Basic Military Requirements Chapter 11 "small Arms"

Front 1

Every firearm used by Navy personnel has some type of safety device built in.
1. True
2. False

Back 1

True

Front 2

Which of the following is the prime cause of accidental shootings?
1. Faulty gun
2. Faulty ammunition
3. Alcohol or drug use by the user
4. Negligence or carelessness of the user

Back 2

Negligence or carelessness of the user

Front 3

Which of the following are acceptable ear protective devices?
1. Insert type
2. Circumaural type
3. Both 1 and 2 above
4. Cotton type

Back 3

Both 1 and 2 above

Front 4

The M14 rifle is best described by which of the following groups of characteristics?
1. Medium weight, recoil-operated, magazine-fed, and fully automatic
2. Medium weight, gas-operated, clip-fed, and capable of semiautomatic and fully automatic fire
3. Lightweight, recoil-operated, clip-fed, and semiautomatic
4. Lightweight, gas-operated, magazine-fed, and capable of semiautomatic or automatic
fire

Back 4

Lightweight, gas-operated, magazine-fed, and capable of semiautomatic or automatic
fire

Front 5

Which of the following types of ammunition is used with the M14 rifle?
1. 7.62-mm NATO cartridge
2. 20-round magazine
3. M76 grenade launcher
4. Each of the above

Back 5

The rifle is chambered for the 7.62-mm NATO cartridge and is designed to accommodate a 20-round magazine, the M76 grenade launcher, and the M6 bayonet.

Front 6

What is the maximum range of the M14 rifle?
1. 2,500 yards
2. 3,250 yards
3. 4,075 yards
4. 5,250 yards

Back 6

The weapon has a muzzle velocity of 2,800 feet per second and a maximum range
of 4,075 yards.

Front 7

The M16A1 and M16A2 rifles are best described by which of the following groups of characteristics?
1. Clip-fed, recoil-operated weapons
2. Magazine-fed, recoil-operated shoulder weapons
3. Magazine-fed, gas-operated shoulder weapons
4. Clip-fed, gas-operated weapons

Back 7

TheM16A1 and the M16A2 rifles are magazine-fed, gas-operated shoulder weapons.

Front 8

For what size cartridge is the M16A1 rifle chambered?
1. .38 caliber
2. .45 caliber
3. 5.56 mm
4. 7.62 mm

Back 8

They are chambered for a 5.56mm (about .22-calider) cartridge.

Front 9

What is the maximum magazine capacity of the M16A1 rifle?
1. 15 rounds
2. 25 rounds
3. 30 rounds
4. 35 rounds

Back 9

The magazine has a capacity of 20 or 30 rounds and may be loaded with any amount, up to capacity.

Front 10

What is the muzzle velocity of the M16A1 and M16A2 rifles?
1. 2,500 feet per second
2. 3,000 feet per second
3. 3,500 feet per second
4. 4,000 feet per second

Back 10

The caliber may seem small, but the bullet has a muzzlevelocity of more than 3,000 feet per second and a muzzle energy of more than 13,000 foot-pounds.

Front 11

What means is used to adjust the rear sights of the M16A2 rifle?
1. A windage drum
2. A windage knob and an elevation knob
3. A clip lever marked range
4. A slide adjust to windage

Back 11

Rear sights are adjusted by means of a windage knob and elevation knob

Front 12

What is the first step to take when handling any weapon?
1. Point the selector lever toward SAFE
2. Remove the magazine
3. Visual check of the chamber
4. Lock the bolt open

Back 12

Point the selector lever toward SAFE

Front 13

Why should the selector be on SAFE during assembly and disassembly?
1. To prevent damage to the automatic sear
2. To prevent damage to the firing pin
3. To prevent the barrel from releasing
4. To prevent the rear slide from disengaging

Back 13

The selector must be on SAFE to prevent damage to the automatic sear during assembly and disassembly.

Front 14

When the selection lever is in the burst position, the M16A1 rifle fires in what way?
1. In short bursts of two rounds
2. In short bursts of three rounds
3. Four rounds each time the trigger is pulled
4. Six rounds each time the trigger is pulled

Back 14

The M16A2 fires in short bursts of three rounds.

