What Field Manuel covers the M16/A2 Rifle?
FM 3-22.9
What is the first thing you do when handed a weapon?
Ensure you clear it
What are the 4 fundamentals of marksmanship?
- Steady Position
- Proper Aim (sight picture)
- Breathing
- Trigger Squeeze
What are the 2 basic elements of the Sight Picture?
- Sight Alignment
2. Placing of the Aiming Point
What does the acronym SPORTS stand for?
Slap, Pull, Observe, Release, Tap, Squeeze
How many times should immediate action be applied to a weapon?
Once, if a rifle still fails to fire then 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 a 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
