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1
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What is the FM concerning the M4 Rifle?

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FM 3-22.9

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

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Make sure you clear it

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3
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What is the purpose of a weaponeer?

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The weaponeer is capable of simulating all of the BRM live fire scenarios without firing rounds

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4
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What are the four fundamentals of marksmanship?

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  1. Steady Position
  2. Proper Aim (Sight Picture)
  3. Breathing
  4. Trigger Squeeze
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5
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During Preliminary Marksmanship Training (PMI), what are the only two positions taught?

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  1. Individual Foxhole supported
  2. Basic Prone unsupported
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6
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What are the two basic elements of the Sight Picture?

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  1. Sight Alignment
  2. Placement of the Aiming Point
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7
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What does the acronym SPORTS stand for?

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Slap, Pull, Observe, Release, Tap and Shoot

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8
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What is remedial action?

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Remedial action is the continuing effort to determine the cause for a stoppage ormal function and to try to clear the stoppage once it has been identified.

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9
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Describe the proper procedures for applying remedial action with the M4.

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  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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10
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Describe the proper procedure for applying immediate action with the M4.

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  1. Slaps gently upward on the magazine to ensure it is fully seated, and the magazine follower is not jammed.
  2. Pulls the charging handle fully to the rear.
  3. Observes for the ejection of a live round or expended cartridge. (If the weapon fails to eject a cartridge, perform remedial action.)
  4. Releases the charging handle (do not ride it forward).
  5. Taps the forward assist assembly to ensure bolt closure.
  6. Squeezes the trigger and tries to fire the rifle.
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11
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Is SPORTS an Immediate or Remedial Action?

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Immediate action

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12
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What is immediate action?

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Immediate action involves quickly applying a possible correction to reduce a stoppage without performing troubleshooting procedures to determine the actual cause.(SPORTS)

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13
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How many times should immediate action be applied to a weapon?

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Once. (If Rifle still fails to fire, apply remedial action)

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14
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What is a malfunction?

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The weapon ceasing to fire due to a stoppage resulting from mechanical failure of the weapon, magazine or ammo.

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15
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Name the different categories of malfunctions for the M4 Rifle.

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  1. Failure to feed, chamber or lock
  2. Failure to fire cartridge
  3. Failure to Extract
  4. Failure to Eject
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16
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What is stoppage?

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A stoppage is a failure of an automatic or semiautomatic firearm to complete the cycle of operation..

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17
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How do you clear a stoppage?

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Apply immediate or remedial action

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18
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What is the definition of Maximum Effective Range?

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The greatest distance at which a soldier may be expected to deliver a target hit.

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19
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What does CLP stand for?

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  • Cleaner - It contains solvents that dissolve firing residue and carbon.
  • Lubricant - It lays down a layer of teflon as it dries to provide lubrication.
  • Preservative - It prevents rust from Forming.
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20
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Describe the M4 Rifle.

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  • A 5.56 mm, magazine fed, gas-operated, air-cooled, semiautomatic or three-round burst, hand-held, shoulder-fired weapon.
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21
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Describe the weights of the M4 Rifle without mgazine and sling, with sling and loaded 20 round magazine and with sling and loaded 30 round magazine.

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  • Without Magazine and Sling - 6.49 pounds
  • With Sling and a loaded 20 round magazine - 7.19 pounds
  • With Sling and a loaded 30 round magazine - 7.50 pounds
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22
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Describe the max effective rates of fire for the M4 Rifle.

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  • Semiautomatic - 45 rounds per minute
  • Burst - 90 rounds per minute
  • Sustained - 12-15 rounds per minute
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23
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What is the muzzle velocity of the M4 Rifle?

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2,970feet per second

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24
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Describe the ranges for the M4 Rifle.

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  • 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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25
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Describe the Barrel Rifling for the M4 Rifle.

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Right hand twist 1 in 7 (180mm)

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26
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What is the basic load of ammunition for the M4?

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

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27
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What is the overall length of the M4 Rifle?

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  • Buttstock Closed - 29.75 inches
  • Buttstock Open - 33.00 inches
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28
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What are the four positions for the buttstock of the M4 Rifle?

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  1. Closed
  2. 1/2 Open
  3. 3/4 Open
  4. Full Open
29
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What are the 8 steps in the functioning of the M4 rifle?

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  1. Feeding
  2. Chambering
  3. Locking
  4. Firing
  5. Unlocking
  6. Extract ing
  7. Ejecting
  8. Cocking
30
Q

What part of the M4 Rail Adapter System may be removed to perform PMCS?

A

Only the Lower Assembly

31
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Describe the procedures for clearing the M4 Rifle.

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  • Point muzzle in a SAFE direction; set selector to SAFE if weapon is not cocked.
  • Remove the magazine by pressing the catch and pulling it out.
  • Lock the bolt open by pulling the charging handle back, pressing the bolt catch, and returning the handle forward. Set selector to SAFE if needed.
  • Visually check the receiver and chamber for ammo.
  • With selector on SAFE, let the bolt go forward by pressing the bolt catch.
  • Set selector to SEMI and squeeze the trigger.
  • Pull and release the charging handle to return the bolt forward.
  • Set selector to SAFE and close the ejection port cover.
32
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How do you perform a functions check on the M4 Rifle?

