Rifle Marksmanship

Question 1

Describe the M4

Answer 1

a lightweight, 5.56-mm, magazine-fed, gas operated, air-cooled, shoulder-fired rifle or carbine. They fire in semiautomatic (single shot), three-round burst, or in automatic mode using a selector lever, depending on the variant. The weapon system has a standardized mounting surface for various optics,
pointers, illuminators, and equipment, to secure those items with common mounting and
adjustment hardware.

Question 2

Describe the M249 LMG

Answer 2

The M249 is a gas-operated, belt or magazine-fed, air-cooled, fully automatic weapon that fires from
the open-bolt position. The M249 has a maximum rate of fire of 850 rounds per minute. Primarily,
ammunition feeds into the weapon from a 200-round ammunition box containing a disintegrating, metallic
split-link belt. As an emergency means of feeding, the M249 can use an M16-series rifle or an M4-series
carbine magazine, but doing so increases the chances of malfunctions. The gunner can fire the M249 from
the shoulder, with a bipod or tripod, or on a machine gun mount.

Question 3

What are the eight cycles of functioning for the M4?

Answer 3

Feeding, Chambering, Locking, Firing, Unlocking, Extracting, Ejecting, Cocking

Question 4

Name the 4 rules of firearms safety

Answer 4

1. Treat Every Weapon as if it is Loaded
2. Never Point the Weapon at Anything You Do Not Intend to Destroy
3. Keep Finger Straight and Off the Trigger Until Ready to Fire
4. Ensure Positive Identification of the Target and its Surroundings

Question 5

What is the maximum range for the M4

Answer 5

3600 meters

Question 6

What are the maximum effective ranges for the M4

Answer 6

500 meters-Point Target

600 meters-Area Target

Question 7

What are the two general types of corrective action for a weapon malfunction?

Answer 7

Immediate action and Remedial action.

Question 8

What does the acronym SPORTS stand for

Answer 8

Slap, Pull, Observe, Release, Tap, Shoot

Question 9

Is SPORTS an Immediate or Remedial Action

Answer 9

Immediate Action

Question 10

How many times should you perform Immediate Action

Answer 10

Once

Question 11

What are the primary firing positions?

Answer 11

1. Standing.
2. Squatting.
3. Kneeling.
4. Sitting.
5. Prone.

Question 12

What are the three components Weapons handling is built on?

Answer 12

1. the Soldier.
2. the weapon.
3. the environment.

Question 13

How must every weapon be treated?

Answer 13

must be treated as if it is loaded and prepared to fire.

Question 14

What are some items that could be mounted using the ARS Adaptive Rail System?

Answer 14

1. Weapons.
2. Aiming devices.
3. Accessories.

Question 15

What are the two types of weapons that can be physically attached to the M16 and M4 rifles?

Answer 15

Grenade launchers and shotguns.

Question 16

What is a rifleman’s primary role?

Answer 16

The rifleman’s primary role is to engage the enemy with well-aimed shots.

Question 17

What must a Soldier master to ensure well-aimed shots?

Answer 17

1. sight alignment.
2. sight picture.
3. trigger control.

Question 18

How do you perform immediate action?

Answer 18

1. Hears the hammer fall with an audible “click.”.
2. Taps the bottom of the magazine firmly.
3. Rapidly pulls the charging handle and releases to extract / eject the previous cartridge and feed, chamber, and lock a new round.
4. Reassess by continuing the shot process.

Question 19

What are the conditions that a Soldier should perform remedial action?

Answer 19

1. Immediate action does not work after two attempts.
2. The trigger refuses to be squeezed.
3. The trigger feels like “mush” when squeezed.

Question 20

What should the Soldier do if the weapon needs remedial action?

Answer 20

the Soldier looks into the chamber area through the ejection port to quickly assess the type of malfunction.