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What is meant by "Cook Off?"
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If the weapon is used over a long period of time the cartridge chamber becomes very hot and could cause the cartridge to fire without the trigger being pulled.
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What is meant by maximum rate of fire?
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The maximum number of rounds the average soldier can fire inn one minute. disregarding hits on the target.
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What does the term Cyclic rate of fire mean?
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A rate at which the weapon fires on automatic.
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Name two things that could cause a malfunction in the M16 rifle.
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A mechanical failure of the weapon, or a mechanical failure of the magizine or faulty ammunition.
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What is meant by the term "zero" of you weapon?
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The zero of your weapon is the number of clicks of elevation and windage you put on your rifle to hit the center of a target at a known range.
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What is the purpose of zeroing your weapon?
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Zeroing the weapon serves as a starting point for adjusting to battle sight zero.
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What is the maximum and maximum effective range of the .45 caliber pistol?
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1500 meters maximum and 50 meters maximum effective range.
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What are the safties on the .45 caliber pistol?
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Safety lock, Grip sagety and Half-cocked.
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What is the basic load of ammunition for the .45 caliber pistol?
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Three magizines (21 rounds).
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When standing inspection with the .45 caliber pistol, where is the pistol located?
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Raised pistol with magizine placed between the belt and clothing.Recoil operated.
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How is the .45 caliber pistol operated?
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Recoil operated.
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What is the number of rounds in a .45 cal magazine?
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Seven
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What is the weight of the M9 pistol with a 15 round magazine?
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1145 gr (40.89 oz)
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What is the weight of the M9 pistol with a empty magizine?
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960 gr (40.89 oz.
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Describe the M9 magazine and capacity.
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Staggered, 15 round capacity.
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What are the three safties on the M9 pistol?
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Manual safety, Firing pin block and half cock.
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What is the maximum range of the M203 Grenade Launcher?
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400 meters.
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On the M203, how long should you wait before opening the breech after a mistire?
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30 seconds.
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At what renge do you zero the M203 grenade launcher ?
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200 meters.
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What type of rounds does the M203 grenade launcher fire?
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40mm (HE,Smoke,Riot agent, Shot, and Flare.
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What are the two types of sights on the M203?
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Leaf sight and quadrant sight.
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What is the maximun effective range of the M203 at point targets and area targets?
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Point Targets--150 meters.
Area targets--350 meters. |
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Turning the M203 windage screw on increment moves the strike of te round how far at 200 meters?
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1 1/2 meters.
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What is the casualty radius of the M203 40mm round?
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Five meters.
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What is the muzzle velocity of the M24 Sniper rifle?
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Approsimately 2,600 feet per second.
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What is the maximum effective range of the M24 Sniper rifle?
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800 meters.
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What is the overal length (butt to muzzle) of the M24?
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43 inches.
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What is the magazine capacity of the M24 Sniper rifle?
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5 rounds in 7.62mm (M118 Special Ball).
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What is the weight of the M24 rifle with sling?
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12.1 lbs nominal.
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What is the combat weight (rifle with sling, day optic sight, and full magazine) of the M24 Sniper Weapon System?
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14.25 lbs
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Describe the M16A1 rifle?
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It is a 5.56, magazine fed, gas operated, air-cooled, shoulder fired weapon, that can be fired semi-automatically or fully automatically.
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What is the muzzle velocity of the M16A1 rifle?
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700-800 rounds per minute.
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What is meant by cyclic rate of fire?
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The rate at which a weapon fires automatically.
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What is the weight of the M16A1 rifle with a 20 round magazine?
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7.6 pounds.
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On the rear sight, which aperture is unsed for ranges between 0-300 meters?
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The unmarked (large) aperture.
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What are the eight cycles of function of the M16A1 rifle?
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Feeding, Chambering, Locking, Firing, Unlocking, Extracting, Ejecting and Cocking.
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What is the weight of the M16A1 rifle without a magazine and sling?
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6.5 pounds.
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What is the caliber of the M16A1?
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5.56mm
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What is the maximum range of the M16A1 rifle?
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2653 meters.
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What are the types of rounds for the M16A1 rifle?
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Ball, tracer, blan and dummy.
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What is the first thing done prior to disassembly of the M16A1?
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Clear the weapon.
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What is the overall length of an M16A1?
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39 inches.
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How much does the M16A2 weigh without a magazine or sling?
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7 1/2 pounds
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How much does the M16A2 weigh with sling and a loaded magazine?
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8.48 pounds
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What is the muzzle velocity of the M16A2?
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3,100 fps
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What is the maximum range of the M16A2?
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3,534 meters.
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What is the maximum effective range of the M16A2 rifle?
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Individual/point targets: 550 m, Area targets: 800 m
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Describe the rifling of the M16A2 barrel?
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Right-hand twist, 6 grooves, 1 turn in 7 inches.
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What is the projectile weight of the 5.56mm, M855 cartridge?
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62 grains.
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Can the AN/PVS-4 be zeroed to the M16A1 in daylight?
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Yes, using the daylight cover.
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Give the general description of the M60 machine gun?
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It is an air cooled, belt fed, gas operated, automatic weapon.
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What is the major field manual for the use of the M60 MG?
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FM 23-67, the m60 machine gun
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What is the maximum range for the M60?
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3725 meters.
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What are the rates of fire for the M60?
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Sustanined-100 RPM, Rapid-200 PRM, Cyclic- 550 RPM
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How often should the barrel be changed on the M60?
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Sustained-every 10 minutes
Rapid-Every 2 minutes Cyclic every minute. |
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What is the maximum range of grazing fire?
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600 meters.
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What is grazing fire?
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Fire where the center of fire does not rise above one meter.
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What are the classes of fire for the M60?
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Grond, Target, and Gun
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What are the two missions a cachine gun can be give in he defensive ostition?
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Final protective line (FPL) or Principal direction of fire (PDF).
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What is the muzzle velocity of the M60 MG?
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2800 feet per second.
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Using the standard zero target, at what range is the target placed to ge a battle field zero of 500 meters?
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10 meters.
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Name the types of fire in relation to the ground, target and gun?
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Ground--Plunging and Grazing
Target--Frontal, Flanking, Enfilade and Oblique Gun--Fixed, Traversing, Searching, Traversing and Searching, Swinging Traverse and Free Gun. |
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In what situation is the M60 placed on a tripod?
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In the defensice role.
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When a unit replaces another unit in the same defensive position, what must the machine gunner leave with the new unit?
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Range Card, Tripod mount, T and E mechanism.
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Why does the unit being replaced exchange tripod and T and E mechanism?
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Data on new tripod ount and T and E mechanism may not be accurate with original range card.
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On the M60 range card, what is always the number 1 target?
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FPL
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When is a principle direction of fire (pdf) used?
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When grazing fire cannot be obtained.
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What range setting of the rear sight is always used on the basic range?
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500 meters.
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What are the objectives of machine gun mardsmanship training?
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Obtain accurate initial burst, observe and adjust fire, and operate with speed.
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What is the most effective rate of fire of fire for the M60?
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6-9 round bursts.
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How many types of rounds are there for the M60?
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Five
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What are the types of rounds the M60 uses?
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Ball, Armor-piercing, Tracer, Blank and Dummy.
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What is the tracer burn-out range of the M60?
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900 meters.
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What is the weight of the M60?
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23 pounds.
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What are the eight major part groups of the M60?
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Barel, Trigger Mechanism, Stock, Forearm Assembly, Feed Tray, Buffer and Operating Rod, Bolt and Receiver.
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