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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
Which of the following types of ammunition
is used with the M14 rifle?
7.62-mm NATO cartridge
What is the maximum range of the M14 rifle?
4,075 yards
The M16A1 and M16A2 rifles are best
described by which of the following groups
of characteristics?
Magazine-fed, gas-operated shoulder
weapons
For what size cartridge is the M16A1
rifle chambered?
5.56 mm
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 means is used to adjust the rear sights
of the M16A2 rifle?
A windage knob and an elevation knob
What is the first step to take when handling
any weapon?
Point the selector lever toward SAFE
Why should the selector be on SAFE during
assembly and disassembly?
To prevent damage to the automatic sear
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
When the selection lever is in the burst
position, the M16A1 rifle fires in what way?
In short bursts of three rounds
The .45-caliber service pistol is best described
by which of the following groups of
characteristics?
Semiautomatic, recoil-operated,
magazine-fed hand gun
The M16A1 rifle is clear when which of the
following conditions are met?
The selector lever is on the SAFE position
The .45-caliber revolver has what maximum
range and maximum effective range,
respectively?
1,500 yards, 50 yards
What parts of the barrel bore and chamber
should you lubricate after you’ve finished
cleaning them?
The lugs in the barrel extension
The magazine capacity of the 9mm service
pistol can hold how many rounds in the
magazine?
10 rounds
The 9mm service pistol is best described
by which of the following groups of
characteristics?
Semiautomatic, magazine-fed,
recoil-operated, double-action pistol
Which of the following are safety features
incorporated in the 9mm service pistol?
1. Ambidextrous safety
2. Firing pin block
3. Half cock notch
What safety feature of the 9mm pistol
prevents accidental discharge?
Half cock notch
The advantage of shotguns over pistols
is that sight alignment is not as critical.
True
What maximum number of rounds of
12-gauge, 2 3/4-inch ammunition will
the magazine of the M870 shotgun hold?
4
When firing a rifle, what factors make up the
sight picture?
Rear sight
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”?
The distance of your eye from the peep
sight in any particular firing position
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
Which of the following firing positions is most
useful when you are constantly firing and
moving?
Standing
Which of the following firing positions is most
useful when you are on level ground or firing
uphill?
Kneeling
Which of the following firing positions 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 which of the following
acronyms 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 the aiming
procedure over
What is a correct sight picture?
Correct sight alignment and correct aiming
point
The pistol can be accurately fired from how
many positions?
2
Missing the target is most often caused by
improper trigger squeeze