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