Bmr Ch. 11

Front 1

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

Back 1

true

Front 2

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

Back 2

Negligence or carelessness of the user

Front 3

Which of the following are acceptable ear
protective devices?

Back 3

both:
insert or circumaural

Front 4

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

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?

Back 5

7.62-mm NATO cartridge

Front 6

What is the maximum range of the M14 rifle?

Back 6

4,075 yards

Front 7

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

Back 7

Magazine-fed, gas-operated shoulder
weapons

Front 8

For what size cartridge is the M16A1
rifle chambered?

Back 8

5.56 mm

Front 9

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

Back 9

3,000 feet per second

Front 10

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

Back 10

A windage knob and an elevation knob

Front 11

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

Back 11

Point the selector lever toward SAFE

Front 12

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

Back 12

To prevent damage to the automatic sear

Front 13

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

Back 13

(correct answer not given)
M16A1, burst: 'til it's empty
M16A2, burst: three rounds

Front 14

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

Back 14

all:
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

Front 15

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 15

The bore may jam

Front 16

What is the maximum magazine capacity
of the M16A1 rifle?

Back 16

30 rounds

Front 17

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

Back 17

The lugs in the barrel extension

Front 18

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

Back 18

The magazine and ammunition can
corrode and become dangerous to use

Front 19

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

Back 19

15 rounds

Front 20

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

Back 20

Semiautomatic, magazine-fed,
recoil-operated, double-action pistol

Front 21

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

Back 21

all:
1. Ambidextrous safety
2. Firing pin block
3. Half cock notch

Front 22

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

Back 22

Rear trigger guard

Front 23

The advantage of shotguns over pistols
is that sight alignment is not as critical (t/f).

Back 23

true

Front 24

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

Back 24

4

Front 25

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

Back 25

Correct aiming point and sight alignment

Front 26

What is meant by the term “eye relief”?

Back 26

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

Front 27

What is meant by the terms “spot weld” or
“anchor”?

Back 27

Holding your rifle in the exact same
position to make sure your eye stays

Front 28

What is the focus for the eye?

Back 28

the front sight

Front 29

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

Back 29

6 o’clock

Front 30

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

Back 30

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

Front 31

Which of the following firing positions is most
useful when you are constantly firing and
moving?

Back 31

standing

Front 32

How many standard firing positions are taught
in the Navy?

Back 32

3

Front 33

Which of the following firing positions is most
useful when you are on level ground or firing
uphill?

Back 33

kneeling

Front 34

Which of the following firing positions is most
useful when you are firing downhill?

Back 34

sitting

Front 35

What is the key to trigger control?

Back 35

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

Front 36

Remembering which of the following
acronyms will help you remember correct
shooting techniques?

Back 36

BRASS

Front 37

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 37

Take another breath and start the aiming
procedure over

Front 38

Regarding the 9mm pistoll, What is a correct sight picture?

Back 38

Correct sight alignment and correct aiming
point

Front 39

The 9mm pistol can be accurately fired from how
many positions?

Back 39

four

Front 40

Missing the target is most often caused by

Back 40

sight misalignment

Front 41

What conditions do we meet to consider the M16 "clear"?

Back 41

1. it's on "SAFE"
2. no rounds in the chamber
3. no magazine
4. bolt carrier locked to the rear

Front 42

What protective equipment is worn when firing a weapon?

Back 42

ear and eye protection

Front 43

What precautions should be taken when handling a firearm?

Back 43

1. treat it as if it's loaded
2. never point at anything you don't want to shoot
3. no horseplay
4. never carry it by the muzzle

Front 44

Where are the M16 cleaning materials stored?

Back 44

in the rifle stock

Front 45

When loading an M16, why do we NOT ride the charging handle forward?

Back 45

the bolt may fail to lock

Front 46

What's the difference between the M16A1 and the M16A2?

Back 46

A1 has a lighter barrel.
A2 rear sights adjustable and has a "burst" setting

Front 47

What position is the safety in for loading?

Back 47

Down, or "safe"

Front 48

Why are sights blackened during sighting and aiming exercises?

Back 48

to eliminate glare

Front 49

Three sitting shooting positions:

Back 49

open leg
cross leg
cross ankle

Front 50

The single most important factor in good marksmanship:

Back 50

trigger control

Front 51

BRASS means:

Back 51

Breath
Relax
Aim
Slack
Squeeze

Front 52

How does the top of the front sight align with the rear sight on a pistol?

Back 52

the front sight is level with the top of the rear sight