FM 3-22.9 M16/A2-M9

Question 1

What is the FM concerning the M16/A2 Rifle?

Answer 1

FM 3-22.9

Question 2

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

Answer 2

Clear it

Question 3

Name the 5 phases in the Basic Rifle Marksmanship?

Answer 3

1. Preliminary Rifle Instruction
2. Downrange Feedback
3. Field Fire
4. Adv Rifle Marksmanship
5. Adv 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

During PMI what are the only 2 positions taught?

Answer 5

Prone supported

Prone unsupported

Question 6

What are the 2 basic elements of sight picture?

Answer 6

Sight alignment

Placing of the aiming point

Question 7

What does S.P.O.R.T.S stand for?

Answer 7

Slap
Pull
Observe
Release
Tap
Squeeze

Question 8

What is remedial action?

Answer 8

The continuing efforts of clearing stoppage.

Question 9

Describe the proper procedures for applying remedial action with the M16/A2?

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

Question 10

Describe the proper procedure for applying immediate action with the M16/A2?

Answer 10

Slap the mag
Pull the charging handle
Observe the round eject
Release the charging handle
Tap the forward assist
Squeeze the trigger

Question 11

Is SPORTS immediate or remedial action?

Answer 11

Immediate action

Question 12

What is immediate action?

Answer 12

Quick on the spot corrections (SPORTS)

Question 13

How many times should immediate action be applied?

Answer 13

Once

Question 14

What is a malfunction?

Answer 14

When the weapon ceases to fire due to stoppage

Question 15

Name the different categories of malfunction on the M16/A2?

Answer 15

Failure to:
Feed
Fire
Extract
Eject

Question 16

What is stoppage?

Answer 16

A failure to complete a cycle of operation.

Question 17

What is the definition of Max effective range?

Answer 17

The greatest distance a soldier can be expected to hit a target

Question 18

What does CLP stand for?

Answer 18

Cleaner
Lubricant
Preservative

Question 19

Describe the M16/A2.

Answer 19

a hand held, shoulder fired, magazine fed, gas operated, air cooled weapon that fires 5.56mm rounds on semi-auto or 3 round bursts

Question 20

What are the 5 types of ammunition of the M16/A2?

Answer 20

Ball
Tracer
Dummy
Blank
Plastic

Question 21

What are the 4 required steps in order to mechanically zero the M16/A2?

Answer 21

1. Adjust the front sight post so it is flushed
2. Adjust the elevation knob so the 8/3 marking is aligned with the index line.
3. Position the unmarked aperture up
4. Rotate the windage knob to align the index mark on sight aperture with the long center index line on the rear assembly

Question 22

Describe the weight of an M16/A2.

Answer 22

7. 78lbs- without mag and sling
8. 48lbs- with sling and 20 round mag
9. 79lbs- with sling and 30round mag

Question 23

Describe the max effective rate of fire for the M16/A2.

Answer 23

Semi- 45 rounds per min
Burst- 90 rounds per min
Sustained- 12-15 rounds per min

Question 24

What is the muzzle velocity of the M16/A2 rifle?

Answer 24

3,100 FPS

Question 25

Describe the ranges for the M16/A2?

Answer 25

Max range- 3,600m Max effective range for a point target- 550m Max effective range for an Area target- 800m

Question 26

Describe the barrel rifling for the M16/A2?

Answer 26

Right hand twist 1/7

Question 27

What is the basic load of ammunition for the M16/A2?

Answer 27

210 rounds | 7 mags with 30 rounds each

Question 28

How much does the elevation knob adjusts the point of aim for the M16/A2?

Answer 28

300-800m

Question 29

What is the overall length of the M16/A2?

Answer 29

39.63in

Question 30

What are the 8 steps in the functioning of the M16/A2?

Answer 30

1. Feeding 2. Chambering 3. Locking 4. Firing 5. Unlocking 6. Extracting 7. Ejecting 8. Cocking

Question 31

Describe the procedures for clearing the M16/A2?

Answer 31

Point the muzzle in a safe direction Attempt to place the weapon lever on safe Remove the magazine Lock the bolt to the rear Visually inspect the chamber ensuring its empty Release the bolt forward Close the ejection port

Question 32

What FM covers the M4?

Answer 32

FM 3-22.9

Question 33

Describe the weights of the M4?

Answer 33

6. 49lbs- Without mag and sling 7. 19lbs- with sling and 20 round mag 7. 50lbs- with sling and 30 round mag

Question 34

What is the muzzle velocity of the M4 Rifle?

Answer 34

2,970 FPS

Question 35

Describe the ranges of the M4?

Answer 35

Max range- 3,600m Max effective range for a point target- 500m Max effective range for an area target- 600m

Question 36

What are the 4 positions for the buttstock of the M4?

Answer 36

1. Closed 2. 1/2 open 3. 3/4 open 4. Full open

Question 37

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

Answer 37

Only the lower assembly

Question 38

How do you perform a functions check?

Answer 38

1. Place the weapon on safe and pull the trigger (nothing should happen) 2. Place weapon on semi, pull and hold the trigger. Then pull the charging handle and release the trigger. (hammer fall) 3. Place the selector level on burst, pull the charging handle then pull and hold the trigger. charge the handle 3x and release the trigger. (Hammer fall) 4. Place weapon on safe