DM Knowledge

Question 1

What is a stoppage

Answer 1

An unintentional interruption in the cycle of operation

Question 2

What is a malfunction

Answer 2

Failure of weapon to fire satisfactory or as designed

Question 3

Ballistics

Answer 3

The study of a projectile in motion

Question 4

Internal Ballistics

Answer 4

The science of cartridge components, rifle components, and the reaction of the two from primer ignition to the bullet exiting the muzzle

Question 5

External Ballistics

Answer 5

The study of a projectile’s performance characteristics during flight

Question 6

Terminal Ballistics

Answer 6

The study of a projectile’s performance characteristics from target entrance to exit or stoppage

Question 7

Observation

Answer 7

The acquisition of facts and recording of specific information pertaining to the perception of details regarding persons, places, objects, or events

Question 8

SALUTE

Answer 8

Size
Activity
Location
Unit/Uniform
Time
Equipment

Question 9

SUT report

Answer 9

Shooters
Unknowns
Threats

Question 10

SASS

Answer 10

Semi Automatic Sniper System

Question 11

SSDS

Answer 11

Scout Sniper Day Scope

Question 12

SSMRNS

Answer 12

Scout Sniper Mid Range Night Scope

Question 13

SSOT

Answer 13

Scout Sniper Observation Telescope

Question 14

ATB

Answer 14

Appears To Be

Question 15

KIM

Answer 15

Keep In Memory

Question 16

RTT

Answer 16

Range To Target

Question 17

RIY

Answer 17

Range In Yards

Question 18

How to convert yards to meters

Answer 18

x 0.9144

Question 19

M110 SASS (characteristics)(LDAMS)

Answer 19

Lightweight / direct gas operated / air cooled / magazine fed / shoulder fired

Question 20

SASS full mag count

Answer 20

20 rounds

Question 21

Maximum length of SASS

Answer 21

46.5 in

Question 22

SASS sound suppressor weight

Answer 22

2 lb

Question 23

SASS barrel length

Answer 23

20 in

Question 24

SASS caliber

Answer 24

7.62mm

Question 25

SASS max effective in meters

Answer 25

800m

Question 26

SASS max effective in yards

Answer 26

875m

Question 27

SASS muzzle velocity (suppressed)

Answer 27

2556fps

Question 28

SASS muzzle velocity (unsuppressed)

Answer 28

2571fps

Question 29

SASS rate of fire

Answer 29

5 rpm

Question 30

M71 SSOT magnification

Answer 30

12x40

Question 31

M71 SSOT field of view

Answer 31

56-18@ 1000m

Question 32

M71 SSOT length

Answer 32

12.4 in

Question 33

M24 Binoculars magnification

Answer 33

7x

Question 34

M8541A SSDS power

Answer 34

S&B - Variable 3x12

Question 35

M8541A SSDS reticle type

Answer 35

illuminated gen 2 mil dot reticle

Question 36

2 types of moving target engagement techniques

Answer 36

1. Ambush
2. Track and hold

Question 37

Cones

Answer 37

provide day vision

Question 38

Rods

Answer 38

provide night vision

Question 39

2 types of night illumination

Answer 39

Ambient
Artificial

Question 40

9 factors effecting night vision

Answer 40

1. fatigue
2. lack of oxygen
3. long exposure to sunlight
4. heavy smoking
5. drugs
6. headaches
7. illness
8. consumption of alcohol within 48 hrs
9. improper diet

Question 41

7 factors of recognition

Answer 41

1. shape
2. shadow
3. surface
4. silhouette
5. spacing
6. sound
7. movement

Question 42

Process of observation (8 Rs)

Answer 42

1. realize
2. recognize
3. record
4. recall
5. review
6. recite
7. respond
8. reassess

Question 43

Types of searches (3)

Answer 43

hasty
detailed
night

Question 44

4 classification of mirage

Answer 44

boil
light
medium
heavy