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43 Cards in this Set
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True or False. Every firearm used by Navy personnel has some ype of safety device built in.
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True
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What is the prime cause of accidental shootings?
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Negligence or carelessness of the user
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What are the acceptable types of ear protective devices?
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insert type or circumaural type
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The M14 rifle is best described as?
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Lightweight, gas-operated, magazine-fed, and capable of semiautomatic or automatic fire
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What types of ammunition can be used with the M14 rifle?
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7.62-mm NATO cartridge/ 20-round magazine/ M76 Grenade launcher
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What is the maximum range of the M14 rifle?
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4,075 yards
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The M16A1 and M16A2 rifles are best described by what group of characteristics?
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Magazine-fed, gas-operated, shoulder weapons
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For what size cartridge is the M16A1 rifle chambered?
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5.56mm
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What is the maximum magazine capacity of the M16A1 rifle?
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30 rounds
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What is the muzzle velocity of the M16A1 and M16A2 rifles?
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3,000 feet per second
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What is the first step to take when handling any weapon?
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point the selector lever toward SAFE
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What means is used to adjust the rear sights of the M16A2?
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a windage knob and an elevation knob
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Why should the selector be on SAFE during assembly and disassembly?
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to prevent damage to the automatic sear
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When the selection lever is in the burst position, the M16A1 rifle fires in what way?
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In short bursts of 3 rounds
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The M16A1 rifle is clear when what conditions are met?
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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
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When cleaning the barrel bore and chamber of the M16A1 rifle, you should not reverse the brush while in the bore for what reason?
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the bore may jam
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What parts of the barrel bore and chamber should you lubricate after you've finished cleaning them?
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the lugs in the barrel extension
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When cleaning ammunition magazines, you need to make sure the magazine is dry for what reason?
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the magazine and ammunition can corrode and become dangerous to use
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The .38-caliber revolver is best described by what group of characteristics?
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Cylinder-loading, single- or double-action, manually operated hand gun
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The .45-caliber service pistol is best described by what group of characteristics?
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semiautomatic, recoil-operated, manually operated hand gun
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The .45-caliber revolver has what maximum range and maximum effective range, respectively?
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1,500yards, 50yards
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The magazine capacity of the 9mm service pistol can hold how many rounds in the magazine?
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15 rounds
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The 9mm service pistol is best described by what group of characteristics?
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semiautomatic, magazine-fed, recoil-operated, double-action pistol
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What are the safety features incorporated in the 9mm service pistol?
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ambidextrous safety/ fireing pin block/ and half cock notch
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What safety feature of the 9mm pistol prevents accidental discharge?
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half cock notch
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True or False the advantage of shotguns over pistols is that sight alignment is not critical?
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True
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What maximum number of rounds of 12-gauge, 2 3/4-inch ammunition will the magazine of the M870 shotgun hold?
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four
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When firing a rifle, what factors make up the sight picture?
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correct aiming point and sight alignment
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What is meant by the term "eye relief"?
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the different distance from the rear sight of your aiming eye, depending on your firing position
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What is meant by the terms "spot weld" or "anchor"
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Holding your rifle in the exact same position to make sure your eye stays the same distance from the peep hole
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What is the focus for the eye?
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the front sight
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What is the correct aiming point on a type "A" target?
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6 o'clock
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What elements do you need to align to get a correct sight picture?
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the rear sight, front sight, and bull's eye
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How many standard firing positions are taught in the Navy?
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3
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What firing position is most useful when you are constantly firing and moving?
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standing
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What firing position is most useful when you are on level ground or firing uphill?
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kneeling
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What firing position is most useful when you are firing downhill?
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sitting
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What is the key to trigger control?
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Squeeze the trigger smoothly, gradually, and evenly straight to the rear
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Remembering what acronym will help you remember correct shooting techniques?
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BRASS
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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?
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Take another breath and start aiming procedure over
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What is the corrct sight picture for a 9mm service pistol?
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correct sight alignment and correct aiming point
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The pistol can be accurately fired from how many positions?
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three
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Missing the target is most often caused by?
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improper trigger squeeze
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