic firearm to complete the cycle of operation

Front 18

How do you clear a stoppage?

Back 18

Apply immediate or remedial action

Front 19

What is the definition of Maximum Effective Range?

Back 19

The greatest distance at which a soldier may be expected to deliver a target hit.

Front 20

What does CLP stand for?

Back 20

Cleaner - It contains solvents that dissolve firing residue and carbon.
Lubricant - It lays down a layer of teflon as it dries to provide lubrication.
Preservative - It prevents rust from Forming.

Front 21

Describe the M16/A2 Rifle

Back 21

A 5.56 mm, magazine fed, gas-operated, air-cooled, semiautomatic or three-round burst, hand-held, shoulder-fired weapon

Front 22

What are the 7 types of ammunition that can be used with the M16/A2 Rifle?

Back 22

M193 – Ball
M196 – Trace
M199 – Dummy
M200 – Blank (Violet tip and 7 petal rose crimp)
M855 – Ball (Green Tip)
M856 – Tracer (Red Tip)
M862 – Short Range Training Ammunition (Plastic with a Blue Tip)

Front 23

What are the four steps required in order to mechanically zero the M16/A2?

Back 23

1. Adjust the front sight post up or down until the base of the front sight post is flush with the front sight post housing.

2. Adjust the elevation knob counterclockwise, as viewed from above, until the rear sight assembly rests flush with the carrying handle and the 8/3 marking is aligned with the index line on the left side of the carrying handle.

3. Position the apertures so the unmarked aperture is up and the 0-200 meter aperture is down. Rotate the windage knob to align the index mark on the 0-200 meter aperture with the long center index line on the rear sight assembly

Front 24

What are the steps required in order to battlesight zero the M16/A2?

Back 24

. Adjust the elevation knob counterclockwise, as viewed from above, until the rear sight assembly rests flush with the carrying handle and the 8/3 marking is aligned with the index line on the left side of the carrying handle. Then adjust the elevation knob one more click clockwise.

2. Position the apertures so the unmarked aperture is up and the 0-200 meter aperture is down. Rotate the windage knob to align the index mark on the 0-200 meter aperture with the long center index line on the rear sight assembly.

Front 25

Describe the weights of the M16/A2 Rifle.

Back 25

Without Magazine and Sling - 7.78 pounds
With Sling and a loaded 20 round magazine - 8.48 pounds
With Sling and a loaded 30 round magazine - 8.79 pounds

Front 26

Describe the max effective rates of fire for the M16/A2 Rifle.

Back 26

Semiautomatic - 45 rounds per minute
Burst - 90 rounds per minute
Sustained - 12-15 rounds per minute

Front 27

What is the muzzle velocity of the M16/A2 Rifle?

Back 27

3,100 feet per second

Front 28

Describe the ranges for the M16/A2 Rifle.

Back 28

Maximum Range - 3,600 meters
Max Effective Range for a Point Target - 550 meters
Max Effective Range for an Area Target - 800 meters

Front 29

Describe the Barrel Rifling for the M16/A2 Rifle

Back 29

Right hand twist 1/7

Front 30

What is the basic load of ammunition for the M16/A2 Rifle?

Back 30

210 Rounds total. (7 magazines with 30 rounds in each)

Front 31

The elevation knob adjusts the point of aim for the M16A2 Rifle how much?

Back 31

300 to 800 meters

Front 32

What is the overall length of the M16/A2 Rifle?

Back 32

39.63 inches

Front 33

What are the 8 steps in the functioning of the M16/A2 rifle?

Back 33

Feeding
Chambering
Locking
Firing
Unlocking
Extracting
Ejecting
Cocking

Front 34

How do you perform a functions check on the M16/A2 Rifle?

Back 34

Place the selector lever on safe. If the selector switch will not go on safe, pull the charging handle to the rear and release. Place the selector lever on safe. Pull the trigger to the rear, the hammer should not fall.
Place the selector lever on semi. Pull the trigger to the rear and hold. The hammer should fall. While holding the trigger to the rear, pull the charging handle to the rear and release. Release the trigger and pull it to the rear again. The hammer should fall.
Place the selector lever on burst. Pull the charging handle to the rear and release. Pull the trigger to the rear and hold. The hammer should fall. While holding the trigger to the rear, pull the charging handle to the rear three times and release. Release the trigger and pull it to the rear again. The hammer should fall

Front 35

What is the FM concerning the M4 Rifle?

