Weapons Flashcards
What publication covers weapons?
TC 3-22.9
What does PMI stand for?
Preliminary marksmanship instruction
Describe the M16A2
5.56mm, magazine fed, gas-operated, air-cooled, semiautomatic or three round burst, handheld shoulder fired weapon
What are the four fundamentals fo marksmanship?
Steady position
Sight picture
Breathing
Trigger squeeze
List the eight steps in the functioning of the M16A2
Feeding Chambering Locking Firing Unlocking Extracting Ejecting Cocking
What is the max range of the M16A2?
3600 meters
What is the max effective range of the M16A2?
Area: 800m
Point: 550m
Immediate action
Slap the magazine Pull charging handle Observe chamber Release charging handle Tap forward assist Squeeze trigger
What does CLP stand for?
Cleaner, Lubricant, Preservative
What is a stoppage?
Failure to complete cycle of operation
What is the muzzle velocity of the M16A2
3100 feet/second