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.