For Quiz

Question 1

What is the first step of the loading process?

Answer 1

1 = Check safety catch

Question 2

What is the second step of the loading process?

Answer 2

2 = Open up magazine and take out

Question 3

What is the third step of the loading process?

Answer 3

3 = double check that it is round fitted to rear

Question 4

What is the fourth / final step of the loading process?

Answer 4

4 = place the magazine in housing and correct = loaded

Question 5

What is the step by step process of loading? (4 in total)

Answer 5

1 = Check safety catch
2 = Open up magazine and take out
3 = double check that it is round fitted to rear
4 = place the magazine in housing and correct = loaded

Question 6

Describe the Calibre

Answer 6

5.6mm, all ammunition is rimless and with the manufacturing info stamped on the base

Question 7

What is ammunition normally issued in?

Answer 7

H83 containers

Question 8

What two things could you find in a H83 container?

Answer 8

1)Cardboard boxes containing 20rds per box - giving a total of 800 rounds inside the full H83 container
OR
2) Bandoliers - hold 15, ten round clips per bandolier, giving a total of 900 rounds inside the full H83 container

Question 9

What are the four natures of ammunition available?

Answer 9

Ball
Tracer
Blank
Drill

Question 10

Describe the ball (a nature of ammunition)

Answer 10

Smooth brass cartridge, a jacketed bullet with a percussion cap on the base of the round

Question 11

Describe the tracer (a nature of ammunition)

Answer 11

Similar to ball but with tip painted red

Question 12

Describe the blank (a nature of ammunition)

Answer 12

This round has a brass case but no bullet
The top is close by crimping

Question 13

Describe the drill (a nature of ammunition)

Answer 13

A silver coloured round with a grooved case
Has a copper-jacketed bullet but no percussion cap

Question 14

What five things must you do to take care of ammunition?

Answer 14

Keep ammo clean, dry + free of oil

Don’t leave it in direct sunlight (bc this inaccuracies)

Do not use round as a tool, if unavoidable then don’t fire

Don’t tamper with ammo - as this is dangerous + forbidden

Inspect magazines regularly - a damaged one will cause stoppages

Question 15

What is the first marksmanship principle?

Answer 15

1 = the position and hold must be firm enough to support the weapon

Question 16

What is the second marksmanship principle?

Answer 16

2 = the weapon must point naturally at the target without any undue physical effort

Question 17

What is the third marksmanship principle?

Answer 17

3 = sight alignment and sight picture must be correct

Question 18

What is the fourth / final marksmanship principle?

Answer 18

4 = the shot must be released and followed through without any undue disturbance to the position

Question 19

What are the four marksmanship principles?

Answer 19

1 = the position and hold must be firm enough to support the weapon
2 = the weapon must point naturally at the target without any undue physical effort
3 = sight alignment and sight picture must be correct
4 = the shot must be released and followed through without any undue disturbance to the position