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Volume 3 CDCs Flashcards

1
Q

How many copies of the range card are prepared and where are they kept

A

2 for each position

One at BDOC and other at fighting position

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2
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What information is included on the range card

A 
Primary and secondary sectors of fire
FPL or PDF
Data section
Prominent terrain features 
Weapons symbols
Marginal data
Dead space
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3
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When is a PDF used

Principal direction of fire.

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When terrain does not lend itself to an FPL

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4
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What is he last step in range card preparation

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Sketch your secondary sector of fire and label targets within it, include range in meters from your weapon

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5
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The M4 Carbines special features make it an ideal weapon for what type of operation hub

A

Close combat operations

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6
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What is the BUIS

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Back up iron sight is a semi permanent flip up sight

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7
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What items are checked when conducting an inspection of the lower receiver and butt stock assembly

A

Buffer, rifle grips, butt stock- cracks

Selector levee, trigger inside parts- bent or broken

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8
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How do you slide or remove the rail covers/heat shield

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Thumb pressure to the center of the spring latch and slide it in desired direction

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9
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What are the six most commonly used used types of M4 ammunition

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  1. M199 dummy
  2. M200 blank
  3. M855 ball
  4. M855a1 ball
  5. M856 tracer
  6. Frangible
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10
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What’s the difference between the 5.56 M199 Dummy cartridge and the 5.56 M200 blank cartridge

A

M199- Has a tip but no propellant or primer

M200- no tip but has propellant and primer

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11
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Why does the frangible 5.56 cartridge contain a non-toxic, copper, tungsten powder, nylon binder

A

To eliminate airborne lead

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12
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What are the components of the M9 pistol

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Receiver, disassembly lever, trigger, slide stop, hammer, magazine catch assembly

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13
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What’s the purpose of a slide stop

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Holds the slide to the rear after the last round is fired

Tells shooter pistol fired last round

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14
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What are the four types of ammunition of the M9

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  1. M917 dummy
  2. M882 ball
  3. MK243 Mod 0 jacket hollow point
  4. Frangible
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15
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What situations would the jacketed hollow point round primarily used

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Requiring high lethality and limited over-penetration of targets

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16
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What is the primary use of the 9 mm frangible cartridge

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Training on ranges with strict surface danger zone

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17
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What is the M203’s primary purpose

A

Twin gauge enemies in dead space that can’t be reached by direct fire

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18
Q

What is minimum safe firing range for high explosive rounds in training Unprotected, protected firing position, And combat

A

Training- 165m
Protected- less that 165m
Combat- 31m

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19
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How long should you wait from the time of failure to fire before opening the barrel assembly to unload the M203

A

30 seconds

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20
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What is the iron sights of the PSQ-18A equipped with

A

Tritium inserts

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21
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What information does the LCD on the PSQ-188A provide

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Distance in meters, canting information, battery status

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22
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What ammunition types are fired from the M203

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  1. M406- high explosive
  2. M433- high explosive dual round
  3. M583A1- white star parachute
  4. M651- tactical chemical smoke
  5. M715- ground marker
  6. M781- practice
  7. M1006- non lethal
  8. M1026- non lethal crowd dispersal
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23
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When do you use the M583A1 White Star parachute round

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Use for illumination , signals, and is lighter and more accurate

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24
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And what situations is the M651 tactical CS round most effective

A

Riot control and urban operations

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25
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Describe the M249 AR

A

Support squad in offensive and defensive operations, provides cover fire, covers key terrain

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26
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From what position can the M249 be fired

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Shoulder, hip, or underarm position, or bipod steadied position

27
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What are the range settings on the elevation knob drum for the M249 AR

A

300-1000m

28
Q

How do you engage the safety on the M249AR and what is showing when the weapon is properly on safe

A

Push safety from left to right, and red ring is not showing

29
Q

After a weapon has fire 200 rounds in 2 minutes during weapons training, how long must you wait before clearing, applying immediate action, or taking remedial action

A

Tactical: 5 seconds
Training: 15 minutes

30
Q

When not in use, how often should your weapon be cleaned, inspected and lubricated

