rifle marksmanship Flashcards
1
Q
what TC covers the M4A1 Carbine
A
TC 3-22.9
2
Q
M4 description
A
A lightweight, gas operated, air-cooled, magazine fed, and shoulder fired weapon that can be fired either automatic or semi-automatic
3
Q
what is the RTC
A
350-10
4
Q
M4 caliber
A
5.56
5
Q
weight
A
7.5 lbs loaded
6.43 lbs unloaded
1.07 lbs loaded magazine
6
Q
length
A
33in (butt stock open)
29.75 in (buttstock closed)
7
Q
rifling
A
1/7 right hand twist (6 grooves)
8
Q
muzzle velocity
A
2,970 fps
9
Q
chamber pressure
A
52,000 psi
10
Q
max effective rate of fire
A
sustained- 45 rpm
rapid- 90 rpm
11
Q
max rates of fire
A
sustain- 2-3 rounds every 4-5 secs
rapis- 2-3 rounds every 2-3 secs
12
Q
max effective range
A
point: 500m
Area: 600m
Max: 3,600m
13
Q
Tracer burnout
A
900m
14
Q
butt stock position
A
closed
1/2 open
3/4 open
fully open
15
Q
ammunition
A
ball
dummy
tracer
short range training
blank
AP
