Weapons Flashcards
What are the standard issue rounds for the m4
M855ball/m856 tracer
Can m193 ball and m196 tracer be safely fired in the m4
Yea
How can m855 ball ammunition be ID
Green colored tip
How many rounds in a standard m4 mag
30
What is the purpose of the compensator on m4
Helps keep the muzzle from rising
What is the correct description of the m4 carbine
Light weight has operated air cooled mag fed shoulder fired weapon
What is the cycle of operation on the m4 starting at the trigger press
Firing , unlocking , extracting , ejecting ,cocking ,feeding ,chambering, locking
What is the max effective range on m4 point target
500m
Max effective range on m4 area target
600m
Max effective rate of fire on m4 won SEMI
45 rounds pre min
What is the max Effective rate of fire on m4 on burst
90 rounds per min
What is the max range of m4
3600
What is the cyclic rate of fire for m4
700-970 rounds per min
Sustained rate of fire on m4
12-15 rounds per min
What are the proper clearing procedures when turning in the m4
Remove mag
Ensure safety is on
Lock bolt to the rear
Visually inspect chamber to make sure clear
Turn in weapon with it at port arms
What are the loading procedures for m4 while at the clearing barrel
Verify weapon is clear Bolt is release Ejection port closed Press trigger Hammer won't fall
What caliber is the M4
5.56mm
If you pull the trigger on the m4 and it fails to fire what should you do
Apply immediate action procedures
How soon should immediate action be applied to avoid cook off of a round
Within 10 seconds
If after applying immediate action to the m4 and it still fails what action should be taken
Apply remedial procedure
If you cannot remove a round from the hot chamber of your m4 within 10 seconds what action should u take
Keep face alway from ejection port
Point weapon in safe direction
Remove mag
Let weapon cool for 15 mins
What is the definition of a cookout
A round that fires as a result of a hot chamber without the trigger being pulled
What eill u experience if a round is fired though the m4 without enough force to send the projectile through the barrel
Audible pop
What should you do if you hear a pop or experience a noticeable change in felt recoil while firing the m4
Don’t apply immediate action stop firing immediately
What could result from light recoil
A projectile could be lodged in the barrel
What type of malfunction is considered extremely serious because of hazard to the shooter
Failure to extract
What 3 types of lubricant are ok for use on m4
Clp
Lsa
Law
What temp ranges require you to use Clp or lsa on your m4
-10f and above
Can two different types of Lubricant be user. Simultaneously on m4
No
What is the definition of lightly lubricant
Barely visible to the eye
Under hot wet jungle condition how should the m4 be lubricant
Clean and lubricant frequently with lsa and Clp
In hot dry desert climate what must be continually cleaned from the weapon to prevent stoppages
Sand and dust
How offend should you clean your m4 in a hot and dry climate
Daily and after firing
What can you use to keep dust and sand out of your m4
Use muzzle cap keep ejection port closed
Mag installed
Use protective bag
Clean mag and weapon frequently
What should you use to clean the forking pin hole in the. Blot of the m4
Pipe cleaner
How is the chamber brush used to clean the m4
Attach to cleaning rod handle
Dip in Clp
Insert in chamber and locking lugs
Execute pushing and twisting
When operating under normal conditions how should the outside or m4 barrel be lubricants E
Lightly with Clp or lsa
Durring cleaning and inspection of the m4 what items should you check on barrel assembly
Compensator looseness
Front sight post not bent
Gas tube not bent or cracked
Which statement is true about the characteristics of the m68 close combat optic
Does not require the red aiming dot to be Aligned in the center of scope
The m68 cco is designed to be used which which of the following
Both eyes open
True or false
The initial burst on the m4/m16 maybe one two or three shots
True
The proper focus of the eye while firing wine backup iron sight is the
Front sight
Proper With the backup iron sight incorporates the following elements target and properly aligned front and rear sights
Sight picture
The term used for point when most of the air in lungs has been exhaled before inhaling is called
Natural respiratory pause
True or false
The precise instant of firing should be a surprise to the shooter
True
Proper follow through after the weapon fires consists of all the following expect
Releasing the trigger Immediately after the report