A

Inspected weekly and cleaned/lubricated when necessary

31
Q

How many different types of ammunition does the M249 AR use

A
  1. M199 dummy
  2. M200 blank
  3. M855 ball
  4. M886 tracer
  5. M855A1 ball
  6. M995 armor piercing
  7. Frangible
32
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And what situations would you use an M199 dummy round

A

Mechanical training, dry-fire exercises, functions checks

33
Q

What is the ball to tracer ratio for the M249 AR

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4 ball rounds : 1 tracer

34
Q

Describe the M240B

A

General purpose machine gun tri/bipod used by ground forces. Belt fed, gas operated, air cooled, fully automatic fire from open belt

35
Q

What is the maximum effective range for the M240B on an area target when using a tripod

A

1800m

36
Q

What are the three rates of fire for the M240B

A

Sustained- 100 rounds/min
Rapid- 200 rounds/min
Cyclic- 650-950 rounds/min

37
Q

What must you do before the bolt can be pulled to the rear

A

Safety must be put on fire “F”

38
Q

What are the seven types of ammunition used with the M240B

A
  1. M62 tracer
  2. M63A1 dummy (single )
  3. M80 ball
  4. M82 blank
  5. M172 dummy (linked)
  6. M973 ball (SRTA)
  7. M993 armor piercing
39
Q

What ammunition is only authorized to be used in the M240B

A

Ammunition manufacturer to US and NATO specifications

40
Q

Which cartridge is used during training to simulate live fire in the M240B

A

M82 blank

41
Q

When is the MK19 most effective

A

Used in the mobile role as part of a convoy or response force

42
Q

What is the maximum effective range of the MK 19

A

Area- 2212m

Point- 1500m

43
Q

What will determine the method of target engagement for the MK 19

A

Terrain, target presentation, type of target, tactical situation

44
Q

What are the five types of ammunition used in the MK 19

A
  1. MK281 target practice
  2. M381A1 training practice
  3. M430 high explosive dual purpose
  4. M918 target practice
  5. M922 dummy
45
Q

When do you use the M922 for MK19

A

Issued to maintainers to train Gun crew and check gun fire

46
Q

What type of targets is the M2 affective against

A

Providing a High volume of fire, it’s effective against point and area targets as well as light armored vehicles and low-flying aircraft

47
Q

What is the maximum effective range of the M2

A

1830 m

48
Q

What is the maximum range of the M2

A

6800 m

49
Q

What is the cyclic rate of fire for M2

A

100rpm

50
Q

What are the six types of ammunition used in the M2

A
  1. M1A1 blank
  2. M8 armor piercing
  3. M17 tracer
  4. M20 armor piercing tracer
  5. M33 ball
  6. MK211 Mod 0 armor piercing
51
Q

VM8, armor piercing incendiary rounds combines what functions and is used against what types of targets

A

Combined with M2 armor piercing. Target: used against flammable targets and light armored/unarmored targets

52
Q

Explain direct laying

A

Simplest and most effective technique of delivering fire with machine gun mounted on the ground or vehicular mount

53
Q

How do you obtain plunging fire

A

When firing from high to low ground/low to high ground, and at the long ranges

54
Q

What are the M870 and M870 MCS used for

A

Enhance physical security operations by providing forces with an effective weapon for close quarter battle, room clearing, and limited range capability when collateral damage is a concern

55
Q

What is the maximum effective range of the M870 MCS

A

68 m

56
Q

What length shells can be used in the M870 MCS

A

2 3/4 And 3 in magnum “00” buckshot and slug

57
Q

What types of nonlethal rounds can be used in the M870 MCS

A
  1. M1012 fin stabilized
  2. M1013 crowd dispersal
  3. M1030 breaching round
58
Q

What makes up the CPE system (Close precision engagement)

A

The sharpshooter and M24 rifle

59
Q

What is the maximum effective range of the M 24

A

800 m

60
Q

When should regular 7.62 mm ball ammunition be used in the M 24

A

Only in an emergency situation

61
Q

What is the primary role of the M107 in the Air Force

A

To provide long range anti-material capability

62
Q

What is the M107 system composed of

A

The rifle and sharpshooter scope, plus spare magazines

63
Q

How many rounds does the M107 magazine hold

A

10

64
Q

What is the maximum effective range of a M107

A

1830 m

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