109 Weapons Fundamentals

Front 1

Description of M9 Service Pistol:

Back 1

-Semi automatic, magazine fed, recoil operated, double action pistol, chambered for the 9mm cartridge

Front 2

9 MM Pistol

Caliber____
System of Operation____
Maximum effective range____
Maximum Range____
Magazine____

Back 2

-Caliber: 9mm NATO
-System of Operation: short recoil, semi-automatic
-Maximum effective range: 50 meters
-Maximum range: 1800 meters
-Magazine: staggered, 15 round capacity

Front 3

Four weapon safety rules

Back 3

-TREAT every weapon as if it were loaded
-NEVER point a weapon at anything you do not intend to shoot
-KEEP your finger straight and off the trigger
-KEEP your weapon on safe until you are ready to fire

Front 4

9mm Pistol
Condition 1

Back 4

-Magazine insterted
-ROUND in chamber
-Slide forward
-Hammer forward
-Safety on

Front 5

9mm Pistol
Condition 2

Back 5

-Does not apply to the M9

Front 6

9mm Pistol
Condition 3

Back 6

-Magazine INSERTED
-Chamber is empty
-Slide forward
-Safety on

Front 7

9mm pistol
Condition 4

Back 7

-Magazine removed
-Chamber empty
-Slide forward
-Safety on

Front 8

Loading procedure for M9 service pistol:

Back 8

-Insert loaded magazine into magazine well, until click is heard
-Retract slide to rear

Front 9

Unloading procedure for M9 Service pistol:

Back 9

-Place on safe
-Push magainze release button
-Remove magazine
-Pull and lock slide to rear and to remove chambered cartridge
-Visually inspect chamber

Front 10

Immediate action for M9 service pistol:

Back 10

-Combat: ensure magazine is fully seated and retract slide to rear.
-Non combat: clear and unload pistol

Front 11

Description of M16A4 service rifle:

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-Light-weight, gas operated, air cooled, magazine fed, shoulder fired, weapon that can be fired in the semi-automatic single shot or 3 round burst.

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M16A4 Service Rifle
Caliber____
System of Operation____
Maximum Effective Range point target ______
Maximum Effective range area target _______
Maximum Range____
Magazine____

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M16A4 Service Rifle
-Caliber: 5.56mm
-System of Operation: gas operated, semi-automatic, 3 round burst
-Maximum Effective Range point target 550 Meter
-Maximum Effective range area target, 800 meters
-Maximum Range: 3600 meters
-Magazine: staggered 30 round capacity

Front 13

M16A4/M4 Carbine Service Rifle
Condition 1

Back 13

-Safety on
-Magazine inserted
-ROUND in chamber
-Bolt forward
-Ejection port cover closed

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M16A4/M4 Carbine Service Rifle
Service Rifle
Condition 2

Back 14

-Does not apply to M16A4 and M9

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M16A4/M4 Carbine Service Rifle
Condition 3

Back 15

-Safety on
-Magazine INSERTED
-Chamber empty
-Bolt forward
-Ejection port cover closed

Front 16

M16A4/M4 Carbine Service Rifle
Condition 4

Back 16

-Safety on
-Magazine removed
-Chamber empty
-Bolt forward
-Ejection port cover closed

Front 17

Immediate action for the M16 and M4:

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-Slap upward on the magazine
-Pull charging handle all the way back
-Check chamber for obstruction
-Observe ejection of cartridge and check if chamber is cleared.
-Release charging handle
-If rifle sti;; doesn't fire, perform remedial action

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M4 and M4A1 Carbine Service Rifle
Caliber____
System of Operation____
Maximum effective range point target ______
Maximum effective range area target _______
Maximum range____
Magazine____

Back 18

M4 and M4A1 Carbine Service Rifle
-Caliber: 5.56mm
-System of Operation: gas operated, semi-automatic, 3 round burst
-Maximum effective range point target 500 meters
-Maximum effective range area target 600 meters
-Maximum range 3600 meters
-Magazine: staggered, 30 round capacity

Front 19

If M16/M4 stop firing with a live round in the chamber remove the round within _______ seconds. If you cannot remove the round, wait _______ minutes with weapon pointed in safe direction. Keep weapon pointed in a safe direction to prevent _______.

Back 19

-10 seconds
-15 minutes
-cook off.

