Weapons Fundamentals Flashcards

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What is the description of M9 service pistol?

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Semiautomatic, magazine fed, recoil operated, double action pistol, chambered for the 9mm cartridge.

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What is the description of M9 service pistol?

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Semiutomatic, magazine fed, recoil operated, double action pistol, chambered for the 9mm cartridge.

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What is the maximum effective range and maximum range for the M9 pistol?

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Maximum effective range- 50 meters Maximum range- 1800 meters

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What is the maximum effective range and maximum range for the M9 pistol?

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Maximum effective range- 50 meters Maximum range- 1800 meters

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What is the weight with and without magazine for M9 pistol?

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With 15 rounds magazine- 40.89 oz Without magazine- 33.86 oz

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What are the four weapon safety rules?

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  1. Treat every weapon as if it were loaded 2. Never point a weapon at anything you do not intend to shoot 3. Keep your finger straight and off the trigger until you are ready to fire 4. Keep the weapon on safe until you are ready to fire
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What are the condition codes for M9 pistol?

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Condition 1- Magazine inserted, round in chamber, slide forward, hammer forward and safety on. Condition 2- Does not apply to M9 pistol Condition 3- Magazine inserted, chamber empty, slide forward, hammer forward and safety on Condition 4- Magazine removed, chamber empty, slide forward, and safety on.

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What are the condition codes for M9 pistol?

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Condition 1- Magazine inserted, round in chamber, slide forward, hammer forward and safety on. Condition 2- Does not apply to M9 pistol Condition 3- Magazine inserted, chamber empty, slide forward, hammer forward and safety on Condition 4- Magazine removed, chamber empty, slide forward, and safety on.

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What is immediate and remediate action?

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Immediate action is the prompt action taken by the user to correct a stoppage.

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What is the immediate action for M9 pistol in a tactical situation?

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If the pistol does not fire, ensure that the magazine is fully seated; retract the slide to the rear and release.

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What is the immediate action for M9 pistol in a non-tactical situation?

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Remove the magazine and retract the slide to eject the chambered cartridge. Insert a new magazine; retract the slide and release to chamber another cartridge.

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What is the description of M16A4 service riffle?

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Lightweight, gas-operated, air-cooled, magazine-fed, shoulder-fired weapon that can be fired in the semi-auto and auto mode.

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What is the maximum range and maximum effective range for the M16A4 service riffle?

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Maximum effective range- 550 meters Maximum range- 3600 meters

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What is the weight of the M16A4 riffle with 30 round magazine?

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8.79lbs

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What are the condition codes for the M16A4 riffle?

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Condition 1-Safety on, magazine inserted, round in chamber, bolt forward, ejection port cover closed. Condition 2. Does not apply. Condition 3. Safety on, magazine inserted, Chamber empty, bolt forward, ejection port cover closed. Condition 4. Safety on, magazine removed, chamber empty, ejection port cover closed.

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What is the maximum range and maximum effective range for the M16A4 service riffle?

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Maximum effective range- 550 meters point target/800m area target Maximum range- 3600 meters

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What are the condition codes for the M16A4 riffle?

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Condition 1-Safety on, magazine inserted, round in chamber, bolt forward, ejection port cover closed. Condition 2. Does not apply. Condition 3. Safety on, magazine inserted, Chamber empty, bolt forward, ejection port cover closed. Condition 4. Safety on, magazine removed, chamber empty, ejection port cover closed.

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What are the immediate and remedial actions for the M16A4 riffle?

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If your riffle stops firing perform this immediate actions: -SLAP upwards on the magazine to make sure is properly seated -PULL the charging handle rearward -OBSERVE the chamber for rounds and debris -RELEASE charging handle to feed new round -TAP forward assist button to ensure bolt is fully seated. -SHOOT weapon.

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What is the description of the M4 Carbine?

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Lightweight, gas-operated, air-cooled, magazine-fed, shoulder fired weapon that can be fired in three round bursts or semi-automatic single shots.

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What is the max effective range and maximum range for the M4 Carbine?

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Max effective range- 500 meters point target/600m area target Max range- 3600 meters

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What is the weight of the M4 Carbine with 30 rounds magazine?

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7.5 lbs

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What are the condition codes for M4 Carbine?

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Condition 1-Safety on, magazine inserted, round in chamber, bolt forward, ejection port cover closed. Condition 2. Does not apply. Condition 3. Safety on, magazine inserted, Chamber empty, bolt forward, ejection port cover closed. Condition 4. Safety on, magazine removed, chamber empty, ejection port cover closed.

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What are the immediate and remedial actions for the M4 Carbine?

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If your riffle stops firing perform this immediate actions: -SLAP upwards on the magazine to make sure is properly seated -PULL the charging handle rearward -OBSERVE the chamber for rounds and debris -RELEASE charging handle to feed new round -TAP forward assist button to ensure bolt is fully seated. -SHOOT weapon.

