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19 Cards in this Set
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What is the first thing you should do when you handle a weapon? |
Make sure you clear it |
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Name the five phases in Basic Rifle Marksmanship. |
Preliminary Rifle Instruction Downrange Feedback Field Fire Advanced Rifle Marksmanship Advanced Optics, Laser and Iron Sights |
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What is the purpose of a weaponeer? |
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. |
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What are the four fundamentals of marksmanship? |
Steady Position Proper Aim (Sight Picture) Breathing Trigger Squeeze |
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During Preliminary Marksmanship Training (PMI), what are the only two positionstaught? |
Individual Foxhole supported Basic Prone unsupported |
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What are the two basic elements of the Sight Picture? |
Sight Alignment Placing of the Aiming Point |
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What does the acronym SPORTS stand for? |
Slap, Pull, Observe, Release, Tap and Shoot |
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What is remedial action? |
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. |
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Describe the proper procedures for applying remedial action with the M16/A2. |
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 |
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Describe the proper procedure for applying immediate action with the M16/A2. |
- Slaps gently upward on the magazine to ensure it is fully seated, and the magazinefollower 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 toeject 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. |
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Is SPORTS an Immediate or Remedial Action? |
Immediate action |
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What is immediate action? |
Immediate action involves quickly applying a possible correction to reduce a stoppage without performing troubleshooting procedures to determine the actual cause.(SPORTS) |
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How many times should immediate action be applied to a weapon? |
Once. (If Rifle still fails to fire, apply remedial action) |
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What is a malfunction? |
The weapon ceasing to fire due to a stoppage resulting from mechanical failure of the weapon, magazine or ammo. |
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Name the different categories of malfunctions on the M16/A2. |
Failure to feed, chamber or lock Failure to fire cartridge Failure to Extract Failure to Eject |
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What is stoppage? |
A stoppage is a failure of an automatic or semiautomatic firearm to complete the cycle of operation. |
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How do you clear a stoppage? |
Apply immediate or remedial action |
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What is the definition of Maximum Effective Range? |
The greatest distance at which a soldier may be expected to deliver a target hit. |
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What does CLP stand for? |
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. |
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