ch 110 Weapons Fundamentals Flashcards
Describe the technical data of the M9
semiautomatic magazine fed recoil operated double action pistol chambered for the 9mm cartrigdge
What is the weight of the M9 pistol with and w/o magazine?
w - 40.89 oz
w/o - 33.86 oz
What is the max effective range of the M9?
50 meters, or 10 meters if Banks is shooting
What is the max range of the M9 service pistol?
1800 meters
What is condition 4 for the M9 service pistol?
magazine removed
chamber empty
slide forward
safety is on
What is condition 3 for the M9 pistol?
Chamber empty
magazine inserted
slide forward
safety is on
What is condition 2 for the M9 service pistol?
Does not apply sucka
What is condition 1 of the M9 service pistol?
Magazine inserted round in chamber slide forward hammer in the forward position and decocking/safety lever is on
What are the immediate actions for the M9 pistol if it does not fire in a tactical situation?
Ensure safety is on fire (boot)
Ensure magazine is fully seated (tap)
Retract the slide to the rear and release (rack)
(bang)
What is the technical data for the M16A2?
lightweight gas operated air cooled magazine fed shoulder fired weapon that can be fired in the semi auto and 3 round burst
What is the caliber for the M16A2?
5.56mm
What is the system of operation for the M16A2?
Gas operated
semi automatic or 3 round burst
What is the length of the M16A2 with compensator?
39 5/8 in
What is the weight of the M16 with a 30 round magazine?
8.79 pounds
What is the max range for the M16A2?
3600 meters
What is the max “effective” range for point targets with the M16A2
550 meters
What is the max effective range for area targets with the M16A2?
800 meters
What is the maximum range of the M203?
400 meters
What is the maximum effective range for fire team targets with the M203?
350 meters
What is the maximum effective rage for vehicle or weapon point targets with the M203?
150 meters
Minimum safe firing range when using HE with the M203 in a training environment?
165 meters
What is the Minimum safe firing range when using HE with the M203 in a combat environment?
31 meters
What is the minimum arming range for the M203?
14-38 meters
What is the rate of fire for the M203?
5-7 round per minute
What is condition 4 for the M203?
Chamber is clear.
action is closed
weapon is on save
What is condition 3 for the M203?
Does not apply
What is condition 2 for the M203?
Does not apply
What is condition 1 for the M203?
Round in chamber,
action closed
weapon on safe
What do you do when unloading the M203 if the casing does not fall out on its own?
Take it out with your fingers, don’t be scared
If the M203 misfires, how long should you wait before opening the breach?
30 seconds from the time of misfire
How much does the SAW with bipod and tools weigh?
17 pounds
How much does the SAW weigh with a 200 round drum?
23.92 lbs
What is the rifling of the M249?
standard right hand twist with one turn in 7 inches
What is the maximum range of the M249?
3600 meters
What is the max effective range when engaging point targets with the M249?
800 meters
What is the max effective range when engaging area targets with the M249?
1000 meters
What is the max effective range when laying down some grazing fire with the M249?
600 meters
What is considered a sustained rate of fire with the M249?
85 rounds per minute
3-5 round burst
4-5 seconds between burst
No barrel changes
What is considered a rapid rate of fire with the M249?
200 rounds per minute
6-8 round burst
2-3 seconds between burst
barrel change every 2 minutes
What is considered a cyclic rate with the M249?
850 rounds per minute
continuous burst
barrel change every minute
What is condition 4 for the M249?
Bolt forward chamber empty safety is off feed tray empty or no magazine cover is closed
What is condition 3 for the M249?
Bolt forward chamber is empty safety is off source of ammo is in position on the feed tray or in magazine well cover is closed
What is condition 2 for theM249?
Does not apply
What is condition 1 for the M249?
Bolt locked to the the rear
Safety is on
source of ammo is in position on the feed tray or in magazine well
cover is closed
What is the technical data for the SAW?
gas operated
air cooled
belt or magazine fed
automatic weapon that fires form the open bolt position
How do unload the M249 when it is belt fed?