Front 15

The M16A1 rifle is clear when which of thefollowing conditions are met?
1. No case or round is in the chamber and the magazine is out
2. The bolt carrier is to the rear
3. The selector lever is on the SAFE position
4. All of the above

Back 15

All of the above

Front 16

When cleaning the barrel bore and chamber of the M16A1 rifle, you should not reverse the brush while in the bore for what reason?
1. The barrel slide will be damaged
2. The bore may jam
3. The trigger pin will need to be replaced
4. The bore cleaner will not work

Back 16

Don’t reverse the brush while it is in the bore: it may jam.

Front 17

What parts of the barrel bore and chamber should you lubricate after you’ve finished cleaning them?
1. The locking lugs
2. The extractor ejector
3. The lugs in the barrel extension
4. The magazine springs

Back 17

Lightly lubricate the lugs in the barrel extension.

Front 18

When cleaning ammunition magazines, you need to make sure the magazine is dry for what reason?
1. The magazine and ammunition can
corrode and become dangerous to use
2. The spring action will tighten up
3. The ammunition will jam
4. The magazine won’t load

Back 18

When left wet, both the magazine and the ammunition can become corroded and are dangerous to use.

Front 19

The .38-caliber revolver is best described by which of the following groups of characteristics?
1. Cylinder-loading, single- or double-action, manually operated hand gun
2. Semiautomatic, recoil-operated, magazine-fed hand gun
3. Semiautomatic, cylinder-loading double-action hand gun
4. Cylinder-loading, recoil-operated, manually operated hand gun

Back 19

The .38-caliber revolver is a cylinder-loading, single- or a double-action, manually operated hand weapon

Front 20

The .45-caliber service pistol is best described by which of the following groups of characteristics?
1. Cylinder-loading, single- or double-action, manually operated hand gun
2. Semiautomatic, recoil-operated, magazine-fed hand gun
3. Semiautomatic, cylinder-loading double-action hand gun
4. Cylinder-loading, recoil-operated, manually operated hand gun

Back 20

The .45-caliber pistol is a semiautomatic, recoil-operated, magazine-fed hand weapon.

Front 21

The .45-caliber revolver has what maximumrange and maximum effective range,
respectively?
1. 1,800 yards, 75 yards
2. 1,500 yards, 50 yards
3. 1,450 yards, 45 yards
4. 1,250 yards, 30 yards

Back 21

The pistol is 8 5/8 inches in length and weighs 3
pounds fully loaded, with a maximum range of 1,500
yards, and a maximum effective range of 50 yards.

Front 22

The magazine capacity of the 9mm service pistol can hold how many rounds in the
magazine?
1. 5 rounds
2. 10 rounds
3. 15 rounds
4. 20 rounds

Back 22

The 9mm pistol has a large magazine capacity—it can hold 15 rounds in the magazine.

Front 23

The 9mm service pistol is best described by which of the following groups of
characteristics?
1. Semiautomatic, recoil-operated, magazine-fed hand gun
2. Semiautomatic, magazine-fed, recoil-operated, double-action pistol
3. Semiautomatic, cylinder-loading double-action hand gun
4. Semiautomatic, magazine-fed, single-action pistol

Back 23

9mm service pistol is a semiautomatic, magazine-fed, recoil operated, double action
pistol.

Front 24

Which of the following are safety features incorporated in the 9mm service pistol?
1. Ambidextrous safety
2. Firing pin block
3. Half cock notch
4. All of the above

Back 24

All of the above

Front 25

What safety feature of the 9mm pistol prevents accidental discharge?
1. Firing pin block
2. Half cock notch
3. Muzzle pressure
4. Rear trigger guard

Back 25

Half cock notch

Front 26

The advantage of shotguns over pistols is that sight alignment is not as critical.
1. True
2. False

Back 26

TRUE. Each trigger pull of a shotgun expels anywhere from nine to hundreds of projectiles (shot). These projectiles cover a wide area.

Front 27

What maximum number of rounds of 12-gauge, 2 3/4-inch ammunition will the magazine of the M870 shotgun hold?
1. One
2. Two
3. Three
4. Four

Back 27

Four rounds of 12-gauge , 2 ¾ inch in the magazine. Normal ammunition issue is 12 gauge, 00 buck.

