FGHT 1002 INTRO TO THE M16A4 SERVICE RIFLE

Question 1

From a list, identify the four weapon safety rules by number and without error

Answer 1

a. Rule #1. Treat every weapon as if it were loaded.
b. Rule #2. Never point a weapon at anything you do not intend to shoot.
c. Rule #3. Keep your finger straight and off the trigger until you are ready to fire.
d. Rule #4. Keep the weapon on safe until you intend to fire.
e. Rule #5. (Unofficial). Know your target, and what lies beyond it and in-between.

Question 2

Identify the basic characteristics of the M16A4 without error

Answer 2

ACRONYM "LMGAS"
Lightweight
Magazine-fed
Gas-operated
Air-cooled
Shoulder-fired weapon
 It fires a 5.56mm projectile, fired in automatic three round burst or semi-automatic single shots

Question 3

List the eight actions of M16A4 cycle of operation in sequence and without omission

Answer 3

1. feeding
2. chambering
3. locking
4. firing
5. unlocking
6. extracting
7. ejecting
8. cocking

Question 4

Weapons Conditions 1-4?

Answer 4

Condition 1: Safety on, Magazine inserted , round in chamber, bolt forward, ejection port cover closed
Condition 2: Not applicable to the service rifle.
Condition 3: Safety on, Magazine inserted, chamber empty, bolt forward, ejection port cover closed.
Condition 4: Safety on, magazine removed, chamber empty, bolt forward, ejection port cover closed.

Question 5

m16a4 cyclic rate of fire?

Answer 5

approximately 700-900 rounds per minute

Question 6

Rate of fire: semi, burst, and sustained rate of fire?

Answer 6

semi- 45 rounds per minute
burst- 90 rounds per minute
sustained rate of fire-12 to 15 rounds per minute.

Question 7

Ranges: Maximum range and maximum effective range?

Answer 7

maximum range: 3600 meters
maximum effective range: 1.)550 meter(individual/point targets)
2.) 800 meters (area targets)