Max range for M16A2?
3600m
Max area range for M16A2?
800m
Max point range for M16A2?
580m
Max moving range for M16A2?
200m
Basic load for M16A2?
210 rounds
Name the 4 fundementals of marksmanship?
- Steady position
- Proper aim (sight picture)
- Breathing
- Trigger squeeze
FM concerning marksmanship and BRM?
FM 3-22.9
Define SPORTS?
Slap (up on magazine), pull (charging handle to rear), observe (chamber and port), release (charging handle), tap (forward assist), shoot
Describe the M16A2 rifle?
It’s a 5.56mm, magazine fed, gas opperated, air cooled, semi-automatice/three round burst, hand held, shoulder fired weapon.
What is remedial action?
It’s thje continuous effort to determine the cause of stoppage and trying restore to normal function.
Steps in remidial action?
Remove the magazine, try to put the weapon on safe, lock the bolt to the rear.
What does TC 3-22.9 provide?
provides Soldiers with the critical information for their rifle or carbine and how it functions.
What does Chapters 1-4 describe?
the weapon, aiming devices, mountable weapons, and accessories associated with the rifle and carbine.
What does Chapters 5-9 provide?
This portion focuses on the Solider skills needed to produce well aimed shots.
What is TC 3-22.9 designed to provide Soldiers?
it is designed to provide Soldiers the critical information on their rifle or carbine to properly and effectively engage and destroy threats.
1-2 What are the three components Weapons handling is built on?
- the Soldier.
- the weapon.
- the environment.
1-3 What are three distinct weapons handling measures Soldiers must be cognitively aware of?
- The rules of firearms safety.
- Weapons safety status.
- Weapons control status
1-6 What are four rules of firearms safety?
- Treat Every Weapon as if it is Loaded.
- Never Point the Weapon at Anything You Do Not Intend to Destroy.
- Keep Finger Straight and Off the Trigger Until Ready to Fire.
- Ensure Positive Identification of the Target and its Surroundings.
1-7 How must every weapon be treated?
must be treated as if it is loaded and prepared to fire.
1-15 What are the weapon safety status of the M4 and m16 series weapons?
- Green, no magazine, empty chamber, bolt is locked, and the selector is set to SAFE.
- Amber, magazine is locked, bolt forward on EMPTY chamber, ejection port cover CLOSED, and selector on SAFE.
- Red, magazine inserted, round in chamber, bolt forward and locked, ejection port cover closed, selector set to SAFE.
1-22 What is weapons control status?
a tactical method of fire control given by a leader for the area of operations, and expected or anticipated enemy contact.
1-23 table 1-2 What are the weapons control status?
- Weapons hold, Engage only if engaged or ordered to engage.
- Weapons tight, Engage only if target is positively identified as enemy.
- Weapons free, Engage targets not positively identified as friendly.
1-25 What is overmatch?
Overmatch is the Soldier applying their learned skills, employing their equipment, leveraging technology, and applying the proper force to create an unfair fight in favor of the Soldier.
1-25 What are the attributes a Soldier has to achieve and maintain overmatch against any threat?
- Smart, the ability to routinely generate understanding through changing conditions.
- Fast, the ability to physically and cognitively outmaneuver adversaries.
- Lethal, deadly in the application of force.
- Precise, consistently accurate in the application of power to ensure deliver of the right effects in time, space, and purpose.