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What is the description of the M4 Super 90 Shotgun(M1014)?

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Lightweight, gas operated, tubular magazine fed, 12 gauge, semi-automatic shotgun capable of firing 2.75 or 3.00 magnum shells with a telescopic tubular butt stock.

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What is the max effective range for the M1014 shotgun?

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Depends on the ammunition used; apron 40 yards

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What is the magazine capacity for the M1014 shotgun?

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For 2.75-inch shells - 7 rounds For 3-inch shells- 6 rounds

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What are the condition codes for the M1014 shotgun?

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Condition 1. Ammunition inserted into the magazine tube, breech bolt forward with a round in the chamber, weapon on safe. Condition 2. Does not Apply. Condition 3. Ammunition inserted into magazine tube, breech bolt forward on an empty chamber, weapon on safe. Condition 4. Magazine tube empty, breech bolt forward on an empty chamber, weapon on safe.

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What are the condition codes for the M1014 shotgun?

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Condition 1. Ammunition inserted into the magazine tube, breech bolt forward with a round in the chamber, weapon on safe. Condition 2. Does not Apply. Condition 3. Ammunition inserted into magazine tube, breech bolt forward on an empty chamber, weapon on safe. Condition 4. Magazine tube empty, breech bolt forward on an empty chamber, weapon on safe.

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What are the immediate actions for the M1014 shotgun?

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-Fully release the trigger and attempt to fire again -Press the shell release lever to release a shell from the magazine tube onto the shell carrier. -Pull the bolt fully rearward and release to chamber another shell -Attempt to fire again

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What are the remedial actions for the M1014 shotgun?

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-Empty magazine -Obstruction in chamber -A faulty, dented, or corroded magazine tube -Faulty ammunition -Boken firing pin

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What is the description of the M67 grenade?

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Used to produce casualties by high velocity projection of fragments, with a pyrotechnic delay fuse. Average Marine can throw a grenade to 40 meters

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What is the delay time for the M67 grenade?

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4-5 seconds.

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What is the kill radius and casualty radius for the M67 grenade?

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Kill radius- 5 meters Casualty radius- 15 meters Fragments can disperse as far as 230 meters

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What is the description of the M203 grenade launcher?

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Lightweight, single-shot, breech-loaded, pump action, shoulder-fired weapon, attached to an M16A4 rifle or the M4 Carbine.

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What is the maximum range and max effective range of the M203 grenade launcher?

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Max range- 400 meters Max effective range: -Fire-team seized target - 350 meters -Vehicle or weapon point target- 150 meters

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What is the minimum safe firing range for the M203 grenade launcher?

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Training- 165 meters Combat- 31 meters

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What is the rate of fire for the M203 grenade launcher?

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5 to 7 rounds per minute

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What are the condition codes for the M203 grenade launcher?

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Condition 1. Round in chamber, action is closed and the weapon is on safe. Condition 2. Does not apply. Condition 3. Does not apply. Condition 4. The chamber is clear. The action is closed and the weapon is on safe.

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What is the immediate and remedial action for the M203 grenade launcher?

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If the launcher fails to fire: -Assume hangfire and KEEPING THE WEAPON TRAINED ON THE TARGET shout “MISFIRE” -Clear unnecessary people from the vicinity and attempt to remove the round. -Wait 30 seconds from the time of failure before opening the breech for unloading procedures.

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What is the immediate and remedial action for the M203 grenade launcher?

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If the launcher fails to fire: -Assume hangfire and KEEPING THE WEAPON TRAINED ON THE TARGET shout “MISFIRE” -Clear unnecessary people from the vicinity and attempt to remove the round. -Wait 30 seconds from the time of failure before opening the breech for unloading procedures.

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What is the description on the M249 squat automatic weapon?

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Machine gun, light, squad automatic weapon, gas-operated, air-cooled, belt or magazine-fed, that fires from the open-bolt position.

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What is the weight of the M249 with bipod and tools and with 200 round drum?

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With bipod and tools- 17 lbs With 200 round drum- 23.92 lbs

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What is the max effective range and max range for the M249?

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Max range- 3600 meters. Max effective range: -Point target-800 meters -Area target-1000 meters -Grazing fire- 600 meters

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What are the rates of fire for the M249 SAW?

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SUSTAINED- 85 rounds/min fired in 3-5 round bursts, 4-5 sec between bursts no barrel changes. RAPID- 200 rounds/min fired in 6-8 round bursts, 2-3 sec between bursts, barrel change every 2 min. -850 rounds/min, continuous burst, barrel change every min.

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What are the condition codes for the M249 SAW?

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Condition 1. Bolt is locked to the rear. Safety on. Source of ammunition is in position of the feed tray or in the magazine well. Cover is closed. Condition 2. Does not apply. Condition 3. Bolt forward. Chamber empty. Safety off. Source of ammunition is in position on the feed tray or in the magazine well. Cover is closed. Condition 4. Bolt froward. Chamber empty. Safety off. Feed tray empty or no magazine inserted. Cover is closed.

