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1
Q

What fm covers rifle marksmanship?

A

FM 3-22.9

2
Q

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

A

Clear it

3
Q

Name the five phases in basic rifle marksmanship?

A

Preliminary rifle instruction

Downrange feedback

Field fire

Advance rifle marksmanship

Advanced optics, laser and iron sights

4
Q

What is the purpose of the weaponeer?

A

Capable of simulating all of the BRM live fire scenarios without firing rounds.

5
Q

What are the four fundamentals of marksmanship?

A

Steady position

Proper aim

Breathing

Trigger squeeze

6
Q

During preliminary marksmanship training (PMI), what are the only two positions taught?

A

Individual foxhole supported

Basic prone unsupported

7
Q

What are two basic elements of sight picture?

A

Sight alignment

Placing the aiming point

8
Q

What does the acronym SPORTS stand for?

A

Slap pull observer release, tap and shoot

9
Q

What is remedial action?

A

Continuing effort to determine the cause of the stoppage of normal function

10
Q

Describe proper procedure for applying remedial action with the M4

A

Try to place weapon on safe

Remove magazine

Lock bolt to the rear

Place weapon on safe if not already done

11
Q

Describe procedure for immediate action with the M4?

A

Slaps magazine

Pull charging handle to the rear

Release charging handle

Taps forward assist

Squeeze trigger

12
Q

Is SPORTS an immeadiate or remedial action?

A

Immediate action

13
Q

What is immediate action?

A

Quickly applying possible correction to reduce stoppage

14
Q

How many times should immediate action be applied?

A

Once

15
Q

What is a malfunction?

A

The weapon ceasing to fire due to stoppage resulting from mechanical failure of the weapon, magazine or ammo

16
Q

Name different categories of malfunctions for the M4 rifle?

A

Failure to feed, chamber or lock

Failure to fire cartridge

Failure to extract

Failure to eject

17
Q

What is a stoppage?

A

Failure of an automatic or semi automatic weapon

18
Q

How do you clear a stoppage?

A

Apply immediate or remedial action

19
Q

What is the definition of maximum effective range?

A

The greatest distance at which a soldier may be expected to deliver a target hit

20
Q

What is CLP?

A

Cleaner

Lubricant

Preservative

21
Q

Describe an M4?

A

A 5.56mm, magazine fed, has operated, air cooled semi automatic handheld shoulder fired weapon

22
Q

What are 7 types of ammunition that can be used with the M4 rifle?

A
M193- ball
M196-trace
M199- dummy
M200-blank 
M855- ball green tip 
M856- tracer 
M862- short range
23
Q

Describe weights of the M4?

A

Without magazine and sling- 6.49 pounds

With sling and loaded 20 round magazine -7.19

With sling and loaded 30 round magazine- 7.50

24
Q

Describe the max effective rates of fire for the M4 rifle?

A

Semi automatic - 45 rounds per minute

Burst- 90 rounds per minute

Sustained - 12-15 rounds per minute

25
Q

What is the muzzle velocity of the M4 rifle?

A

2,970 FT per second

26
Q

Describe the ranges of the M4 rifle?

A

Maximum range - 3,600 meters

Max effective range for a point target- 500 meters

Max effective range for an area target -609 meters

27
Q

What is the basic load of ammunition for the M4 rifle?

A

210 rounds total , 7 magazines of 30 rounds

28
Q

The elevation knob adjust the point of the aim for the M4 rifle?

A

300 - 600 meters

29
Q

What are the four positions for the buttstock of the M4 rifle?

A

Closed

1/2 open

3/4 open

Full open

30
Q

What part of the M4 rail system may be removed to perform PMCS

A

Only the lower assembly