FM 3-22.9 Flashcards
What fm covers rifle marksmanship?
FM 3-22.9
What is the first thing you should do when you handle a weapon?
Clear it
Name the five phases in basic rifle marksmanship?
Preliminary rifle instruction
Downrange feedback
Field fire
Advance rifle marksmanship
Advanced optics, laser and iron sights
What is the purpose of the weaponeer?
Capable of simulating all of the BRM live fire scenarios without firing rounds.
What are the four fundamentals of marksmanship?
Steady position
Proper aim
Breathing
Trigger squeeze
During preliminary marksmanship training (PMI), what are the only two positions taught?
Individual foxhole supported
Basic prone unsupported
What are two basic elements of sight picture?
Sight alignment
Placing the aiming point
What does the acronym SPORTS stand for?
Slap pull observer release, tap and shoot
What is remedial action?
Continuing effort to determine the cause of the stoppage of normal function
Describe proper procedure for applying remedial action with the M4
Try to place weapon on safe
Remove magazine
Lock bolt to the rear
Place weapon on safe if not already done
Describe procedure for immediate action with the M4?
Slaps magazine
Pull charging handle to the rear
Release charging handle
Taps forward assist
Squeeze trigger
Is SPORTS an immeadiate or remedial action?
Immediate action
What is immediate action?
Quickly applying possible correction to reduce stoppage
How many times should immediate action be applied?
Once
What is a malfunction?
The weapon ceasing to fire due to stoppage resulting from mechanical failure of the weapon, magazine or ammo
Name different categories of malfunctions for the M4 rifle?
Failure to feed, chamber or lock
Failure to fire cartridge
Failure to extract
Failure to eject
What is a stoppage?
Failure of an automatic or semi automatic weapon
How do you clear a stoppage?
Apply immediate or remedial action
What is the definition of maximum effective range?
The greatest distance at which a soldier may be expected to deliver a target hit
What is CLP?
Cleaner
Lubricant
Preservative
Describe an M4?
A 5.56mm, magazine fed, has operated, air cooled semi automatic handheld shoulder fired weapon
What are 7 types of ammunition that can be used with the M4 rifle?
M193- ball M196-trace M199- dummy M200-blank M855- ball green tip M856- tracer M862- short range
Describe weights of the M4?
Without magazine and sling- 6.49 pounds
With sling and loaded 20 round magazine -7.19
With sling and loaded 30 round magazine- 7.50
Describe the max effective rates of fire for the M4 rifle?
Semi automatic - 45 rounds per minute
Burst- 90 rounds per minute
Sustained - 12-15 rounds per minute