Raise the cover remove any ammunition or links from the feed tray and perform the five point safety check
What is the five point saftey check when unloading the M249?
Check the feed pawl assembly under the cover
Check the feed tray assembly
Lift the feed tray assembly and inspect the chamber
Check the space betweenn the bolt assembly and the chamber
Insert two fingers of the left hand into the magazine well to extract any ammunition or brass
How do you uload the M249 if magazine fed?
Push the magazine release tab down and pull the magazine from the magazine well, Raise the feed cover and perform the five point safety check
What are the two most common malfuctions of the M249?
sluggish operations and run away gun
What are the common causes of sluggish operations in the M249?
excessive friction and loss of gas
What can cause excessive friction in the M249?
lack of lubrication or excessive dirt/carbon
What term describes an ammunition malfunction in which the cartridge primer has detonated after being struck by the firing pin but some problem with the propellant powder causes it ot burn too slowly and delays the firing of the projectile?
Hang fire
How long should you wait before investigation a stoppage caused by a hang fire?
5 seconds
What term describes a condition in which the barrel is hot enough to cause the propellant powder inside a round to ignite even though the primer has not ben struck?
cook off
What is the technical data for the M240G machine gun?
Air cooled, belt fed, gas operated automatic weapon that fires from the open bolt position
What is the weight of the M240 with tripod?
45.6 pounds
What is the weight of the M240 w/o tripod?
25.6 pounds
What is the maximum range of the M240?
3,725 meters
What is the maximum effective range of the M240?
1,800 meters
What caliber round does the M240 use?
7.62 mm
What is a sustained rate for fire for the M240?
100 rounds per minute
fired in 6-8 round burst
4-5 seconds between burst
barrel change every 10 minutes
What is a Rapid rate of fire for the M240?
200 rounds per minute
10-12 rounds per burst
2-3 seconds between burst
Barrel change every 2 minutes
What is a cyclic firing rate for the M240?
650-950 rounds per minute
Continuous
Barrel must be changed every minute depending on gas setting
What is condition 1 for the M240?
The bolt is locked to the rear
Safety is on
The source of ammunition is in position on the feed tray
The cover is closed
What is condition 2 for the M240?
does not apply sucka
What is condition 3 for for M240?
the bolt is forward The chamber is empty The safety is off The source of ammunition is in position on the feed tray The cover is closed
What is condition 4 for the M240?
The bolt is forward The chamber is empty the safety is off the feed tray is empty the cover is closed
What is the technical data for the M2 .50 cal?
Belt fed recoil operated air cooled crew-served machine gun The gun is capable of single shot as well as automatic fire
What is the weight of the M2. 50 cal with tripod?
128 pounds
What is the length of the barrel for the .50 cal?
45 inches
What is the maximum rage for the .50 cal?
7,400 meters
What is the maximum effective range for the .50 cal?
1,830 meters
What is the grazing fire range for the .50 cal?
700 meters
What is a sustained rate of fire for the .50 cal?
40 rounds or less per minutes
What is a rapid rate for fire for the .50 cal?
more than 40 rounds per minutes
What is a cyclic rate of fire for the 50. cal?
450-550 rounds per minutes
What is the technical data for the MK 19?
self powered air-cooled belt fed blowback operated weapon designed to deliver accurate, intense, and decisive firepower against enemy personnel and lightly armored vehicles
what is the total weight of the MK 19 with all components?
140.6 pounds
What is the maximum range for the MK19?
2,212 approximately
What is the maximum effective range for the MK 19?
1500 meters (point target)
What is the grazing fire range for the MK 19?
2,212 meters area target
What is the boar diameter of the MK 19?
40mm
What is the muzzle velocity for the MK 19?
790 feet per second
What is a sustained rate of fire for the MK 19?
40 rounds or less per minute
What is a rapid rate of fire for the MK 19?
60 rounds or less per minute
What is a cyclic rate of fire for the MK 19?
325-375 rounds per minute