RM Study Guide

Question 1

During reassembly of the m4 carbine what is the first thing

that should be reassembled?

Answer 1

Buffer and buffer spring

Question 2

What is the first action you must take when preparing to zero
the bore light to the weapon?

Answer 2

Ensure the weapon is clear

Question 3

When you determine the bore sighting reference point which

direction should you rotate the bore light?

Answer 3

Counter clock wise

Question 4

True or False: Soldiers who have not met grouping standards must have their
problem diagnosed by a drill sergeant and receive training prior
to a second attempt at grouping?

Answer 4

True

Question 5

What type of ammunition should be used during dry firing

and other training?

Answer 5

Dummy AB46 rounds

Question 6

How far does the target box need to be?

Answer 6

10 to 25 meters

Question 7

What are the 6 primary carry positions?

Answer 7

Hang, 
safe hang, 
collapsed low ready,
 low ready, 
high ready,
ready or up

Question 8

What are the characteristics of the m4?

Answer 8

Max range 3600m, 
Area 600m, 
Point 500m, 
Weight loaded 7.50
Unloaded 6.40, 
Length 33 fully open, 29.75 closed.

Question 9

In BCT single and multiple target EST what is the instructor

to student ratio?

Answer 9

3:15

Question 10

When correcting a malfunction of a m4 what are the two

actions a firer must take?

Answer 10

Immediate and Remedial action

Question 11

True or False: A stabilized failure is when the soldier fails to control the
movement of the hand during the arc of movement adequately
support the weapon system and achieve their natural point of
aim?

Answer 11

True

Question 12

What dry fire drill is associated with correcting a

malfunction of a m4 carbine?

Answer 12

Dry fire drill 6

Question 13

What are the 4 fundamentals of RM?

Answer 13

Aiming,
Breathing,
Trigger squeeze,
Steady position

Question 14

What dry fire drill is demonstrated safe handling of m4

carbine rifle?

Answer 14

Dry fire drill 1

Question 15

What is the standard the firer achieves when performing the

dime/wash drill?

Answer 15

6 of 6 consecutive shots from the prone unsupported positon

Question 16

What are the 2 ranges that BRM period 4 may be conducted

at?

Answer 16

Known distance and Automated filed fire

Question 17

True or False: The natural best point of aim is defined as the point where
the barrel naturally orients when the shooter muscles are relaxed
and support is achieved?

Answer 17

True

Question 18

How many rounds does each soldier fire in order to conduct

field fire 1 and 2 on EST?

Answer 18

54 each for a total of 108.

Question 19

True or False: For corrective fire position is it okay for the soldier to fire
from the magazine supported?

Answer 19

False

Question 20

How far to determine the soldier dominate eye?

Answer 20

5 Feet

Question 21

Bore light of the buis must be set at what distance?

Answer 21

300 Meters

Question 22

If the visible laser of the boresight cannot be located at 10m
target or cant be seen bore line must be moved to what distance?

Answer 22

2 Meters

Question 23

True or False: When conducting maintence the __ to apply the lubricant
heavily enough so that it can be spread with the fingers?

Answer 23

True

Question 24

What are the number of rounds and firing positions for field

of fire 2 EST?

Answer 24

10 prone supported,
22 rounds prone supported, 22 prone
unsupported

Total 54

Question 25

What is weapon readiness when described? Weapon on safe, magazine with ammo inserted, round chambered, ejection port closed?

Answer 25

Red

Question 26

What are the 3 firing positions that are used during record | fire?

Answer 26

Prone supported, Prone unsupported, Kneeling

Question 27

Who is responsible for the overall operation of the range | before, during and after live fire?

Answer 27

OIC

Question 28

What are the 2 ready positons?

Answer 28

Low and high ready

Question 29

When does immediate action not work?

Answer 29

After 2 attempts

Question 30

What are the 3 types of ballistics?

Answer 30

Internal, External, Tterminal

Question 31

What is the purpose of point, post and sprawl?

Answer 31

A good prone positon

Question 32

During LOMAH shooting what distance should target be?

Answer 32

175/300 meters

Question 33

What is recommended weight for a soldiers fighting lead?

Answer 33

30% of soldiers body weight

Question 34

During the aiming process what should the firer’s eye be | focusing on?

Answer 34

Tip of the front sight post

Question 35

When grouping and zeroing during RM 3 what is the | standard?

Answer 35

8 out of 10 rounds in two consecutive 5 round shot groups | within a 4cm circle

Question 36

Support 8 elements of a steady position?