Front 20

M4 Super 90 (M1014) shotgun
Caliber________
System of operation __________
Maximum effective range ______
Maximum range __________
Magazine___________

Back 20

Caliber: 12 gauge (18.4mm)

System of operation: ARGO (Auto-regulating gas operated) with dual gas system

Maximum effective range: depends on ammo

Maximum range: depends on ammo

Magazine:2.75" shells (7), 3" shells (6)

Front 21

For M16/M4 if you hear an audible "pop". Immediatetely _______ and do not apply _________ or attemp to ________. Turn it into the _______.

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-cease fire
-Immediate action
-Remove it
-armor

Front 22

Description of M4 Super 90 (M1014) shotgun:

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-Compact, light weight, semi automatic, 12 gauge semi-automatic with a fixed magazine tube.
-Functions using the ARGO (Auto Regulating Gas Operated) twin operating system with a rotating bolt head and dual locking lugs.
-Requires little or no maintenance
-Can fire both 2.75" "00" buckshot and 3" "00" buckshot without adjustment under all environmental conditions.
-Capable of firing non lethal ammo.

Front 23

M4 Super 90 (M1014) shotgun Condition 1:

Back 23

-Ammo inserted into the magazine tube
-Breech bolt forward with a ROUND in the chamber
-Weapon on safe
-

Front 24

M4 Super 90 (M1014) shotgun Condition 2:

Back 24

Does not apply

Front 25

M4 Super 90 (M1014) shotgun Condition 3:

Back 25

-Ammo inserted into the magazine tube
-Breech bolt forward on a EMPTY chamber
-Weapon on safe

Front 26

M4 Super 90 (M1014) shotgun Condition 4:

Back 26

-Magazine tube empty
-Breech bolt forward on an empty chamber
-Weapon on safe

Front 27

How many safeties are on the M1014?
What are they?

Back 27

-4
-Cross bolt safety button (active)
-Disconnector
-Firing pin
-Bolt assembly

Front 28

How many types of loading are on the M1014? What are they?

Back 28

-4
-Administrative
-Cruiser
-Combat
-Free carrier operation

Front 29

Description of the M67 fragmentation grenade:

Back 29

-used to produce casualties by high velocity projectile of fragment
-Has a 4.2 second fuse
-Blast radius 45 feet
-Shrapnel radius 700 feet

Front 30

Technical data of M67 fragmentation grenade:
Weight________
Diameter________
Filling___________
Filling weight_______
Fuse___________
Fatality radius________
Casualty radius________
Maximum distance of fragments____

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Weight: 14oz
Diameter: 2.5"
Filling: Comosition B
Filling weight: 6.5oz
Fuse: M213 Pyrotechnic (4.2 sec delay)
Fatality radius: 5 meters
Casualty radius: 15 meters
Maximum distance of fragments: 230 meters

Front 31

Four steps to activate grenade:

Back 31

-Throwing position
-Remove safety clip
-Non dominant hand on pin
-Pulls grenade away from pin "frag out"

Front 32

Description of M203 Launcher:

Back 32

-Grenade launcher is light weight, single shot, breech loaded, pump action, shoulder fired weapon.
-Attached to M16A2 or M16A4

Front 33

Technical data of M203
Maximum range________
Maximum effective range_________
Vehicle or weapon point target______
Minimum safe firing range training________
Minimum safe firing range combat________
Minimum arming range______

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-Maximum range: 400 meters (1,312ft)
-Fire team sized area target: 350 meters (1,148ft)
-Vehicle or weapon point target: 150 meters (492ft)
-Minimum safe firing range training: 165 meters (541ft)
-Minimum safe firing range combat: 31 meters (102ft)
Minimum arming range: 14-38meters (46-125ft)

Front 34

M203 Condition 1

Back 34

-Round in chamber
-Action closed
-Weapon on safe

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M203 Condition 2

Back 35

Does not apply

Front 36

M203 Condition 3

Back 36

Does not apply

Front 37

M203 Condition 4

Back 37

-Chamber clear
-Action closed and weapon on safe

Front 38

Description of M249 Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW)

Back 38

-Machine gun, squad, automatic weapon.
-M249 is gas operated, air cooled, belt or magazine fed, automatic weapon that fires from the open bolt position

Front 39

Technical Data of M249 Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW)

Weight with bipod and tools____
Weight with 200 round drum_____
Maximum range point target______
Maximum range area target_______
Grazing fire______
Rate of fire sustained_______
Rate of fire rapid_______
Rate of fire cycling________

