***WEAPONS M16/A2 5.56mm Semiautomatic Rifle Flashcards
Describe the M16/A2 Rifle.
A 5.56 mm, magazine fed, gas-operated, air-cooled, semiautomatic or three-round burst, hand-held, shoulder-fired
weapon.
What is the FM concerning the M16/A2 Rifle?
FM 3-22.9
What is the first thing you should do when you handle a weapon?
Make sure you clear it
Name the five phases in Basic Rifle Marksmanship.
- Preliminary Rifle Instruction
- Downrange Feedback
- Field Fire
- Advanced Rifle Marksmanship
- Advanced Optics, Laser and Iron Sights
What is the purpose of a weaponeer?
The weaponeer is capable of simulating all of the BRM live fire scenarios without firing rounds. Immediate feedback
is available for critiquing the soldier’s application of the integrated act of firing while using the weaponeer device to
include misfire procedures.
(FM 3-22.9 Apr 2003 / 4-8 / PDF 84)
What are the four fundamentals of marksmanship?
- Steady Position
- Proper Aim (Sight Picture)
- Breathing
- Trigger Squeeze
(FM 3-22.9 Apr 2003 / 4-5 / PDF 76)
During Preliminary Marksmanship Training (PMI), what are the only two positions taught?
- Individual Foxhole supported
- Basic Prone unsupported
(FM 3-22.9 Apr 2003 / 4-6 / PDF 82)
What are the two basic elements of the Sight Picture?
- Sight Alignment
- Placing of the Aiming Point
(FM 3-22.9 Apr 2003 / 4-5 / PDF 79)
What does the acronym SPORTS stand for?
Slap, Pull, Observe, Release, Tap and Shoot
FM 3-22.9 Apr 2003 / 3-1 / PDF 57
What is remedial action?
Remedial action is the continuing effort to determine the cause for a stoppage ormal function and to try to clear the
stoppage once it has been identified.
(FM 3-22.9 Apr 2003 / 3-1 / PDF 57)
Describe the proper procedures for applying remedial action with the M16/A2 and M4
- 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
(FM 3-22.9 Apr 2003 / 3-1 / PDF 57)
Describe the proper procedure for applying immediate action with the M16/A2 and M4
- Slaps gently upward on the magazine to ensure it is fully seated, and the magazine follower is not jammed.
- Pulls the charging handle fully to the rear.
- Observes for the ejection of a live round or expended cartridge. (If the weapon fails to eject a cartridge, perform
remedial action.) - Releases the charging handle (do not ride it forward).
- Taps the forward assist assembly to ensure bolt closure.
- Squeezes the trigger and tries to fire the rifle.
(FM 3-22.9 Apr 2003 / 3-1 / PDF 57)
Is SPORTS an Immediate or Remedial Action?
Immediate action
FM 3-22.9 Apr 2003 / 3-1 / PDF 57
What is immediate action?
Immediate action involves quickly applying a possible correction to reduce a stoppage without performing
troubleshooting procedures to determine the actual cause.(SPORTS)
(FM 3-22.9 Apr 2003 / 3-1 / PDF 57)
How many times should immediate action be applied to a weapon?
Once. (If Rifle still fails to fire, apply remedial action)
FM 3-22.9 Apr 2003 / 3-1 / PDF 57
What is a malfunction?
The weapon ceasing to fire due to a stoppage resulting from mechanical failure of the weapon, magazine or ammo.
(FM 3-22.9 Apr 2003 / 3-2 / PDF 58)
Name the different categories of malfunctions on the M16/A2 and M4
- Failure to feed, chamber or lock
- Failure to fire cartridge
- Failure to Extract
- Failure to Eject
(FM 3-22.9 Apr 2003 / 3-2 / PDF 58)
What is stoppage?
A stoppage is a failure of an automatic or semiautomatic firearm to complete the cycle of operation..
(FM 3-22.9 Apr 2003 / 3-1 / PDF 57)
How do you clear a stoppage?
Apply immediate or remedial action
FM 3-22.9 Apr 2003 / 3-1 / PDF 57
What is the definition of Maximum Effective Range?
The greatest distance at which a soldier may be expected to deliver a target hit.
(FM 3-22.9 Apr 2003 / Glossary / PDF 336)
What does CLP stand for?
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.
What are the 7 types of ammunition that can be used with the M16/A2 and M4 Rifle?
- M193 – Ball
- M196 – Trace
- M199 – Dummy
- M200 – Blank (Violet tip and 7 petal rose crimp)
- M855 – Ball (Green Tip)
- M856 – Tracer (Red Tip)
- M862 – Short Range Training Ammunition (Plastic with a Blue Tip)
(FM 3-22.9 Apr 2003 / 2-11 / PDF 52)
What are the four steps required in order to zero the M16/A2 (mechanically zero)?
- Adjust the front sight post (1) up or down until the base of the front sight post is flush with the front sight post
housing (2). - Adjust the elevation knob (3) counterclockwise, as viewed from above, until the rear sight assembly(4) rests flush
with the carrying handle and the 8/3 marking is aligned with the index line on the left side of the carrying handle. - Position the apertures(5) so the unmarked aperture is up and the 0-200 meter aperture is down. Rotate the windage
knob (6) to align the index mark on the 0-200 meter aperture with the long center index line on the rear sight
assembly.
(FM 3-22.9 Apr 2003 / 2-1 / PDF 30)
What are the steps required in order to zero the M16/A2 (battlesight zero)?
- Adjust the elevation knob (1) counterclockwise, as viewed from above, until the rear sight assembly(2) rests flush
with the carrying handle and the 8/3 marking is aligned with the index line (3) on the left side of the carrying
handle. Then adjust the elevation knob one more click clockwise. - Position the apertures(4) so the unmarked aperture is up and the 0-200 meter aperture is down. Rotate the windage
knob (5) to align the index mark on the 0-200 meter aperture with the long center index line on the rear sight
assembly.
