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1
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What is the max range of an M249?
a. 3400m
b. 3500m
c. 3600m
d. 3700m

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c. 3600m

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What is the max eff range of an M249, bipod/point?
a. 500m
b. 600m
c. 800m
d. 1000m

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b. 600m

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What is the max eff range of an M249, bipod/area?
a. 500m
b. 600m
c. 800m
d. 1000m

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c. 800m

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What is the max eff range of an M249, grazing?
a. 500m
b. 600m
c. 800m
d. 1000m

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b. 600m

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5
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What is the max eff range of an M249, tripod/area?
a. 500m
b. 600m
c. 800m
d. 1000m

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d. 1000m

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What is the max eff range of an M240, tripod/area?
a. 800m
b. 600m
c. 1800m
d. 1100m

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d. 1100m

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What is the max eff range of an M240, bipod/area?
a. 800m
b. 600m
c. 1800m
d. 1100m

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a. 800m

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What is the max eff range of an M240, tripod/point?
a. 800m
b. 600m
c. 1800m
d. 1100m

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a. 800m

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9
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What is the max eff range of an M240, bipod/point?
a. 800m
b. 600m
c. 1800m
d. 1100m

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b. 600m

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10
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What is the max eff range of an M240, suppression?
a. 800m
b. 600m
c. 1800m
d. 1100m

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c. 1800m

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11
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What is the max eff range of an M240, grazing?
a. 800m
b. 600m
c. 1800m
d. 1100m

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b. 600m

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12
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What is in the five-paragraph OPORD?
a. Situation, Mission, Execution, Sustainment, Command & Signal
b. Situation, Mission, Execution, Sustainment, Command Matrix
c. Situation, Mission, Execution, Scheme of Maneuver, Command & Signal
d. Situation, Mission Statement, Execution, Sustainment, Command & Signal

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a. Situation, Mission, Execution, Sustainment, Command & Signal

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13
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What are actions after issuance of the OPORD?
a. Issue responsibilities, Highlight next hard time, Give time hack, Ask for questions
b. Issue annexes, Highlight shortfalls, Give time hack, Ask for questions
c. Issue annexes, Highlight next hard time, Give time hack, Ask for questions
d. Issue annexes, Highlight next hard time, Give debriefs, Ask for questions

A

c. Issue annexes, Highlight next hard time, Give time hack, Ask for questions

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What is in Situation of the 5 para OPORD?
a. Area of interest, Enemy forces, Friendly forces, & Attachments and detachments
b Area of interest, Area of operation, Enemy forces, & Friendly forces
c. Area of operation, Enemy forces, Friendly forces, & Attachments and detachments
d. Area of interest, Area of operation, Enemy forces, Friendly forces, & Attachments and detachments

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d. Area of interest, Area of operation, Enemy forces, Friendly forces, & Attachments and detachments

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What is in Mission of the 5 para OPORD?
a. Who, what (task), when, where, why (purpose) from higher HQ maneuver paragraph, and mission statement
b. Who, what (task), when, where, why, and mission statement
c. Who, what (task), when, where, why (purpose) from higher HQ maneuver paragraph
d. Who, what (task), when, where, why

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c. Who, what (task), when, where, why (purpose) from higher HQ maneuver paragraph

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What is in Execution of the 5 para OPORD?
a. Commanders intent, Concept of operations, Scheme of movement and maneuver, Scheme of fires, Casualty evacuation, & Tasks to subordinate units
b. Commanders intent, Concept of operations, Scheme of movement and maneuver, Scheme of fires, Casualty evacuation, Tasks to subordinate units, & Coordinating instructions
c. Commanders intent, Scheme of movement and maneuver, Scheme of fires, Casualty evacuation, Tasks to subordinate units, & Coordinating instructions
d. Commanders intent, Concept of operations, Scheme of movement and maneuver, Scheme of fires, Casualty evacuation, & Coordinating instructions

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b. Commanders intent, Concept of operations, Scheme of movement and maneuver, Scheme of fires, Casualty evacuation, Tasks to subordinate units, & Coordinating instructions

