8_WEAPONS_tc3-22.9(m16.m4

Question 1

Rule 1:

Answer 1

Treat Every Weapon as if it is Loaded

Question 2

Rule 2:

Answer 2

Never Point the Weapon at Anything You Do Not Intend to Destroy

Question 3

Rule 3:

Answer 3

Keep Finger Straight and Off the Trigger Until Ready to Fire

Question 4

Rule 4:

Answer 4

Ensure Positive Identification of the Target and its Surroundings

Question 5

GREEN

Answer 5

The weapon’s magazine is removed, its chamber is empty, its bolt is locked open or forward, and the selector is set to SAFE.

Question 6

AMBER

Answer 6

A magazine is locked into the magazine well of the weapon, the bolt is forward on an EMPTY chamber, the ejection port cover should be CLOSED, and the selector should be set to SAFE.

Question 7

RED

Answer 7

The weapon’s magazine is inserted, a round is in the chamber, the bolt is forward and locked, the ejection port cover is closed, and the selector is set to SAFE.

Question 8

The phases of the cycle of function in order are—

Answer 8

 Feeding.  Chambering.  Locking.  Firing.  Unlocking.  Extracting.  Ejecting.  Cocking.

Question 9

MINUTE OF ANGLE

Answer 9

A minute of angle (MOA) is an angular unit of measurement equal to 1/60th of a degree

Question 11

One MOA equals

Answer 11

1.047 inches per 100 yards.

Question 12

Four Fundamentals of Marksmanship

Answer 12

Steady Position.

Aiming.

Breath Control.

Trigger Squeeze.

Question 13

1

What is the FM concerning the M16/A2 Rifle?

Answer 13

FM 3-22.9

Question 14

2

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

Answer 14

Make sure you clear it

Question 15

3

Name the five phases in Basic Rifle Marksmanship.

Answer 15

Preliminary Rifle Instruction

Downrange Feedback

Field Fire

Advanced Rifle Marksmanship

Advanced Optics, Laser and Iron Sights

Question 16

8

What does the acronym SPORTS stand for?

Answer 16

Slap, Pull, Observe, Release, Tap and Shoot

Question 17

What is remedial action?

Answer 17

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

Question 18

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

Answer 18

Try to place the weapon on safe

Remove the magazine

Lock the bolt to the rear

Place the weapon on safe if not already done

Question 19

What does CLP stand for?

Answer 19

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.

Question 20

Describe the M16/A2 Rifle.

Answer 20

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

Question 21

Describe the weights of the M16/A2 Rifle.

Answer 21

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

Question 22

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

Answer 22

Semiautomatic - 45 rounds per minute

Burst - 90 rounds per minute

Sustained - 12-15 rounds per minute

Question 23

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

Answer 23

3,100feet per second

Question 24

Describe the ranges for the M16/A2 Rifle.

Answer 24

Maximum Range - 3,600 meters

Max Effective Range for a Point Target - 550 meters

Max Effective Range for an Area Target - 800 meters

Question 25

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

Answer 25

300 to 800 meters

Question 26

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

Answer 26

39.63inches

Question 27

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

Answer 27

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