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M16A2
ARMY STUDY GUIDE
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is a malfunction? | The weapon ceasing to fire due to stoppage resulting from mechanical failure of the weapon, magazine or ammo |
| How many times should immediate action be applied to a weapon? | Once(If rifle still fails to fire, apply remedial action) |
| Is sports an Immediate or Remedial Action? | Immediate action |
| What is immediate action? | Quickly applying a possible correction to reduce a stoppage without performing troubleshooting procedures. |
| What is remedial action? | 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 M16A2? | 1. Try to place the weapons on safe 2. Remove the magazine 3. Lock the bolt to the rear 4. Place the weapon on safe if not already done |
| What are the two basic elements of the Sight Picture? | 1. Sight Alignment 2. Placing of the Aiming Point |
| 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 postions taught? | 1. Individual foxhole supported 2. Basic Prone unsupported |
| Name the five phases in Basic Rifle Marksmanship? | 1. Preliminary Rifle Instruction 2. Downrange feedback 3. Field Fire 4. Advance Rifle Marksmanship 5. Advance Optics, Laser and Iron Sights |
| What is the FM concerning the M16A2 Rifle? | FM 3-22.9 |
| What is the first thing you should do when you handle a weapon? | Make sure you clear it |
| What does the Acronym SPORTS stand for? | Slap, Pull, Observe, Release, Tap and Shoot |
| Name the different categories of malfunctions on the M16A2. | 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 reidue and carbon *Lubricant - It lays down a layer of teflon as it dries to provide lubrication *Preservative - It prevents rust from Forming |
| Describe the M16A2 Rifle? | A 5.56mm, magazine fed, gas-operated, air-cooled, semiautomatic or three-round burst, hand held, shoulder-fired weapon |
| Describe the Max effective rates of fire for the M16A2 Rifle? | *Semiautomatic - 45 rounds per minute *Burst - 90 rounds per minute *Sustained - 12-15 rounds per minute |
| What is the muzzle velocity of the M16A2 Rifle? | 3,100 feet per second |
| Describe the ranges for the M16A2 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 Rifiling for the M16A2 Rifle? | Right hand twist 1/7 |
| What is the basic load of amunition for the M16A2 Rifle? | 210 Rounds total.(7 magazines with 30 rounds 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 M16A2 Rifle | 39.63 inches |
| What are the 8 steps in the functioning of the M16A2 rifle? | 1. Feeding 2. Chambering 3. Locking 4. Firing 5. Unlocking 6. Extracting 7. Ejecting 8. Cocking |
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