Weapons

Question 1

What is the first thing you should do when you handle a weapon?

Answer 1

Make sure you clear it.

Question 2

What are the four fundamentals of marksmanship?

Answer 2

1. Steady position
2. Proper aim (sight picture)
3. Breathing
4. Trigger squeeze

Question 3

What are the two basic elements of the Sight Picture?

Answer 3

1. Sight alignment

2. Placing of the aiming point

Question 4

What are the phases of cycle function for an M4/M16?

Answer 4

1. Feeding
2. Chambering
3. Locking
4. Firing
5. Unlocking
6. Extracting
7. Ejecting
8. Cocking

Question 5

What are 2 general types of corrective action?

Answer 5

Immediate and remedial

Question 6

What rudimentary failures can immediate action correct during the cycle of
function?

Answer 6

Failure to feed
Failure to fire
Failure to chamber
Failure to extract
Failure to eject

Question 7

Describe the proper procedures for applying remedial action.

Answer 7

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

Question 8

What regulation concerns the rifle and carbine?

Answer 8

TC 3-22.9

Question 9

Describe the ranges for the M4 Rifle.

Answer 9

• Maximum Range - 3,600 meters
• Max Effective Range for a Point Target - 500 meters
• Max Effective Range for an Area Target - 600 meters

Question 10

What is the basic load of ammunition for the M4?

Answer 10

210 Rounds total. (7 magazines with 30 rounds in each)