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38 Cards in this Set
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The M14 rifle is best described by which of
the following groups of characteristics? |
Lightweight, gas-operated, magazine-fed,
and capable of semiautomatic or automatic fire |
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Which of the following types of ammunition
is used with the M14 rifle? |
7.62-mm NATO cartridge
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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 which of the following groups of characteristics? |
Magazine-fed, gas-operated shoulder
weapons |
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For what size cartridge is the M16A1
rifle chambered? |
5.56 mm
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What is the maximum magazine capacity
of the M16A1 rifle? |
30 rounds
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What is the muzzle velocity of the M16A1
and M16A2 rifles? |
3,000 feet per second
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What means is used to adjust the rear sights
of the M16A2 rifle? |
A windage knob and an elevation knob
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What is the first step to take when handling
any weapon? |
Point the selector lever toward SAFE
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Why should the selector be on SAFE during
assembly and disassembly? |
To prevent damage to the automatic sear
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The .38-caliber revolver is best described
by which of the following groups of characteristics? |
Cylinder-loading, single- or double-action,
manually operated hand gun |
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When the selection lever is in the burst
position, the M16A1 rifle fires in what way? |
In short bursts of three rounds
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The .45-caliber service pistol is best described
by which of the following groups of characteristics? |
Semiautomatic, recoil-operated,
magazine-fed hand gun |
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The M16A1 rifle is clear when which of the
following conditions are met? |
The selector lever is on the SAFE position
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The .45-caliber revolver has what maximum
range and maximum effective range, respectively? |
1,500 yards, 50 yards
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What parts of the barrel bore and chamber
should you lubricate after you’ve finished cleaning them? |
The lugs in the barrel extension
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The magazine capacity of the 9mm service
pistol can hold how many rounds in the magazine? |
10 rounds
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The 9mm service pistol is best described
by which of the following groups of characteristics? |
Semiautomatic, magazine-fed,
recoil-operated, double-action pistol |
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Which of the following are safety features
incorporated in the 9mm service pistol? |
1. Ambidextrous safety
2. Firing pin block 3. Half cock notch |
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What safety feature of the 9mm pistol
prevents accidental discharge? |
Half cock notch
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The advantage of shotguns over pistols
is that sight alignment is not as critical. |
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? |
4
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When firing a rifle, what factors make up the
sight picture? |
Rear sight
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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”? |
The distance of your eye from the peep
sight in any particular firing position |
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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? |
6 o’clock
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What elements do you need to align
to get a correct sight picture? |
The rear sight, front sight, and bull’s eye
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How many standard firing positions are taught
in the Navy? |
3
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Which of the following firing positions is most
useful when you are constantly firing and moving? |
Standing
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Which of the following firing positions is most
useful when you are on level ground or firing uphill? |
Kneeling
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Which of the following firing positions is most
useful when you are firing downhill? |
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 which of the following
acronyms will help you remember correct shooting techniques? |
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? |
Take another breath and start the aiming
procedure over |
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What is a correct sight picture?
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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? |
2
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Missing the target is most often caused by
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improper trigger squeeze
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