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| M16A2 Rifle | M16A2 Rifle Answers |
|---|---|
| What is the FM concerning the M16/A2 Rifle? | FM 3-22.9 |
| What is the first thing you should do when you handle a weapon? | Make sure you clear it |
| Name the five phases in Basic Rifle Marksmanship. | 1. Preliminary Rifle Instruction 2. Downrange Feedback 3. Field Fire 4. Advanced Rifle Marksmanship 5. Advanced Optics, Laser and Iron Sights |
| What is the purpose of a weaponeer? | 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 |
| What are the four fundamentals of marksmanship? | 1. Steady Position 2. Proper Aim (Sight Picture) 3. Breathing 4. Trigger Squeeze |
| During Preliminary Marksmanship Training (PMI), what are the only two positions taught? | 1. Individual Foxhole supported 2. Basic Prone unsupported |
| What are the two basic elements of the Sight Picture? | 1. Sight Alignment, 2. Placing of the Aiming Point |
| What does the Acronym SPORTS stand for? | Slap, Pull, Observe, Release, Tap and Shoot |
| What is remedial action? | Remedial action 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. |
| Describe the proper procedures for applying remedial action with the M16/A2. | 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 |
| Describe the proper procedure for applying immediate action with the M16/A2. | 1. Slaps gently upward on the magazine 2. Pulls the charging handle fully to the rear. 3. Observes 4. Releases the charging handle 5. Taps the forward assist 6. Squeezes the trigger and tries to fire the rifle. |
| Is SPORTS an Immediate or Remedial Action? | Immediate action |
| What is immediate action? | Immediate action involves quickly applying a possible correction to reduce a stoppage without performing troubleshooting procedures to determine the actual cause. (SPORTS) |
| How many times should immediate action be applied to a weapon? | Once. (If rifle still fails to fire, apply remedial action) |
| What is a malfunction? | The weapon ceasing to fire due to a stoppage resulting from mechanical failure of the weapon,magazine or ammo. |
| Name the different categories of malfunctions on the M16/A2. | 1. Failure to feed, chamber or lock 2. Failure to fire cartridge 3. Failure to extract 4. Failure to eject |
| What is stoppage? | A stoppage is a failure of an automatic or semiautomatic firearm to complete the cycle of operation. |
| How do you clear a stoppage? | Apply immediate or remedial action |
| What is the definition of Maximum Effective Range? | The greatest distance at which a Soldier may be expected to deliver a target hit. |
| What does CLP stand for? | 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. |
| Describe the M16/A2 Rifle. | A 5.56 mm, magazine fed, gas-operated, air-cooled, semiautomatic or three-round burst, handheld, |
| What are the 7 types of ammunition that can be used with the M16/A2 Rifle? | 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) |
| What are the four steps required in order to mechanically zero the M16/A2? | 1. Adjust the front sight postflush with the front sight post 2. Adjust the elevation knobrests flush with the carrying handle and the 8/3 marking is aligned with the index 3. Position the aperturesso the unmarked aperture is up and the 0-200 meter ape |
| What are the steps required in order to battlesight zero the M16/A2? | 1. Adjust the elevation knobrests flush with the carrying handle and the 8/3 marking is aligned with the indexThen adjust the elevation knob one more clickclockwise. 2. Position the aperturesso the unmarked aperture is up and the 0-200 meter aperture is |
| Describe the weights of the M16/A2 Rifle. | Without magazine and sling - 7.78 pounds With Sling and a loaded 20 round magazine - 8.48 pounds With Sling and a loaded 30 round magazine - 8.79 pounds |
| What is the muzzle velocity of the M16/A2 Rifle? | 3,100 feet per second |
| Describe the max effective rates of fire for the M16/A2 Rifle. | Semiautomatic - 45 rounds per minute, Burst - 90 rounds per minute, Sustained - 12-15 rounds per minute |
| Describe the ranges for the M16/A2 Rifle. | Maximum Range - 3,600 meters, Max Effective Range for a Point Target - 550 meters, Max Effective Range for an Area Target - 800 meters |
| Describe the Barrel Rifling for the M16/A2 Rifle. | Right hand twist 1/7 |
| What is the basic load of ammunition for the M16/A2 Rifle? | 210 Rounds total. (7 magazines with 30 rounds in each) |
| The elevation knob adjusts the point of aim for the M16A2 Rifle how much? | 300 to 800 meters |
| What is the overall length of the M16/A2 Rifle? | 39.63 inches |
| What are the 8 steps in the functioning of the M16/A2 rifle? | 1. Feeding 2. Chambering 3. Locking 4. Firing 5. Unlocking 6. Extracting 7. Ejecting 8. Cocking |
| Describe the procedures for clearing the M16/A2 Rifle. | Point the muzzle in a designated SAFE DIRECTION. Attempt to place selector lever on SAFE. If weapon is not cocked, lever cannot be placed on SAFE.Remove the magazine, lock bolt open, Visuallyinspect the receiver and chamber, allow the bolt to go forward, |
| What are the steps required in order to mechanically zero the M4? | Adjust the front sight post up or down until the base of the front sight post is flush. Adjust the elevation knob counterclockwise 6/3 marking is aligned with the index line Position the aperturesso the unmarked aperture is up and the 0-200 meter aperture |
| Is SPORTS an Immediate or Remedial Action? | Immediate action |
| What is immediate action? | Immediate action involves quickly applying a possible correction to reduce a stoppage without performing troubleshooting procedures to determine the actual cause.(SPORTS) |
| How many times should immediate action be applied to a weapon? | Once. (If Rifle still fails to fire, apply remedial action) |
| What is a malfunction? | The weapon ceasing to fire due to a stoppage resulting from mechanical failure of the weapon, magazine or ammo. |
| What is stoppage? | A stoppage is a failure of an automatic or semiautomatic firearm to complete the cycle of operation. |
| Name the different categories of malfunctions for the M4 Rifle. | 1. Failure to feed, chamber or lock 2. Failure to fire cartridge 3. Failure to Extract 4. Failure to Eject |
| How do you clear a stoppage? | Apply immediate or remedial action |
| What is the definition of Maximum Effective Range? | The greatest distance at which a soldier may be expected to deliver a target hit. |
| What does CLP stand for? | 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. |
| Describe the M4 Rifle. | A 5.56 mm, magazine fed, gas-operated, air-cooled, semiautomatic or three-round burst, hand-held, |
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