Weapons

Question 1

What regulation covers Weapons?

Answer 1

TC 3-22.9

Question 2

What weapons does TC 3-22.9 cover?

Answer 2

Techniques for effective firing, maintenance, and safety.

Question 3

What its PMI?

Answer 3

Preliminary Marksmanship Instructions.

Question 4

Name the four fundamental rules of weapon safety.

Answer 4

1. Treat every weapon as if it is loaded.
2. Never point a weapon at anything you do not intend to destroy.
3. Keep your finger off the trigger until ready to fire.
4. Positive identification of the target and surroundings.

Question 5

What are the fundamentals of marksmanship?

Answer 5

• Steady position
• Aim
• Breathing control
• Trigger squeeze
• Follow-through

Question 6

What are the four standard firing positions?

Answer 6

• Prone supported
• Prone unsupported
• Kneeling
• Standing

Question 7

Describe the M16/M4

Answer 7

1. Magazine Fed
2. Gas operated
3. Air cooled
4. Shoulder fire 5.56 millimeter

Question 8

Maximum range of the M4

Answer 8

3600 meters

Question 9

Maximum effective range?

Answer 9

500 meters (point target), 600 meters (area target)

Question 10

Why do we zero the weapon?

Answer 10

To align the sight of the weapon with the weapons barrel

Question 11

What its grouping?

Answer 11

Firing tight shoots groups and placing them in the same location

Question 12

Circle size of grouping?

Answer 12

4 centimeters

Question 13

What are the immediate action steps?

Answer 13

SPORTS
• Slap
• Pull
• Observe
• Release
• Tap
• Shoot

Question 14

When do you perform remedial action?

Answer 14

When immediate action fails to correct the malfunction.
1. Try to put the weapon on safe
2. Remove the magazine
3. Lock the bolt to the rear
4. Place the weapon on safe.

Question 15

How do you clear the M4/M16?

Answer 15

• Place selector on SAFE
• Remove the magazine
• Lock the bolt to the rear
• Visually and physically inspect the chamber
• Release the bolt
• Place selector on SAFE