Weapons Training

Question 1

What FM covers the M4 rifle?

Answer 1

FM 3-22.9

Question 2

What is the first thing you should do when you handle a weapon?

Answer 2

Make sure you clear it

Question 3

What are the 5 phases in Basic Rifle Marksmanship?

Answer 3

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

Question 4

What are the 4 fundamentals of marksmanship?

Answer 4

Steady Position
Proper Aim
Breathing
Trigger Squeeze

Question 5

What are the 2 positions taught during PMI?

Answer 5

Individual Foxhole supported
Basic Prone unsupported

Question 6

What are the 2 basic elements of the Sight Picture?

Answer 6

Sight Alignment
Placing of the Aiming Point

Question 7

What does SPORTS stand for?

Answer 7

Slap
Pull
Observe
Release
Tap
Shoot

Question 8

What is remedial action?

Answer 8

the continuing effort to determine the cause for a stoppage or malfunction and to try to clear the stoppage once it has been identified

Question 9

What is the proper procedure for applying remedial action on the M4?

Answer 9

1. Try to place the weapon on safe
2. Remove the magazine
3. Lock the bolt to the rear
4. Place the weapon on safe if not already done