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23 Cards in this Set
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What FM is the M16/A2 Rifle? |
FM 3-22.9 |
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What is the first thing you should do when you handle a weapon? |
Make sure you clear it |
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What are the four fundamentals of marksmanship? |
Steady position Proper aim Breathing Trigger squeeze |
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During Preliminary Marksmanship Training (PMI), what are the only two positions taught? |
Individual Foxhole Supported Basic Prone Unsupported |
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What are the two basic elements of sight picture? |
Sight alignment Placing of the aiming point |
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What does SPORTS stand for? |
Slap Pull Observe Release Tap Shoot |
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What is remedial action? |
When you determine the cause of stoppage and then try to clear the stoppage |
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Describe the proper procedures for applying remedial action with the M16/A2? |
Try to place the weapon on safe Remove the magazine Lock the bolt to the rear Place the weapon on safe if not already done |
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Is SPORTS an Immediate or Remedial Action? |
Immediate action |
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What is Immediate action? |
Quickly apply a possible correction to reduce stoppage. (SPORTS) |
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How many times should immediate action be applied to a weapon? |
Once |
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What is a Malfunction? |
When a weapon ceases fire due to stoppage, resulting from mechanical failure. |
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Name the different categories of malfunction on the M16/A2m |
Failure to feed Failure to fire Failure to Extract Failure to Eject |
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What is stoppage? |
The failure of a firearm to complete the cycle of operation |
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How do you clear a stoppage? |
Apply remedial or immediate action |
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What does CLP stand for? |
Cleaner Lubricant Preservative |
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What is the definition of Maximum Effective Range? |
The greatest distance a soldier may be expected to deliver a target hit |
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Describe the M16/A2? |
A 5.55 MM Magazine fed Gas-Operated Air- Cooled Semiautomatic Hand held Shoulder-fired weapon |
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What are the 7 types of ammunition that can be used with the M16/A2? |
M193 Ball M196 Trace M199 Dummy M200 Blank |
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Describe the range for the M16/A2 Rifle? |
Maximum Range- 3,600 meters Max effective Range for a point Target- 550 meters Max Effective Range for an Area Target- 800 meters |
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What is the basic load of a magazine? |
210 rounds (7 magazine's with 30 rounds each) |
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The elevation knob adjusts the point of aim for the M16/A2 Rifle how much? |
300 to 800 meters |
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What are the 8 steps in the functioning of the M16/A2 Rifle? |
Feeding Chambering Locking Firing Unlocking Extracting Ejecting Cocking |
