Weapons Flashcards
Name 5 phases in Basic Rifle Marksmanship
- Preliminary Downrange Instruction
- Downrange Feedback
- Field Fire
- Advanced rifle marksmanship
- Advanced optics, laser and iron sights
What is the first thing you should do when handling a weapon?
Make sure you clear it.
What are the four fundamentals of marksmanship?
- Steady position
- Sight picture
- Breathing
- Trigger squeeze
During PMI, what are the only two positions taught?
- Individual foxhole supported
2. Basic prone unsupported
What are two basic elements of the sight picture?
- Sight alignment
2. Placing of aiming point
What does SPORTS stand for?
Slap, Pull, Observe, Release, Tap and Shoot
What is remedial action?
Continuously trying to determine the cause for a stoppage.
Describe remedial action with the M16.
- Place the weapon on safe
- Remove magazine
- Lock bolt to the rear
- Place the weapon on safe.
Is SPORTS an immediate or remedial action?
Immediate
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
What is immediate action?
Immediate action is quickly applying a possible correction such as SPORTS to avoid remedial action.
How many times should immediate action be applied to a weapon?
Once
What is a malfunction?
A malfunction is the weapon ceasing to fire due to a stoppage.
Name the different malfunctions of the M16.
- Failure to feed, chamber or lock
- Failure to fire cartridge
- Failure to extract
- Failure to eject
What is a stoppage?
The failure of an automatic or semiautomatic weapon from completing its cycle.
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?
- Simulates all BRM scenarios and provides immediate feedback
What are the 7 types of ammunition that can be used with the M16/a2 Rifle?
- Ball
- Ball Green Tip
- Trace
- Trace Red Tip
- Dummy
- Blank
- Short Range Training
Describe the max effective rates of fire for the M16/A2 Rifle.
- Sustained - 12 - 15 Rounds per minute
- Semiautomatic - 45 Rounds per minute
- 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.
- Point the muzzle in a safe direction
- Try to place the weapon on safe
- Remove the magazine.
- Pull charging handle to the rear.
- Visually inspect the chamber
- With the selector on safe, allow the bolt to go forward
- Place the weapon on Semi & pull trigger
- Pull charging handle to rear, release, and place the weapon on safe.
- Close ejection port cover
How do you perform a functions check on the M16/A2 Rifle?
- Place the weapon on safe. If unable, pull charging handle to the rear and then place weapon on safe.
- Pull trigger, the hammer will not fall
- 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.
- 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.
