Weapons 2 Flashcards
The maximum range of the M4 is?
3600 Meters
What do you do if difference in sound or recoil is experienced?
Stop firing, indicates bullet stuck in bore and/or an incomplete powder born
What is the caliber of the M4?
5.56mm
How many rounds in the M4 Magazine?
30
Purpose of the compensator on M4?
Keeps the muzzle from rising during firing.
8 Steps in functioning of M4?
Feed, chamber, lock, fire, unlock, extract, eject, cock
If M4 fails to fire, what must you do?
Quickly apply immediate action procedures
When firing 140 rounds, rapidly and continuously, it will raise the temperature of the barrel to the what?
Cook-off point
What type of malfunction is considered “extremely serious” because of the hazard to the shooter, when using the M4?
Failure to extract
Film of lubricant barely visible to the eye is?
Lightly lubricated
In a hot, dry climate how should M4 be lubricated?
Lightly lubricated internal parts only using CLP or LSA
What are the rates of fire for the M4?
Sustained - 12-15 RPM
semi - 45
Burst - 90
Cyclic - 700-970
M4 Fails to fire?
Quickly apply immediate actions
Maximum effective range of M9?
50 Meters
How is the M9 verified as having a round in the chamber?
Extractor/loaded chamber indicator
When are you authorized to dry fire your M9?
Function check and/or during training
Lubricants authorized for M9?
LAW
CLP
LSA
Correct procedures for loading your M9?
- Visually inspect decocking/safety lever is safe
- Insert and lock a loaded magazine
- Let slide go forward
- Place in Fire and holster
What are major components of M9?
Slide and Barrel Recoil Spring and Recoil spring guide Barrel and locking block Receiver Magazine
What is the max magazine capacity and type of mag for M9?
15 round staggered box
Procedure for turning M9 to armorer?
Got it “Pistol Grip” first and elevated, slide to rear and decocking/safety lever in the safe position
What type of ammunition is used in the M9?
9mm NATO
What is the maximum range of the M9?
1800 Meters
Dust and sand will get into the weapon and magazines, causing it to malfunction, when should you give the inside areas and functional parts of the weapon a thorough cleaning?
Daily or as soon as possible after firing missions
