Rifle Marksmanship M16/M4 Series Weapons, FM 3-22.9 w/Chang 1 (Publication date 10 Feb 2011) Flashcards
What Publication Covers Rifle Marksmanship M16/M4 Series Weapons?
FM 3-22.9 dated 10 Feb 2011
What does FM 3-22.9 Cover?
Rifle Marksmanship M16/M4 Series Weapons
What does ACOG Stand for?
advanced combat optical gunsight
What does PMI stand for?
preliminary marksmanship instruction
Para 1-4
What are the two primary components of a marksmanship training strategy?
initial training and sustainment training
Para 1-9
What are the Five Key elements to maintain a good Unit Marksmanship Program?
- The training of trainers.
- Refresher training of nonfiring skills.
- The use of the Engagement Skills Trainer (EST) 2000, Laser Marksmanship Training System (LMTS), or other devices.
- Sustainment training.
- Remedial training.
Para 1-10
What Seven additional skills should Soldiers be trained on for a good unit level Marksmanship Program?
- Semiautomatic and automatic fires.
- Night fire.
- Mission-oriented protective posture (MOPP) firing.
- Firing using aiming devices.
- Moving target training techniques.
- Squad designated marksman (SDM) training.
- Short-range marksmanship (SRM).
Para 1-12 What are perishable skills?
General marksmanship knowledge and weapon proficiency
Para 1-13
How many phases of rifle marksmanship training are there?
Five
Para 1-13
What are Five phases of rifle marksmanship training?
Phase I—Basic Rifle Marksmanship Preliminary Marksmanship Instruction.
Phase II—Basic Rifle Marksmanship Downrange Feedback Range Firing.
Phase III—Basic Rifle Marksmanship Field Firing.
Phase IV—Advanced Rifle Marksmanship.
Phase V—Advanced Optics, Lasers, and Iron Sights.
Para 1-21
What is Grouping?
Grouping is a form of practice firing with two primary objectives: firing tight shot groups and consistently placing those groups in the same location
Para 1-21
What are the two primary objectives of Grouping?
firing tight shot groups and consistently placing those groups in the same location
Para 1-21
What will greatly reduce Live Fire Grouping times?
Frequent use of the EST 2000 or LMTS
Para 1-22
What is Zeroing?
Zeroing aligns the sights of the weapon with the weapon’s barrel
Para 1-25
What does the Acronym ARM stand for?
Advanced Rifle Marksmanship
Para 1-28
What three tools should NCO’s and Commanders use to develop a training plan and assess the marksmanship program in a unit?
- Direct observation of training.
- Spot checks.
- Review of past training
Para 1-30
What is Direct observation of training?
Observing and accurately recording performance reveals the status of weapon maintenance, Soldier zero and qualification results, and each Soldier’s ability to hit targets
Para 1-31
What do Spot Checks provide NCO’s and Commanders?
Spot checks of individual marksmanship performance, such as interviews and evaluations of Soldiers, provide commanders and leaders with valuable information about Soldier proficiency and knowledge of the marksmanship tasks
Para 1-32
What should be assessed when Reviewing Past Training?
- The frequency and results of training.
- The basic and advanced record fire results.
- The frequency of unit-conducted collective CBRN or night fire training
Para 1-40
What Six attributes must the unit Trainers have to develop a good Unit Marksmanship Program?
- Knowledge.
- Patience.
- Understanding.
- Consideration.
- Respect.
- Encouragement
Para 1-51
What three things does the instructor/trainer do to ensure that firers are aware of their firing errors, understand the causes, and apply remedies?
- Observe the firer.
- Question the firer.
- Analyze the shot group
Para 1-57
What are the Four Phases that All Trainers must complete before they can be certified in the Train the Trainer Program?
Phase I—Program Orientation.
Phase II—Preliminary Marksmanship Training.
Phase III—Basic Marksmanship Training.
Phase IV—Advanced Marksmanship Training
Para 1-57
How many Phases are there for the train-the-trainer program?
Four
Para 1-64
What does a refresher training program prevent?
prevents Soldiers from becoming frustrated and losing confidence, and conserves ammunition and training time
Para 1-64
Who must attend the refresher training program?
All Soldiers
Para 1-64
What can Live and virtual simulators be used to reinforce?
- PMI
- Grouping
- Zeroing
- Practice record fire
- Record fire
- CBRN fire
- Assisted and Unassisted night fire by simulating the LFXs
Para 1-64
What individual marksmanship tasks do not require live-firing?
- Operation Checks
- Function Checks
- Immediate Action
- Target Detection
- Dry-Fire
Para 1-69
What is The intent of record fire?
The intent of record fire is to facilitate the commander’s evaluation of several individual tasks and integrated marksmanship skill performances, and to provide unit readiness indicators
Para 1-70
What remedial training is conducted for firers who need additional training to meet the requirements?
remedial training is conducted using the EST 2000 or LMTS
Para 1-70
What does LMTS stand for?
