Weapons Flashcards

1
Q

What is the first thing you should do when you handle a weapon?

A

Make sure you clear it

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2
Q

What are the four fundamentals of marksmanship?

A

Steady Position
Proper Aim (Sight Picture)
Breathing
Trigger Squeeze

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3
Q

What are the two basic elements of the Sight Picture?

A

Sight Alignment
Placing of the Aiming Point

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4
Q

What are the phases of cycle function for an M4/M16?

A
  1. Feeding
  2. Chambering
  3. Locking
  4. Firing
  5. Unlocking
  6. Extracting
  7. Ejecting
  8. Cocking
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5
Q

What are 2 general types of corrective action?

A

Immediate action
and
Remedial action

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6
Q

What rudimentary failures can immediate action correct during the cycle of
function?

A

Failure to feed, failure to fire, failure to chamber, failure to extract, failure to eject

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7
Q

Describe the proper procedures for applying remedial action.

A
  1. Try to place the weapon on safe
  2. Remove the magazine
  3. Lock the bolt to the rear
  4. Place the weapon on safe if not already done
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8
Q

What Regulation concerns the rifle and carbine?

A

TC 3-22.9

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9
Q

Describe the ranges for the M4 Rifle.

A
  • Maximum Range - 3,600 meters
  • Max Effective Range for a Point Target - 500 meters
  • Max Effective Range for an Area Target - 600 meters
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10
Q

What is the basic load of ammunition for the M4?

A

210 Rounds total. (7 magazines with 30 rounds in each)

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11
Q
A

This screenshot can be found on page 26 of the study guide. This is not an answer, but a table that one needs to be familiar with.

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12
Q
A

This screenshot can be found on page 26 of the study guide. This is not an answer, but a table that one needs to be familiar with.

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