Weapons Flashcards by Raymond Rodriguez

Name 5 phases in Basic Rifle Marksmanship

Preliminary Downrange Instruction
Downrange Feedback
Field Fire
Advanced rifle marksmanship
Advanced optics, laser and iron sights

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

Make sure you clear it.

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What are the four fundamentals of marksmanship?

Steady position
Sight picture
Breathing
Trigger squeeze

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During PMI, what are the only two positions taught?

Individual foxhole supported

2. Basic prone unsupported

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What are two basic elements of the sight picture?

Sight alignment

2. Placing of aiming point

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What does SPORTS stand for?

Slap, Pull, Observe, Release, Tap and Shoot

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What is remedial action?

Continuously trying to determine the cause for a stoppage.

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Describe remedial action with the M16.

Place the weapon on safe
Remove magazine
Lock bolt to the rear
Place the weapon on safe.

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Is SPORTS an immediate or remedial action?

Immediate

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Describe how to apply an immediate action with the M16

Slap the magazine 
Pull the charging handle to the rear 
Observe ejection port
Release the charging handle
Tap the forward assist
Squeeze the trigger

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What is immediate action?

Immediate action is quickly applying a possible correction such as SPORTS to avoid remedial action.

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

Once

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What is a malfunction?

A malfunction is the weapon ceasing to fire due to a stoppage.

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Name the different malfunctions of the M16.

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

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What is a stoppage?

The failure of an automatic or semiautomatic weapon from completing its cycle.

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How do you clear a stoppage?

Apply immediate or remedial action.

Define Maximum Effective Range

The greatest distance a Soldier is expected to hit a target.

What does CLP stand for?

Cleaner - dissolves firing residue
Lubricant - layer of Teflon
Preservative - prevents rusting

Describe the M16

5.56 mm
Magazine fed
Gas-operated
Air-cooled
Semiautomatic or 3 round burst
Hand held should fired weapon

Describe the weights if the M16

Without magazine and sling - 7.78pnds
With sling and 20 round mag - 8.48pnd
With sling and 30 round mag - 8.79pnd

What is the muzzle velocity of the M16

3100 feet per second

Describe the ranges for the M16

Max Range - 3600 meters
Max Range area target - 800 meters
Max range point target - 550 meters

What is the basic load of ammunition for the M16

210 rounds

What are the 8 steps in the functioning of the M16?

Feeding
Chambering
Locking
Firing
Unlocking
Extracting
Ejecting
Cocking

What is the FM concerning the M16/A2 Rifle?

FM 3-22.9

What is the purpose of a weaponeer?

1. Simulates all BRM scenarios and provides immediate feedback

What are the 7 types of ammunition that can be used with the M16/a2 Rifle?

1. Ball 2. Ball Green Tip 3. Trace 4. Trace Red Tip 5. Dummy 6. Blank 7. Short Range Training

Describe the max effective rates of fire for the M16/A2 Rifle.

1. Sustained - 12 - 15 Rounds per minute 2. Semiautomatic - 45 Rounds per minute 3. Burst - 90 Rounds per minute

Describe the Barrel Rifling for the M16/A2 Rifle.

Right hand twist 1/7

The elevation knob adjusts the point of aim for the M16A2 Rifle how much?

300 to 800 meters

What is the overall length of the M16/A2 Rifle?

39.63 inches

Describe the procedures for clearing the M16/A2 Rifle.

1. Point the muzzle in a safe direction 2. Try to place the weapon on safe 3. Remove the magazine. 4. Pull charging handle to the rear. 5. Visually inspect the chamber 6. With the selector on safe, allow the bolt to go forward 7. Place the weapon on Semi & pull trigger 8. Pull charging handle to rear, release, and place the weapon on safe. 9. Close ejection port cover

How do you perform a functions check on the M16/A2 Rifle?

1. Place the weapon on safe. If unable, pull charging handle to the rear and then place weapon on safe. 2. Pull trigger, the hammer will not fall 3. Place weapon on semi. Pull trigger and hold. The hammer will fall. While holding the trigger, pull charging handle to the rear and released. Release the trigger and pull to the rear again, the hammer should fall. 4. Place selector on burst, Pull the charging handle to the rear and release. Pull the trigger and hold. The hammer should fall. While holding the trigger to the rear, pill the charging handle 3 time and release. Release the trigger and pull it to the rear again. The hammer should fall.