Laser Marksmanship Training System
Para 1-70
What does EST 2000 stand for?
Engagement Skills Trainer 2000
Para 1-71
What does LFX stand for?
Live Fire Exercise
Para 2-1
Describe the M16-/M4-series weapons?
All M16-/M4-series weapons are magazine-fed, gas-operated, air-cooled, shoulder-fired 5.56-millimeter weapons
Para 2-1
What is the weight of a M4 with 30 round magazine?
7.5 lbs
Para 2-1
What is the weight of a M16A2/A3 with 30 round magazine?
8.79 lbs
Para 2-1
What is the maximum range of a M16/M4 series weapons?
3,600 meters
Para 2-1
What is the maximum effective range of a M16A2/A3 series weapons?
550 Point Targets and 800 for Area Targets
Para 2-1
What is the maximum effective range of a M4 series weapon?
500 Point Targets and 600 for Area Targets
Para 2-1
What is the muzzle velocity of a M16A2/A3 series weapons?
3,100 fps
Para 2-1
What is the muzzle velocity of a M4 series weapon?
2,970 fps
Para 2-2
What are the different versions of the M4 Carbine?
M4, the M4A1, and the M4 modular weapon system (MWS)
Para 2-2
When does an M4 Carbine become a M4 MWS?
The M4 carbine becomes the M4 MWS when the M4 adapter rail system (ARS) is installed
Para 2-2
What is different between the M4 or M4 MWS and the M4A1?
the M4 or M4 MWS fire 3 round burst and the M4A1 is fully automatic
Para 2-3
How do you Mechanically Zero the M4 Series Weapons?
(1) Adjust the front sightpost until the base of the front sightpost is flush with the front sightpost housing.
(2) Turn the elevation knob counterclockwise until the rear sight assembly rests flush with the detachable carrying handle and the 6/3 marking is aligned with the index line on the left side of the carrying handle.
(3) Position the apertures so the unmarked aperture is up and the 0-200 meter aperture is down.
(4) Turn the windage knob to align the index mark on the 0-200 meter aperture with the long center index line on the rear sight assembly
Para 2-4
How do you Battlesight Zero the M4 Series Weapons?
(1) Turn the elevation knob counterclockwise until the rear sight assembly rests flush with the detachable carrying handle and the 6/3 marking is aligned with the index line on the left side of the detachable carrying handle
(2) Position the apertures so the unmarked aperture is up and the 0-200 meter aperture is down.
(3) Turn the windage knob to align the index mark on the 0-200 meter aperture with the long center index line on the rear sight assembly.
Para 2-7
When is it only necessary to Mechanical Zero a Weapon?
Mechanically zeroing the weapon is only necessary when the weapon zero is questionable, the weapon is newly assigned to the unit, or the weapon sights have been serviced
Para 2-7
How do you mechanically zero an M16A2/A3 rifle?
(1) Adjust the front sightpost until the base of the front sightpost is flush with the front sightpost housing.
(2) Turn the elevation knob counterclockwise until the rear sight assembly rests flush with the carrying handle and the 8/3 marking is aligned with the index line on the left side of the carrying handle.
(3) Position the apertures so the unmarked aperture is up and the 0-200 meter aperture is down.
(4) Turn the windage knob to align the index mark on the 0-200 meter aperture with the long center index line on the rear sight assembly.
Para 2-8
How do you battlesight zero an M16A2/A3 rifle?
(1) Turn the elevation knob counterclockwise until the rear sight assembly rests flush with the carrying handle and the 8/3 marking is aligned with the index line on the left side of the carrying handle.
(2) Turn the elevation knob one more click clockwise.
(3) Position the apertures so the unmarked aperture is up and the 0-200 meter aperture is down.
(4) Turn the windage knob to align the index mark on the 0-200 meter aperture with the long center index line on the rear sight assembly.
Para 2-18
What does ARS stand for?
Adapter Rail System (ARS)
Para 2-18
Who is authorized to remove the ARS from a weapon?
Only the armorer
Para 2-18
What may the user remove only to perform preventive maintenance checks and services (PMCS)?
only the lower assembly
Para 2-21
Why do the recoil grooves on each rail of the ARS have numbers?
- Assist the user in remounting an accessory in the same position.
- Allow standardization in the location of mounted accessories.
- Identify reference points for discussions on accessory mounting locations
Para 2-21
What are the threaded ¼-inch deep holes in the ARS?
for a camera tripod adapter
Para 2-23
Which rail of the ARS will not maintain a zero with rail grabbers?
the bottom rail will not maintain zero
Para 2-29
Do all devices in a unit have to be mounted in the same location?
No; only when command directed to do so. However it should be remembered that each firer is different and may need devices differently than other Soldiers so the Command should limit directing soldiers to do so only during formal proceedings such as parades or boards but the Soldier should mark
where they are zeroed with paint or grease pen