TC 3-22.9 Flashcards
What are the four rules of firearms safety?
- Treat every weapon as if it is loaded
- Never point the weapon at 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 is the readiness of a Soldier’s weapon termed?
Weapon safety status
What is GREEN weapon safety status?
“Fully safe” The weapon is clear, no ammunition is present, the chamber is empty, and the fire selector switch is set to SAFE.
What is RED weapon safety status?
“Marginally Safe” The fire selector lever switch is set to SAFE, the magazine is locked in the magazine well, a round is in the chamber, and the bolt is locked in the forward position.
What is Amber weapon safety status?
“Substantially safe” A leader must clear and verify that the weapons bolt is forward, the camber is empty, and ammunition is introduced to the weapon.
What is BLACK weapon safety status?
“Not safe” Indicated when the weapon is fully prepared to fire, the firer has positively identified the target, the fire selector lever switch is set to FIRE, and the firer’s finger is on the trigger and the firer is in the process of engaging the target.
What are the three weapons control statuses?
-Weapons hold
-Weapons tight
-Weapons free
What is weapons hold status?
Engage only if engaged or ordered to engage.
What is weapons tight status?
Engage only if target is positively identified as enemy.
What is weapons free status?
Engage only if target is not positively identified as friendly.
What is the barrel length of the M4A1?
14.5 inches
What are the three distinct phases of the shot process?
-Pre-shot
-Shot
-Post-shot
What are the six primary carry positions?
-Hang
-Safe hang
-Collapsed low ready
-Low ready
-High ready
-Ready (or ready-up)
How can you tell if your target is greater than 300 meters using the front sight post?
The service rifle front sight post covers the width of a man’s chest of body at approximately 300 meters.
What are the two actions performed to correct a weapon malfunction?
-Immediate action
-Remedial action
How many times is immediate action performed?
2x
How is remedial action performed?
- Soldier immediately looks into the chamber area through the ejection port to quickly assess the type of malfunction.
- Soldier executes actions to reduce the symptoms.
-REMOVE the magazine and attempt to clear the weapon
What are the three symptoms a weapon could have causing you to perform remedial action?
- Stove pipe
- Double-feed
- Bolt override
What is sight alignment?
The relationship between the aiming device and the firer’s eye
What is sight picture?
The placement of the aligned sights on the target
What is trigger control?
The skillful manipulation of the trigger that causes the rifle to fire without disturbing the aim
An accurate shot, regardless of weapon system, requires the soldier to establish, maintain, and sustain what four interdependent functional elements of the shot process?
Stability
Aim
Control
Movement
