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M4/M9
M4/M9
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08/25/2011

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Term
What is the FM concerning the M4 rifle?
Definition
FM 3-22.9
Term
What is the first thing you should do when you handle a weapon?
Definition
Make sure you clear it
Term
Name the five phases in Basic Rifle Marksmanship?
Definition
               Preliminary Rifle Instruction
               Downrange Feedback
               Field Fire
               Advanced Rifle Marksmanship
               Advanced Optics, Lasers and Iron Sights
Term
What are the four fundamentals of marksmanship?
Definition

               Steady Position
               Proper Aim (Sight Picture)
               Breathing
               Trigger Squeeze

Term
What are the two basic elements of the Sight Picture?
Definition
Sight Alignment and placing of the Aiming Point
Term
What does the Acronym SPORTS stand for?
Definition
Slap, Pull, Observe, Release, Tap and Shoot
Term
. Describe the proper procedures for applying remedial action.
Definition
               Try to place the weapon on safe
               Remove the magazine
               Lock the bolt to the rear
Term

What is SPORTS?

Definition
Immediate action
Term
What is immediate action?
Definition
Reduce a stoppage without investigating the cause through the use of  a probable remedy (SPORTS)
Term
How many times should immediate action be applied to a weapon?
Definition
Once (If Rifle still fails to fire, apply remedial action)
Term
What is a malfunction?
Definition
The weapon ceasing to fire due to a stoppage resulting from mechanical failure of the weapon, magazine or ammo
Term
Name the different categories of malfunctions
Definition
               Failure to feed, chamber or lock
               Failure to fire cartridge
               Failure to Extract
               Failure to Eject
Term
What is stoppage?
Definition
The failure of an automatic or semiautomatic firearm to complete the cycle of operation
Term
. How do you clear a stoppage?
Definition
Apply immediate or remedial action
Term
What is the definition of Maximum Effective Range?
Definition
The greatest distance at which the weapon may be expected to inflict casualties
Term
Describe the M4 Rifle.
Definition
A 5.56 mm, magazine fed, gas-operated, air-cooled, semiautomatic or             three-round burst, hand-held, shoulder-fired weapon.
Term
What are the 5 types of ammunition that can be used with the M4 Rifle?
Definition

               M199 Dummy
               M200 Blank - Violet tip and 7 petal rose crimp
               M855 Ball - Green Tip

               M856 Tracer - Red Tip
               M862 - Short Range Training Ammunition, Plastic with a Blue Tip

Term
Describe the weights of the M4 Rifle.
Definition

Without Magazine and Sling - 6.49 pounds 


With Sling and a loaded 30 round magazine - 7.50 pounds

Term
Describe the max effective rates of fire for the M4 Rifle.
Definition
               Semiautomatic - 45 rounds per minute
               Burst - 90 rounds per minute
               Sustained - 12-15 rounds per minute
Term
What is the muzzle velocity of the M4 Rifle?
Definition
2,970 feet per second
Term
Describe the ranges for the M4 Rifle.
Definition
               Maximum Range - 3,600 meters
               Max Effective Range for a Point Target - 500 meters
               Max Effective Range for an Area Target - 600 meters
Term
Describe the Barrel Rifling for the M4 Rifle.
Definition

Right hand 1/7

Term
What is the basic load of ammunition for the M4?
Definition
210 Rounds total. (7 magazines with 30 rounds in each
Term
What are the four positions for the buttstock of the M4 Rifle?
Definition
               Closed
               1/2 Open
               3/4 Open
               Full Open
Term
What are the 8 steps in the functioning of the M4 rifle?
Definition
               Feeding
               Chambering
               Locking
               Firing
               Unlocking
               Extracting
               Ejecting
               Cocking
Term
What part of the M4 Rail Adapter System may be removed to perform PMCS?
Definition
Only the Lower Assembly
Term
Describe the procedures for clearing the M4 Rifle.
Definition

               Point the weapon in a safe direction. Place the selector lever on safe

               Remove the magazine
               Lock the bolt to the rear
               Inspect the chamber and receiver areas for ammunition
               With the selector switch on safe, allow the bolt to go forward

Term
What is the weight of the M9 pistol with an empty magazine?
Definition
33.86 ounces
Term
Describe the M9 pistol.
Definition
A 9mm, semiautomatic, double-action, recoil-operated, magazine-fed,            hand-held weapon
Term
Describe the magazine for the M9
Definition
A standard staggered box magazine designed to hold 15 rounds
Term
What is the weight of the M9 pistol with a 15 round magazine?
Definition
40.89 ounces
Term
What Field Manual covers the M9?
Definition
FM 3-23.35
Term
Name the 3 safety features on the M9
Definition
               Manual safety
               Firing pin block
               Half cock
Term
What are the major groups that make up the M9?
Definition
               Slide assembly
               Barrel assembly
               Receiver assembly
               Recoil spring and guide
               Magazine assembly
Term
What is the maximum range of the M9?
Definition
1800 meters
Term
What is the maximum effective range of the M9?
Definition
50 meters
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