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17
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What is in Sustainment of the 5 para OPORD?
a. Logistics, Personnel services support, & Army Health System support
b. Logistics & Army Health System support
c. Personnel services support, & Army Health System support
d. Logistics, Personnel services support, resupply plan, & Army Health System support

A

a. Logistics, Personnel services support, & Army Health System support

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18
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What is in Command & Signal of the 5 para OPORD?
a. Command & Signal
b. Control & Signal
c. Command, Control, Commit, & Signal
d. Command, Control, & Signal

A

d. Command, Control, & Signal

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19
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What is the max range of an M240?
a. 3525m
b. 3625m
c. 3725m
d. 3825m

A

c. 3725m

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20
Q

What is the m249?

A

5.56mm gas-operated automatic

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21
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What is the m240?

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7.62mm gas-operated automatic

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22
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How much does the m249 weigh, barrel/tripod?

A

16.41 lbs / 16 lbs

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23
Q

How much does the m240 weigh, barrel/tripod?

A

27.6 lbs / 20 lbs

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24
Q

What is the length of the m249?

A

104 cm

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25
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What is the length of the m240?

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110.5 cm

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26
Q

What is the tracer BO of the m249/m240?
a. 600m/600m
b. 700m/700m
c. 800m/900m
d. 900m/900m

A

d. 900m/900m

27
Q

What is the sustained rate of fire for the m249?

A

50 rpm
6 to 9 rounds
4 to 5 sec
Every 10 min

28
Q

What is the sustained rate of fire for the m240?

A

100 rpm
6 to 9 rounds
4 to 5 sec
Every 10 min

29
Q

What is the rapid rate of fire for the m249?

A

100 rpm
6 - 9 rounds
2 - 3 sec
2 minutes

30
Q

What is the rapid rate of fire for the m240?

A

200 rpm
10 - 13 rounds
2 - 3 sec
2 minutes

31
Q

What is the cyclic rate of fire for the m249?

A

850 rpm, continuous burst/ min

32
Q

What is the cyclic rate of fire for the m240?

A

650 - 950 rpm,
continuous burst/ min

33
Q

What is the M2?

A

.50-caliber recoil- operated heavy

34
Q

What is the MK19?

A

40-mm air-cooled, blowback-operated automatic GL

35
Q

How much does the M2 weigh?

A

128 lbs.
(gun w barrel and tripod)

36
Q

How much does the MK19 weigh?

A

140.6 lbs.
(gun w/barrel and tripod)

37
Q

What is the length of the M2?

38
Q

What is the length of the MK19?

39
Q

What is the max range of the M2?
a. 6674 m
b. 6764 m
c. 6664 m
d. 6746 m

40
Q

What is the max range of the MK19?
a. 2212 m
b. 2112 m
c. 2221 m
d. 2211 m

41
Q

What is the max eff range of the M2 point?
a. 1100 m
b. 700 m
c. 1800 m
d. 1500 m

42
Q

What is the max eff range of the MK19 point?
a. 1100 m
b. 700 m
c. 1800 m
d. 1500 m

43
Q

What is the max eff range of the MK19 area?
a. 1100 m
b. 700 m
c. 2212 m
d. 1500 m

44
Q

What is the max eff range of the M2 area?
a. 26 April 20 1100 m
b. 26 April 20 1730 m
c. 26 April 20 1800 m
d. 26 April 20 1500 m

A

b. 26 April 20 1730 m

45
Q

Sustained rate of fire for the M2?

A

40 rpm
6 to 9 rounds
10 to 15 sec End of day or if damaged

46
Q

Sustained rate of fire for the MK19?

47
Q

Rapid rate of fire for the M2?

A

40 rpm
6 - 9 rounds
5 - 10 sec Change barrel end of day or if damaged

48
Q

Rapid rate of fire for the MK19?

49
Q

Cyclic rate of fire for the M2?

A

450 - 550 rpm,
continuous burst

50
Q

Cyclic rate of fire for the MK19?

