M16 Flashcards
What is the rate of twist for the M16A1?
1:12 Right Hand
What is the rate of twist for the M16A2/3/4?
1:7 Right Hand
What is the FM that covers the M16?
FM 3-22.9
What is the TM that covers the M16?
TM 9-1005-319-10
What is the Max Range of the M16A1?
2653 meters
What is the Max Range of the M16A2/3/4?
3600 meters
What is the Max Effective Range of the M16A1?
460 meters
What is the Max Effective Range of the M16A2/3/4 for Point Targets?
550 meters
What is the Max Effective Range of the M16A2/3 for Area Targets?
800 meters
What is the Max Effective Range of the M16A4 for Area Targets?
600 meters
What are the 8 steps in the Cycle of Function?
- Feeding, 2. Chambering, 3. Locking, 4. Firing, 5. Unlocking, 6. Extracting, 7. Ejecting, 8. Cocking (Fat Chicks Like F@#$ing Under Extreme Enviromental Conditions)
Define Stopage?
Failure of an Automatic/Semiautomatic firearm to complete the cycle of function.
What are the DODICs for 55 grane Ball and Tracer 5.56mm?
M193 Ball/M196 Tracer
What are the DODICs for Dummy and Blank 5.56mm?
M199 Dummy/M200 Blank
What are the DODICs for 62grane Ball and Tracer 5.56mm?
M855 Ball/M856 Tracer
What is the DODIC for SRTA 5.56mm?
M862 SRTA
What is the weight of the M856 Tracer in granes?
63.7g
What are the four marksmanship Fundamentales?
- Steady Position, 2. Aiming, 3. Breath Control, 4. Trigger Squeze
Names the emements of a steady position
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
Define Zeroing
Alinging the sights with the barrel
What 3 types of Zeros are there for the M16?
mechanical, 25 meter, Battlesight
What should the elevation be set on for conducting zero fire?
3 + 1 (but for class purposes we will us 400 then goto 300 for qual)
What is 1 click on elevation for a M16A2 equal?
1 click=1 minute of angle
What is 1 click on elevation for a M4 equal?
1 click = 1/2 min of angle
What is 1 click on windage for the M16 series?
1 click = 1/2 min of angle
What are the qualification standards for RETS?
36-40 Expert, 30-35 Sharpshooter, 23-29 Marksman, >22 Unqualified
What are the qualification standards for Alternate Qualification at 25 meters for M16?
38-40 Expert, 33-37 Sharpshooter, 26-32 marksman, >25 Unqualified
How is CBRN Fire for M16 scored?
Go/NoGO must hit 11 out of 20 (about 51%)
How is Night Fire for M16 scored?
Go/NoGO must hit 7 out of 30 (about 30%)
Define Natural Point of Aim
A shooter aligns himself and his rifle so his sights are aligned to the target with out muscular support and effort.
Never shoot unless your weapon is perfectly still. True or False?
False. Accept your wobble area and squeze the trigger.
What is the max effective range for an M16A4 point target?
550 meters
When conducting the grouping and zero exercise, a shooter should initially fire a _____ round group before making a sight adjustment if needed
6 round group
When an audible “POP or reduced recoil is experienced, the first thing the shooter should do is?
Cease fire
If a Soldier is not zeroed within _____ rounds, he should be removed from the firing line and given remedial training?
18 rounds
This action involves quickly applying a possible correction to reduce a stoppage without performing troubleshooting procedures to determine the actual cause.
Immediate Action
What is the number of cycle function steps for the M16 series weapon?
8 cycle of function (Fat Chicks Like F@$&ing Under Extreme Enviromental Conditions)
