Section 109 Weapons Flashcards
M9 system of operation?
Short recoil, semi-automatic
M9 weight?
33.86oz empty, 40.89oz with staggered 15 round magazine
M9 max effective range?
50m
M9 max range?
1800m
What are your 4 weapon safety rules?
TREAT every weapon as if it were loaded.
NEVER aim your weapon at something you do not intend to shoot
KEEP finger straight off the trigger until ready to fire
KEEP weapon on safe until you are ready to fire
M9: How do you know proper magazine seating has occurred?
Click of magazine catch is heard
Describe the M16A4
LGAMS: Lightweight, Gas operated, Air cooled, Magazine fed, Shoulder fired, weapon that can be fired in the semi auto and auto
M16: Caliber?
5.56mm
M16: system of operations?
Gas operated, semi-auto, 3 round burst
M16: Length with compensator?
39 5/8’
M16: Weight with 30 round mag?
8.79lbs
M16: Max effective range?
550m point, 800m area
M16: Stripper clips contain how many rounds?
10 rounds
M16: How long do you have to remove a live round in the chamber of a hot barrel?
10 seconds
Describe the M4 Service rifle:
LGAMS: Lightweight, Gas-operated, Air-cooled, Magazine fed, shoulder fired, weapon that can be fired in the semi auto and auto 3 round burst.
M4: length with buttstock collapsed?
29.75
M4: Max effective range?
550m point, 800m area
M4: Max range?
3600m
Describe the M4 Super 90 (M1014 Shotgun)
SFARGOTRDS: Semi-auto, Fixed magazine tube, auto regulating, gas operated, twin operating system, rotating bolt head, dual locking lugs, self cleaning
M4 Super 90: Caliber?
12 gauge
M4 Super 90: system of operations?
ARGO twin system with dual gas system
M4 super 90: weight empty
8.44lbs
M4 super 90: Max ranges?
Depends on ammo used
M4 Super 90: magazine?
Seven 2.75’’ shells or six 3’’ shells
M4 Super 90: which way does the shell rim face?
Rearward
Shotgun: What must be removed when switching ammo?
Chambered shell and shell on carrier
What type of grenade is an M67?
Fragmentation
What filling is contained in the M67?
Composition B
What is the filling weight in the M67?
6.5oz
What is the weight of the M67?
14oz
What is the detonation mechanism of the M67?
Pyrotechnic 4sec delay M213 fuse
M67: Casualty radius?
15m
M67: Fatality radius?
5m
Describe the M203 grenade launcher
LSBPS: Lightweight, Single shot, breach loaded, pump action, shoulder fired
M203: weight?
3.5 lbs loaded, 3lbs unloaded
M16 + M203 Weight fully loaded?
11lbs
M203: Max range?
400m
M203: Fire team sized area target?
350m
M203: Vehicle or weapon point target range?
150
M203: Safe training range?
165m
M203: Combat range?
102ft
M203: Rate of fire?
5-7 rounds a minute
M203: Condition 1?
Round in chamber, action is closed and weapon on safe
M203: Condition 4?
Chamber clear, action closed, weapon on safe
Describe the M249 SAW:
GAMBOA: Gas operated, air cooled, belt or mag fed, auto, open bolt firing.
M249 SAW: Weight?
17lbs with bipod/tools, 23.92lbs w/200 round drum
M249 SAW: muzzle velocity?
3,025’ per second, 2,870’ per second for the tracer
M249 SAW: Max range?
3600m
M249 SAW: Effective range?
800m point, 1000m area, 600m grazing
M249 SAW: Sustained rate of fire?
85rpm, 3-5 round burst, 4-5 sec between bursts, no barrel changes
M249 SAW: Cyclic rate of fire?
850rpm, continues bursts, barrel change every minute
M249 SAW: Condition 1
Bolt locked to rear, safe, ammo in feed tray or mag well, cover closed
M249 SAW: Condition 3
Bolt forward, chamber empty, safe off, ammo in feed tray or mag well, cover closed
M249 SAW: Condtion 4
Bolt forward, chamber empty, safe off, no ammo, cover closed (weapon will not be half cocked)
M249 SAW: Two most common malfunctions?
Sluggish operations, runaway gun
M249 SAW: How much time is allotted before investigating hang fire?
5 sec
Describe the M240G
GABOA: Gas operated, air cooled, belt fed,, open bolt fireing, auto
M240G total system weight?
45.6lbs
M240G Max range?
3,725m
M240G max effective range?
1800m
M240G grazing range?
600m
M240G caliber?
7.62mm
M240G Sustained rate?
100rpm, 6-8 round bursts, 4-5sec between bursts, barrel change every 10min
M240G Rapid rate?
200rpm, 10-12 round bursts, 2-3 seconds between bursts, barrel change every 2 min
M240G Condition 1
Bolt locked to rear, safe on, ammo in feed tray, cover closed
M240G condition 3
Bolt forward, Chamber empty, Safe off, ammo on feed tray, cover closed
M240G condition 4
Bolt forward, chamber empty, safe off, tray empty, cover closed (weapon will not be half cocked)
Describe the M2 50 CAL
CARB, Crew served, air cooled, recoil operated, Belt fed
M2 .50 CAL weight?
128lbs
M2 .50 CAL max range?
7400m
M2 .50 CAL max effective range?
1830m
M2 .50 CAL grazing fire?
700m
M2 .50 CAL Sustained rate?
40 or less rounds per minute
M2 .50 CAL rapid rate?
more than 40 rounds per minute
M2 .50 CAL cyclic rate?
450-550 rpm
M2 .50 CAL what must be done to fully load the weapon
gunner must pull and release the bolt twice
Describe the MK19
SABB, Self power, air cooled, belt fed, blowback operated
What is the MK19 designed to do?
Deliver accurate, intense and decisive firepower against enemy personnel and lightly armored vehicles
MK19 Weight?
74.6lbs
MK19 max range?
2212m (grazing)
MK19 max effective?
1500m point
MK19 sustained rate?
40 rounds per minute
MK19 rapid rate?
60 rounds per minute
MK19 cyclic rate?
325-375rpm
MK19 condition 1
ammo in feed tray, charged twice, bolt locked to rear, safe on
MK19 condition 3
ammo in feed tray, charged once, chamber empty, bolt forward safe on
MK 19 condition 4
Feed tray clear, chamber empty, bolt forward, safe on
MK19 what is firing out of battery?
Serious malfunction, a round is being fired before it is fully seated in the chamber
What is the rifle combat optic (RCO)?
Fixed 4X optical aiming site
What rail adapter system is used with the RCO?
MIL-STD-1913
Describe the M9 Service pistol:
SMERDC: Semiautomatic, magazine fed, recoil operated, double action pistol, chamber for 9mm cartridge