A

325 – 375 rpm,
continuous burst

51
Q

The imaginary line drawn from the firer’s eye through the sights to the point of aim.
a. cone of fire
b. trajectory
c. principle direction of fire
d. line of sight

A

d. line of sight

52
Q

The curved path of the projectile in its flight from the muzzle of the weapon to its impact.
a. cone of fire
b. trajectory
c. principle direction of fire
d. line of sight

A

b. trajectory

53
Q

The pattern formed by the different trajectories in each burst as they travel downrange.
a. cone of fire
b. trajectory
c. principle direction of fire
d. line of sight

A

a. cone of fire

54
Q

The elliptical pattern formed when the rounds in the cone of fire strike the ground or target.
a. cone of fire
b. trajectory
c. principle direction of fire
d. beaten zone

A

d. beaten zone

55
Q

An area to be covered by fire that is assigned to an individual, a weapon, or a unit.
a. cone of fire
b. sector of fire
c. principle direction of fire
d. beaten zone

A

b. sector of fire

56
Q

Assigned to the gun team to cover the most likely avenue of enemy approach from all types of defensive positions.
a. cone of fire
b. sector of fire
c. principle direction of fire
d. primary sector of fire

A

d. primary sector of fire

57
Q

Assigned to the gun team to cover the second most likely avenue of enemy approach.
a. cone of fire
b. sector of fire
c. principle direction of fire
d. secondary sector of fire

A

d. secondary sector of fire

58
Q

An immediately available, prearranged barrier of fire to stop enemy movement across defensive lines or areas.
a. final protective fire
b. primary sector of fire
c. principle direction of fire
d. secondary sector of fire

A

a. final protective fire

59
Q

A predetermined line along which grazing fire is placed to stop an enemy assault.
a. final protective fire
b. primary sector of fire
c. principle direction of fire
d. final protective line

A

d. final protective line

60
Q

Assigned to a gunner to cover an area that has good fields of fire, or that has a likely dismounted avenue of approach, also provides mutual support to an adjacent unit.
a. final protective fire
b. primary sector of fire
c. principle direction of fire
d. final protective line

A

c. principle direction of fire

61
Q

 Occurs when the long axis of the beaten zone is at a right angle to the front of the target.
 Highly desirable against a column.
 Becomes enfilade fire as beaten zone coincides with long axis of target.
 Less desirable against a line because most of the beaten zone normally falls below or after the enemy target.
a. ENFILADE FIRE BEST
b. FRONTAL FIRE COLUMN: YES LINE: NO
c. FLANKING FIRE COLUMN: NO LINE: YES
d. OBLIQUE FIRE

A

b. FRONTAL FIRE COLUMN: YES LINE: NO

62
Q

 Occurs when long axes of beaten zone and target coincide/nearly coincide.
 Can be frontal fire on column or flanking fire on line.
 Most desirable class of fire with respect to the target:
Makes maximum use of the beaten zone.
Leaders and gunners should always try to position guns for enfilade fire.
a. ENFILADE FIRE BEST
b. FRONTAL FIRE COLUMN: YES LINE: NO
c. FLANKING FIRE COLUMN: NO LINE: YES
d. OBLIQUE FIRE

A

a. ENFILADE FIRE BEST

63
Q

 Delivered directly against the flank of the target.
 Most desirable against a line.
 Becomes enfilade fire as beaten zone coincides with the long axis of the target.
 Least desirable against a column because most of the beaten zone normally falls before or after the enemy target.
a. ENFILADE FIRE BEST
b. FRONTAL FIRE COLUMN: YES LINE: NO
c. FLANKING FIRE COLUMN: NO LINE: YES
d. OBLIQUE FIRE

A

c. FLANKING FIRE COLUMN: NO LINE: YES

64
Q

 Gunners and automatic riflemen.
 Occurs when long axis of beaten zone is at any angle other than a right angle to the front of the target.
a. ENFILADE FIRE BEST
b. FRONTAL FIRE COLUMN: YES LINE: NO
c. FLANKING FIRE COLUMN: NO LINE: YES
d. OBLIQUE FIRE

A

d. OBLIQUE FIRE

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