M16/a2 - 5.56 Mm Semiautomatic Rifle

Front 1

What is the FM concerning the M16/A2 Rifle?

Back 1

FM 3-22.9

Front 2

What is the first thing you should do when you handle a weapon?

Back 2

Make sure you clear it

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 does the acronym SPORTS stand for?

Back 8

Slap, Pull, Observe, Release, Tap and Shoot

Front 9

What is remedial action?

Back 9

Remedial action is the continuing effort to determine the cause for a stoppage of normal function and to try to clear the
stoppage once it has been identified.

Front 10

Describe the proper procedures for applying remedial action with the M16/A2.

Back 10

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 11

Describe the proper procedure for applying immediate action with the M16/A2.

Back 11

1. Slaps gently upward on the magazine to ensure it is fully seated, and the magazine follower is not jammed.
2. Pulls the charging handle fully to the rear.
3. Observes for the ejection of a live round or expended cartridge. (If the weapon fails to eject a cartridge, perform
remedial action.)
4. Releases the charging handle (do not ride it forward).
5. Taps the forward assist assembly to ensure bolt closure.
6. Squeezes the trigger and tries to fire the rifle.

Front 12

Is SPORTS an Immediate or Remedial Action?

Back 12

Immediate action

Front 13

What is immediate action?

Back 13

Immediate action involves quickly applying a possible correction to reduce a stoppage without performing
troubleshooting procedures to determine the actual cause.(SPORTS)

Front 14

How many times should immediate action be applied to a weapon?

Back 14

Once. (If Rifle still fails to fire, apply remedial action)

Front 15

What is a malfunction?

Back 15

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

Front 16

Name the different categories of malfunctions on the M16/A2.

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

Front 17

What is stoppage?

Back 17

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

Front 18

How do you clear a stoppage?

Back 18

Apply immediate or remedial action

Front 19

What is the definition of Maximum Effective Range?

Back 19

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

Front 20

What does CLP stand for?

Back 20

Cleaner - It contains solvents that dissolve firing residue and carbon.
Lubricant - It lays down a layer of teflon as it dries to provide lubrication.
Preservative - It prevents rust from Forming.

Front 21

Describe the M16/A2 Rifle.

Back 21

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

Front 22

What are the 7 types of ammunition that can be used with the M16/A2 Rifle?

Back 22

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 23

What are the four steps required in order to mechanically zero the M16/A2?

Back 23

1. Adjust the front sight post (1) up or down until the base of the front sight post is flush with the front sight post
housing (2).
2. Adjust the elevation knob (3) counterclockwise, as viewed from above, until the rear sight assembly(4) rests flush
with the carrying handle and the 8/3 marking is aligned with the index line on the left side of the carrying handle.
3. Position the apertures(5) so the unmarked aperture is up and the 0-200 meter aperture is down. Rotate the windage
knob (6) to align the index mark on the 0-200 meter aperture with the long center index line on the rear sight
assembly.

Front 24

What are the steps required in order to battlesight zero the M16/A2?

Back 24

1. Adjust the elevation knob (1) counterclockwise, as viewed from above, until the rear sight assembly(2) rests flush
with the carrying handle and the 8/3 marking is aligned with the index line (3) on the left side of the carrying
handle. Then adjust the elevation knob one more click clockwise.
2. Position the apertures(4) so the unmarked aperture is up and the 0-200 meter aperture is down. Rotate the windage
knob (5) to align the index mark on the 0-200 meter aperture with the long center index line on the rear sight
assembly.

Front 25

Describe the weights of the M16/A2 Rifle.

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Without Magazine and Sling - 7.78 pounds
With Sling and a loaded 20 round magazine - 8.48 pounds
With Sling and a loaded 30 round magazine - 8.79 pounds

Front 26

Describe the max effective rates of fire for the M16/A2 Rifle.

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

Front 27

What is the muzzle velocity of the M16/A2 Rifle?

Back 27

3,100feet per second

Front 28

Describe the ranges for the M16/A2 Rifle.

Back 28

Maximum Range - 3,600 meters
Max Effective Range for a Point Target - 550 meters
Max Effective Range for an Area Target - 800 meters

Front 29

Describe the Barrel Rifling for the M16/A2 Rifle.

Back 29

Right hand twist 1/7

Front 30

What is the basic load of ammunition for the M16/A2 Rifle?

Back 30

210 Rounds total. (7 magazines with 30 rounds in each)

Front 31

The elevation knob adjusts the point of aim for the M16A2 Rifle how much?

Back 31

300 to 800 meters

Front 32

What is the overall length of the M16/A2 Rifle?

Back 32

39.63inches

Front 33

What are the 8 steps in the functioning of the M16/A2 rifle?

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

Front 34

Describe the procedures for clearing the M16/A2 Rifle.

Back 34

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 select or lever pointing toward SAFE, allow the bolt to go forward by pressing the upper portion of the
bolt catch.
Place the select or 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 select or lever on SAFE.
Close the ejection port cover.

Front 35

How do you perform a functions check on the M16/A2 Rifle?

Back 35

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.

Front 36

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.

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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 37

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

Back 37

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

Front 38

What is the muzzle velocity of the M4 Rifle?

Back 38

2,970feet per second

Front 39

Describe the ranges for the M4 Rifle.

Back 39

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

Front 40

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

Back 40

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