Back 35

FM 3-22.9

Front 36

What is the first thing you should do when you handle a weapon?

Back 36

Make sure you clear it

Front 37

Name the five phases in Basic Rifle Marksmanship

Back 37

Preliminary Rifle Instruction
Downrange Feedback
Field Fire
Advanced Rifle Marksmanship
Advanced Optics, Laser and Iron Sights

Front 38

What is the purpose of a weaponeer?

Back 38

The weaponeer is capable of simulating all of the BRM live fire scenarios without firing rounds. Immediate feedback is available for critiquing the soldier's application of the integrated act of firing while using the weaponeer device to include misfire procedures

Front 39

What are the four fundamentals of marksmanship?

Back 39

Steady Position
Proper Aim (Sight Picture)
Breathing
Trigger Squeeze

Front 40

During Preliminary Marksmanship Training (PMI), what are the only two positions taught?

Back 40

Individual Foxhole supported
Basic Prone unsupported

Front 41

What are the two basic elements of the Sight Picture?

Back 41

Sight Alignment
Placing of the Aiming Point

Front 42

What does the Acronym SPORTS stand for?

Back 42

Slap, Pull, Observe, Release, Tap and Shoot

Front 43

What is remedial action?

Back 43

Remedial action is the continuing effort to determine the cause for a stoppage or malfunction and to try to clear the stoppage once it has been identified

Front 44

Describe the proper procedures for applying remedial action with the M4

Back 44

Try to place the weapon on safe
Remove the magazine
Lock the bolt to the rear
Place the weapon on safe if not already done

Front 45

Describe the proper procedure for applying immediate action with the M4

Back 45

Slaps gently upward on the magazine to ensure it is fully seated, and the magazine follower is not jammed.
Pulls the charging handle fully to the rear.
Observes for the ejection of a live round or expended cartridge. (If the weapon fails to eject a cartridge, perform remedial action.)
Releases the charging handle (do not ride it forward).
Taps the forward assist assembly to ensure bolt closure.
Squeezes the trigger and tries to fire the rifle.

Front 46

What are the steps required in order to mechanically zero the M4?

Back 46

Adjust the front sight post up or down until the base of the front sight post is flush with the front sight post housing.
Adjust the elevation knob counterclockwise, when viewed from above, until the rear sight assembly rests flush with the detachable carrying handle and the 6/3 marking is aligned with the index line on the left side of the carrying handle.
Position the apertures so the unmarked aperture is up and the 0-200 meter aperture is down. Rotate the windage knob to align the index mark on the 0-200 meter aperture with the long center index line on the rear sight assembly

Front 47

What are the steps required in order to battlesight zero the M4?

Back 47

Adjust the elevation knob counterclockwise, when viewed from above, until the rear sight assembly rests flush with the detachable carrying handle and the 6/3 marking is aligned with the index line on the left side of the detachable carrying handle. The elevation knob remains flush.
Position the apertures so the unmarked aperture is up and the 0-200 meter aperture is down. Rotate the windage knob to align the index mark on the 0-200 meter aperture with the long center index line on the rear sight assembly.

Front 48

Is SPORTS an Immediate or Remedial Action?

Back 48

Immediate action

Front 49

What is immediate action?

Back 49

Immediate action involves quickly applying a possible correction to reduce a stoppage without performing troubleshooting procedures to determine the actual cause.(SPORTS)

Front 50

How many times should immediate action be applied to a weapon?

Back 50

Once. (If Rifle still fails to fire, apply remedial action)

Front 51

What is a malfunction?

Back 51

The weapon ceasing to fire due to a stoppage resulting from mechanical failure of the weapon, magazine or ammo.

Front 52

Name the different categories of malfunctions for the M4 Rifle

Back 52

Failure to feed, chamber or lock
Failure to fire cartridge
Failure to Extract
Failure to Eject

Front 53

What is stoppage?

Back 53

A stoppage is a failure of an automatic or semiautomatic firearm to complete the cycle of operation

Front 54

How do you clear a stoppage?

