M500 Joint Service Shotgun

Question 1

General Characteristics

Answer 1

12 gauge
Manually operated
Air cooled
Repeating
Magazine fed
Shoulder fired

Question 2

6 Major Assemblies

Answer 2

Barrel assembly
Stock assembly
Trigger housing assembly
Receiver assembly
Bolt assembly
Force end assembly

Question 3

Condition 4

Answer 3

Magazine tube empty
Chamber empty
Bolt forward
Weapon on safe

Question 4

Condition 3

Answer 4

Rounds in magazine tube
Chamber empty
Bolt forward
Weapon on safe

Question 5

Condition 1

Answer 5

Rounds in magazine tube
Shell in chamber
Bolt forward
Weapon on safe

Question 6

Cycle of Operations

Answer 6

Firing
Unlocking
Extracting
Ejecting
Cocking
Feeding
Chambering
Locking

Question 7

Immediate Action

Answer 7

Observe
Pull fore end to the rear
Check ejecting
Push fore end forward
Weapon up and re-asses

Question 8

Remedial Action

Answer 8

Put weapon on safe
Pull fore-end to the rear
Clear chamber
Check for obstructions or damage
Reload
Weapon up and re-asses

Question 9

Authorized cleaning agents

Answer 9

RBC
CLP
Dry cleaning solvents
Soapy water

Question 10

Authorized lubricants

Answer 10

CLP (clean lube preserve)
LSA (lube small arms)
LAW (lube arctic weather)