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FM 3-22.9 M-16 Flashcards

1
Q

What publication covers rifle marksmanship M16/M4 series weapon?

A

FM 3-22.9, dated 10 February 2011

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2
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What is the FIRST THING you must do when handling a weapon

A

CLEAR IT

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3
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Name the 5 phases in Basic Rifle Marksmanship

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1) PMI-Preliminary Marksman Instruction
2) Downrange Feedback
3) Field Fire
4) Advanced Rifle MArksmanship
5) Advanced Optics, Laser and Iron Sights

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4
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What is BRM?

A

Basic Rifle Marksmanship

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5
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What are the four Fundamentals of BMI?

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1) Steady Position
2) Sight Picture
3) Breathing
4) Trigger Squeeze

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6
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During PMI, what are the only two positions taught?

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Individual foxhole supported

Basic prone un-supported

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7
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What are the two basic elements of the Sight Picture?

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Sight Alignment

Placing of Aiming point

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8
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What does the acronym SPORTS stand for?

A

Slap Pull Observe Release Tap and Shoot

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9
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What is meant by the term “immediate action”

A

SPORTS!

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10
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Describe the procedure for Remedial Action

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1) attempt to place on safe
2) Remove mag
3) Lock the bolt to the rear
4) Ensure/Place weapon on safe

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11
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How many times should immediate action be applied to a weapon?

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ONCE! if fails, switch to REMEDIAL ACTION

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12
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What is stoppage?

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The failure of a weapon to complete the cycle of operation

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13
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What is the definition of Maximum Effective Range?

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The GREATEST DISTANCE by which a soldier may be expected to deliver a target hit accurately

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14
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What does CLP stand for?

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Cleaner- Lubricator- Preservative

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15
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What are the 7 types of ammunition that can be used with the M16?

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Ball
Trace
Dummy
Blank
Green tip ball
Red tip tracer
Blue Tip short range plastic
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16
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What is the muzzle velocity of the M16/A2?

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3,100 ft / second

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17
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What is the maximum effective range of the M-16A2/A3?

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Maximum Effective POINT 550 Meters

Maximum Effective AREA 800 Meters

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18
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What are the steps for Zeroing?

A

Mechanical Zeroing consists of these steps:

1) Adjust front sight post
2) Adjust Elevation knob
3) Position apertures
4) Continue until you have achieved a tight shot group

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19
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What is the Basic Load?

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210 Rounds total.

7 magazines with 30 rounds each

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20
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What is grouping?

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Grouping is a form of practice firing with two primary objectives: firing tight shot groups and consistently placing those shot groups in the same location.

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21
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What is zeroing?

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Zeroing aligns the sights of the weapons with the weapons barrel.

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22
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What will greatly reduce love fire grouping times?

A

Frequent use of the EST 2000 or LMTS.

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23
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What are perishable skills?

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General marksmanship knowledge and weapon proficiency.

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24
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What are the two primary components of a marksmanship training strategy?

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Initial training and sustainment training.

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25
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What does PMI stand for?

A

Preliminary marksmanship instruction

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26
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What 3 tools should NCOs and commanders use to develop a training plan and assess the marksmanship program in a unit?

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1) direct observation of training
2) spot checks
3) review of past training

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27
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What 3 things does the instructor do to ensure that firers are aware of their firing errors, understand the causes and apply remedies?

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1) observe the firer
2) question the firer
3) analyze the shot group

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28
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Who must attend refresher training?

A

All soldiers

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29
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What does LMTS stand for?

A

Laser marksmanship training system

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30
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What does EST 2000 stand for?

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Engagement skills trainer 2000

31
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What is the weight of a M4 with 30 round magazine?

A

7.5 lbs

32
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What is the weight of a M16A2/A3 with 30 round magazine?

A

8.79 lbs

33
Q

Describe the M16/M4 series weapon.

A

The M16/M4 series weapon is a magazine fed, gas operated, air cooled, shoulder fired, 5.56 mm weapon

34
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What is the maximum range of a M16/M4 series weapon?

A

3,600 meters

35
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What is the maximum effective range of a M4 series weapon?

A

500m for point targets

600m for area targets

36
Q

What should soldiers apply to clear stoppage?

A

Either immediate or remedial action to clear stoppage.

37
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How many time do you apply immediate action?

A

Only once

38
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What is immediate action?

A

Involves quickly applying a possible correction to reduce a stoppage without performing troubleshooting procedures to determine the cause.

