109 Weapons Fundamentals Flashcards by Kris Gonzalez

M9 system of operation?

Short recoil, semi-automatic

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Describe the M9 Service pistol

SMERDC. Semiautomatic, magazine fed, recoil operated, double action pistol, chamber for 9mm cartridge

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M9 weight?

33.86 empty, 40.89oz with staggered 15 round magazine

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M9 Max effective range?

50m

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M9 Max range?

1800m

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What are the 4 weapon safety rules?

TREAT every weapon as if it were loaded.
NEVER point a weapon at anything you do not intend to shoot.
KEEP finger straight and off the trigger until you are ready to fire.
KEEP weapon safe until you are ready to fire.

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M9: how do you know proper magazine seating has occurred?

Click of the magazine catch is heard

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Describe the M16A4:

LGAMS: Lightwight, gas-operated, air-cooled, magazine-fed, shoulder-fired, weapon that can be fired in the semi auto and auto

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M16: Caliber?

5.56mm

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M16: System of operation?

Gas operated, semi-automatic, 3 round burst

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M16: Length w/compensator?

39 5/8”

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M16: Weight w/30 round mag?

8.79lb

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M16: Max effective range?

550 meters (point), 800 meters (area)

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M16: Stripper clips contain how many rounds?

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M16: How long do you have to remove a live round in the chamber of a hot barrel?

10 seconds

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Describe the M4 service rifle:

LGAMS: Lightweight, gas-operated, air-cooled, magazine-fed, shoulder-fired, weapon that can be fired in the semi auto and auto 3 round burst

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M4: Length, buttstock collapsed?

29.75”

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M4: Max effective range?

550m (point), 800m (area)

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M4: Max range?

3600m

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Describe the M4 Super 90 (M1014 Shotgun)

SFARGOTRDS: Semi-auto, fixed magazine tube, auto regulating gas operated, twin operating system, rotating bolt head, dual locking lugs, self cleaning

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M4 Super 90 (M1014 Shotgun): Caliber?

12 gauge

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M4 Super 90 (M1014 Shotgun): System of operation?

ARGO twin system with dual gas system

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M4 Super 90 (M1014 Shotgun): Weight (empty)

8.44 lbs

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M4 Super 90 (M1014 Shotgun): Max ranges?

Depends on ammo used

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M4 Super 90 (M1014 Shotgun): Magazine?

Seven 2.75" shells or six 3" shells

M4 Super 90 (M1014 Shotgun): Which way does the shell rim face?

Rearward

Shotgun: What must be removed when switching ammunition?

Chambered shell and shell on the carrier

What type of grenade is an M67?

Fragmentation

What filling is contained in the M67?

Composition B

What is the filling weight in the M67?

6.5 oz

What is the weight of the M67?

14 oz

What is the detonation mechanism of the M67?

Pyrotechnic (4 sec) delay M213 fuse

M67: casualty radius?

15 meters

M67: Fatality radius?

5 meters

Describe the M203 grenade launcher:

L.S.B.P.S. Lightweight, single-shot, breech-loaded, pump action, shoulder fired

M203: weight?

3.5 lbs loaded, 3 lbs unloaded

M16 + M203 weight fully loaded?

11 lbs

M203: Max range?

Approx 400 meters

M203: Fire team sized area target?

350 meters

M203: Vehicle or weapon point target?

150 meters

M203: Safe training range?

165 meters

M203: Combat range?

102 feet

M203: Rate of fire?

5-7 rounds per minute

M203: Condition 1?

Round in chamber, action is closed and weapon on safe

M203: Condition 4?

Chamber clear. Action closed. Weapon on safe

Describe the M249 SAW:

GAMBOA Gas-operated, air-cooled, belt or magazine-fed, automatic, open bolt firing

M249 SAW: Weight?

17lbs with bipod/tools, 23.92lbs w/200 round drum

M249 SAW: Muzzle velocity?

3,025' per second, 2,870' per second (tracer)

M249 SAW: Max range?

3,600m

M249 SAW: Effective?

800m point, 1,000m area, 600m grazing

M249 SAW: Sustained rate of fire?

85rpm, 3-5 round bursts, 4-5sec between bursts, no barrel changes

M249 SAW: Rapid rate of fire?

200rpm, 6-8 round bursts, barrel change every 2 minutes

M249 SAW: Cyclic rate of fire?

850 rounds per minute, continuous burst, barrel change every minute

M249 SAW: Condition 1?

Bolt locked to rear, safe, ammo in feed tray or mag well, cover closed

M249 SAW: Condition 3?

Bolt forward, chamber empty, safe off, ammo in feed tray or mag well, cover closed

M249 SAW: Condition 4?

Bolt forward, chamber empty, safe off, no ammo, cover closed (weapon will not be half cocked)

M249 SAW: Two most common malfunctions?

Sluggish operations, runaway gun

M249 SAW: How much time is allotted before investigating hang fire?

5 sec

Describe the M240G:

GABOA, air cooled belt fed, gas operated, open bolt

M240G total system weight?

45.6lbs

M240G: Max range?

3,725 meters

M240G: Max effective range?

1,800 meters

M240G: grazing fire?

600 meters

M240G: Caliber?

7.62

M240G: Sustained?

100rpm, 6-8 round bursts, 4-5 seconds between bursts, barrel change every 10 min

M240G: Rapid?

200 rpm, 10-12 round bursts, 2-3 seconds between bursts, barrel change every 2 min

M240G: Condition 1?

Bolt locked to rear, safe on, ammo in feed tray, cover closed

M240G: Condition 3?

Bolt forward, chamber empty, safe off, ammo on feed tray, cover closed

M240G: Condition 4?

Bolt forward, chamber empty, safe off, tray empty, cover closed (weapon will not be halfed-cocked)

Describe the M2 50 CAL?

CARB, belt fed, recoil operated, air cooled, crew-served

M2 .50 CAL: Total system weight?

128lbs

M2 .50 CAL: Max range (M2 ball)

7,400 meters (approx)

M2 .50 CAL: Max effective?

1,830 meters

M2 .50 CAL: Grazing fire?

700 meters

M2 .50 CAL: Sustained?

40 or less rounds per minute

M2 .50 CAL: Rapid?

More than 40 rounds per minute

M2 .50 CAL: Cyclic?

450-550 rounds per minute

M2 .50 CAL: what must be done to fully load the weapon?

Gunner must pull and release the bolt twice

Describe the MK19?

SABB, Self-power, air-cooled, belt-fed, blowback operated

What is the MK19 designed to do?

Deliver accurate, intense and decisive firepower against enemy personnel and lightly armored vehicles

MK19 weight of gun?

75.6 lbs

MK 19 max range?

2,212 meters (approx) (grazing)

MK 19 max effective?

1,500 meters (point)

MK 19 sustained?

40 rounds per minute

MK 19 rapid?

60 rounds per minute

MK 19 cyclic?

325-375 rpm

MK 19 condition 1?

Ammo in feed tray, charged twice, bolt locked to rear, safe on

MK 19 condition 3?

Ammo in feed tray, charged once, chamber empty, bolt forward, safe on

MK 19 condition 4?

Feed tray clear, chamber empty, bolt forward, safe on

MK 19: what is firing out of battery?

Serious malfunction, a round is being fired before it is fully seated in the chamber

What is the rifle combat optic (RCO)?

Fixed 4X optical aiming sight

What rail adapter system is used with the RCO?

MIL-STD-1913