Weapons

Question 1

Describe the M4 rifle?

Answer 1

a lightweight, 5.56-mm, magazine-fed, gas operated, air-cooled, shoulder-fired rifle or carbine.

Question 2

What are the five types of ammunition the M4 uses?

Answer 2

5.56mm
M855
M856
MK301 (tracer)
M995 (Armor Piercing)
M200 (blank)

There are actually 10.
TC 3-22.9 Appendix A

Question 3

Describe the barrel rifling of the M4.

Question 4

What is the cyclic rate of fire for the M4?

Answer 4

700-970 rounds per minute.

Question 5

What is the maximum range of the M4?

Answer 5

3,600 meters

Question 6

What is the maximum EFFECTIVE range of the M4.

Answer 6

500 meters

Question 7

What is the battle sight zero distance of the M4?

Answer 7

300 meters

Question 8

Define sustained rate of fire for the M4.

Answer 8

12-15 rounds

Question 9

Describe stoppage.

Answer 9

A stoppage is any failure of the weapon to complete the cycle of operation, leading to the weapon not firing when the trigger is pulled.

Question 10

Describe Sports

Answer 10

Slap, Pull, Observe, Release, Tap, and Squeeze

Question 11

What is immediate action for the M4?

Answer 11

simple, rapid actions or motions taken by the Soldier to
correct basic disruptions in the cycle of function of the weapon.

Question 12

What is the first step before disassembling the M4?

Answer 12

That the weapon is on safe and clear.

Question 13

Describe the three types of stoppage.

Answer 13

Failure to feed, chamber, or lock
Failure to fire
Failure to extract or eject

Question 14

Each click of elevation on the M4 raises the round how much at 100 meters?

Answer 14

Each click moves the point of impact approximately 1.2 inches (or 3 cm) at 100 meters

Question 15

In what position should the rear sight of the M4 be set when zeroing?

Answer 15

The rear sight should be set to the 8/3 (300 meters) setting when zeroing.

Question 16

What steps should be taken with the elevation knob when battle sight zeroing the M4?

Answer 16

Set the rear sight elevation knob to 8/3 and adjust as necessary to zero the weapon at 25 meters.

Question 17

How should elevation changes be made with the M4 when zeroing?

Answer 17

Elevation changes are made by adjusting the front sight post up or down

Question 18

What is the purpose of zeroing your weapon?

Answer 18

Zeroing ensures that the sights are aligned with the barrel, so the rounds hit the target where aimed at a specific distance.

Question 19

When firing a weapon, what does the term trajectory mean?

Answer 19

Trajectory refers to the path of the bullet from the muzzle to the point of impact, influenced by gravity and air resistance.

Question 20

How do you identify tracer ammunition?

Answer 20

Tracer rounds have a red tip to visually identify them.

Question 21

Name three things that could cause a malfunction on the M4.

Answer 21

Dirty or poorly lubricated weapon
Faulty ammunition
Damaged magazine or misaligned rounds.