39
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What is remedial action?

A

The continuing effort to determine the cause of a stoppage or malfunction and attempt to clear the stoppage once it has been identified.

40
Q

What are the 4 different types of common malfunctions?

A

1) failure to feed, chamber or lock
2) failure to fire
3) failure to extract
4) failure to eject

41
Q

Who can authorize the destruction of weapons?

A

Only the commander

42
Q

What is an infantryman’s basic battlefield tool?

A

His weapon

43
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What are the 3 modes of fire for the M16/M4?

A

Semiautomatic, automatic, burst

44
Q

What does BUIS stand form?

A

Back Up Iron Sights

45
Q

What is the purpose of the BUIS?

A

If the M68 fails, the prezeroed BUIS may be flipped up and used to continue the mission

46
Q

What is the ACOG?

A

Advanced Combat Optic Gunsight is designed to provide enhanced target identification and hit probability for the M4A1/M16 series weapon when firing as far as 800 meters away

47
Q

What is the dual illuminated technology of the ACOG?

A

Fiber optics for daytime employment and tritium for night time and low-light use

48
Q

How are malfunctions caused?

A

Malfunctions are caused by procedural or mechanical failures of the rifle, magazine, or ammunition

49
Q

What are the 4 types of common malfunctions?

A

Failure to fire
Failure to feed, chamber or lock
Failure to extract
Failure to eject

50
Q

Describe the EST 2000.

A

A home station, indoor, multipurpose, multilane, small arms, crew-served, shoulder launched munitions gunnery simulator with superior accuracy and state-of-the-art graphics

51
Q

What is the EST 2000 used to provide small arms weapon training on?

A

1) marksmanship
2) squad tactical procedures
3) close-range shoot/don’t shoot techniques and skills

52
Q

Can certain live fire events be authorized on the EST 2000?

A

Commanders should review DA Pam 350-38 for live fire events that can be executed using the EST 2000

53
Q

What is the circle size for a soldier to qualify for a good grouping?

A

4-centimeter circle

54
Q

What are the 3 category in the study of ballistics in rifles and carbines?

A

Internal ballistics
External ballistics
Terminal ballistics

55
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What is internal ballistics?

A

Deals with what happens to a bullet before it leaves the weapons muzzle

56
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What is external ballistics?

A

Deals with factors affecting the flight path of the bullet between the weapons muzzle and the target

57
Q

What are the external ballistics that affect bullet trajectory?

A 
Gravity 
Muzzle velocity 
Air resistance (drag) 
Altitude or air density 
Temperature
Trajectory 
Wind 
Angles
58
Q

How does cold air impact the ballistics of a bullet?

A

Causes the bullet to lose velocity, causing the bullet to impact lower than intended

59
Q

How does hot/warm air impact the ballistics of a bullet?

A

Causes the strike of the round to move up

60
Q

Which of the external ballistics has the most impact on the bullet?

A

Wind

61
Q

What does terminal ballistics deal with?

A

Deals with what happens to the bullet when it comes in contact with the target

62
Q

What does the bullet penetration depend on?

A

Range, velocity, bullet characteristics and target material

63
Q

What does MOA stand for?

A

Minute of angle

64
Q

What is MOA?

A

Standard unit of measurement used in adjusting a weapons sights and other ballistic-related measurements

65
Q

What does the ability to locate a combat target depend on?

A

Position
Skill in scanning
Ability to observe the area and recognize the type of indicators made by the target

66
Q

What is target detection?

A

Process of locating, marking, prioritizing and determining the range of combat targets

67
Q

What is considered the selection of a “good position?”

A

One that offers maximum visibility of the area, while affording cover and concealment

68
Q

What are 3 methods used to scan the area?

A

Self-preservation
50-meter overlapping strip method
Maintaining observation method

69
Q

When would soldiers use the self-preservation method of search?

A

When moving into a new area

70
Q

What is a target indicator?

A

Anything that a soldier (enemy or friendly) does or fails to do that reveals his position

71
Q

What are 3 general target indicators?

A

Sound
Movement
Improper camouflage

72
Q

What are 3 general indicators that may reveal a camouflaged or concealed target?

A

Shine
Regularity of outline
Contrast with the background

73
Q

What does FM 3-22.9 cover?

A

Rifle marksmanship M16/M4 series weapon.

Army Board Study 2016 (37 decks)

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