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What Field Manuel covers the M16/A2 Rifle? |
FM 3-22.9 |
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What does SPORTS stand for? |
Slap Pull Observe Release Tap Shoot |
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What is a malfunction? |
Weapon ceasing to fire due to a stoppage resulting from mechanical failure of the weapon, magazine, or ammo |
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What are the 8 steps in the functioning of a M16/A2 Rifle? |
Feeding Chambering Locking Firing Unlocking Extracting Ejecting Cocking |
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Describes the ranges of an M4 Rifle? |
Max= 3,600 Meters Max effective for Point target= 500 Meters Max eff. For Area target= 600 Meters |
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What is an M4? |
Semi auto-matic, hand held/shoulder fired, Air Cooled, Gas Operated, Magazine Fed of 5.56mm Round weapon. |
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What's the first thing you do when handling a weapon? |
Clear it |
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What are the five phases in basic rifle marksmanship? |
Preliminary Rifle Instruction Downrange Feedback Field Fire Advanced Rifle Marksmanship Advanced Optics Laser and Iron Sights |
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What are the four fundamentals of marksmanship? |
Steady position Proper Aim Breathing Trigger Squeeze |
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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 is remedial action? |
Remedial action is the continuing effort to determine the cause for a stoppage or malfunction and to try to clear the stoppage once it has been identified. |
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What are the steps to remedial action? |
Place weapon on safe Remove magazine Lock bolt to rear |
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What are the steps for immediate action? |
.Slap upward on magazine .Pull charging handle fully to the rear .Observe the chamber for loose ammunition .Release the charging handle .Tap the forward assist assembly Squeeze trigger downrange |
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What does CLP stand for? |
Cleaner lubricant preservative |
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Describe the weights of an M16/A2 rifle? |
W/O magazine and sling is 7.78 lbs W/ sling and loaded 20round is 8.48 lbs W/ sling and loaded 30round 8.79 lbs |
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Describe max effective rates for firing a M16/A2 rifle? |
Semiautomatic - 45 rounds per minute Burst - 90 rounds per minute Sustained - 12-15 rounds per minute |
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What are the steps to clearing a weapon? |
1. Point the muzzle in a SAFE DIRECTION. place selector lever on SAFE. 2. Remove the magazine 3. pull charging handle rearward. Press bottom of bolt catch, Return charging handle to full forward position. 4. Visually (not physically) inspect the receiver and chamber 5. With the select or lever pointing toward SAFE, press the upper portion of the bolt catch. 6. Place the select or lever on SEMI and squeeze the trigger. 7. Pull the charging handle fully rearward and release it 8. Place the select or lever on SAFE.Close the ejection port cover. |
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Describe functions check of weapon: |
1. Place the selector lever on safe. 2. Pull the trigger, the hammer should not fall. 3. Place the selector lever on semi. Pull the trigger to the rear and hold. 4. While holding the trigger to the rear, pull the charging handle to the rear and release. 5. Release the trigger and pull it to the rear again. The hammer should fall. 6. Place the selector lever on burst. 7. Pull the charging handle to the rear and release. 8. Pull the trigger to the rear and hold. 9. While holding the trigger to the rear, pull the charging handle to the rear three times and release. 10. Release the trigger and pull it to the rear again. |
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What is a M2.50? |
Caliber Maching gun used to Defend against low-flying hostile aircraft, support the infantryman in both attack and defense, destroy lightly armored vehicles, provide protection for motor movements, vehicle parks and train bivouacs, and reconnaissance by fire on suspected enemy positions |
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How much does the M2. 50 cal weigh? |
84 lbs |
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What FM covers M2. 50 cal? |
FM 3-22.65 |
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What is the length of the M2. 50 cal? |
65.13 inches |
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What is the rate of fire for a M2.50 cal? |
450-550 rounds a minute |
