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RIFLE, 5.56mm, M16A2
REFERENCES: Field Manual 23-9, Technical Manual 9-1005-319-10
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1. What is the description of the M16A2?
The M16A2 is a 5.56mm, magazine-fed, gas-operated, shoulder fired weapon. It is designed to fire either semiautomatic or a three-round burst through the use of a selector lever
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2. What is the weight of the M16A2?
7.78 lbs, without sling or magazine
8.48 lbs, with sling and 20 round magazine
8.79 lbs, with sling and 30 round magazine
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3. What is the length of the M16A2?
Barrel length with compensator, 21 inches
Rifle length with compensator, 39.63 inches
Rifle with bayonet, 44.84 inches
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4. What is the maximum range of the M16A2.
3,600 meters
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5. What is the maximum effective range of the M16A2?
550 meters (point target)
800 meters (area target)
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6. What is meant by Maximum Effective Range?
The greatest distance that a weapon may be expected to fire accurately to inflict casualties or damages
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7. What is (are) the maximum effective rate (s) of fire for the M16A2 rifle?
Sustained: 12-15 rounds per minute
Semiautomatic: 45 rounds per minute
Automatic (3 round burst): 90 rounds per minute
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8. What is meant by cyclic rate of fire?
The rate at which the weapon fires automatically
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9. What is meant by sustained rate of fire?
The actual rate of fire that a weapon can continue to deliver for and indefinite length of time without seriously overheating
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10. What is meant by maximum effective rate of fire?
The rate of fire that can be maintained without danger to the shooter or the weapon
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11. What is the muzzle velocity of the M16A2?
3,100 feet per second
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12. What is the recommended minimum basic load, with 30 round magazines, for the M16A2?
210 rounds
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13. What types of ammunition can be used in firing the M16A2?
Ball M193
Ball M855
Tracer M196 & M856
Dummy Ml99
Blank, M200
Plastic
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14. What type of ammunition do you NOT fire in your M16A2?
Seriously corroded ammo
Dented cartridges
Cartridges with loose bullets
Cartridges exposed to extreme heat (135 degrees or more), until they have cooled
cartridges with the bullet pushed in (short rounds)
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15. What is a stoppage?
Failure of an automatic or semiautomatic firearm to complete the cycle of operation
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16. What is immediate action?
Quickly applying a possible correction to reduce a stoppage based on initial observation or indicators without determining the actual cause
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17. What is a malfunction?
Failure to fire caused by procedural or mechanical failure of the rifle, magazine, or ammunition
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18. What are the three primary categories of malfunctions?
-Failure to Feed, Chamber, or Lock
-Failure to Fire Cartridge
-Failure to Extract and Eject
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19. What is remedial action?
It is the continuing effort to determine the cause for a stoppage or malfunction and to try to clear the stoppage once it has been identified
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20. What immediate action should be taken for a stoppage?
SPORTS:
-Slap upward on magazine to make sure it's properly seated
-Pull charging handle all the way back
-Observe ejection of case or cartridge, eyeball chamber and check for obstruction
-Release charging handle to feed new round
-Tap forward assist
-Shoot
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21. What is the purpose of the compensator?
It helps keep the muzzle down during firing and breaks up the muzzle flash
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22. Other than on the rifle range, for training, when may your weapon be fired?
You may ONLY fire your weapon as a last resort, when other means have failed or would not work:
-To protect yourself or your partner while on guard if you or your partner are in danger of death or serious bodily harm
-To prevent the actual theft of a weapon
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23. What procedure should you follow if you must fire your weapon?
-Order the person(s) to halt before firing
-If you must fire, place your weapon on SEMIAUTOMATIC
-Aim to disable
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24. If you must fire your weapon, what two things should you never do?
DO NOT fire a warning shoot
DO NOT fire if you are likely to hit an innocent bystander
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25. What are the three basic steps of proper rifle maintenance?
-Inspect
-Clean
-Lubricate
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26. What two things do you inspect the rifle for?
Cleanliness and serviceability
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27. What do you use to clean the M16A2?
CLP, swabs, pipe cleaners, brushes, patches, and cleaning rods
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28. What type of lubrication do you use on the M16A2?
-CLP (cleaner, lubricant, preservative) used for -35 degrees Fahrenheit & above
-Lubricating Oil, Arctic Weapons (only used during the coldest Arctic conditions)
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29. What are the three levels of lubrication for the M16A2?
-Lightly lube
-Generous lube
-Single drop
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30. What are the two steps for the maintenance of the M16A2 magazine?
-Wipe dirt from the tube, spring, and follower
-Lubricate the spring only
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31. What are the steps of a safety check on the M16A2 (clearing your rifle)?
-Weapon on safe
-Remove magazine
-Lock bolt to rear
-Visually inspect chamber
-Allow bolt to go forward
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32. What is contained in the individual weapons cleaning kit?
