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| What Publication Covers Rifle Marksmanship M16/M4 Series Weapons? |
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| FM 3-22.9 dated 10 Feb 2011 |
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| What does ACOG Stand for? |
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| advanced combat optical gunsight |
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| preliminary marksmanship instruction |
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| Para 1-4 What are the two primary components of a marksmanship training strategy? |
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| initial training and sustainment training |
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| Para 1-10 What Seven additional skills should Soldiers be trained on for a good unit level Marksmanship Program? |
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1. Semiautomatic and automatic fires.
2. Night fire.
3. Mission-oriented protective posture (MOPP) firing.
4. Firing using aiming devices.
5. Moving target training techniques.
6. Squad designated marksman (SDM) training.
7. Short-range marksmanship (SRM). |
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| Para 1-12 What are perishable skills? |
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| General marksmanship knowledge and weapon proficiency |
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| Para 1-13 How many phases of rifle marksmanship training are there? |
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| Para 1-13 What are Five phases of rifle marksmanship training? |
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Phase I—Basic Rifle Marksmanship Preliminary Marksmanship Instruction.
Phase II—Basic Rifle Marksmanship Downrange Feedback Range Firing.
Phase III—Basic Rifle Marksmanship Field Firing.
Phase IV—Advanced Rifle Marksmanship.
Phase V—Advanced Optics, Lasers, and Iron Sights. |
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| Para 1-21 What is Grouping? |
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Definition
| Grouping is a form of practice firing with two primary objectives: firing tight shot groups and consistently placing those groups in the same location |
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| Para 1-22 What is Zeroing? |
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Definition
| Zeroing aligns the sights of the weapon with the weapon's barrel |
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Term
| Zeroing aligns the sights of the weapon with the weapon's barrel |
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Definition
| Advanced Rifle Marksmanship |
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| Para 1-40 What Six attributes must the unit Trainers have to develop a good Unit Marksmanship Program? |
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Definition
1. Knowledge.
2. Patience.
3. Understanding.
4. Consideration.
5. Respect.
6. Encouragement |
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| Para 1-57 What are the Four Phases that All Trainers must complete before they can be certified in the Train the Trainer Program? |
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Phase I—Program Orientation.
Phase II—Preliminary Marksmanship Training.
Phase III—Basic Marksmanship Training.
Phase IV—Advanced Marksmanship Training |
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| Para 1-70 What does LMTS stand for? |
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Definition
| Laser Marksmanship Training System |
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| Para 1-71 What does LFX stand for? |
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| Para 2-1 Describe the M16-/M4-series weapons? |
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Definition
| All M16-/M4-series weapons are magazine-fed, gas-operated, air-cooled, shoulder-fired 5.56-millimeter weapons |
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Term
| Para 2-1 What is the weight of a M4 with 30 round magazine? |
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| Para 2-1 What is the weight of a M16A2/A3 with 30 round magazine? |
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| Para 2-1 What is the maximum range of a M16/M4 series weapons? |
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| Para 2-1 What is the maximum effective range of a M16A2/A3 series weapons? |
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Definition
| 550 Point Targets and 800 for Area Targets |
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| Para 2-1 What is the maximum effective range of a M4 series weapon? |
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| Para 2-1 What is the maximum effective range of a M4 series weapon? |
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| Para 2-1 What is the muzzle velocity of a M16A2/A3 series weapons? |
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| Para 2-1 What is the muzzle velocity of a M4 series weapon? |
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| Para 2-2 What are the different versions of the M4 Carbine? |
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Definition
| M4, the M4A1, and the M4 modular weapon system (MWS) |
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| Para 2-2 When does an M4 Carbine become a M4 MWS? |
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Definition
| The M4 carbine becomes the M4 MWS when the M4 adapter rail system (ARS) is installed |
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| Para 2-2 What is different between the M4 or M4 MWS and the M4A1? |
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| Para 2-2 What is different between the M4 or M4 MWS and the M4A1? |
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| Para 2-3 How do you Mechanically Zero the M4 Series Weapons? |
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Definition
(1) Adjust the front sightpost until the base of the front sightpost is flush with the front sightpost housing.
