Weapons Flashcards
what is the first thing you should do when when you handle a weapon?
clear it
what are the four fundamentals of Marksmanship?
1 steady position
2 proper aim ( sight picture)
3 breathing
4 trigger squeeze
what does the acronym SPORTS stand for?
slap, pull, observe, release, tap, shoot
is sports an immediate or remedial action?
immediate action
describe the ranges for an M4 rifle
max range 3600 meters
max effective range point target 500 meters
max effective range area Target 600 meters
what is the M2 50 cal machine gun used for?
defend against low-flying hostile aircraft , support the infantrymen and both attack and defense and provide protection for motor movement.
what is the max effective range on a 50 cal against a point and area Target?
point target 1500 meters
area Target 1830 meters
what is the weight of 50 cal?
84 pounds
what is the length of the barrel of the M2 50 cal?
45 inches
what is the description of the M2 50 cal?
M2 is a belt-fed recoil operated air-cooled crew-served machine gun. the gun is capable of single shot as well as automatic fire and operates on a short recoil principle
what does SAW stand for
squad automatic weapon
what is the basic load of ammunition for M249?
1000 rounds
what is the weight of an M249
16.41 pounds
what is the length of an M249?
40.87 inches
what are the three assault firing positions used for an M249?
shoulder, hip, and underarm
