TC 3-22.9 Flashcards
What publication covers marksmanship?
TC 3-22.9
What are the four rules of firearm safety?
Treat every weapon as if it’s loaded. Keep weapon pointed in a safe direction. Keep your finger off the trigger. Identify your target and its surroundings.
What are the weapon safety statuses?
Green–no magazine, empty chamber, on safe.
Amber–magazine, empty chamber, on safe.
Red–magazine, round in chamber, on safe.
Black–in the process of engaging a target
Describe the M-4 carbine.
A shoulder-fired, air-cooled, magazine-fed, gas operated, 5.56mm carbine; with semi-automatic and 3-round burst firing modes.
What is the cycle of functions?
Feeding, Chambering, Locking, Firing, Unlocking, Extracting, Ejecting, Cocking
What are the four fundamentals of marksmanship?
Steady Position, sight picture, breathing, trigger squeeze
What is immediate action?
SPORTS: Slap Pull Observe Release Tap Shoot
What is the maximum range of an M4?
3600m
What is the first thing you do when given a weapon?
Make sure it is on safe and cleared
What is the maximum effective range for the M4?
500 point target
600 area target