EOC Self Test Questions Flashcards
What three methods of distance determination can you use from a concealed position with unfriendly forces in the area?
- 100-meter-unit-of-measurement.
- Appearance-of-object methods.
- Front sight post estimation.
What are the two types of range cards?
- Final protective line (FPL).
- The principle direction of fire (PDF) range cards.
What are the six objectives of an effective measurement program?
- Inform students as to their progress in meeting the objectives of the course.
- Establish a permanent record of each student’s achievement and allow the student to know that record.
- Identify the need for a remedial program.
- Identify students who are failing to meet the prescribed standard of the course so that appropriate action can be taken.
- Provide a basis for the recognition and use of students who are outstanding.
- Provide feedback data to establish a constant quality control check on the instructional system.
What are the four basic rifle-firing positions?
- Prone supported.
- Prone unsupported.
- Kneeling supported.
- Foxhole/over barricade.
What are the five firing positions used with the shotgun?
- Ready position.
- Standing position.
- Underarm crouch position.
- Strong-side barricade position.
- Over barricade crouch position.
What are the four steps in developing a performance checklist?
- Review the task statements in the course.
- Write down the steps involved in doing the task.
- Determine how to measure each step in the task.
- Put everything together into a predetermined standard.
What are the two types of performance checklists?
- The in-process checklist.
- The end product checklist.
What are the five major categories of technical orders?
- TMs.
- TCTOs.
- Index-type TOs.
- MPTOs.
- Abbreviated TOs.
What are the three principles of proper tool usage?
- Use tools properly so they are not broken through abuse.
- Keep tools clean and protected so that rust, corrosion, and handling does not destroy them.
- Keep track of tools so they are not lost or stolen.
What is the range command that normally follows “Is the range clear?”
“Clear right?”
Which portion of the national stock number 1305–00–968–5892 identifies the item as a specific type of small arms ammunition?
00–968–5892.
During an annual inspection of weapons in extended storage, what percentage of weapons must be inspected if you find unsatisfactory conditions in the first 10 percent?
10 percent
How many rounds does the M9 magazine hold?
15 rounds.
If an outdoor backstop is constructed with fill material (old tires, concrete, etc.), how much rockfree soil must cover the side facing the shooter?
2 meters.
What is the maximum range of an M16A2 rifle?
3,534 meters.
What is the maximum range of the M240B machinegun?
3,725 meters.
In what series of technical orders is the calibration data for most of the Combat Arms gauges found?
33K–1–100.
What is the maximum effective range of the M9 pistol?
50 meters (54.7 yards).
What is the maximum effective range for a point target?
500 meters.
At a distance of 500 meters, one click of the windage knob moves the strike of the bullet how far?
500 meters—one click moves strike 25 cm (10 inches).
What is the maximum effective range of the M870 shotgun?
68 meters or 74.3 yards.
How deep (from the firing line to the back of the firing platform) should a platform used for firing rifles and handguns be?
8 feet.
With the magazine adapter installed and a shell in the chamber, how many rounds can an M870 shotgun hold?
8 rounds.
What is the minimum and maximum trigger pull for an M249 automatic rifle?
8.5 pounds minimum and 15.5 pounds maximum.
What is the cyclic rate of fire for the M249 automatic rifle?
850 rounds per minute.
What is the procedure for sight alignment at a distance of 900 – 1800 meters?
900 –1800 meters: Align the sights by centering the front sight blade in the rear sight notch (similar to the M9 pistol).
If a 300-yard surface danger zone is not available behind a Partial Contained range, what additional construction must be installed on the range?
A bullet deflector or bullet catch.
Besides Combat Arms personnel, who should be included in scheduled inspections of the firing complex?
A CE representative.
What should be used to remove large dirt deposits or grease from the AN\PVS 7 goggles during cleaning?
A clean, lint-free cloth dampened with water.
If you must clean your gauges, what type of solution should you use?
A dry-cleaning solution that does not leave a film.
What kind of recoil system does the M9 pistol utilize?
A falling locking block.
What type of a gauge is the M16 rifle firing pin protrusion gauge?
A GO/NO-GO gauge
What kind of inventory must be conducted for armories staffed 24 hours a day?
A joint physical inventory conducted by oncoming and off-going armorers.
What is a supply point?
A munitions custody account set up between the munitions control activity and your Combat Arms shop.
Which AF form must an individual submit to store a privately owned weapon in a SF armory?
AF Form 1314.
What form is used to requisition expendable supplies needed to run your range operation?
AF Form 2005.
What Air Force form must be displayed in an ammunition storage area?
AF Form 2047.
What form is used to document key inventories?
AF Form 2432.
What two AF forms are used for issuing weapons?
AF Form 629 and AF Form 1297.
What Air Force directive establishes the training munitions allowances?
AFCAT 21–209.
What publications should your Combat Arms publication library contain?
All publications necessary to support weapons training on the base or installation.
What is the minimum inspection cycle for weapons?
Annually.
Name three of the six elements of the hazard communication program.
