Basic Military Requirements (Chapter 11 - Small Arms)

Front 1

When handling a firearm, you should take which safety precautions?

Back 1

a. Always treat a weapon a if it were loaded
b. Never point a weapon at anything or anyone you don’t intend to shoot
c. Carry the weapon by the muzzle as long as the safety is on
d. Never engage in horseplay when carrying a firearm

Front 2

List the protective equipment you should wear when firing a weapon.

Back 2

The protective gear you should wear when firing a weapon includes—hearing protection and safety goggles.

Front 3

What type of ammo is the M-14 rifle chambered to fire?

Back 3

The M-14 rifle is chambered to fire the 7.62-mm NATO cartridge.

Front 4

When fully loaded, the M-14 weighs __________.

Back 4

Fully loaded, the M-14 weighs 11 pounds.

Front 5

What is the first step in cleaning the M16 rifle?

Back 5

The first step in cleaning the M16 rifle is to point the selector lever toward SAFE.

Front 6

How many rounds does an M16 rifle carry?

Back 6

The M16 rifle carries 20 or 30 rounds of ammunition.

Front 7

When loading the M16 rifle, why shouldn’t you ride the charging handle forward?

Back 7

When loading the M16 rifle, you shouldn’t ride the charging handle forward because the bolt may fail to lock.

Front 8

When the selector is set for burst, how many rounds will the M16A2 fire?

Back 8

When the selector is set for burst, the M16A2 fires three rounds.

Front 9

List the conditions that must exist to consider the M16 rifle clear.

Back 9

The conditions that must exist to consider the M16 rifle clear include—
a. No case or rounds is/are in the chamber
b. The magazine is out
c. The bolt carrier is to the rear
d. The selector lever is on the SAFE position

Front 10

Where are the cleaning materials for the M16 stored?

Back 10

The cleaning materials for the M16 are stored in the rifle stock.

Front 11

What advantage does a shotgun have over other firearms?

Back 11

The shotgun has the advantage of being able to expel anywhere from nine to hundreds of projectiles covering a wide area.

Front 12

How many rounds will a .45-caliber pistol magazine hold?

Back 12

A .45-caliber pistol magazine will hold seven cartridges.

Front 13

The .45 caliber pistol was designed to be used as—.

Back 13

The .45-caliber pistol was designed to be used as an individual weapon for close use.

Front 14

List the three safety features of the 9mm service pistol.

Back 14

The three safety features of the 9mm service pistol are—
a. Ambidextrous safety
b. Firing pin block
c. Half cock notch

Front 15

You are loading your pistol. The safety should be in what position?

Back 15

When loading your pistol, you should make sure the safety is in the down position.

Front 16

When you have properly aligned your sights, what is the relationship between the front sight and the rear sight?

Back 16

When you have properly aligned your sights, the top of the front sight is level with the horizontal center line of the rear sight, and the body of the front sight is centered between the rear sight aperture.

Front 17

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

Back 17

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

Front 18

Why is it sometimes necessary to blacken sights during sighting and aiming exercises?

Back 18

At times, it’s necessary to blacken sights during sighting and aiming exercises to reduce reflection and glare.

Front 19

List the three standard positions for shooting.

Back 19

The three standard positions for shooting are— standing, kneeling and sitting.

Front 20

List the three sitting positions for shooting.

Back 20

The three sitting positions for shooting are— open leg, cross leg, and cross ankle

Front 21

What is the single most important factor in good marksmanship?

Back 21

The single most important factor in good marksmanship is trigger control.

Front 22

What does the acronym BRASS mean?

Back 22

The acronym BRASS means breath, relax, aim, slack, squeeze.

Front 23

When sighting with a pistol, how should the top of the front sight align with the rear sight?

Back 23

When sighting with a pistol, the front sight is level with the top of the rear sight.

Front 24

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

Back 24

TRUE

Front 25

Which of the following is the prime cause of accidental shootings?

Back 25

Negligence or carelessness of the user

Front 26

Which of the following are acceptable ear protective devices?

Back 26

Insert and Circumaural

Front 27

The M14 rifle is best described by which of the following groups of characteristics?

Back 27

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

Front 28

Which of the following types of ammunition is used with the M14 rifle?

Back 28

7.62-mm NATO cartridge, 20-round magazine, M76 grenade launcher

Front 29

What is the maximum range of the M14 rifle?

Back 29

4,075 yards

Front 30

The M16A1 and M16A2 rifles are best described by which of the following groups of characteristics?