Carrying case, small plastic bottle of CLP, bore brush, chamber brush (general purpose), set of cleaning cods (consists of a handle-rod, three extension rods, and swab holder), cleaning brush and swabs
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33. Who is responsible for cleaning the individual's weapon?
The individual who is assigned to the weapon, not the armorer, armorer only cleans and takes care of the unassigned weapons
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34. What is your weapon’s serial number?
_____________________
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35. At what distance is the battlesight zero set?
300 meters
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36. What does the front sight adjustment correct for?
Elevation (up and down)
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37. What does the rear sight adjustment correct for?
Windage (right and left)
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38. What is the name of target used for zeroing?
25 meter zeroing target, M16A2
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39. How many clicks of the windage or elevation does it take to move the strike of the bullet one square on the 25 meter target?
Three clicks
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40. What positions are available on the M16A2 selector lever?
-Safe
-Semi
-Burst
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41. With the M16A2 selector level on burst, how many rounds does the M16A2 fire on each burst?
Three (3) rounds
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42. On the M16A2, the rear sight consists of how many sight adjustments?
2: windage knob and elevation knob
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43. The larger aperture on the M16A2 marked 0-2 is used for what?
Moving targets and limited visibility
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44. If battlesight zero has not previously been determined on the M16A2, what setting must be placed on the weapon prior to zeroing?
Initial sight setting (Mechanical zero)
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45. How is the Initial sight setting (mechanical zero) placed on the M16A2?
-Set the front sight post so that the base of the post is flush with the well
-Center the rear sight aperture with the tick mark on the receiver
-Set the elevation knob to 8/3 plus one click
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46. Upon completion of the zero range, what adjustment must be made to the rear sight elevation?
The elevation must be turned one click back to 8/3 for field fire
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47. Which rear sight aperture is used for zeroing the M16A2?
The unmarked aperture
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48. What marksmanship exercise is the commander’s primary tool to evaluate integrated marksmanship performance of the unit?
The record fire range
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49. What is the critical step in the Army’s overall marksmanship training strategy?
To train the trainers first
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50. What are the eight steps in the functioning of the M16A2?
Feeding, Chambering, Locking, Firing, Unlocking, Extracting, Ejecting, and Cocking
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51. What are the eight changes on the M16A2 in reference to the M16A2?
-Selector lever (safe, semi, burst)
-Barrel is heavier
-Handguard and stock are made of a different material
-Hard pad on butt of stock
-Front sight post is now squared
-Brass deflector added
-Increased length
-Compensator helps keep muzzle down during firing
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52. What are the four marksmanship fundamentals?
-Steady position
-Aiming
-Breath control
-Trigger squeeze
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53. Should your trigger finger touch the receiver of the M16A2 rifle when firing?
No
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54. Describe the correct breathing technique while zeroing (and when time is available to fire a shot) for the M16A2?
Inhale, exhale normally and hold breath at the moment of natural respiratory pause. The shot must then be fired before feeling any unpleasant sensations from cease breathing
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55. Where should the eye be focused for correct sight alignment?
On the front sight post
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56. What happens when the trigger finger is touching the receiver while firing the M16A2 rifle?
The rifle will be misaligned with the target at the moment of firing
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57. What are some training devices and exercises are available for rifle marksmanship training?
-Aiming Card
-Riddle sighting device
-M16 sighting device
-Blank firing attachment
-Target-box exercise
-Ball-and-dummy exercise
-Dime (washer) exercise
-The weaponeer
-Training films, TEC lessons, and videotapes
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PISTOL, SEMIAUTOMATIC, 9mm, M9
REFERENCES: Field Manual 23-35, Technical Manual 9-1005-01-118-2640
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1. Describe the M9 pistol?
The M9 pistol is a semi-automatic, magazine fed, recoil operated, double action pistol, chambered for the 9mm cartridge
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2. How many major components are there to the M9 pistol?
Five (5)
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3. Name the five major components of the M9 pistol?
-Slide and barrel assembly
-Recoil spring and recoil spring guide
-Barrel and locking block
-Receiver assembly
-Magazine
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4. What is the maximum effective range of the M9 pistol?
50 meters
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5. What is the maximum range of the M9 pistol?
1800 meters
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6. What ammunition is authorized for use with the M9 pistol?
M882 9mm cartridge
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7. What is unique to the pistol pertaining to the force used to pull the trigger?
-The M9 fired in two modes: single (hammer cocked) and double action (hammer down).
-The trigger squeeze for single action is 5.5 pounds of pressure
-The trigger squeeze for double action is 12.33 ponds
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8. What are the fundamentals of pistol marksmanship?
-Grip
-Aiming
-Breath control
-Trigger squeeze
-Target engagement
-Positions
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9. Describe the steps for immediate action if the M9 pistol fails to fire.