Back 54

Apply immediate or remedial action

Front 55

What is the definition of Maximum Effective Range?

Back 55

The greatest distance at which a soldier may be expected to deliver a target hit.

Front 56

Describe the M4 Rifle

Back 56

A 5.56 mm, magazine fed, gas-operated, air-cooled, semiautomatic or three-round burst, hand-held, shoulder-fired weapon

Front 57

What are the 7 types of ammunition that can be used with the M4 Rifle?

Back 57

M193 – Ball
M196 – Trace
M199 – Dummy
M200 – Blank (Violet tip and 7 petal rose crimp)
M855 – Ball (Green Tip)
M856 – Tracer (Red Tip)
M862 – Short Range Training Ammunition (Plastic with a Blue Tip)

Front 58

Describe the weights of the M4 Rifle without mgazine and sling, with sling and loaded 20 round magazine and with sling and loaded 30 round magazine

Back 58

Without Magazine and Sling - 6.49 pounds
With Sling and a loaded 20 round magazine - 7.19 pounds
With Sling and a loaded 30 round magazine - 7.50 pounds

Front 59

Describe the max effective rates of fire for the M4 Rifle

Back 59

Semiautomatic - 45 rounds per minute
Burst - 90 rounds per minute
Sustained - 12-15 rounds per minute

Front 60

What is the muzzle velocity of the M4 Rifle?

Back 60

2,970 feet per second

Front 61

Describe the ranges for the M4 Rifle

Back 61

Maximum Range - 3,600 meters
Max Effective Range for a Point Target - 500 meters
Max Effective Range for an Area Target - 600 meters

Front 62

Describe the Barrel Rifling for the M4 Rifle

Back 62

Right hand twist 1/7

Front 63

What is the basic load of ammunition for the M4?

Back 63

210 Rounds total. (7 magazines with 30 rounds in each)

Front 64

The elevation knob adjusts the point of aim for the M4 Rifle how much?

Back 64

300 to 600 meters

Front 65

What is the overall length of the M4 Rifle?

Back 65

Buttstock Closed - 29.75 inches
Buttstock Open - 33.00 inches

Front 66

What are the four positions for the buttstock of the M4 Rifle?

Back 66

Closed
1/2 Open
3/4 Open
Full Open

Front 67

What are the 8 steps in the functioning of the M4 rifle?

Back 67

Feeding
Chambering
Locking
Firing
Unlocking
Extracting
Ejecting
Cocking

Front 68

What part of the M4 Rail Adapter System may be removed to perform PMCS?

Back 68

Only the Lower Assembly

Front 69

What is the maximum range of the M249 (SAW)?

Back 69

3,600 meters

Front 70

What is the maximum effective range of the M249 with tripod and T+E?

Back 70

1,000 meters

Front 71

What is the maximum range of the M249 against an area target for both tripod and bipod?

Back 71

Tripod – 1,000 meters
Bipod – 800 meters

Front 72

What is the maximum range of the M249 against a point target for both tripod and bipod?

Back 72

Tripod – 800 meters
Bipod – 600 meters

Front 73

What does S.A.W. stand for?

Back 73

Squad Automatic Weapon

Front 74

What is the weight of the M249?

Back 74

16.41 pounds

Front 75

What is the basic load of ammunition for the M249?

Back 75

1,000 rounds (in 200 round drums)

Front 76

What is the length of the M249?

Back 76

40.87 inches

Front 77

Describe the M249

Back 77

The M249 machine gun is a gas-operated, air-cooled, belt or magazine-fed, automatic weapon that fires from the open-bolt position

Front 78

What FM covers the M249?

Back 78

FM 3-22.68

Front 79

What are the rates of fire for the M249?

Back 79

Sustained rate is 100 rounds per minute
Rapid rate is 200 rounds per minute
Cyclic rate is 650 to 850 rounds per minute

Front 80

What are the proper procedures for clearing the M249?

