M16 Flashcards

1
Q

What is the rate of twist for the M16A1?

A

1:12 Right Hand

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2
Q

What is the rate of twist for the M16A2/3/4?

A

1:7 Right Hand

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3
Q

What is the FM that covers the M16?

A

FM 3-22.9

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4
Q

What is the TM that covers the M16?

A

TM 9-1005-319-10

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5
Q

What is the Max Range of the M16A1?

A

2653 meters

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6
Q

What is the Max Range of the M16A2/3/4?

A

3600 meters

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7
Q

What is the Max Effective Range of the M16A1?

A

460 meters

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8
Q

What is the Max Effective Range of the M16A2/3/4 for Point Targets?

A

550 meters

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9
Q

What is the Max Effective Range of the M16A2/3 for Area Targets?

A

800 meters

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10
Q

What is the Max Effective Range of the M16A4 for Area Targets?

A

600 meters

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11
Q

What are the 8 steps in the Cycle of Function?

A
  1. Feeding, 2. Chambering, 3. Locking, 4. Firing, 5. Unlocking, 6. Extracting, 7. Ejecting, 8. Cocking (Fat Chicks Like F@#$ing Under Extreme Enviromental Conditions)
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12
Q

Define Stopage?

A

Failure of an Automatic/Semiautomatic firearm to complete the cycle of function.

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13
Q

What are the DODICs for 55 grane Ball and Tracer 5.56mm?

A

M193 Ball/M196 Tracer

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14
Q

What are the DODICs for Dummy and Blank 5.56mm?

A

M199 Dummy/M200 Blank

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15
Q

What are the DODICs for 62grane Ball and Tracer 5.56mm?

A

M855 Ball/M856 Tracer

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16
Q

What is the DODIC for SRTA 5.56mm?

A

M862 SRTA

17
Q

What is the weight of the M856 Tracer in granes?

A

63.7g

18
Q

What are the four marksmanship Fundamentales?

A
  1. Steady Position, 2. Aiming, 3. Breath Control, 4. Trigger Squeze
19
Q

Names the emements of a steady position

A

Non-Firing Hand Grip, Rifle Butt Position, Firing Hand Grip, Firing Elbow Position, Non-Firing Elbow Position, Stock Weld, Support, Muscle Relaxation, Natural Point of Aim

20
Q

Define Zeroing

A

Alinging the sights with the barrel

21
Q

What 3 types of Zeros are there for the M16?

A

mechanical, 25 meter, Battlesight

22
Q

What should the elevation be set on for conducting zero fire?

A

3 + 1 (but for class purposes we will us 400 then goto 300 for qual)

23
Q

What is 1 click on elevation for a M16A2 equal?

A

1 click=1 minute of angle

24
Q

What is 1 click on elevation for a M4 equal?

A

1 click = 1/2 min of angle

25
Q

What is 1 click on windage for the M16 series?

A

1 click = 1/2 min of angle

26
Q

What are the qualification standards for RETS?

A

36-40 Expert, 30-35 Sharpshooter, 23-29 Marksman, >22 Unqualified

27
Q

What are the qualification standards for Alternate Qualification at 25 meters for M16?

A

38-40 Expert, 33-37 Sharpshooter, 26-32 marksman, >25 Unqualified

28
Q

How is CBRN Fire for M16 scored?

A

Go/NoGO must hit 11 out of 20 (about 51%)

29
Q

How is Night Fire for M16 scored?

A

Go/NoGO must hit 7 out of 30 (about 30%)

30
Q

Define Natural Point of Aim

A

A shooter aligns himself and his rifle so his sights are aligned to the target with out muscular support and effort.

31
Q

Never shoot unless your weapon is perfectly still. True or False?

A

False. Accept your wobble area and squeze the trigger.

32
Q

What is the max effective range for an M16A4 point target?

A

550 meters

33
Q

When conducting the grouping and zero exercise, a shooter should initially fire a _____ round group before making a sight adjustment if needed

A

6 round group

34
Q

When an audible “POP or reduced recoil is experienced, the first thing the shooter should do is?

A

Cease fire

35
Q

If a Soldier is not zeroed within _____ rounds, he should be removed from the firing line and given remedial training?

A

18 rounds

36
Q

This action involves quickly applying a possible correction to reduce a stoppage without performing troubleshooting procedures to determine the actual cause.

A

Immediate Action

37
Q

What is the number of cycle function steps for the M16 series weapon?

A

8 cycle of function (Fat Chicks Like F@$&ing Under Extreme Enviromental Conditions)