FM 3-22.9 M-16

Question 1

What publication covers rifle marksmanship M16/M4 series weapon?

Answer 1

FM 3-22.9, dated 10 February 2011

Question 2

What is the FIRST THING you must do when handling a weapon

Answer 2

CLEAR IT

Question 3

Name the 5 phases in Basic Rifle Marksmanship

Answer 3

1) PMI-Preliminary Marksman Instruction
2) Downrange Feedback
3) Field Fire
4) Advanced Rifle MArksmanship
5) Advanced Optics, Laser and Iron Sights

Question 4

What is BRM?

Answer 4

Basic Rifle Marksmanship

Question 5

What are the four Fundamentals of BMI?

Answer 5

1) Steady Position
2) Sight Picture
3) Breathing
4) Trigger Squeeze

Question 6

During PMI, what are the only two positions taught?

Answer 6

Individual foxhole supported

Basic prone un-supported

Question 7

What are the two basic elements of the Sight Picture?

Answer 7

Sight Alignment

Placing of Aiming point

Question 8

What does the acronym SPORTS stand for?

Answer 8

Slap Pull Observe Release Tap and Shoot

Question 9

What is meant by the term “immediate action”

Answer 9

SPORTS!

Question 10

Describe the procedure for Remedial Action

Answer 10

1) attempt to place on safe
2) Remove mag
3) Lock the bolt to the rear
4) Ensure/Place weapon on safe

Question 11

How many times should immediate action be applied to a weapon?

Answer 11

ONCE! if fails, switch to REMEDIAL ACTION

Question 12

What is stoppage?

Answer 12

The failure of a weapon to complete the cycle of operation

Question 13

What is the definition of Maximum Effective Range?

Answer 13

The GREATEST DISTANCE by which a soldier may be expected to deliver a target hit accurately

Question 14

What does CLP stand for?

Answer 14

Cleaner- Lubricator- Preservative

Question 15

What are the 7 types of ammunition that can be used with the M16?

Answer 15

Ball
Trace
Dummy
Blank
Green tip ball
Red tip tracer
Blue Tip short range plastic

Question 16

What is the muzzle velocity of the M16/A2?

Answer 16

3,100 ft / second

Question 17

What is the maximum effective range of the M-16A2/A3?

Answer 17

Maximum Effective POINT 550 Meters

Maximum Effective AREA 800 Meters

Question 18

What are the steps for Zeroing?

Answer 18

Mechanical Zeroing consists of these steps:

1) Adjust front sight post
2) Adjust Elevation knob
3) Position apertures
4) Continue until you have achieved a tight shot group

Question 19

What is the Basic Load?

Answer 19

210 Rounds total.

7 magazines with 30 rounds each

Question 20

What is grouping?

Answer 20

Grouping is a form of practice firing with two primary objectives: firing tight shot groups and consistently placing those shot groups in the same location.

Question 21

What is zeroing?

Answer 21

Zeroing aligns the sights of the weapons with the weapons barrel.

Question 22

What will greatly reduce love fire grouping times?

Answer 22

Frequent use of the EST 2000 or LMTS.

Question 23

What are perishable skills?

Answer 23

General marksmanship knowledge and weapon proficiency.

Question 24

What are the two primary components of a marksmanship training strategy?

Answer 24

Initial training and sustainment training.

Question 25

What does PMI stand for?

Answer 25

Preliminary marksmanship instruction

Question 26

What 3 tools should NCOs and commanders use to develop a training plan and assess the marksmanship program in a unit?

Answer 26

1) direct observation of training 2) spot checks 3) review of past training

Question 27

What 3 things does the instructor do to ensure that firers are aware of their firing errors, understand the causes and apply remedies?

Answer 27

1) observe the firer 2) question the firer 3) analyze the shot group

Question 28

Who must attend refresher training?

Answer 28

All soldiers

Question 29

What does LMTS stand for?

Answer 29

Laser marksmanship training system

Question 30

What does EST 2000 stand for?

Answer 30

Engagement skills trainer 2000

Question 31

What is the weight of a M4 with 30 round magazine?

Answer 31

7.5 lbs

Question 32

What is the weight of a M16A2/A3 with 30 round magazine?

Answer 32

8.79 lbs

Question 33

Describe the M16/M4 series weapon.

Answer 33

The M16/M4 series weapon is a magazine fed, gas operated, air cooled, shoulder fired, 5.56 mm weapon

Question 34

What is the maximum range of a M16/M4 series weapon?

Answer 34

3,600 meters

Question 35

What is the maximum effective range of a M4 series weapon?

Answer 35

500m for point targets | 600m for area targets

Question 36

What should soldiers apply to clear stoppage?

Answer 36

Either immediate or remedial action to clear stoppage.

Question 37

How many time do you apply immediate action?