Back 80

1. Moves the safety to the fire “F” position by pushing it to the left until the red ring is visible.
2. With his right hand, palm up, pulls the cocking handle to the rear, locking the bolt in place.
3. While holding the resistance on the cocking handle, moves the safety to the SAFE position by pushing it to the right until the red ring is not visible. (The weapon cannot be placed on safe unless the bolt is locked to the rear.)
4. Returns and locks the cocking handle in the forward position.
5. Raises the cover and feed mechanism assembly, and conducts the five-point safety check for brass, links, or ammunition:

(1) Checks the feed pawl assembly under the feed cover.
(2) Checks the feed tray assembly.
(3) Lifts the feed tray assembly and inspects the chamber.
(4) Checks the space between the bolt assembly and the chamber.
(5) Inserts two fingers of his left hand in the magazine well to extract any ammunition or brass.

6. Closes the cover and feed mechanism assembly and moves the safety to the “F” position. With his right hand, palm up, returns the cocking handle to the rear position. Presses the trigger and at the same time eases the bolt forward by manually riding the cocking handle forward.

Front 81

What are the 8 major groups of the M249?

Back 81

Operating Rod Group
Barrel Group
Handguard Group
Buttstock and Buffer Assembly Group
Trigger Mechanism Group
Gas Cylinder Group
Bipod Group
Receiver Group

Front 82

The M249 is loaded, fired, unloaded and cleared from what bolt position?

Back 82

The open bolt position

Front 83

What are the steps to the cycle of functioning for the M249?

Back 83

Feeding
Chambering
Locking
Firing
Unlocking
Extracting
Cocking

Front 84

How do you adjust for windage with the M249?

Back 84

Adjustments for windage are made by traversing the rear sight right and left along the sliding scale

Front 85

How do you adjust for elevation with the M249?

Back 85

Adjustments for elevation (range) require the automatic rifleman to turn the elevation knob (closest to the buttstock) on the rear sight to the desired range setting.

Front 86

Name 3 assault firing positions used with the M249

Back 86

Shoulder
Hip
Underarm

Front 87

What are two unique features of the M249?

Back 87

It has a regulator to change the rate of fire, and it is fed by M16 magazines as well as belt fed

Front 88

If you turn the M203 windage screw one increment, how far does that move the strike of the round at 200 meters?

Back 88

1 and 1/2 meters

Front 89

What is the maximum range of the M203?

Back 89

About 400 meters

Front 90

What is the maximum effective range of the M203 against a fire team sized area target?

Back 90

350 meters

Front 91

What is the maximum effective range of the M203 against a vehicle or weapon point target?

Back 91

150 meters

Front 92

What is the minimum arming range of the 40 mm round fired from the M203?

Back 92

14 to 38 meters

Front 93

What is the rate of fire of the M203?

Back 93

5 to 7 rounds per minute

Front 94

What Field Manual covers the M203?

Back 94

FM 3-22.31

Front 95

What is the casualty radius of a M203 40 mm HE round?

Back 95

5 meters

Front 96

What are the 4 fundamentals of M203 marksmanship?

Back 96

Steady Position
Aiming
Breathing
Trigger Control

Front 97

The M203 uses several fixed type, low velocity 40 mm rounds. Name some of the common types of rounds used

Back 97

M433 – High Explosive Dual Purpose
M406 – High Explosive
M83A1 (white), M661 (Green), M662 (Red) – Star Parachute
M585 – White Star Cluster
M713 (Red Smoke), M715 (Green Smoke), M716 (Yellow Smoke) – Ground Marker
M781 – Practice
M651 – Tactical CS
Buckshot

Front 98

What are the two common malfunctions of the M203?

Back 98

Failure to cock
Failure to lock

Front 99

What are the five common stoppages of the M203?

Back 99

Failure to fire
Failure to extract
Failure to eject
Failure to chamber
Safety Fails to stay in position

Front 100

What are the two types of sights on the M203?

Back 100

Leaf
Quadrant

Front 101

Describe the M203

Back 101

The M203 grenade launcher is a lightweight, single-shot, breech-loaded, pump action (sliding barrel), shoulder-fired weapon that is attached to an M16 rifle series, or the M4 carbine series with the M203A1, and M4 carbine series with the rail system.

Front 102

At what range do you zero the M203?

Back 102

200 meters

Front 103

How must you maintain the M203 Grenade Launcher in varying climates?

