Weapons

Question 1

What Field Manuel covers the M16/A2 Rifle?

Answer 1

FM 3-22.9

Question 2

What is the first thing you do when handed a weapon?

Answer 2

Ensure you clear it

Question 3

What are the 4 fundamentals of marksmanship?

Answer 3

1. Steady Position
2. Proper Aim (sight picture)
3. Breathing
4. Trigger Squeeze

Question 4

What are the 2 basic elements of the Sight Picture?

Answer 4

1. Sight Alignment

2. Placing of the Aiming Point

Question 5

What does the acronym SPORTS stand for?

Answer 5

Slap, Pull, Observe, Release, Tap, Squeeze

Question 6

How many times should immediate action be applied to a weapon?

Answer 6

Once, if a rifle still fails to fire then apply remedial action.

Question 7

What is a malfunction?

Answer 7

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

Question 8

What is a stoppage?

Answer 8

A stoppage is a failure of an automatic or semiautomatic firearm to complete the cycle of operation

Question 9

How do you clear a stoppage?

Answer 9

Apply immediate or remedial action

Question 10

What is the definition of Maximum effective range?

Answer 10

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