Warrior Tasks And Battle Drills

Question 1

What STP covers warrior skills level 1?

Answer 1

STP 21-1

Question 2

What does CLP stand for?

Answer 2

Cleaner lubricant preservative

Question 3

How do you clear an M-4 series Carbine?

Answer 3

1. Point weapon in safe direction
2. Attempt to place the selector lever on safe.
3. Remove magazine from weapon if possible
4. Lock the bolt open
5. Place selector lever on safe
6. Press the upper portion of the bolt catch to allow the bolt to go forward
7. Place the selector lever from safe to semi
8. Squeeze the trigger
9. Pull charging handle fully backward and release it, allowing the bolt to return to the full forward position
10. Place the selector lever on safe
11. Disassemble the weapon
12. Remove the sling

Question 4

Describe a function check on an M-4 series carbine.

Answer 4

1. Confirm the M4 is clear.
2. Place selector lever on safe.
3. Pull charging handle to rear and release.
4. Pull trigger (hammer should not fall).
5. Place selector lever on semi
6. Pull trigger (hammer should not fall)
7. Hold trigger to rear and charge weapon
8. Release trigger with slow, smooth motion, until trigger is fully forward (audible click should be heard)
9. Pull trigger (hammer should not fall)
10. Place selector lever on burst
11. Charge weapon one time
12. Squeeze trigger (hammer should fall)
13. Hold trigger to rear
14. Charge weapon three times
15. Release trigger
16. Squeeze trigger (hammer should fall)
17. Place selector switch on auto
18. Pull charging handle to rear, charging the weapon
19. Squeeze trigger (hammer should fall)
20. Hold trigger to rear
21. Cock weapon again
22. Fully release trigger then squeeze it again (hammer should not fall because it should have fallen when the bolt was allowed to move forward during the chambering and locking sequences)

Question 5

Describe how to load an M-4 series Carbine.

Answer 5

1. Determine mode in which weapon will be operated (semi, automatic, or burst)
2. Point weapon in safe direction
3. Cock weapon
4. Pull charging handle to rear
5. Check chamber to ensure it is clear
6. Return charging handle to forward position
7. Place selector lever on safe or burst (dependent of firing mode being used)
8. Insert magazine
9. Chamber a round

Question 6

Describe how to unload an M-4 series Carbine.

Answer 6

1. Point weapon muzzle in safe direction
2. Place selector lever on safe
3. Remove magazine
4. Lock bolt open
5. Remove any ammo from the receiver and chamber
6. Return bolt to closed position
7. Place selector lever on semi
8. Pull trigger to release pressure on firing pin spring
9. Close ejection port cover

Question 7

What are the fundamentals of marksmanship?

Answer 7

1. Steady position
2. Aiming
3. Breath control
4. Trigger squeeze

Question 8

What does SPORTS stand for?

Answer 8

1. Slap upward on magazine
2. Pull charging handle fully to rear
3. Observe the chamber
4. Release charging handle
5. Tap forward assist to ensure that the bolt is closed
6. Squeeze trigger

Question 9

Describe how to react to indirect fire while dismounted.

Answer 9

1. Shout “incoming!” In a loud, recognizable voice
2. React to instructions of your leader by looking and listening for guidance
3. Seek nearest appropriate cover
4. Assess your situation
5. Report situation to leader
6. Continue mission