TC 3-22.9 Rifle and Carbine Marksmanship M4/M16 Flashcards
What TC covers rifle marksmanship for the M4/M16 series of rifles?
TC 3-22.9
What does PMI stand for?
Preliminary Marksmanship Instruction
What are the five phases of rifle marksmanship training/basic rifle marksmanship (BRM)?
- Preliminary Marksmanship Instruction (PMI)
- Downrange feedback range firing
- Field firing
- Advanced Rifle Marksmanship (ARM)
- Advanced optics, lasers, and iron sights
HINT Remember the acronym PDFAA
What is zeroing?
Zeroing aligns the sight of the weapon with the weapon’s barrel
What is the objective of grouping?
firing tight shot groups and placing those groups in the same location
What does LMTS stand for?
Laser Marksmanship Training System
What does EST 2000 stand for?
Engagement Skills Trainer 2000
What are the purposes of the LMTS and EST 2000?
Remedial training for firers and/or to reduce initial grouping and zeroing times
What does LFX stand for?
Live fire exercise
Describe the M16/M4?
The M4/M16 is a magazine fed, gas operated, air cooled, shoulder-fired 5.56 millimeter rifle
What is the maximum range of an M4/M16?
3600 meters (m)
What is the maximum effective range of an M4?
Point target – 500 meters (m), Area target – 600 meters (m)
What is the muzzle velocity of an M4? M16?
M4 – 2,970 feet per second (fps),
M16 – 3,100 feet per second (fps)
What does ACOG stand for?
Advanced Combat Optical Gunsight
What is Immediate Action for the M4/M16?
SPORTS
What does the acronym SPORTS stand for?
Slap, pull, observe, release, tap, squeeze
Describe the immediate action SPORTS.
- Slap gently upward on the magazine to ensure that it is fully seated and that the magazine follower is not jammed
- Pull the charging handle fully to the rear
- Observe the ejection of a live round or expended cartridge
- Release the charging handle; do not ride it forward
- Tap the forward assist assembly to ensure that the bolt is closed
- Squeeze the trigger and try to fire the rifle
What is remedial action?
Remedial action is the continuing effort to determine the cause of a stoppage or malfunction and attempt to clear the stoppage once it has been identified
What are the steps to perform Remedial Action on an M4/M16?
- Try to place the weapon on SAFE.
- Remove the magazine.
- Lock the bolt to the rear.
- Place the weapon on SAFE.
What are the different types of common malfunctions for an M4/M16?
Failure to feed, fire, extract, or eject
What are the eight cycles of function for an M4/M16?
- Feeding
- Chambering
- Locking
- Firing
- Unlocking
- Extracting
- Ejecting
- Cocking
What are the three modes of fire for the M4/M16?
Semiautomatic, Automatic, Burst
What does MOA stand for and what is it?
Minute of Angle – standard unit of measurement used in adjusting a weapon’s sights or other ballistic measurements
On a mechanical qualification range, what are the classification standards?
Marksman (23-29), Sharpshooter (30-35), Expert (36-40)