Answer 37

Only once

Question 38

What is immediate action?

Answer 38

Involves quickly applying a possible correction to reduce a stoppage without performing troubleshooting procedures to determine the cause.

Question 39

What is remedial action?

Answer 39

The continuing effort to determine the cause of a stoppage or malfunction and attempt to clear the stoppage once it has been identified.

Question 40

What are the 4 different types of common malfunctions?

Answer 40

1) failure to feed, chamber or lock 2) failure to fire 3) failure to extract 4) failure to eject

Question 41

Who can authorize the destruction of weapons?

Answer 41

Only the commander

Question 42

What is an infantryman's basic battlefield tool?

Answer 42

His weapon

Question 43

What are the 3 modes of fire for the M16/M4?

Answer 43

Semiautomatic, automatic, burst

Question 44

What does BUIS stand form?

Answer 44

Back Up Iron Sights

Question 45

What is the purpose of the BUIS?

Answer 45

If the M68 fails, the prezeroed BUIS may be flipped up and used to continue the mission

Question 46

What is the ACOG?

Answer 46

Advanced Combat Optic Gunsight is designed to provide enhanced target identification and hit probability for the M4A1/M16 series weapon when firing as far as 800 meters away

Question 47

What is the dual illuminated technology of the ACOG?

Answer 47

Fiber optics for daytime employment and tritium for night time and low-light use

Question 48

How are malfunctions caused?

Answer 48

Malfunctions are caused by procedural or mechanical failures of the rifle, magazine, or ammunition

Question 49

What are the 4 types of common malfunctions?

Answer 49

Failure to fire Failure to feed, chamber or lock Failure to extract Failure to eject

Question 50

Describe the EST 2000.

Answer 50

A home station, indoor, multipurpose, multilane, small arms, crew-served, shoulder launched munitions gunnery simulator with superior accuracy and state-of-the-art graphics

Question 51

What is the EST 2000 used to provide small arms weapon training on?

Answer 51

1) marksmanship 2) squad tactical procedures 3) close-range shoot/don't shoot techniques and skills

Question 52

Can certain live fire events be authorized on the EST 2000?

Answer 52

Commanders should review DA Pam 350-38 for live fire events that can be executed using the EST 2000

Question 53

What is the circle size for a soldier to qualify for a good grouping?

Answer 53

4-centimeter circle

Question 54

What are the 3 category in the study of ballistics in rifles and carbines?

Answer 54

Internal ballistics External ballistics Terminal ballistics

Question 55

What is internal ballistics?

Answer 55

Deals with what happens to a bullet before it leaves the weapons muzzle

Question 56

What is external ballistics?

Answer 56

Deals with factors affecting the flight path of the bullet between the weapons muzzle and the target

Question 57

What are the external ballistics that affect bullet trajectory?

Answer 57

``` Gravity Muzzle velocity Air resistance (drag) Altitude or air density Temperature Trajectory Wind Angles ```

Question 58

How does cold air impact the ballistics of a bullet?

Answer 58

Causes the bullet to lose velocity, causing the bullet to impact lower than intended

Question 59

How does hot/warm air impact the ballistics of a bullet?

Answer 59

Causes the strike of the round to move up

Question 60

Which of the external ballistics has the most impact on the bullet?

Answer 60

Wind

Question 61

What does terminal ballistics deal with?

Answer 61

Deals with what happens to the bullet when it comes in contact with the target

Question 62

What does the bullet penetration depend on?

Answer 62

Range, velocity, bullet characteristics and target material

Question 63

What does MOA stand for?

Answer 63

Minute of angle

Question 64

What is MOA?

Answer 64

Standard unit of measurement used in adjusting a weapons sights and other ballistic-related measurements

Question 65

What does the ability to locate a combat target depend on?

Answer 65

Position Skill in scanning Ability to observe the area and recognize the type of indicators made by the target

Question 66

What is target detection?

Answer 66

Process of locating, marking, prioritizing and determining the range of combat targets

Question 67

What is considered the selection of a "good position?"

Answer 67

One that offers maximum visibility of the area, while affording cover and concealment

Question 68

What are 3 methods used to scan the area?

Answer 68

Self-preservation 50-meter overlapping strip method Maintaining observation method

Question 69

When would soldiers use the self-preservation method of search?

Answer 69

When moving into a new area

Question 70

What is a target indicator?

Answer 70

Anything that a soldier (enemy or friendly) does or fails to do that reveals his position

Question 71

What are 3 general target indicators?

Answer 71

Sound Movement Improper camouflage

Question 72

What are 3 general indicators that may reveal a camouflaged or concealed target?

Answer 72

Shine Regularity of outline Contrast with the background

Question 73

What does FM 3-22.9 cover?

Answer 73

Rifle marksmanship M16/M4 series weapon.