Back 30

Magazine-fed, gas-operated shoulder weapons

Front 31

For what size cartridge is the M16A1 rifle chambered?

Back 31

5.56 mm

Front 32

What is the maximum magazine capacity of the M16A1 rifle?

Back 32

30 rounds

Front 33

What is the muzzle velocity of the M16A1 and M16A2 rifles?

Back 33

3,000 feet per second

Front 34

What means is used to adjust the rear sights of the M16A2 rifle?

Back 34

A windage knob and an elevation knob

Front 35

What is the first step to take when handling any weapon?

Back 35

Visual check of the chamber

Front 36

Why should the selector be on SAFE during assembly and disassembly?

Back 36

To prevent damage to the automatic sear

Front 37

When the selection lever is in the burst position, the M16A1 rifle fires in what way?

Back 37

In short bursts of three rounds

Front 38

The M16A1 rifle is clear when which of the following conditions are met?

Back 38

A. No case or round is in the chamber and the magazine is out
B. The bolt carrier is to the rear
C. The selector lever is on the SAFE position

Front 39

When cleaning the barrel bore and chamber of the M16A1 rifle, you should not reverse the brush while in the bore for what reason?

Back 39

The bore may jam

Front 40

What parts of the barrel bore and chamber should you lubricate after you’ve finished cleaning them?

Back 40

The lugs in the barrel extension

Front 41

When cleaning ammunition magazines, you need to make sure the magazine is dry for what reason?

Back 41

The magazine and ammunition can corrode and become dangerous to use

Front 42

The .38-caliber revolver is best described by which of the following groups of characteristics?

Back 42

Cylinder-loading, single or double action, manually operated hand gun

Front 43

The .45-caliber service pistol is best described by which of the following groups of characteristics?

Back 43

Semiautomatic, recoil-operated, magazine-fed hand gun

Front 44

The .45-caliber revolver has what maximum range and maximum effective range, respectively?

Back 44

1,500 yards, 50 yards

Front 45

The magazine capacity of the 9mm service pistol can hold how many rounds in the magazine?

Back 45

15 rounds

Front 46

The 9mm service pistol is best described by which of the following groups of characteristics?

Back 46

Semiautomatic, recoil-operated, magazine-fed hand gun

Front 47

Which of the following are safety features incorporated in the 9mm service pistol?

Back 47

Ambidextrous safety, Firing pin block, Half cock notch

Front 48

What safety feature of the 9mm pistol prevents accidental discharge?

Back 48

Half cock notch

Front 49

TRUE or FALSE. The advantage of shotguns over pistols is that sight alignment is not as critical.

Back 49

TRUE

Front 50

What maximum number of rounds of 12-gauge, 2 3/4-inch ammunition will the magazine of the M870 shotgun hold?

Back 50

Four

Front 51

When firing a rifle, what factors make up the sight picture?

Back 51

Correct aiming point and sight alignment

Front 52

What is meant by the term "eye relief"?

Back 52

The different distance from the rear sight of your aiming eye, depending on your firing position

Front 53

What is meant by the terms "spot weld" or "anchor"?

Back 53

Holding your rifle in the exact same position to make sure your eye stays the same distance from the peep hole

Front 54

What is the focus for the eye?

Back 54

The front sight

Front 55

What is the correct aiming point on a type "A" target?

Back 55

6 o'clock

Front 56

What elements do you need to align to get a correct sight picture?

Back 56

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

Front 57

How many standard firing positions are taught in the Navy?

Back 57

Three

Front 58

Which of the following firing positions is most useful when you are constantly firing and moving? (Sitting, Standing, Kneeling)

Back 58

Standing

Front 59

Which of the following firing positions is most useful when you are on level ground or firing uphill? (Sitting, Standing, Kneeling)

Back 59

Kneeling

Front 60

Which of the following firing positions is most useful when you are firing downhill? (Sitting, Standing, Kneeling)

Back 60

Sitting

Front 61

What is the key to trigger control?

Back 61

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

Front 62

Remembering which acronym will help you remember correct shooting techniques?

Back 62

BRASS

Front 63

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?

Back 63

Take another breath and start the aiming procedure over

Front 64

What is a correct sight picture?

Back 64

Correct sight alignment and correct aiming point

Front 65

The pistol can be accurately fired from how many positions?

Back 65

Three

Front 66

Missing the target is most often caused by--

Back 66

Improper trigger squeeze