Weapons

Question 1

Describe the M4 Rifle

Answer 1

A 5.56 mm, magazine fed, gas-operated, air-cooled, semiautomatic or three-round burst, hand-held, shoulder-fired weapon.

Question 2

What does CLP stand for?

Answer 2

Cleaner - It contains solvents that dissolve firing residue and carbon.
Lubricant - It lays down a layer of teflon as it dries to provide lubrication.
Preservative - It prevents rust from Forming.

Question 3

What is stoppage?

Answer 3

A stoppage is a failure of an automatic or semiautomatic firearm to complete the cycle of operation..

Question 4

What is immediate action

Answer 4

Immediate action involves quickly applying a possible correction to reduce a stoppage without performing troubleshooting procedures to determine the actual cause.(SPORTS)

Question 5

During Preliminary Marksmanship Training (PMI), what are the only two positions taught?

Answer 5

Individual Foxhole supported

Basic Prone unsupported

Question 6

What are the four fundamentals of marksmanship?

Answer 6

Steady Position
Proper Aim (Sight Picture)
Breathing
Trigger Squeeze

Question 7

What is the FM concerning the M4 Rifle

Answer 7

FM 3-22.9

Question 8

Describe the ranges for the M4 Rifle.

Answer 8

Maximum Range - 3,600 meters
Max Effective Range for a Point Target - 500 meters
Max Effective Range for an Area Target - 600 meters

Question 9

What are the 8 steps in the functioning of the M4 rifle?

Answer 9

Feeding
Chambering
Locking
Firing
Unlocking
Extract ing
Ejecting
Cocking

Question 10

How many times should immediate action be applied to a weapon?

Answer 10

Once

Question 11

Describe the ranges for the M16/A2 Rifle.

Answer 11

Maximum Range - 3,600 meters
Max Effective Range for a Point Target - 550 meters
Max Effective Range for an Area Target - 800 meters

Question 12

What is a malfunction?

Answer 12

The weapon ceasing to fire due to a stoppage resulting from mechanical failure of the weapon, magazine or ammo.