TC 3-22.9 — Rifle and Carbine Flashcards
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What is the TC concerning the M16 Rifle and M4 Carbine?
TC 3-22.9
What is the difference between the M16 and M4?
The M16 is a rifle and the M4 is a carbine
Describe the M4 Carbine
M4-Series Carbine are magazine-fed, gas-operated, air-cooled, shoulder fired 5.56-MM weapon.
What is the first thing you should do when you handle a weapon?
Make sure you clear it
What are the 4 TENETS OF SAFTEY?
1) Always treat every weapon as if it were loaded.
2) Never point your weapon at anything unless you intend to shoot it — maintain muzzle awareness.
3) Always keep your weapon on “SAFE” unless you are going to squeeze the trigger.
4) Always keep your finger outside the Trigger Well unless you are ready to shoot.
The M4-series carbine has a collapsible buttstock, which has four positions:
-Closed
-1/2 opened
-3/4 opened
-Fully opened
What are the four fundamentals of marksmanship?
- Steady Position
- Proper Aim (Sight Picture)
- Breath
- Trigger squeeze
What are the two basic elements of the Sight Picture?
1) Sight Alignment
2) Placing of the Aiming Point
What does the acronym SPORTS stand for?
Slap
Pull
Observe
Tap
Shoot
What is remedial action?
Remedial action is the continuing effort to determine the cause of a stoppage of normal function and to try to clear the stoppage once it has been identified.
Describe the proper procedures for applying remedial action with the M4
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
What are the 8 Functions of the functions?
Feeding
Chambering
Locking
Firing
Unlocking
Extracting
Ejecting
Cocking
How do you preform a functions check on the M4 Rifle?
1) Place the selector lever on safe. If the selector switch will not go on safe pull the charging handle to the rear and release. Place the selector lever on safe. Pull the trigger to the rear, the hammer should not fall.
2) Place the selector lever on semi. Pull the trigger to the rear and hold. The hammer should fall. While holding the trigger to the rear, pull the charging handle to the rear and release. Release the trigger and pull it to the rear again. The hammer should fall.
3) Place the selector lever on burst. Pull the charging handle to the rear and release. Pull the trigger to and hold. The hammer should fall. While holding the trigger to the rear, pull the charging handle to the rear three times and release. Release the trigger and pull it to the rear again. The hammer should fall.
Describe the proper procedure for applying immediate action with the M4?
1) Slap gently on the magazine to ensure it is fully seated, and the magazine follower is not jammed.
2) Pulls the charging handle fully to the rear.
3) Observes for the ejection of a lice round or expended cartridge. (If the weapon fails to eject a cartridge, preform remedial action.)
4) Releases the charging handle (do not ride it forward)
5) Taps the forward assist assembly to ensure bolt closure.
6) Squeezes the trigger and tries to fire the rifle.
Is SPORTS an Immediate or Remedial Action?
Immediate action.
What is immediate action?
Immediate action involves quickly applying a possible correction to reduce a stoppage without preforming troubleshooting procedures to determine the actual cause. (SPORTS)
How many time should immediate action be applied to a weapon?
Once. (If Carbine still fails to fire, apply remedial action)
What is a malfunction?
The weapon ceasing to fire due to a stoppage resulting from mechanical failure of the weapon, magazine or ammo.
Name the different categories of malfunctions on the M4.
1) Failure to feed, chamber or lock.
2) Failure to fire cartridge.
3) Failure to extract.
4) Failure to Eject.
What is a stoppage?
A stoppage is a failure of an automatic or semiautomatic firearm to complete the cycle of operation…
How do you clear a stoppage?
Apply immediate or remedial action.
Describe the M4 Rifle.
A 5.56 MM, magazine fed, gas-pirated, air-cooled, semiautomatic or three-round burst, hand-held, shoulder-fired weapon.
What does CLP stand for?
Cleaner- It contains solvents that dissolve firing residue and carbon
Lubricant-It lays down a layer of Teflon as it dries to provide lubrication
Preservative- It prevents rust from forming
What are 7 types of ammunition that can be used with the M4?
1) M19 — Ball
2) M196 — Trace
2) M199 — Dummy
3) M200 — Blank (Violet tip and 7 petal rose crimp)
4) M855 — Ball (Green Tip)
5) M856 — Tracer (Red Tip)
6) M862 — Short Range Training Ammunition (Plastic with a blue tip)