Back 103

Extreme Heat: Lubricate with CLP, grade 2.
Damp or Salty Air: Clean the weapon and apply CLP, grade 2, frequently.
Sandy or Dusty Air: Clean the weapon and apply CLP, grade 2, frequently. Remove excess CLP with a rag after each application.
Temperatures Below Freezing: When the weapon is brought in from a cold area to a warm area, keep it wrapped in a parka or blanket, and allow it to reach room temperature gradually. If condensation forms on the weapon, dry and lubricate it at room temperature with CLP, grade 2, before returning it to cold weather. Otherwise, ice will form inside the mechanism

Front 104

How long should you wait before opening the breach to unload the weapon if you happen to have a misfire with the M203?

Back 104

30 seconds

Front 105

What is the weight of the M9 pistol with an empty magazine?

Back 105

2.1 Pounds

Front 106

Describe the M9 pistol

Back 106

The M9 pistol is a 9-mm, semiautomatic, magazine fed, recoil-operation, double-action weapon chambered for the 9-mm cartridge

Front 107

Describe the magazine for the M9

Back 107

A standard staggered box magazine designed to hold 15 rounds

Front 108

What is the weight of the M9 pistol with a 15 round magazine?

Back 108

2.6 pounds

Front 109

What is the basic load of ammunition for the M9?

Back 109

45 Rounds

Front 110

How many rounds can a magazine designed for the M9 hold?

Back 110

15 Rounds

Front 111

What are the two types of ammunition used by the M9?

Back 111

Cartridge, 9-mm ball, M882 with/without cannelure).
Cartridge, 9-mm dummy, M917

Front 112

What Field Manual covers the M9?

Back 112

FM 3-23.35

Front 113

What are the proper clearing procedures for the M9?

Back 113

Place the decocking/safety lever in the SAFE down position.
Hold the pistol in the raised pistol position.
Depress the magazine release button and remove the magazine from the pistol.
Pull the slide to the rear and remove any chambered round.
Push the slide stop up, locking the slide to the rear.
Look into the chamber to ensure that it is empty.

Front 114

What are the steps required to perform a function check for the M9?

Back 114

Clear the pistol in accordance with the unloading procedures.
Depress the slide stop, letting the slide go forward.
Insert an empty magazine into the pistol.
Retract the slide fully and release it. The slide should lock to the rear.
Depress the magazine release button and remove the magazine.
Ensure the decocking/safety lever is in the SAFE position.
Depress the slide stop. When the slide goes forward, the hammer should fall to the forward position.
Squeeze and release the trigger. The firing pin block should move up and down and the hammer should not move.
Place the decocking/safety lever in the fire POSITION.
Squeeze the trigger to check double action. The hammer should cock and fall.
Squeeze the trigger again. Hold it to the rear. Manually retract and release the slide. Release the trigger. A click should be heard and the hammer should not fall.
Squeeze the trigger to check the single action. The hammer should fall

Front 115

What are the steps to the cycle of operation of the M9?

Back 115

Feeding
Chambering
Locking
Firing
Unlocking
Extracting
Ejecting
Cocking

Front 116

How do you perform immediate action for the M9?

Back 116

Ensure the decocking/safety lever is in the FIRE position.
Squeeze the trigger again.
If the pistol does not fire, ensure that the magazine is fully seated, retract the slide to the rear, and release.
Squeeze the trigger.
If the pistol again does not fire, remove the magazine and retract the slide to eject the chambered cartridge. Insert a new magazine, retract the slide, and release to chamber another cartridge.
Squeeze the trigger.
If the pistol still does not fire, perform remedial action

Front 117

How do you perform remedial action for the M9?

Back 117

Clear the pistol.
Inspect the pistol for the cause of the stoppage.
Correct the cause of the stoppage, load the pistol, and fire.
If the pistol again fails to fire, disassemble it for closer inspection, cleaning, and lubrication

Front 118

What are the major components of the M9?

Back 118

Slide and Barrel assembly
Recoil spring and Recoil Spring guide
Barrel and Locking Block Assembly
Receiver
Magazine

Front 119

What is the maximum range of the M9?

Back 119

1800 meters

Front 120

What is the maximum effective range of the M9?

Back 120

50 meters

Front 121

What are the three safety features found on the M9?

Back 121

Decocking
Safety Lever
Firing Pin Block