Front 28

RIFLE
FIRING TECHNIQUES.
When firing a rifle, what factors make up the sight picture?
1. Rear sight
2. Correct aiming point only
3. Sight alignment only
4. Correct aiming point and sight alignment

Back 28

To obtain the correct sight picture, you need to align the rear sight, the front sight, and the bull’s-eye

Front 29

RIFLE FIRING TECHNIQUES.
What is meant by the term “eye relief”?
1. The different distance from the rear sight
of your aiming eye, depending on your
firing position
2. The distance of your eye from the peep
sight in any particular firing position
3. The height of the rear sight
4. The height of the front sight

Back 29

The distance between your eye and the rear sight is referred to as eye relief.

Front 30

RIFLE FIRING TECHNIQUES.
What is meant by the terms “spot weld” or
“anchor”?
1. The distance of your eye from the peep
sight in any particular firing position
2. Holding your rifle in the exact same
position to make sure your eye stays
the same distance from the peep hole
The distance of your eye from the peep sight, depending on your firing position

Back 30

To ensure this distance is always the same, you must hold the rifle in the same exact location for each shot. This location is commonly called the spot weld or anchor.

Front 31

What is the focus for the eye?
1. The front sight
2. The rear sight
3. The aiming point
4. The sight picture

Back 31

The front sight, not the target, is the point of focus for the eye

Front 32

What is the correct aiming point on a type “A” target?
1. 3 o’clock
2. 6 o’clock
3. 9 o’clock

Back 32

The correct aiming point is at 6 o’clock; that is, the bottom of the bull’s-eye of a type “A” target

Front 33

What elements do you need to align to get a correct sight picture?
1. The rear sight only
2. The front sight only
3. The bull’s eye only
4. The rear sight, front sight, and bull’s eye

Back 33

The rear sight, front sight, and bull’s eye

Front 34

How many standard firing positions are taught in the Navy?
1. Two
2. Three
3. Four
4. Five

Back 34

A standard qualification course requires you to learn and use three standard positions while shooting—standing, kneeling, and sitting.

Front 35

Which of the following firing positions is most useful when you are constantly firing and
moving?
1. Sitting
2. Standing
3. Kneeling

Back 35

Standing

Front 36

Which of the following firing positions is most useful when you are on level ground or firing
uphill?
1. Sitting
2. Standing
3. Kneeling

Back 36

Kneeling

Front 37

Which of the following firing positions is most useful when you are firing downhill?
1. Sitting
2. Standing
3. Kneeling

Back 37

Sitting

Front 38

What is the key to trigger control?
1. Squeeze the trigger smoothly, gradually, and evenly straight to the rear
2. Placing the finger at the very tip of the
trigger
3. Constant pressure on the trigger
4. Squeeze the trigger quickly and evenly
straight to the rear

Back 38

Squeeze the trigger smoothly, gradually, and evenly straight to the rear

Front 39

Remembering which of the following acronyms will help you remember correct
shooting techniques?
1. AIM
2. RELAX
3. BRASS
4. SLACK

Back 39

BRASS

Front 40

You should take a breath, let out a little air, and then hold your breath until you fire your
rifle. However, if you haven’t fired within 10 seconds, what should you do?
1. Breath normally and continue squeezing the trigger
2. Take another breath and start the aiming procedure over
3. Let out more air and firmly jerk the trigger
4. Continue holding your breath and start the
aiming procedure over

Back 40

Take another breath and start the aiming procedure over

Front 41

What is a correct sight picture?
1. Correct sight alignment and correct aiming point
2. Off center to the target
3. Bottom of the picture
4. Top of the picture

Back 41

A correct sight picture combines correct sight alignment and correct aiming point.

Front 42

FIRING TECHNIQUES FOR THE 9mm SERVICE PISTOL
What is a correct sight picture?
1. Correct sight alignment and correct aiming point
2. Off center to the target
3. Bottom of the picture
4. Top of the picture

Back 42

A correct sight picture combines correct sight alignment and correct aiming point

Front 43

FIRING TECHNIQUES FOR THE 9mm SERVICE PISTOL.
The pistol can be accurately fired from how many positions?
1. Two
2. Three
3. Four
4. Five

Back 43

Three, the pistol can also be fired accurately from the kneeling, standing, and sitting positions.

Front 44

FIRING TECHNIQUES FOR THE 9mm SERVICE PISTOL.
Missing the target is most often caused by
1. sight misalignment
2. bent barrel
3. improper trigger squeeze
4. bad ammunition

Back 44

improper trigger squeeze