109 WEAPONS FUNDAMENTALS Flashcards
What is the M9 service pistol’s description?
Semiautomatic, magazine-fed, recoil-operated, double-action pistol chambered for 9mm cartridge.
What is the caliber of the M9 pistol?
9mm NATO
What is the system of operation for the M9 pistol?
Short recoil, semi-automatic
What are the dimensions of the M9 pistol?
Length 8.54 in, Width 50 in, Height 5.51 in
What is the weight of the M9 pistol with an empty magazine?
33.86 oz
What is the weight of the M9 pistol with a 15-round magazine?
40.89 oz
What is the maximum effective range of the M9 pistol?
50 meters
What is the maximum range of the M9 pistol?
1800 meters
What is the magazine capacity of the M9 pistol?
15 rounds, staggered
What are the four weapon safety rules for the M9 pistol?
Treat every weapon as loaded, never point at unintended targets, keep finger off trigger until ready, keep on safe until firing.
What does Condition 1 mean for the M9 pistol?
Magazine inserted, round in chamber, slide forward, hammer forward, safety on.
What does Condition 3 mean for the M9 pistol?
Chamber empty, magazine inserted, slide forward, safety on.
What does Condition 4 mean for the M9 pistol?
Magazine removed, chamber empty, slide forward, safety on.
How do you load the M9 pistol magazine?
Place cartridge on follower, press down and slide back under lips, repeat until 15 rounds are loaded.
How do you load the M9 pistol?
Insert loaded magazine until it clicks, retract slide to chamber a round, keep pointed in safe direction.
How do you unload the M9 pistol?
Set safety to safe, remove magazine, retract slide to eject chambered round, lock slide back, inspect chamber.
How do you unload the M9 magazine?
Hold upright, press cartridge rim down and forward, tip upward and out, repeat until empty.
What is immediate action for the M9 pistol when it fails to fire?
Ensure safety is off, reseat magazine or clear pistol, retract slide, reload if needed, attempt to fire.
What should you do if the M9 slide is not fully forward?
Remove finger from trigger, push slide forward, or remove magazine and clear obstruction.
What is the M16A4 service rifle’s description?
Lightweight, gas-operated, air-cooled, magazine-fed, shoulder-fired, semi-automatic or 3-round burst.
What is the caliber of the M16A4 rifle?
5.56mm
What is the length of the M16A4 rifle?
39 5/8 in with compensator
What is the weight of the M16A4 rifle with a 30-round magazine?
8.79 lbs
What are the maximum effective ranges of the M16A4 rifle?
550 meters point target, 800 meters area target
What is the maximum range of the M16A4 rifle?
3600 meters
What is the magazine capacity of the M16A4 rifle?
30 rounds, staggered
What mechanical features does the M16A4 rifle have?
Right-hand 1/7 twist rifling, detachable carrying handle, integral accessory mounting rail.
What does Condition 1 mean for the M16A4 rifle?
Safety on, magazine inserted, round in chamber, bolt forward, ejection port closed.
How do you load the M16A4 magazine?
Use 10-round stripper clips with magazine filler, press down until rounds are below feed lips, repeat for 30 rounds.
What are the immediate action steps if the M16A4 stops firing?
Slap magazine, pull charging handle back, check chamber, release handle, tap forward assist.
What should you do if a live round is in a hot M16A4 barrel?
Remove it within 10 seconds or wait 15 minutes with rifle pointed safely.
What is the description of the M4 and M4A1 carbines?
Lightweight, air-cooled, gas-operated, magazine-fed, shoulder-fired, full auto (M4A1 only), 3-round burst, or semi-automatic.
What are the lengths of the M4/M4A1 carbine?
29.75 in buttstock closed, 33 in buttstock open
What is the weight of the M4/M4A1 carbine with a 30-round magazine?
7.5 lbs
What are the maximum effective ranges of the M4/M4A1 carbine?
500 meters point target, 600 meters area target
What is the M1014 shotgun’s description?
Compact, lightweight, semiautomatic, 12-gauge with fixed magazine tube, ARGO twin operating system.
What is the caliber of the M1014 shotgun?
12 gauge (18.4mm)
What are the lengths of the M1014 shotgun?
39.8 in extended, 34.9 in collapsed
What is the weight of the M1014 shotgun?
8.79 lbs
What is the magazine capacity of the M1014 shotgun?
7 rounds (2.75-in shells), 6 rounds (3-in shells)
What are the four safeties on the M1014 shotgun?
Cross-bolt safety (operator-activated), disconnector, firing pin, bolt assembly (passive).
What is free carrier operation for the M1014 shotgun?
Increases capacity by one shell, allows shell switching without unloading magazine.
How do you perform administrative loading on the M1014?
Place shell on carrier with bolt locked rearward, close bolt, load magazine tube.
How do you perform cruiser loading on the M1014?
Load magazine with bolt forward and chamber empty, press shell release to prepare firing.
How do you perform combat reloading on the M1014?
Insert shells into magazine tube during use with a shell chambered.
How do you perform carrier loading on the M1014?
Load magazine and chamber, place extra shell on carrier with bolt slightly retracted.
How do you exchange a chambered shell in the M1014?
