TC 3-22.9 Flashcards
What publication covers rifle and carbine?
TC 3-22.9
What are the rules of firearm safety?
Treat every weapon as if it is loaded
Never point the weapon anything you do not intend to destroy
Keep finger straight and off the trigger until ready to fire
Ensure positive identification of the target and its surroundings
What are the weapon safety statuses (WSS)?
Green- fully safe
Amber- substantially safe
Red- marginally safe
Black- not safe
What is WCS ?
A tactical method of fire control given by a leader
What are the weapons control statuses?
Weapons hold
Weapons tight
Weapons free
What is the description of the M-4 series carbine?
Lightweight, 5.56-mm magazine-fed and shoulder fired
How many components are there for the M4 and what are they?
2 (upper and lower receiver)
What are the firing methods of the M4A1?
Safe
Semi
Auto
What are the phases of the cycle of function?
Feeding
Chambering
Locking
Firing
Unlocking
Extracting
Ejecting
Cocking
What operation does the M4 use?
Direct impingement gas operating system
What types of aiming devices are used?
Iron, optics, thermal and laser
What is in a minute of angle (MOA)?
Unit of measurement equal to 1/60th of a degree
In what increments are windage and elevation adjustments made on the CCO?
0.5 MOA
What size Aimpoint does the CCO utilize?
2 MOA Dot reticle
In what increments or windage and elevation adjustment made on the RCO?
Blade- 1/3 MOA
Knob- 1/2 MOA
What is the 300m aim point on the RCO reticle?
The top of the post
What are the three phases of the shot process?
Pre-shot
Shot
Post-shot
What are the functional elements of the shot process?
Stability, Aim, control and movement
What are the six primary carry positions?
Hang
safe hang
collapsed low ready
low ready
high ready
ready
How is the shooter center of gravity relative to stability?
The higher center of gravity, the less stable the position
What does the fire manage during the functional element control?
Trigger control
Breathing control
Workspace
Calling the shot
Follow through
Describe the weapon workspace?
Weapon oriented down range
Buttocks seated at inner elbow
Weapon elevated to approximately 45°
Weapon is 12 to 8 inches from the eyes
What are two types of corrective action to reduce a malfunction?
Immediate action and remedial action
What failures during the cycle of function can immediate action result?
Failure to fire
Failure to feed
Failure to chamber
Failure to extract
Failure to eject
What are some of the failures that remedial action can resolve?
Stove pipe
Double feed
Bolt override
Charging handle impingement
How many times should immediate action be applied before executing, remedial action?
At least two cycles of immediate action
What is a battle site zero?
Combination of site settings and trajectory
How is the zero in process conducted?
Mechanical zero
Laser bore light
25 – M grouping and zeroing
Zero confirmation out to 300 M
