Weapons 1

Question 1

What is the maximum range of the M4 Carbine?

Answer 1

3600 meters

Question 2

Before firing your M4 Carbine your visual inspection should include a check for?

Answer 2

Missing or damaged parts

Question 3

What are the maximum effective ranges for point and area target when utilizing the M4 Carbine?

Answer 3

Point: 500 Meters
Area: 600 Meters

Question 4

How can M855 ball ammunition be identified?

Answer 4

Copper jacketed projectile with green tip

Question 5

What are the rates of fire for the M4?

Answer 5

Sustained - 12-15 RPM
Semi - 45
Burst - 90
Cyclic - 700-970

Question 6

Describe the M4 Carbine

Answer 6

Light weight, air cooled, has operated, magazine fed, shoulder fired weapon

Question 7

What Blank Firing Adapter is used for the M4?

Answer 7

M23 Yellow “M4 carbine only”

Question 8

If your weapon stops firing with a live round in the chamber of a hot barrel how fast should you remove the round if possible?

Answer 8

Within 10 seconds

Question 9

What could happen if “Immediate Actions” are applied and the m4 is fired with a bullet stuck in the barrel?

Answer 9

The weapon could explode resulting in damage to the weapon and injury or death to the shooter or others

Question 10

Temperatures between 10 degrees F and -10 degrees F, which means you can use with lubrications on the M4?

Answer 10

• LAW
• CLP
• LSA

Question 11

What describes the term “Generously Lubricated” in regards to the M4?

Answer 11

Enough to spread with a finger

Question 12

In a hot, dry(desert) climate, how should the M4 be lubricated?

Answer 12

Lightly lubricated internal parts only using CLP or LSA

Question 13

What type of malfunction is considered “extremely serious” because of the hazard to the shooter, when using the M4?

Answer 13

Failure to extract

Question 14

What type of ammunition is used in the M9?

Answer 14

9mm NATO

Question 15

What is the maximum range of the M9?

Answer 15

1800 Meters

Question 16

Describe the M9 Pistol

Answer 16

-Semi-automatic, magazine fed, recoil operated, double and single action pistol, chambered for the 9mm cartridge

Question 17

What prevents the M9 pistol from firing if it is accidentally dropped?

Answer 17

Firing Pin Block

Question 18

The only lubricants authorized for the M9 are?

Answer 18

• LAW
• LSA
• CLP

Question 19

Before conducting a function check for your M9 what must you ensure?

Answer 19

Ensure pistol is clear and unloaded

Question 20

What is the maximum magazine capacity and type of magazine for the M9 pistol?

Answer 20

15 round staggered box

Question 21

What are the major components of the M9?

Answer 21

• Slide and Barrel assembly
• Recoil spring and recoil spring guide
• Barrel and locking block assembly
• receiver
• magazine

Question 22

What is the correct procedure for turning your M9 into the armorer?

Answer 22

Give it “pistol grip” first and elevated, slide to the rear and the decocking/safety lever in the safe position

Question 23

If an individual is 80 meters away can you effectively engage him/her with your M9?

Answer 23

No, the maximum effective range is 50meters

Question 24

How is the M9 verified as having a round in the chamber?

Answer 24

Extractor/loaded chamber indicator

Question 25

Under all but the coldest Arctic convictions, what lubricants are to be used on the M4 carbine?

Answer 25

LSA (weapons lubricant oil, semi fluid)

-CLP (cleaner lubricant and preservative)