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True or False. Every firearm used by Navy personnel has some ype of safety device built in.
True
What is the prime cause of accidental shootings?
Negligence or carelessness of the user
What are the acceptable types of ear protective devices?
insert type or circumaural type
The M14 rifle is best described as?
Lightweight, gas-operated, magazine-fed, and capable of semiautomatic or automatic fire
What types of ammunition can be used with the M14 rifle?
7.62-mm NATO cartridge/ 20-round magazine/ M76 Grenade launcher
What is the maximum range of the M14 rifle?
4,075 yards
The M16A1 and M16A2 rifles are best described by what group of characteristics?
Magazine-fed, gas-operated, shoulder weapons
For what size cartridge is the M16A1 rifle chambered?
5.56mm
What is the maximum magazine capacity of the M16A1 rifle?
30 rounds
What is the muzzle velocity of the M16A1 and M16A2 rifles?
3,000 feet per second
What is the first step to take when handling any weapon?
point the selector lever toward SAFE
What means is used to adjust the rear sights of the M16A2?
a windage knob and an elevation knob
Why should the selector be on SAFE during assembly and disassembly?
to prevent damage to the automatic sear
When the selection lever is in the burst position, the M16A1 rifle fires in what way?
In short bursts of 3 rounds
The M16A1 rifle is clear when what conditions are met?
no case or round is in the chamber and the magazine is out/ the bolt carrier is to the rear/ and the selector lever is on the SAFE position
When cleaning the barrel bore and chamber of the M16A1 rifle, you should not reverse the brush while in the bore for what reason?
the bore may jam
What parts of the barrel bore and chamber should you lubricate after you've finished cleaning them?
the lugs in the barrel extension
When cleaning ammunition magazines, you need to make sure the magazine is dry for what reason?
the magazine and ammunition can corrode and become dangerous to use
The .38-caliber revolver is best described by what group of characteristics?
Cylinder-loading, single- or double-action, manually operated hand gun
The .45-caliber service pistol is best described by what group of characteristics?
semiautomatic, recoil-operated, manually operated hand gun
The .45-caliber revolver has what maximum range and maximum effective range, respectively?
1,500yards, 50yards
The magazine capacity of the 9mm service pistol can hold how many rounds in the magazine?
15 rounds
The 9mm service pistol is best described by what group of characteristics?
semiautomatic, magazine-fed, recoil-operated, double-action pistol
What are the safety features incorporated in the 9mm service pistol?
ambidextrous safety/ fireing pin block/ and half cock notch
What safety feature of the 9mm pistol prevents accidental discharge?
half cock notch
True or False the advantage of shotguns over pistols is that sight alignment is not critical?
True
What maximum number of rounds of 12-gauge, 2 3/4-inch ammunition will the magazine of the M870 shotgun hold?
four
When firing a rifle, what factors make up the sight picture?
correct aiming point and sight alignment
What is meant by the term "eye relief"?
the different distance from the rear sight of your aiming eye, depending on your firing position
What is meant by the terms "spot weld" or "anchor"
Holding your rifle in the exact same position to make sure your eye stays the same distance from the peep hole
What is the focus for the eye?
the front sight
What is the correct aiming point on a type "A" target?
6 o'clock
What elements do you need to align to get a correct sight picture?
the rear sight, front sight, and bull's eye
How many standard firing positions are taught in the Navy?
3
What firing position is most useful when you are constantly firing and moving?
standing
What firing position is most useful when you are on level ground or firing uphill?
kneeling
What firing position is most useful when you are firing downhill?
sitting
What is the key to trigger control?
Squeeze the trigger smoothly, gradually, and evenly straight to the rear
Remembering what acronym will help you remember correct shooting techniques?
BRASS
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?
Take another breath and start aiming procedure over
What is the corrct sight picture for a 9mm service pistol?
correct sight alignment and correct aiming point
The pistol can be accurately fired from how many positions?
three
Missing the target is most often caused by?
improper trigger squeeze