Weapon Flashcards

1
Q

What is PMI stands for

A

Preliminary Marksmanship Instruction

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2
Q

what is zeroing

A

zeroing aligns the sight of the weapon with the weapon’s barrel

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3
Q

What is the objective of grouping

A

firing in one location so you can have a higher chance to qualify

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4
Q

Describe the M4

A

M4 is magazine fed, gas operated, air cooled, shoulder fired 5.56 millimeter rifle

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5
Q

what is the weight of an m4 with a 30 round magazine

A

7.5 lbs

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6
Q

What is the maximum range of the m4

A

3600m

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7
Q

what is the maximum effective range of an m4

A

point target 500 meters. Area target 600 meters

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8
Q

what is the muzzle velocity of an m4

A

2970 feet per second

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9
Q

what does ACOG stand for

A

Advanced Combat Optical Gunsight

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10
Q

What is a stoppage

A

a failure of a weapon to complete it’s cycle of operation

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11
Q

what is immediate action

A

a quick procedure performed to attempt to clear a stoppage

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12
Q

what is the immediate action for the m4

A

SPORTS (slap, pull observe, release, tap, squeeze)

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13
Q

describe the immediate action SPORTS

A

Slap the magazine, Pull the charging handle, Observe the ejection, Release the charging handle, Tap the assist assembly, Squeeze the trigger.

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14
Q

What is remedial action

A

Attempt to clear the stoppage

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15
Q

Steps to perform Remedial Action

A
  1. try to place the weapon on safe, remove the magazine, lock the bolt to the rear, place the weapon on safe
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16
Q

what are the the different types of common malfunctions for an m4

A

failure to feed, fire, extract or eject

17
Q

what are eight cycles of functionf for an m4

A

feeding, chambering, locking, firing, unlocking, extracting, ejecting, cocking

18
Q

what are the four fundamentals of marksmanship

A
  1. steady position
  2. proper breathing
  3. trigger squeeze
  4. proper sight picture
19
Q

what are the three modes of fire for the m4

A

semiautomatic, automatic, burst

20
Q

what is the circle size for a soldier to qualify a good grouping?

A

4 centimeters

21
Q

what are the three categories of ballistics in the study of rifles

A

internal , external and terminal

22
Q

on a mechanical qualification range what are the classification standards

A

marksman 23-29
sharpshooter 30-35
expert 36-40

23
Q

TC that covers Rifle and Carbine

A

TC 3-22.9

24
Q

FM that cover’s Marksmaship

A

FM 3-22.9

25
Q

Marksmanship Levels

A

Marksman: 26-32 Sharpshooter 33-37 Expert: 34-40

26
Q

What to do to clear stoppage

A

Immediate action: rack back the bolt and then fire. Do SPORT

27
Q

Remedial Action:

A

Place weapon on safe, remove the magazine, lock the bolt to the rear

28
Q

Describe M4

A

gas operated, air cooled, magazine fed, shoulder fired weapon

29
Q

weight of an m4 unloaded

A

6.43

30
Q

7 principles of combat marksmanship

A

stance, grip, sight alignment, sight picture, breathing, trigger control, recovery/ follow through

31
Q

5 phases of marksmanship

A
  1. aiming
  2. breath contro
  3. movement control
    4 trigger control
    5 follow through
32
Q

9 line medevac

A
  1. location
  2. radio freq
    3 number of patients
    4 equipment (required?
  3. Number of patients by type
  4. pick up site
    7, method of pick up
  5. patient nationality and status
    9 terrain description.
33
Q

THINK

A

Treat your weapon as if its loaded
Handle every weapon with care
Identify the target before you fire
Never point the muzzle at anything that you dont intend to shoot
Keep the weapons on safe and finger away from the trigger until you are ready to fire