(2) Turn the elevation knob counterclockwise until the rear sight assembly rests flush with the detachable carrying handle and the 6/3 marking is aligned with the index line on the left side of the carrying handle.
(3) Position the apertures so the unmarked aperture is up and the 0-200 meter aperture is down.
(4) Turn the windage knob to align the index mark on the 0-200 meter aperture with the long center index line on the rear sight assembly |
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| Para 2-7 When is it only necessary to Mechanical Zero a Weapon? |
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Definition
| Mechanically zeroing the weapon is only necessary when the weapon zero is questionable, the weapon is newly assigned to the unit, or the weapon sights have been serviced |
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| Para 2-18 What does ARS stand for? |
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Definition
| Adapter Rail System (ARS) |
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| Para 2-18 Who is authorized to remove the ARS from a weapon? |
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| Para 2-18 What may the user remove only to perform preventive maintenance checks and services (PMCS)? |
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| Para 2-21 Why do the recoil grooves on each rail of the ARS have numbers? |
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Definition
1. Assist the user in remounting an accessory in the same position.
2. Allow standardization in the location of mounted accessories.
3. Identify reference points for discussions on accessory mounting locations |
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| Para 2-21 What are the threaded ¼-inch deep holes in the ARS? |
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Definition
| for a camera tripod adapter |
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| Para 2-30 What is the M68 CCO? |
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Definition
| The M68 Close Combat Optic (CCO) is a reflex (nontelescopic) sight that is designed for the "two eyes open" method of sighting, but can be shot with only one eye open |
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Term
| Para 2-66 What does the Acronym BUIS stand for? |
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| Para 2-66 What is the purpose of the BUIS? |
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| Para 2-66 What is the purpose of the BUIS? |
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| Para 2-68 What is the ACOG? |
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Definition
| The Advanced Combat Optic Gunsight (ACOG) is designed to provide enhanced target identification and hit probability for the M4A1 or M16-series weapon when firing as far as 800 meters (approximately 870 yards) away |
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| Para 2-68 What is the dual illuminated technology of the ACOG? |
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Definition
| fiber optics for daytime employment and tritium for nighttime and low-light use |
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| Para 2-79 What are the different types of Ammunition for the M4 & M16 Series weapons? |
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Definition
1. Ball; M193; Plain Tip; standard cartridge for field use with the M16A1 rifle.
2. Tracer; M196; Red or Orange Tip; use only in the M16A1 rifle.
3. Dummy; M199; Six Grooves alongside; used during dryfiring and other training
4. Blank; M200; used in all M16-/M4-series weapons.
5. Ball; M855; Green Tip; used in the M16A2/3/4 and in M4-series weapons
6. Tracer; M856; Red Tip; used in the M16A2/3/4 and M4-series weapons.
7. Short Range; M862; used in all rifles and is designed exclusively for training.
8. Armor Piercing; M995; conventional brass, Aluminum cup sits at the rear of the Projectile; used by the M249 (SAW), M16/A2/A3/A4, and M4-series weapons It is intended for use against light armored targets |
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Term
| Para 3-1 What is a Stoppage? |
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Definition
| A stoppage is a failure of an automatic or semiautomatic firearm to complete the cycle of operation |
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Term
| Para 3-1 What should Soldiers apply to clear a Stoppage? |
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Definition
| Soldiers can apply immediate or remedial action to clear the stoppage |
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| Para 3-2 What is Immediate Action? |
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Definition
| Immediate action involves quickly applying a possible correction to reduce a stoppage without performing troubleshooting procedures to determine the actual cause |
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| Para 3-2 How many times do you apply Immediate Action? |
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| Para 3-2 What key word is used to Apply Immediate Action? |
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| Para 3-3 What are the corrective steps for remedial action to perform Remedial Action? |
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Definition
(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). |
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Term
| Para 3-4 How are Malfunctions caused? |
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Definition
| Malfunctions are caused by procedural or mechanical failures of the rifle, magazine, or ammunition |
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Term
| Para 3-4 How different common Malfunctions are there? |
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Definition
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| Para 3-4 What are the Different Types of common Malfunctions? |
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Definition
1. Failure to Feed, Chamber or Lock
2. Failure to Fire
3. Failure to Extract
4. Failure to Eject |
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