Any three of the following:
- A written hazard communication program.
- Hazard determination.
- Labels and other forms of warning.
- Worker information and training.
- Hazardous chemical inventory.
Name two rules of proper management of training equipment.
Any two of the following are correct: Check any equipment for operation and safety. Secure the necessary tools and supplies. Check them out, and arrange them for use. Arrange your slides or transparencies in the order that they are to be used. If you are showing a film or video, set up the required equipment before the beginning of class.
When assuming the weaver stance with the M9 pistol, how far apart should your feet be?
Approximately 5 to 8 inches, or shoulder width.
A bullet with a black tip is what type of ammunition?
Armor-piercing.
What are the major factors that influence the construction of a range?
Availability of real estate, installation mission, HQ USAF and MAJCOM policies, base population, annual training days available, training requirements, and type of weapons to be trained.
What determines how much ammunition is stored at your base?
Basic load requirement for your base.
What are the minimum and maximum tolerances using the firing pin protrusion gauge with the M203 grenade launcher?
Between .032 inches and .047 inches.
What type of firing platforms can be utilized with the M240B machine gun?
Bipod, tripod, and vehicular mount.
What sight is used without the M68?
BUIS.
What are the two methods of feeding ammunition to the M249 automatic rifle?
By disintegrating metallic split-link belt or, in emergencies, a 20- or 30-round M16 rifle magazine.
How does the tower operator control and conduct live fire on the range?
By using range commands.
What are the two types of baffle systems?
Canopy and overhead.
What are the components of a rifle cartridge?
Cartridge case, primer, bullet, and propellant.
What are the different risk categories assigned to weapons and ammunition?
Category I, II III, and IV.
In which risk category is the LAW rocket?
Category I.
What tool do you use to visually inspect the chamber of an M16A2 rifle to look for pitting or discoloration of the chamber?
Chamber reflector tool.
What is the only type of barrel installed on the M16A2 rifle?
Chrome lined.
What item is used to loosen and tighten drill bits?
Chuck
What is the primary cleaning and lubricating agent used on the M9 pistol when performing preventive maintenance?
Cleaner, lubricant, and preservative (CLP).
For what purpose is a 12-gauge shotgun used in the Air Force?
Combat operations and guard purposes.
What are the primary methods of calibrating a measurement device?
Compare a device that is known to be within specifications with the device being calibrated; use documented dimensions and measure the device to see if it meets, or exceeds, those dimensions.
What types of security measures are given to category I and II weapons in forward-deployed locations without IDS system available?
Constant surveillance.
What are the three most common types of operator platforms that a tower operator can use on a range?
Control tower, control booth, and stand.
What are the four primary shooting fundamentals that a shooting coach should know?
Correct position, proper aiming process, correct breathing, and proper trigger control.
What document identifies every piece of accountable equipment assigned to the range?
Custodian Authorization/Custody Receipt Listing (CA/CRL).
If someone is walking the final protective line (FPL) and that person disappears from view, how do you show this on your range card?
Dead space is indicated by a break in the symbol used to show the FPL.
What are the three most commonly used types of torque wrenches?
Deflection beam, dial indicating, and micrometer setting.
What is the probable cause for sluggish operation?
Dirty receiver.
What is the first step in preventive maintenance for the M203 grenade launcher?
Disassemble the weapon.
What are the inspection steps involved in a “preissue” inspection?
Disassemble, gauge, lubricate (if necessary), assemble, function check each weapon, and annotate the AFTO Form 105.
What is the most frequently used training aid?
Dry erase board.
Why is breath control not a major factor in accuracy when firing the M870 shotgun?
Due to the weapon’s short effective range, shot pattern, and sighting system used.
What are the different types of hearing protections?
Earplugs and earmuffs.
What is the chief hazard from electric powered hand tools?
Electric shock
How is the LALPS zeroed at 25 yards?
Fire the weapon at a 25 yard target by aligning the IR laser dot 3.5 inches below the sight’s point of aim.
With respect to the machine gun, which classes of fire can be fired from either a bipod or tripod mounted machine gun?
Fixed, traversing, searching, and traversing and searching.
Which feedback characteristic confronts the problem of selectivity—what to say, what not to say, and what to stress, or what to minimize?
Flexibility.
How should a chemical burn in or around the eyes be treated?
Flush with water immediately.
Which part is used to quietly lock the weapon into battery?
Forward assist.
During crew drill, what is the first command given by the leader to place the M60 machine gun into action?
GUN TO BE MOUNTED HERE.
What are the most probable causes of a failure to fire with an M9 pistol?
Improperly seated magazine, faulty ammunition, or no ammunition in the chamber.
When firing the shotgun from the standing or barricade positions, where on the target should you aim?
In the center of the target.
What position must the decocking/safety lever be in for the M9 pistol to fire?
In the UP position so you can see the red warning dot on the slide.
How would initial adjustments of the AN/PAQ aiming light be made?
Initial adjustment consists of setting the adjuster to the neutral position.