With the pistol pointed in a safe direction:
-Ensure the safety lever is in the up (fire) position
-Squeeze the trigger again
-If the pistol does not fire, ensure that the magazine is fully seated, retract the slide to the rear and release
-Squeeze the trigger
-If the pistol still does not fire, remove the magazine and retract the slide to eject the chambered cartridge. insert a new magazine, retract the slide and release to chamber another cartridge
-Squeeze the trigger
-If the pistol still does not fire, replace the ammunition
-If the pistol still does not fire, clear and unload the pistol and apply troubleshooting procedures
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MACHINE GUN, 7.62 MM, M60
REFERENCES: Field Manual 23-67, Technical Manual 9-1005-224-10
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1. Give the description of the M60 Machine Gun.
It is an air cooled, belt-fed, gas operated automatic weapon, fired from the open bolt position. Fixed head space enables rapid changing of barrels
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2. What is the Open Bolt Position of the M60 Machine Gun?
The bolt is in the rearward or cocked position
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3. What is the length of the M60?
43 1/2 inches
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4. What is the weight of the M60?
23 lbs
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5. What is the maximum effective range of the M60?
1,100 meters (area target from the tripod)
800 meters (area target from the bipod)
600 meters (point target)
200 meters (moving point target)
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6. What is the maximum range of the M60?
3,725 meters
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7. What is the sustained rate of fire for the M60?
100 rounds per minute. (change barrel every ten minutes)
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8. What is the rapid rate of fire for the M60?
200 rounds per minute. (change barrel every two minutes)
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9. What is the cyclic rate of fire for the M60?
Approximately 550 rounds per minute. (change barrel every minute)
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10. What is the basic load of ammunition per crew for the M60?
600-900 rounds
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11. What are the eight major groups of the M60?
-Stock Group
-Buffer and Operating-Rod Group
-Bolt Group
-Trigger Mechanism Group
-Barrel Group
-Receiver Group
-Forearm Assembly Group
-Cover, Feed Tray, and Hanger Group
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12. What types of ammunition can be used with the M60?
-7.62 mm - M80 Ball
-7.62 mm - M62 Tracer (red/orange tip)
-7.62 mm - M61 Armor Piercing (black tip)
-7.62 mm - M82 Blank
-7.62 mm - M63 Dummy
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13. Name the knob which you turn to make deflection corrections.
The windage knob
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14. What are the five procedures that should be followed when
firing the M60?
-Fire accurately without sights
-Move rapidly and maintain alignment
-Keep the fire low
-Reload quickly
-Distribute fire
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15. What is the best range for the field zeroing of the M60?
300-700 meters (500 meters is recommended)
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16. What checks should you make as you emplace the M122 Tripod and the M60?
-The legs extend with ease
-The sleeve latch works
-The spindle is locked
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17. Briefly describe the three (3) checks you should make on the traversing and elevating mechanism as you mount the M60 on the tripod.
-The screw stops prevent the separation of the transverse and elevating mechanism
-Both handwheels turn freely
-The slide is locked
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18. How do you clear the M60?
-Put the safety on fire
-Cock the gun
-Put the safety on safe, return cocking handle to it’s forward position
-Raise the cover, inspect the tray, and remove links and ammo
-Raise the tray and inspect the chamber to ensure that no rounds are present
-Close the cover, place the safety on fire, pull the cocking handle to the rear and pull the trigger while manually easing the bolt forward
-Place the safety on safe and raise the cover
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19. What are the eight (8) steps for the M60 cycle of functioning?
-Feeding
-Chambering
-Locking
-Firing
-Unlocking
-Extracting
-Ejecting
-Cocking
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20. What is the distance for a tracer burnout?
900 meters or more
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21. How do you properly load the M60?
-Place the safety lever on fire
-Open the bolt by pulling the cocking handle to the rear, locking the bolt to the rear with the palm of your hand facing up
-Return the cocking handle to the forward position
-Put the safety lever on safe
-Raise the cover
-Ensure that the tray, receiver group, and chamber are clear
-Place the first round of the belt in the feed tray groove, making sure the double link is leading with the open side of the link down
-Hold the belt up (about six rounds from the loading end) while closing the cover, ensuring that the first round remains in the feed tray groove
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22. What is carried in the carrying case of the M60, besides the spare barrel?
-1 each, combination tool
-1 each, handle assembly
-1 each, swab holder section
-5 each, cleaning rod sections
-1 each, asbestos mitten
-1 each, bore cleaning brush
-1 each, chamber cleaning brush
-1 each, receiver cleaning brush
-1 each, ruptured cartridge extractor
-1 each, TM 9-1005-224-10
-1 each, container of CLP
-Sling
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23. Why is the M60 fired from the open bolt position?
It was designed to be fired from the open bolt position for better cooling so that the air flow can go through the bore as well as the external surfaces of the barrel
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24. When is the M60 considered safe?
The M60 is considered safe ONLY when the bolt is in the closed bolt position
