CMC Midterm

Question 1

Weapons Conditions- 1,2,3,4

Answer 1

Condition 1- Mag inserted, round in chamber, bolt forward, ejection port cover closed, weapon on safe.
Condition 2- Does not apply
Condition 3- Mag inserted, no round in chamber, bolt forward ejection port cover closed, weapon on safe.
Condition 4- No mag inserted, no round in chamber, bolt forward, ejection port cover closed, weapon on safe.

Question 2

Weapons Carry

Answer 2

Controlled/ Tactical/ Alert/ Ready

Question 3

Basic Fundamentals of Marksmanship

Answer 3

Aiming 
Stability of Hold 
Breath Control 
Trigger Control 
Follow Through

Question 4

The process of aligning the weapon on the target. It consists of two components: sight alignment and sight picture.

Answer 4

Aiming

Question 5

the ability to hold the service rifle sights still on a designated area of a target. Sling, use of support, and proper firing positions affect holds.

Answer 5

Stability of Hold

Question 6

Natural point of aim, aiming refinement, and shot delivery, must be accomplished during natural respiratory pause.

Answer 6

breath control

Question 7

manipulation of the trigger that allows the rifle to fire without disturbing the sight alignment and sight picture

Answer 7

trigger control

Question 8

continued application of the fundamentals until the round has exited the barrel

Answer 8

Follow through

Question 9

Elements of Shooting Positions

Answer 9

Bone Support- having the bones in the body support weight of the rifle as much as possible
Muscular Control- being as relaxed as possible of having controlled muscle tension.
Body Alignment- alignment of the shooter and their weapon to the target.

Question 10

importance of Databook

Answer 10

• to evaluate and improve their performance and consistency
• To record sight adjustments, which enable a zero to be established and maintained
• Provides a precise record of weather conditions and their effect from day to day and a place to record any observations regarding the application of marksmanship fundamentals
• Provides a documented record of information that Marines analyze to improve shooting performance
• Provides a ready reference of must know information regarding marksmanship

Question 11

Different Zeroing Method Without Shooting

Answer 11

small arms collimator

Question 12

How Many Inches Correlate to Clicks at What Distance

Answer 12

1/3 per click at 100 meters/yard or 3 clicks = 1 inch

1 click = 1 inch at 300 meters/yard.

Question 13

Target Detection and Indicators

Answer 13

• Movement
• Sound
• Improper Camouflage
  o Shine
  o Outline
  o Contrast with the Background

Question 14

Determining Priority of Targets

Answer 14

• Threat of the Target
• Proximity of Target
• Target of Opportunity

Question 15

Effective Means of Eliminating Multiple Targets

Answer 15

• Box Drill

Question 16

Ambush Method

Answer 16

Present the Weapon, Sight Alignment (your shooter will hold their sight alignment until the target moves into their vision and the desired sight picture is established), Sight Picture, Follow-Through

Question 17

Engaging Moving Targets Method

Answer 17

ambush, or tracking methods
Ambush you wait till target is in your sight picture,
Tracking you hold sights on target and move until shot is fired.

Question 18

Rods

Answer 18

Grouped around the cones and are very sensitive to light, provide ability to see at night, not capable of processing color, tire quickly, function when the light is too low for the cones to work effectively

Question 19

combat glide

Answer 19

heel to toe measuring 12-14 inches

Question 20

Stability: What Helps in Prone

Answer 20

• Keeping Sling Support

* Positioning Majority of Body Behind the Weapon

Question 21

What Part of the Reticle for What Yard Line

Answer 21

^ -100-200- I=300 - = 400…

Question 22

Chain of Command on the Line

Answer 22

• Coach - > Block NCO - > Tower NCO

Question 23

Part of RCO for Range Estimation

Answer 23

BDC

Question 24

Different Kneeling Positions

Answer 24

• High (Least Stable)
• Medium
• Low

Question 25

Benefits of the Sling

Answer 25

• When adjusted properly sling will provide maximum stability for the weapon and help reduce effects of recoil.

Question 26

internal ballistics

Answer 26

anything that occurs while inside the weapon!

Question 27

External ballistics

Answer 27

anything that occurs outside of the weapon

Question 28

terminal ballistics

Answer 28

anything that occurs once the bullet is inside the enemy

Question 29

precession

Answer 29

circular motion of the bullets center of gravity

Question 30

factors that effect aim

Answer 30

stock weld, eye strain, eye relief, scope shadow, perception of scope alignment, sight glare ( rco to bright), scope parallax, body alignment

Question 31

7 factors to all shooting positions

Answer 31

forward hand, butt stock high in pocket of the shouder, high firm pistol grip, placement of rear elbow, stock weld eye relief, breathing, muscular control

Question 32

sitting positions

Answer 32

cross legged, crossed ankle, open legged

Question 33

kneeling

Answer 33

high, medium, low,

Question 34

prone

Answer 34

straight leg, cocked leg

Question 35

effects of weather

Answer 35

wind, temp, precipitation, light.

Question 36

rco

Answer 36

ti51, larue

Question 37

fight or flight

Answer 37

survive , prevail, freeze

Question 38

Fear

Answer 38

physical: increased heart rate, chemical cocktail (adrenaline, cortisol, dopamine.) visual, startle reflex, overwhelming fear or stress.