Back 39

Weight with bipod and tools: 17 lbs
Weight with 200 round drum: 23.92 lbs
Maximuim range point target: 800 meters
Maximum range area target: 1,000 meters
Grazing fire: 600 meters
Rate of fire sustained: 85 rounds per minute
Rate of fire rapid: 200 rounds per minute
Rate of fire cycling: 850 rounds per minute

Front 40

M249 SAW Condition 1:

Back 40

-Bolt locked to rear
-Safety on
-Ammo is in position on feed tray or magazine well.
-Cover is closed

Front 41

M249 SAW Condition 2:

Back 41

Does not apply

Front 42

M249 SAW Condition 3:

Back 42

-Bolt is forward
-Chamber is empty
-Safety off
-Ammo is in position in the feeding tray
-Cover closed

Front 43

M249 SAW Condition 4:

Back 43

-Bolt is forward
-Chamber is empty
-Safety is off.
-Feed tray is empty or no magazine inserted
-Cover is closed

Front 44

The two most common types of malfunctions for the M249SAW are what?

Back 44

-Sluiggish operation
-Run away gun

Front 45

What is the description of the M240G Machine Gun:

Back 45

-air cooled, belt fed, gas operated, automatic weapon that fires from the open bolt position.

Front 46

Techincal data of M240G machine gun:
Total weight______
Maximum range_____
Maximum effective range_____
Grazing fire______
Caliber______
Rate of fire sustained______
Rate of fire rapid______
rate of fire cycling_______

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Total weight: 45.6lbs

Maximum range: 3,725 meters

Maximum effective range: 1,800 meters

Grazing fire: 600 meters

Caliber: 7.62mm

Rate of fire sustained: 100 rounds per minute

Rate of fire rapid: 200 rounds per minute

Rate of fire Cycling: 650-950 rounds per minute

Front 47

M240G Machine Gun Condition 1

Back 47

-Bolt locked to rear
-Safety on
-Source of ammo is in position.
-Cover is closed

Front 48

M240G Machine Gun Condition 2

Back 48

-Does not apply

Front 49

M240G Machine Gun Condition 3:

Back 49

-Bolt forward
-Chamber empty
-Safety off
-Ammo in position on feeding tray
-Cover is closed

Front 50

M240G Condition 4:

Back 50

-Bolt forward
-Chamber empty
-Safety off
-The feed tray is empty
-Cover is closed

Front 51

Description of M2 50 cal Machine gun:

Back 51

-Machine gun,(M2 .50 cal) is a belt fed, recoil operated, air-cooled, crew served machine gun.
-Capable of single shot as well as automatic fire

Front 52

Dimensions of M2 .50 cal machine gun:
Total system weight_____
Weight of receiver______
Weight of barrel______
Weight of tripod_______
Legnth of gun______
Legnth of barrel______

Back 52

Total weight system: 128 lbs
Weight fo receiver: 60 lbs
Weight of barrel: 24 lbs
Weight of tripod: 44 lbs
Legnth of gun: 65"
Legnth of barrel: 45 inches

Front 53

M2 .50 cal Ranges:

Maximum (M2 ball)______
Maximum effective_______
Grazing fire________
Caliber_______
Rate of fire sustained_____
Rate of fire rapid______
Rate of fire cycling_______

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Maximum (M2 ball): 7,400 meters

Maximum effective: 1,830 meters

Grazing fire: 700 meters

Caliber: 50 caliber

Rate of fire sustained: 40 rounds or less per minute

Rate of fire rapid: more than 40 rounds per minute

Rate of fire cycling: 450-550 rounds per minute

Front 54

M2 .50 Cal Condition 1:

Back 54

-Ammo in position in feeding tray
-Bolt is locked to the rear and the bolt latch release lock is up

Front 55

M2 .50 Cal Condition 2:

Back 55

Does not apply

Front 56

M2 .50 Cal Condition 3

Back 56

-Ammo in position in feeding tray
-Chamber is empty
-Ammo is in position in feeding tray.
-Bolt is forward and the bolt latch release lock is up.

Front 57

M2 .50 Cal Condition 4

Back 57

-Feed tray is clear of ammo
-Chamber is empty
-The bolt is forward and the bolt latch release lock is up.

Front 58

Description of MK 19 Machine Gun:

Back 58

-Self powered, air cooled, belt fed, blowback operated weapon.
-Designed to deliver accurate, intense, and decisive fire power against enemy personnel and lightly armored vehicles.

