Weapons Fundamentals

Question 1

State the four rules of weapons safety

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Answer 1

1. Treat every weapon as if it were loaded.
2. Never point your weapon at anything you do not intend to shoot
3. Keep your finger straight and off the trigger until ready to fire.
4. Keep your weapon on safe until you’re ready to shoot.

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Question 2

Define the four weapon conditions:

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Answer 2

I. Safe, mag loaded, round in chamber
II. Does not apply
III. Safe, mag loaded, empty chamber
IV. Safe, no mag, no round in chamber

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Question 3

What weapons systems are in the NCF

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Answer 3

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Question 4

Define the following terms associated with the M16E3 and M9
A. Malfunction
B. Misfire
C. Stoppage

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Answer 4

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Question 5

State the eight steps of operation in a firing cycle

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Answer 5

Feeding, Chambering, Locking, Firing, Unlocking, Extraction, Ejection, Cocking

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Question 6

Define the following terms:
A. Trajectory
B. Breech
C. Bore
D. Chamber
E. Muzzle
F. Muzzle Velocity
G. Maximum Range
H. Maximum Effective Range

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Answer 6

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Question 7

Discuss small arms ammunition color codes and state the purpose of each
A. Orange or Red
B. Violet
C. Black
D. Aluminum
E. Green

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Answer 7

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Question 8

State the magazine capacity, maximum range, maximum effective range, employment, rates of fire, and types of ammunition of the following weapons:
A. M9 Service Pistol
B. M-16A3 rifle

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Answer 8

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Question 9

Discuss loading/unloading procedures of the following weapons
A. M9 service pistol
B. M-16A3 rifle

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Answer 9

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Question 10

Describe and discuss the following types of grenades
A. Fragmentation
B. Illuminating
C. Chemical
D. Incendiary
E. Smoke
F. Practice/Training
G. Concussion

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Answer 10

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Question 11

Discuss hand grenade safety procedures

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Answer 11

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Question 12

Discuss the characteristics and purpose of the Claymore mine

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Answer 12

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Question 13

For the 7.62mm M240B machine gun

Describe the characteristics of the machine gun

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Answer 13

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Question 14

For the 7.62mm M240B machine gun

Discuss loading/unloading procedures

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Answer 14

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Question 15

For the 7.62mm M240B machine gun

Name the members of a gun team and state what they are responsible for carrying into a combat situation

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Answer 15

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