Weapons

Question 1

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

Answer 1

Make sure you clear it

Question 2

What are the four fundamentals of marksmanship?

Answer 2

Steady Position
Proper Aim (Sight Picture)
Breathing
Trigger Squeeze

Question 3

What are the two basic elements of the Sight Picture?

Answer 3

Sight Alignment
Placing of the Aiming Point

Question 4

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

Answer 4

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

Question 5

What are 2 general types of corrective action?

Answer 5

Immediate action
and
Remedial action

Question 6

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

Answer 6

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

Question 7

Describe the proper procedures for applying remedial action.

Answer 7

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

Question 8

What Regulation concerns the rifle and carbine?

Answer 8

TC 3-22.9

Question 9

Describe the ranges for the M4 Rifle.

Answer 9

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

Question 10

What is the basic load of ammunition for the M4?

Answer 10

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

Question 11

Answer 11

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.

Question 12

Answer 12

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.