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| What is the FM concerning the M16/A2 Rifle? |
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| What is the first thing you should do when you handle a weapon? |
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| Name the five phases in Basic Rifle Marksmanship. |
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1. Preliminary Rifle Instruction
2. Downrange Feedback
3. Field Fire
4. Advanced Rifle Marksmanship
5. Advanced Optics, Laser and Iron Sights |
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| What is the purpose of a weaponeer? |
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Definition
| The weaponeer is capable of simulating all of the BRM live fire scenarios without firing rounds. Immediate feedback is available for critiquing the soldier's application of the integrated act of firing while using the weaponeer device to include misfire procedures. |
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| What are the four fundamentals of marksmanship? |
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Definition
1. Steady Position
2. Proper Aim (Sight Picture)
3. Breathing
4. Trigger Squeeze |
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| During Preliminary Marksmanship Training (PMI), what are the three positions taught? |
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Definition
| Prone supported, Prone Unsupported, and Kneeling. |
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| What are the two basic elements of the Sight Picture? |
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1. Sight Alignment
2. Placing of the Aiming Point |
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| What does the acronym SPORTS stand for? |
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| Slap, Pull, Observe, Release, Tap and Shoot |
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| Remedial action is the continuing effort to determine the cause for a stoppage ormal function and to try to clear the stoppage once it has been identified. |
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| Describe the proper procedures for applying remedial action with the M16/A2. |
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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 |
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| Describe the proper procedure for applying immediate action with the M16/A2. |
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| Is SPORTS an Immediate or Remedial Action? |
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| What is immediate action? |
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| Immediate action involves quickly applying a possible correction to reduce a stoppage without performing troubleshooting procedures to determine the actual cause.(SPORTS) |
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| How many times should immediate action be applied to a weapon? |
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| The weapon ceasing to fire due to a stoppage resulting from mechanical failure of the weapon, magazine or ammo |
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| Name the different categories of malfunctions on the M16/A2. |
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1. Failure to feed, chamber or lock
2. Failure to fire cartridge
3. Failure to Extract
4. Failure to Eject |
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| A stoppage is a failure of an automatic or semiautomatic firearm to complete the cycle of operation |
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| How do you clear a stoppage? |
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| Apply immediate or remedial action |
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| What is the definition of Maximum Effective Range? |
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| The greatest distance at which a soldier may be expected to deliver a target hit. |
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Term
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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. |
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Term
| Describe the M16/A2 Rifle. |
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| A 5.56 mm, magazine fed, gas-operated, air-cooled, semiautomatic or three-round burst, hand-held, shoulder-fired weapon. |
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| What are the 7 types of ammunition that can be used with the M16/A2 Rifle? |
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Definition
1. M193 – Ball
2. M196 – Trace
3. M199 – Dummy
4. M200 – Blank (Violet tip and 7 petal rose crimp)
5. M855 – Ball (Green Tip)
6. M856 – Tracer (Red Tip)
7. M862 – Short Range Training Ammunition (Plastic with a Blue Tip) |
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Term
| What are the four steps required in order to mechanically zero the M16/A2? |
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Definition
Adjust the front sight post (1) up or down until the base of the front sight post is flush with the front sight post housing (2).
Adjust the elevation knob (3) counterclockwise, as viewed from above, until the rear sight assembly(4) rests flush with the carrying handle and the 8/3 marking is aligned with the index line on the left side of the carrying handle.
Position the apertures(5) so the unmarked aperture is up and the 0-200 meter aperture is down. Rotate the windage knob (6) to align the index mark on the 0-200 meter aperture with the long center index line on the rear sight assembly. |
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Term
| What are the four steps required in order to mechanically zero the M16/A2? |
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Definition
Adjust the front sight post (1) up or down until the base of the front sight post is flush with the front sight post housing (2).
Adjust the elevation knob (3) counterclockwise, as viewed from above, until the rear sight assembly(4) rests flush with the carrying handle and the 8/3 marking is aligned with the index line on the left side of the carrying handle.
Position the apertures(5) so the unmarked aperture is up and the 0-200 meter aperture is down. Rotate the windage knob (6) to align the index mark on the 0-200 meter aperture with the long center index line on the rear sight assembly. |
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Term
| What are the steps required in order to battlesight zero the M16/A2? |
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Definition
Adjust the elevation knob (1) counterclockwise, as viewed from above, until the rear sight assembly(2) rests flush with the carrying handle and the 8/3 marking is aligned with the index line (3) on the left side of the carrying handle. Then adjust the elevation knob one more click clockwise.
Position the apertures(4) so the unmarked aperture is up and the 0-200 meter aperture is down. Rotate the windage knob (5) to align the index mark on the 0-200 meter aperture with the long center index line on the rear sight assembly. |
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Term
| Describe the weights of the M16/A2 Rifle. |
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Definition
1. Without Magazine and Sling - 7.78 pounds
2. With Sling and a loaded 20 round magazine - 8.48 pounds
3. With Sling and a loaded 30 round magazine - 8.79 pounds |
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Term
| Describe the max effective rates of fire for the M16/A2 Rifle |
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Definition
3. Semiautomatic - 45 rounds per minute
2. Burst - 90 rounds per minute
3. Sustained - 12-15 rounds per minute |
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Term
| What is the muzzle velocity of the M16/A2 Rifle? |
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| Describe the ranges for the M16/A2 Rifle. |
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Definition
1. Maximum Range - 3,600 meters
2. Max Effective Range for a Point Target - 550 meters
3. Max Effective Range for an Area
Target - 800 meters |
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Term
| Describe the Barrel Rifling for the M16/A2 Rifle. |
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| What is the basic load of ammunition for the M16/A2 Rifle? |
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Definition
| 210 Rounds total. (7 magazines with 30 rounds in each) |
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Term
| The elevation knob adjusts the point of aim for the M16A2 Rifle how much? |
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Term
| What is the overall length of the M16/A2 Rifle? |
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Term
| What are the 8 steps in the functioning of the M16/A2 rifle? |
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Definition
1. Feeding
2. Chambering
3. Locking
4. Firing
5. Unlocking
6. Extract ing
7. Ejecting
8. Cocking |
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