RIFLE MARKSMANSHIP

Question 1

What is Immediate action?

Answer 1

Immediate action involves quickly applying a possible correction to reduce a stoppage without performing troubleshooting procedures to determine the actual cause.(SPORTS)

Question 2

What is remedial action?

Answer 2

Remedial action is the continuing effort to determine the cause for a stoppage normal function and to try to clear the stoppage once it has been identified.

Question 3

What does SPORTS stand for?

Answer 3

Slap, Pull, Observe, Release, Tap and Shoot

Question 4

What regulation covers Rifle Marksmanship?

Answer 4

TC 3-22.9

Question 5

Describe the proper procedures for applying remedial action with an m16

Answer 5

1. Try to place the weapon on safe
2. Remove the magazine
3. Lock the bolt to the rear
4. Place the weapon on safe if not already done.

Question 6

Name the different categories of malfunctions on an M4/M16

Answer 6

1. Failure to feed
2. Failure to fire
3. Failure to Extract
4. Failure to Eject

Question 7

What does CLP stand for?

Answer 7

Cleaner
Lubricant
Preservative

Question 8

What are the 8 steps of functioning for an M4?

Answer 8

1. Feeding
2. Chambering
3. Locking
4. Firing
5. Unlocking
6. Extracting
7. Ejecting
8. Cocking

Question 9

What is the first thing you do when you touch a weapon?

Answer 9

Clear the weapon

Question 10

How much does an M4 Weigh?

Answer 10

6.49 lbs
7.19 lbs with a 20 round magazine
7.5 lbs with a 30 round magazine

Question 11

Describe the max effective rates for the M4

Answer 11

Semiautomatic is 45 rounds per minute
Burst is 90 rounds per minute
Sustained is 15 rounds per minute

Question 12

What is the muzzle velocity of an M4?

Answer 12

2970 ft per second

Question 13

Describe the ranges for the M4

Answer 13

Maximum range is 3600 meters
Maximum effective range Point target is 500m
Maximum effective range area target is 600m