Front 59

Weight and length of MK19 Machine Gun:

Gun Weight_____
Cradle_____
Tripod_____
Total Weight_____
Legnth______

Back 59

Gun weight: 75.6 lbs
Cradle: 21 lbs.
Tripod: 44 lbs.
Total weight: 140.6

Front 60

Ranges of MK 19 Machine Gun:

Maximum range (M2 ball)____
Maximum effective range_____
Grazing fire_____
Boar Diameter_____
Muzzle velocity______

Back 60

Maximum Range: 2,212 meters

Maximum effective Range: 1500 meters

grazing: 2212 meters area target

Boar diameter:40mm

Muzzle velocity: 790 feet per seconds

Front 61

MK 19 Machine Gun Condition 1:

Back 61

-Ammo in position in feed tray
-Weapon charged twice
-Bolt locked to rear and safety is on.

Front 62

MK 19 Machine Gun Condition 2:

Back 62

-Does not apply

Front 63

MK 19 Machine Gun Condition 3:

Back 63

-Ammo in the feed tray.
-Weapon has been charged once.
-Chamber is empty
-bolt is forward
-Safety is on

Front 64

MK 19 Machine Gun Condition 4:

Back 64

-No ammo in feed tray
-Chamber empty
-Bolt forward
-Safety on

Front 65

What does RCO stand for? What are its characteristics?

Back 65

-Rifle Combat Optical
-M150 sight is lightweight, rugged, fast and accurate 4-power optical scope.
-Designed for M4, M16A2, M16A4, and M249 in Ar role to 80 meters utilizing the Bullet Drop Compensator (BDC).
-Dual illumination technology; fiber optic and self luminous tritium.
-Tritium illuminates in total darkness
-Fiber optic self adjusts brightness.
-Allows operator to keep both eyes open to maintain maximum situational awareness.

Front 66

Rifle Combat Optical (RCO) Characteristics:

Objective Lens:______
Magnification______
Eye relief_____
Exit pupil_____
Field of view_____
Length_____
Weight_______
Water proof_____
Tritium______

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-Objective Lens: 32mm
-Magnification: 4x
-Eye relief: 1.5in (38.1mm)
-Exit pupil: 7 degrees/36.8ft.@100 yards/12.3m@100m
-Length: 7.8"
-Weight: 1.004 lbs
-Waterproof: 60 ft
Tritium: 0.1curies

Front 67

The M1014 Super 90 shotgun can fire both _______ and ______ rounds.

Back 67

-2.75"
-3.00" buckshto ammo

Front 68

Loading the M203:

Back 68

-Keep weapon on safe until ready to fire
-Press barrel latch and slide barrel forward
-Place round into breech end of barrel
-Slide barrel down until it locks in place.

Front 69

Unload the M203:

Back 69

-Press barrel latch and slide barrel forward
-Round should eject, or use fingers
-If live round, place hand under receiver and catch with round as it ejects

Front 70

Immediate action for M203:

Back 70

-If launcher fails to fire, assume a hangfire and
-shout misfire
-clear unnecessary people .
-Wait 30 SECONDS before opening breech.

Front 71

What are the two methods of loading the M249 SAW

Back 71

-Belt method
-Magazine method

Front 72

For the M249 SAW, M240G, MK19 and M2 .50 Cal, what are two most common types of malfunctions?

Back 72

-Sluggish operations
-Runaway gun

Front 73

For the M249 SAW, M240G, MK19 and M2 .50 Cal, what is the procedure for sluggish operations?

Back 73

-Clean, inspect, and lube the gun

Front 74

For the M249 SAW, M240G, MK19 and M2 .50 Cal, what is the procedure for runaway gun?

Back 74

-Keep weapon pointed down range, let remaining rounds fire off.
-Twist the ammo belt and disconnect (except for MK 19)

Front 75

This occurs when the heat of the barrel is high enough to cause the propellant powder inside the round to ignite even though the primer has not been struck

Back 75

-Cook off

Front 76

This occurs when the cartridge primer has been detonated after being struck by the firing pin but some problem with the propellant powder causes it to burn too slowly and this delays the firing of the projectile.

Back 76

-Hang fire

Front 77

During a hang fire, ______ seconds is alloted before investigating a stoppage further.

Back 77

-5 seconds

Front 78

Procedures for cook off:
Wait _____ seconds after misfire to guard against hangfire. Within the next _____ seconds pull and lock the cocking/charging handle to the rear while observing ejecting of cartridge case. If nothing ejected and barrel is still hot (200 rounds in 2 min or less), wait _______ minutes, then clear the weapon.

Back 78

-5 seconds
-5 seconds
15 minutes