Weapons/BRM

Question 1

What is the FM concerning the M16/A2 Rifle?

Answer 1

FM 3-22.9

Question 2

Name the five phases in Basic Rifle Marksmanship.

Answer 2

Preliminary Rifle Instruction
Downrange Feedback
Field Fire
Advanced Rifle Marksmanship
Advanced Optics, Laser and Iron Sights

Question 3

What are the four fundamentals of marksmanship?

Answer 3

Steady Position
Proper Aim (Sight Picture)
Breathing
Trigger Squeeze

Question 4

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

Answer 4

Individual Foxhole supported

Basic Prone unsupported

Question 5

What are the two basic elements of the Sight Picture?

Answer 5

Sight Alignment

Placing of the Aiming Point

Question 6

Describe the proper procedures for applying remedial action with the M16/A2.

Answer 6

Try to place the weapon on safe
Remove the magazine
Lock the bolt to the rear
Place the weapon on safe if not already done

Question 7

Name the different categories of malfunctions on the M16/A2.

Answer 7

Failure to feed, chamber or lock
Failure to fire cartridge
Failure to Extract
Failure to Eject

Question 8

Describe the M16/A2 Rifle.

Answer 8

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

Question 9

What is the muzzle velocity of the M16/A2 Rifle?

Answer 9

3,100feet per second

Question 10

What is the overall length of the M16/A2 Rifle?

Answer 10

39.63inches

Question 11

What is the muzzle velocity of the M4 Rifle?

Answer 11

2,970feet per second