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  1. Place the selector lever on safe. If the selector switch will not go on safe, pull the charging handle to the rear and release. Place the selector lever on safe. Pull the trigger to the rear, the hammer should not fall.
  2. Place the selector lever on semi. Pull the trigger to the rear and hold. The hammer should fall. While holding the trigger to the rear, pull the charging handle to the rear and release. Release the trigger and pull it to the rear again. The hammer should fall.
  3. Place the selector lever on burst. Pull the charging handle to the rear and release. Pull the trigger to the rear and hold. The hammer should fall. While holding the trigger to the rear, pull the charging handle to the rear three times and release. Release the trigger and pull it to the rear again. The hammer should fall.
33
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What is the weight of the M240B?

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Approximately 27.6 pounds

34
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What Field Manual covers the M240B?

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FM 3-22.68 Chapter 3

35
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Describe the M240B.

A

The M240B is a belt-fed, air-cooled, gas-operated, fully automatic machine gun that fires from the open bolt position.

36
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What is the sustained rate of fire for the M240B?

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100 Rounds per minute fired in 6 to 9 round bursts and 4 to 5 seconds between bursts. Barrel change every 10 minutes.

37
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What is the rapid rate of fire for the M240B?

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200 Rounds per minute fired in 10 to 13 round bursts and 2 to 3 seconds between bursts. Barrel change every 2 minutes.

38
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What is the cyclic rate of fire for the M240B?

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650 to 950 Rounds per minute fired in continuous bursts. Barrel change every minute.
(FM 3-22.68 Jan 2003 / 3-1 / PDF 84)

39
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What is the maximum range of the M240B?

A

3725 meters

40
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What is the maximum effective range of the M240B with tripod and T&E?

A

1100 meters

41
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What is the maximum effective range of the M240B for an area target?

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Tripod –1,100 meters
Bipod – 800 meters

42
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What is the maximum effective range of the M240B for a point target?

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Tripod – 800 meters
Bipod – 600 meters

43
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What is the length of the M240B?

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49 inches

44
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What is the maximum tracer burnout for the M240B?

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900 meters

45
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What are the proper clearing procedures for the M240B?

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1.1. Move the safety to the fire “F” position.
2. With his right hand, (palm up) pulls the cocking handle to the rear, ensuring the bolt is locked to the rear (bipod mode).
3. Return the cocking handle to its forward position.
4. Place the safety on safe “S.”
5. Raise the cover assembly and conduct the four-point safety check for brass, links, or ammunition.
o Check the feed pawl assembly under the cover.
o Check the feed tray.
o Lift the feed tray and inspects the chamber.
o Check the space between the face of the bolt and chamber to include the space under the bolt and operating rod assembly.
6. Close the feed tray and cover assembly and place the safety to the fire “F” position. Pull cocking handle to the rear, and pull the trigger while manually riding the bolt forward. Close the ejection port cover.

46
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What are the proper procedures for performing a function check on the M240B?

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  1. Places the safety on “F.”
  2. Pulls the cocking handle to the rear, locking the bolt to the rear of the receiver.
  3. Returns the cocking handle to the forward position.
  4. Places the safety on “S,” and closes the cover.
  5. Pulls the trigger. (Bolt should not go forward).
  6. Places the safety on “F.”
  7. Pulls the cocking handle to the rear, pulls the trigger, and rides the bolt forward.
  8. Closes the ejection port cover.
47
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What is the maximum range of the M249 (SAW)?

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3,600meters

48
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What is the maximum effective range of the M249 with tripod and T+E?

A

1,000meters

49
Q

What is the maximum range of the M249 against an area target for both tripod and bipod?

A

Tripod –800 meters
Bipod –600 meters

50
Q

What does S.A.W. stand for?

A

Squad Automatic Weapon

51
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What is the weight of the M249?

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16.41pounds

52
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What is the basic load of ammunition for the M249?

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  • 1,000rounds (in 200 round drums)
53
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What is the length of the M249

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  • 40.87inches
54
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What are the rates of fire for the M249?

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  • Sustained rate is 100 rounds per minute
  • Rapid rate is 200 rounds per minute
  • Cyclic rate is 650 to 850 rounds per minute
55
Q

The M249 is loaded, fired, unloaded and cleared from what bolt position?

A

The open bolt position

56
Q

How do you adjust for windage with the M249?

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  • Adjustments for windage are made by traversing the rear sight right and left along the sliding scale.
57
Q

How do you adjust for elevation with the M249?

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  • Adjustments for elevation (range) require the automatic rifleman to turn the elevation knob (closest to the buttstock) on the rear sight to the desired range setting.
58
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Name 3 assault firing positions used with the M249

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  1. Shoulder
  2. Hip
  3. Underarm
59
Q

What are two unique features of the M249?

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  • It has a regulator to change the rate of fire, and it is fed by M16 magazines as well as belt fed
60
Q

What is the weight of the M9 pistol with an empty magazine?

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  • 2.1 Pounds
61
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Describe the M9 pistol.

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The M9 pistol is a 9-mm, semiautomatic, magazine fed, recoil-operation, double-action weapon chambered for the 9-mm cartridge.

62
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Describe the magazine for the M9.

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A standard staggered box magazine designed to hold 15 rounds

63
Q

What is the weight of the M9 pistol with a 15 round magazine?

A

2.6 pounds (FM 3-23.35 June 2003 / 1-1 / PDF 10)

64
Q

What is the basic load of ammunition for the M9?

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45 Rounds

65
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How many rounds can a magazine designed for the M9 hold?

A

15 Rounds

66
Q

What Field Manual covers the M9?

A

FM 3-23.35

67
Q

What is the maximum range of the M9?

A

1800meters

68
Q

What is the maximum effective range of the M9?

A

50 meters

69
Q

What are the three safety features found on the M9?

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  1. Decocking
  2. Safety Lever
  3. Firing Pin Block

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