Answer 36

``` Leg position, center of gravity, firing elbow, non-firing elbow, firing hand, non-firing hand, butt stock, stock weld ```

Question 37

After rm 7 when transferring from buis to cco dry fire drills __ will be reinforced utilizing the CCO?

Answer 37

Fire drills 1-6

Question 38

How many rounds are allocated for each soldier during | BRM period 6?

Answer 38

120 rounds

Question 39

What are the 4 functional elements of the shot process?

Answer 39

Stability, Aim, Control, and movement

Question 40

What dry fire drill demonstrates safe handling and | fundamentals of marksmanship?

Answer 40

Dry fire drill 2

Question 41

What dry fire drill is executed the kneeling supported and | unsupported positions?

Answer 41

Dry fire drill 4

Question 42

What dry fire drill executes the prone supported and | unsupported positon?

Answer 42

Dry fire drill 3

Question 43

What dry fire drill is engage targets with m4 carbine CCO | during close quarters marksmanship?

Answer 43

Dry fire drill 8

Question 44

What dry fire drill is demonstrate safety and the | fundamentals of marksmanship when employing the CCO?

Answer 44

Dry fire drill 7

Question 45

What dry fire drill is soldiers will demonstrate the proper | barrier shooting techniques prior to combat shooting RM12?

Answer 45

Dry fire drill 9

Question 46

What dry fire drill is load and unload the m4 carbine?

Answer 46

Dry fire drill 5

Question 47

What is the minimum standard soldiers must achieve for BRM period 6 multiple and practice qualification with the BUIS?

Answer 47

23 out of 40 for both

Question 48

What are the 3 parts of trajectory?

Answer 48

Line of sight, Line of bore, Path of bullet

Question 49

When conducting a battle march what is the distance and | pace to be maintained during the foot march?

Answer 49

4 miles at a 17 to 18 minute mile with no rest or breaks.

Question 50

What are the 8 types of ammunition?

Answer 50

``` Dummy, tracer, Blank, Armor piercing, Short range training, Ball, Special ball long range, Close combat mission capability ```

Question 51

How is the point system established for the battle march and | shoot?

Answer 51

Produced internally by the first sergeants, sgms, and | commanders to fit and meet the need of the unit.

Question 52

Which __ describes the purpose of the firer calling the shot?

Answer 52

Helps the firer focus on the front sight post not the target during the firing process

Question 53

Who many rounds are allocated for each soldier during | BRM period 14?

Answer 53

40 rounds

Question 54

What are the 3 phases of the shot process?

Answer 54

Pre shot, Shot, Post shot

Question 55

What are the rules of fire arm safety?

Answer 55

Treat every weapon as if it is loaded, never point weapon at something you don’t intend to destroy, keep finger straight off trigger until ready to shoot, ensure positive identification of the target and its surroundings.

Question 56

elements of aim?

Answer 56

``` Weapon orientation, Sight picture, Sight alignment, Point of aim, Desired point of impact ```

Question 57

What is the purpose of the M15A1 aiming card?

Answer 57

How to aim at a target center mass, how to adjust the point of aim, how to allow for gravity, how to engage a moving target

Question 58

True or False: Stability is provided through these 4 fundamentals support, muscle relaxation, natural point of aim, and recoil management

Answer 58

True

Question 59

True of False: When firing the M68 the reason the soldier will have to adjust their stock weld is because the M68 is higher that when shooting utilizing the BUIS?

Answer 59

Ture

Question 60

What category of ballistics is best described by the following statement? The time the firing pin strikes the primer to the time the bullet leaves the muzzle?

Answer 60

Internal ballistics

Question 61

The following statement, lightweight 5.56, magazine fed, gas operated, air cooled, shoulder fired rifle or carbine best describes what weapon?

Answer 61

The M4 carbine

Question 62

What are the cycle functions for the m4 in order?

Answer 62

``` Feeding, Chambering, Locking, Firing, Unlocking, Extracting, Ejecting, Cocking ```

Question 63

What is the purpose of the point, post and sprawl?

Answer 63

To begin assuming good prone firing position

Question 64

Weapon readiness status is described by these color | conditions what are they?

Answer 64

Green, amber, and red

Question 65

True or False: You have performed immediate action twice and have experienced a stove pipe round or double feed and the weapon has not fired you should now preform remedial actions

Answer 65

True

Question 66

When does the time stop for the battle march and shoot drill?

Answer 66

When the last soldier in the platoon stands up

Question 67

True or False: Sight alignment is the relationship between the aiming device and the firer’s eye

Answer 67

True