Fm 3-22.9 (M4)

Front 1

What is the FM concerning the M4 Rifle?

Back 1

FM 3-22.9

Front 2

Describe the proper procedures for applying remedial action with the M4.

Back 2

1. Try to place the weapon on safe
2. Remove the magazine
3. Lock the bolt to the rear
4. Place the weapon on safe if
not already done

Front 3

Name the five phases in Basic Rifle Marksmanship.

Back 3

1. Preliminary Rifle Instruction
2. Downrange Feedback
3. Field Fire
4. Advanced Rifle Marksmanship
5. Advanced Optics, Laser and Iron Sights

Front 4

What is the purpose of a weaponeer?

Back 4

The weaponeer is capable of simulating all of the BRM live fire scenarios without firing rounds. Immediate feedback is available for critiquing the soldier's application of the integrated act of firing while using the weaponeer device to include misfire procedures.

Front 5

What are the four fundamentals of marksmanship?

Back 5

1. Steady Position
2. Proper Aim (Sight Picture)
3. Breathing
4. Trigger Squeeze

Front 6

During Preliminary Marksmanship Training (PMI), what are the only two positions taught?

Back 6

1. Individual Foxhole supported
2. Basic Prone unsupported

Front 7

What are the two basic elements of the Sight Picture?

Back 7

1. Sight Alignment
2. Placing of the Aiming Point

Front 8

What are the steps required in order to mechanically zero the M4?

Back 8

1. Adjust the front sight post up or down until the base of the front sight post is flush with the front sight post housing.
2. Adjust the elevation knob counterclockwise, when viewed from above, until the rear sight assembly rests flush with the detachable carrying handle and the 6/3 marking is aligned with the index line on the left side of the carrying handle.
3. Position the apertures so the unmarked aperture is up and the 0-200 meter aperture is down. Rotate the windage knob to align the index mark on the 0-200 meter aperture with the long center index line on the rear sight assembly.

Front 9

What are the steps required in order to battlesight zero the M4?

Back 9

1. Adjust the elevation knob counterclockwise, when viewed from above, until the rear sight assembly rests flush with the detachable carrying handle and the 6/3 marking is aligned with the index line on the left side of the detachable carrying handle. The elevation knob remains flush.
2. Position the apertures so the unmarked aperture is up and the 0-200 meter aperture is down. Rotate the windage knob to align the index mark on the 0-200 meter aperture with the long center index line on the rear sight assembly.

Front 10

Name the different categories of malfunctions for the M4 Rifle.

Back 10

1. Failure to feed, chamber or lock
2. Failure to fire cartridge
3. Failure to Extract
4. Failure to Eject

Front 11

What is a malfunction?

Back 11

The weapon ceasing to fire due to a stoppage resulting from mechanical failure of the weapon, magazine or ammo.

Front 12

What is stoppage?

Back 12

A stoppage is a failure of an automatic or semiautomatic firearm to complete the cycle of operation.

Front 13

What is the definition of Maximum Effective Range?

Back 13

The greatest distance at which a soldier may be expected to deliver a target hit.

Front 14

Describe the M4 Rifle

Back 14

A 5.56 mm, magazine fed, gas-operated, air-cooled, semiautomatic or three-round burst, hand-held, shoulder-fired weapon.

Front 15

What are the 7 types of ammunition that can be used with the M4 Rifle?

Back 15

1. M193 – Ball
2. M196 – Trace
3. M199 – Dummy
4. M200 – Blank (Violet tip and 7 petal rose crimp)
5. M855 – Ball (Green Tip)
6. M856 – Tracer (Red Tip)
7. M862 – Short Range Training Ammunition (Plastic with a Blue Tip)

Front 16

Describe the weights of the M4 Rifle without mgazine and sling, with sling and loaded 20 round magazine and with sling and loaded 30 round magazine.

Back 16

• Without Magazine and Sling - 6.49 pounds
• With Sling and a loaded 20 round magazine - 7.19 pounds
• With Sling and a loaded 30 round magazine - 7.50 pounds

Front 17

Describe the max effective rates of fire for the M4 Rifle.

Back 17

• Semiautomatic - 45 rounds per minute
• Burst - 90 rounds per minute
• Sustained - 12-15 rounds per minute

Front 18

What is the muzzle velocity of the M4 Rifle?

Back 18

2,970 feet per second

Front 19

Describe the ranges for the M4 Rifle.

Back 19

• Maximum Range - 3,600 meters
• Max Effective Range for a Point Target - 500 meters
• Max Effective Range for an Area Target - 600 meters

Front 20

The elevation knob adjusts the point of aim for the M4 Rifle how much?

Back 20

300 to 600 meters

Front 21

What are the four positions for the buttstock of the M4 Rifle?

Back 21

1. Closed
2. 1/2 Open
3. 3/4 Open
4. Full Open

Front 22

What are the 8 steps in the functioning of the M4 rifle?

Back 22

1. Feeding
2. Chambering
3. Locking
4. Firing
5. Unlocking
6. Extracting
7. Ejecting
8. Cocking

Front 23

What part of the M4 Rail Adapter System may be removed to perform PMCS?

Back 23

Only the Lower Assembly

Front 24

Describe the procedures for clearing the M4 Rifle.

Back 24

• Point the muzzle in a designated SAFE DIRECTION. Attempt to place selector lever on SAFE. If weapon is not cocked, lever cannot be placed on SAFE.
• Remove the magazine by depressing the magazine catch button and pulling the magazine down.
• To lock bolt open, pull charging handle rearward. Press bottom of bolt catch and allow bolt to move forward until it engages bolt catch. Return charging handle to full forward position. If you have not done so before, place the selector lever on SAFE.
• Visually (not physically) inspect the receiver and chamber to ensure these areas contain no ammo.
• With the selector lever pointing toward SAFE, allow the bolt to go forward by pressing the upper portion of the bolt catch.
• Place the selector lever on SEMI and squeeze the trigger.
• Pull the charging handle fully rearward and release it, allowing the bolt to return to the full forward position.
• Place the selector lever on SAFE.
• Close the ejection port cover.

Front 25

How do you perform a functions check on the M4 Rifle?

Back 25

1. Place the selector lever on safe. If the selector switch will not go on safe, pull the charging handle to the rear and release. Place the selector lever on safe. Pull the trigger to the rear, the hammer should not fall.
2. Place the selector lever on semi. Pull the trigger to the rear and hold. The hammer should fall. While holding the trigger to the rear, pull the charging handle to the rear and release. Release the trigger and pull it to the rear again. The hammer should fall.
3. Place the selector lever on burst. Pull the charging handle to the rear and release. Pull the trigger to the rear and hold. The hammer should fall. While holding the trigger to the rear, pull the charging handle to the rear three times and release. Release the trigger and pull it to the rear again. The hammer should fall.