Pull bolt back, eject shell, insert new shell through ejection port, release bolt.
How do you clear the M1014 shotgun?
Remove chambered shell and carrier shell, invert weapon, depress shell stop to empty magazine tube.
What are the immediate action steps for the M1014 if it fails to fire?
Release trigger, press shell release, chamber new shell, attempt to fire.
What are the remedial action checks for the M1014?
Check for empty magazine, chamber obstruction, faulty magazine tube, defective ammo, or broken parts.
What is the M67 grenade’s purpose?
Produce casualties by high-velocity fragment projection.
What is the weight of the M67 grenade?
14 oz
What is the fuse delay of the M67 grenade?
4.2 seconds
What are the casualty and fatality radii of the M67 grenade?
15 meters casualty, 5 meters fatality
What is the maximum distance of M67 grenade fragments?
230 meters
What are the four steps to activate the M67 grenade?
Adopt throwing position, remove safety clip, insert finger in pin, pull grenade away and throw.
What happens when the M67 grenade is thrown?
Safety lever flies off, firing pin strikes percussion cap, fuse ignites, detonation occurs.
What is the M203 grenade launcher’s description?
Lightweight, single-shot, breech-loaded, pump-action, shoulder-fired, attached to M16A2 or M16A4.
What are the weights of the M203 grenade launcher?
3.0 lbs unloaded, 3.5 lbs loaded, 11.0 lbs with rifle fully loaded
What is the maximum range of the M203 grenade launcher?
400 meters
What are the maximum effective ranges of the M203?
350 meters area target, 150 meters point target
What is the minimum safe firing range of the M203 in combat?
31 meters
How do you load the M203 grenade launcher?
Slide barrel forward, insert round, slide barrel back until locked.
How do you unload the M203 grenade launcher?
Slide barrel forward, remove casing or catch live round.
What are the immediate action steps if the M203 fails to fire?
Shout “MISFIRE”, wait 30 seconds, unload, check primer, reload and retry.
What is the M249 SAW’s description?
Gas-operated, air-cooled, belt or magazine-fed, automatic, fires from open bolt.
What are the weights of the M249 SAW?
17 lbs with bipod and tools, 23.92 lbs with 200-round drum
What is the length of the M249 SAW?
40.87 in
What are the maximum effective ranges of the M249 SAW?
800 meters point target, 1000 meters area target
What are the rates of fire for the M249 SAW?
Sustained 85 rpm, rapid 200 rpm, cyclic 850 rpm
How do you load the M249 SAW with a belt?
Place belt on feed tray, open side down, close cover, pull cocking handle to rear.
How do you unload the M249 SAW with a magazine?
Remove magazine, raise cover, perform five-point safety check.
What is sluggish operation in the M249 SAW?
Gun fires slowly due to friction or gas loss, addressed by cleaning and adjusting regulator.
What is a runaway gun in the M249 SAW?
Uncontrolled firing after trigger release, managed by letting it fire out or breaking the belt.
What are the immediate action steps for an M249 stoppage?
Wait 5 seconds, pull cocking handle back, check ejection, release handle, retry firing.
What is the M240G machine gun’s description?
Air-cooled, belt-fed, gas-operated, automatic, fires from open bolt.
What is the total system weight of the M240G?
45.6 lbs (gun and tripod)
What is the maximum effective range of the M240G?
1800 meters
What are the rates of fire for the M240G?
Sustained 100 rpm, rapid 200 rpm, cyclic 650-950 rpm
How do you load the M240G with the cover raised?
Place belt on feed tray, close cover, pull bolt to rear.
How do you load the M240G with the cover closed?
Force first round into feed tray, pull cocking handle to rear and forward.
What is the M2 .50 cal machine gun’s description?
Belt-fed, recoil-operated, air-cooled, crew-served, single shot or automatic.
What is the total system weight of the M2 .50 cal?
128 lbs (gun and tripod)
What is the maximum range of the M2 .50 cal?
7400 meters
What are the rates of fire for the M2 .50 cal?
Sustained 40 rpm or less, rapid over 40 rpm, cyclic 450-550 rpm
How do you half load the M2 .50 cal?
Insert belt, pull bolt to rear once, release to feed round.
How do you fully load the M2 .50 cal?
Insert belt, pull bolt to rear twice, release to chamber round.
What is the MK19 machine gun’s description?
Self-powered, air-cooled, belt-fed, blowback-operated, for intense firepower.
What is the total weight of the MK19?
140.6 lbs (gun, cradle, tripod)
What is the maximum effective range of the MK19?
1500 meters point target
What are the rates of fire for the MK19?
Sustained 40 rpm, rapid 60 rpm, cyclic 325-375 rpm
How do you load the MK19?
Insert female link first, move feed slide left, close cover, charge twice.
How do you clear the MK19?
Charge with handles to rear, push round off bolt with cleaning rod, catch round.
What is the RCO M150 Sight’s purpose?
Enhance target identification and hit probability for M4, M16, M249 out to 800 meters.
What is the magnification of the RCO M150 Sight?
4x
What are the reticle colors of the RCO M150 Sight?
Red day and night
What provides illumination in the RCO M150 Sight?
Fiber optics and Tritium, no batteries needed.