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What is the description of the M240G machine gun?

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Air-cooled, belt fed, gas- operated automatic weapon that fires from the open bolt position.

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What is the description of the M240G machine gun?

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Air-cooled, belt fed, gas- operated automatic weapon that fires from the open bolt position.

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What is the weight of the M240G machine gun?

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Total system(gun and tripod complete)- 45.6 lbs Weight of machine gun- 25.6 lbs

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What is the max range and max effective range of the M240G machine gun?

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Max range- 3,725 meters Max effective range- 1,800 meters Grazing fire- 600 meters

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What is the caliber of the M240G Machine gun?

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7.62 mm

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What is the rate of fire for the M240G machine gun?

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SUSTAINED- 100 rounds/min fired in 6-8 round bursts 4-5 sec between rounds, barrel change every 10 min. RAPID- 200 rounds/min fired in 10-12 round bursts 2-3 sec between rounds, barrel change every 2 min. CYCLIC- 650-950 rounds/min continuous burst barrel. Barrel change every minute.

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What are the condition codes for the M240G machine gun?

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Condition 1. Bolt is locked to the rear. Safety on. Source of ammunition in position on the feed tray. Cover is closed. Condition2. Does not apply. Condition 3. Bolt is forward. Chamber is empty. Safety off. Source of ammunition in position on the feed tray. Cover is closed. Condition 4. Bolt is forward. Chamber is empty. Safety off. Feed tray is empty. Cover is closed.

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What is the description of the M2 50 CAL machine gun?

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Belt-fed, recoil-operated, air-cooled, crew-served machine gun capable of single shot or automatic fire.

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What is the description of the M2 50 CAL machine gun?

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Belt-fed, recoil-operated, air-cooled, crew-served machine gun capable of single shot or automatic fire.

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What is the weight of the M2 50 CAL machine gun?

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Total system 128lbs

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What is the max range and max effective range of the M@ 50 CAL machine gun?

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Max range- 7,400 meters. Max effective range- 1,830 meters. Grazing fire-700 meters

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What are the rates of fire for the M2 50 CAL machine gun?

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SUSTAINED- 40 rounds/min RAPID- more than 40 rounds/min CYCLIC- 4450-550 rounds/min

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What are the condition codes for the M2 50 CAL machine gun?

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Condition 1. The ammunition is in position on the feed tray. Bolt is locked to the rear and bolt latch release lock is up Condition 2. does not apply. Condition 3. Ammunition is in position on the feed tray. Chamber empty. Bolt is forward and bolt latch release latch is up. Condition 4. Feed tray is clear of ammunition. Chamber empty. Bolt is forward and bolt latch release lock is up.

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What is the description of the MK19 machine gun?

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Self-powere, air-cooled, belt-fed, blowback operated weapon, designed to deliver accurate, intense, and decisive firepower against enemy personnel and lightly armored vehicles.

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What is the description of the MK19 machine gun?

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Self-powere, air-cooled, belt-fed, blowback operated weapon, designed to deliver accurate, intense, and decisive firepower against enemy personnel and lightly armored vehicles.

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What is the weight of the MK19 machine gun?

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Gun- 75.6 lbs Total- 140.6 lbs

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What is the max range and max effective range for the MK19 machine gun?

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Max range- 2,212 Max effective range- 1500 meters(point target) Grazing fire- 2,212 meters(area target)

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What is the bore diameter of the MK19 machine gun?

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40 mm

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What are the rates of fire for the MK19 machine gun?

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SUSTAINED-40 rounds/min RAPID- 60 rounds/min CYCLIC- 325-375 rounds/min

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What are the condition codes for the MK19 machine gun?

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Condition 1. Ammunition is in position on the feed tray. Weapon has been charged twice. Bolt locked to the rear and safety on. Condition 2. Does not apply. Condition 3. Ammunition is in the feed tray. Weapon has been charged once. Chamber empty. Bolt forward and safety on. Condition 4. Feed tray is clear of ammunition, chamber empty, bolt forward and safety on.

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What are the condition codes for the MK19 machine gun?

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Condition 1. Ammunition is in position on the feed tray. Weapon has been charged twice. Bolt locked to the rear and safety on. Condition 2. Does not apply. Condition 3. Ammunition is in the feed tray. Weapon has been charged once. Chamber empty. Bolt forward and safety on. Condition 4. Feed tray is clear of ammunition, chamber empty, bolt forward and safety on.

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What is the Riffle Combat Optic(RCO)?

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It provides the shooter with quick target acquisition at close combat ranges while providing enhanced target identification and hit probability out to 800 meters utilizing the Bullet Drop Compensator (BDC). It incorporates dual-illumination technology using a combination of fiber optics and a self-luminous Tritium(without batteries). Tritium illuminates the aiming point in total darkness and the fiber optic self-adjusts brightness during daylight.

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How do your read the RCO sight? How many meters is each line?

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