Fmfqo 115

Front 1

Give the characteristics of the M16.

Back 1

Lightweight * Air-cooled * Gas-operated *
Magazine-fed * Shoulder or hip fired *
Fully adjustable rear sight *
Automatic fire (3 round bursts) *
Semi-automatic fire (single shot) *
Length: 39.63 inches
Weight, with 30 round magazine: 8.79 pounds
Bore diameter: 5.56mm

Front 2

What is the maximum effective range of the M16?

Back 2

- Area Target 800 meters- Point Target 550 meters

Front 3

What is the magazine capacity for the M16?

Back 3

30

Front 4

What is the magazine capacity for the M9?

Back 4

15

Front 5

What are the weapon safety rules?

Back 5

Treat every weapon as if it were loaded.
 * Never point a weapon at anything you do not intend
to shoot.
 * Keep finger straight and off trigger until ready to fire.
 * Keep weapon on SAFE until you intend to fire

Front 6

What is double/single action .

Back 6

For double action, pulling the trigger will cock the hammer and immediately release it, discharging the first chambered round. To fire the first chambered round in single action, the hammer must be manually locked to the rear before pulling the trigger. All shots after the first one will be fired single action because the slide automatically recocks the hammer after each shot.

Front 7

What is the extractor/loaded chamber indicator for the M9?

Back 7

When there is a cartridge in the chamber, the upper surface of the extractor protrudes from the right side of the slide. In the dark, the protrusion can be felt by touch. The loaded chamber indicator should be used in tactical situations when visibility is limited or where visual inspection of the chamber is desirable.

Front 8

What is the firing pin block for the M9?

Back 8

When the trigger is not pulled, the firing pin block secures the firing pin and prevents it from moving forward, even if the pistol is dropped.

Front 9

What is the decocking/safety lever on the M9?

Back 9

Allows safe operation of the pistol by both right and left. handed users, and lowers the hammer without causing an accidental discharge. When hammer is cocked, it may be safely lowered by moving the decocking/safety lever to the safe (down) position

Front 10

What is the slide stop?

Back 10

Holds the slide to the rear after the last cartridge is fired. It can also be manually operated

Front 11

Discuss the fieldstrip and reassemble procedures for the M9 service pistol

Back 11

1. Clear/unload the pistol
2. Allow slide to return fully forward.
3. Hold pistol in the right hand with muzzle slightly elevated. With forefinger press disassembly lever release button end with thumb rotate disassembly lever downward until it stops.
4. Pull the slide end barrel assembly forward and remove.
5. Slightly compress recoil spring end spring guide, while at the same time lifting and removing recoil spring end spring guide. Allow the recoil spring to stretch slowly.
6. Separate recoil spring from spring guide.
7. Push in on locking block plunger while pushing barrel forward slightly. Lift and remove locking block and barrel assembly from slide
8. Unload the magazine
9. Grasp the magazine firmly with the floorplate up and the back of the magazine tube against the palm of your hand
10. Release the floorplate
11. While maintaining the magazine spring pressure with the thumb, remove the floorplate
12. Remove the floorplate retainer and magazine spring and follower from the magazine tube Remove floorplate retainer from the magazine spring

Front 12

Is disassembly of the M9 pistol beyond field strip (operator) level authorized?

Back 12

No

Front 13

What is immediate action?

Back 13

Immediate action is an unhesitating response to a stoppage without investigating the cause

Front 14

What do you do for immediate action to clear a stoppage for the M9?

Back 14

TAP: Slap the bottom of the magazine.
RACK: Pull the slide to the rear and release.
BANG: Sight and fire