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| The M-9 pistol is described as a_______ |
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| Magazine Fed, Semi-Automatic, Recoil Operated, Double Action Pistol |
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| What is the M-9 pistol’s system of operation? |
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| Short Recoil system utilizing a falling locking block |
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| What is the locking system on the M-9 pistol? |
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| What is the maximum magazine capacity of the M-9 pistol? |
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| What is the maximum effective range if the M-9 pistol? |
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| What is the maximum range of the M-9 pistol? |
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| What type of sights is affixed to the M-9 pistol? |
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| Blade Front Sight and notched bar rear sight |
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| Which M-9 pistol part can be changed to accommodate either right or left handed operators? |
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| What are the immediate action procedures if the M-9 pistol fails to fire with the slide forward? |
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| : Ensure safety/decocking lever is in the “Fire” position; smack the seat of the magazine; rack the slide and attempt to fire the weapon |
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| . If the immediate action fails to return the M-9 pistol to operation, what remedial action procedures should be accomplished first? |
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| : Lock slide to the rear, clear weapon, and attempt to reload |
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| On what must the operator focus his/her aiming eye to deliver accurate fire with the M-9 pistol? |
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| What two modes of fire does the M-9 pistol incorporate? |
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| True /False? Rack the slide to the rear and release is a step in the procedure of loading an M-9? |
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| True/False? When firing the M-9, all shots after the first one will be fired in double action, because the slide automatically recocks the hammer. |
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| During a tactical situation, when visual inspection of the chamber is not desirable, what is used to determine if a round is in the chamber of the M-9? |
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| Extractor/ Loaded Chamber Indicator |
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| On the M-9, what allows safe operation of the pistol by both right and left handed users and lowers the hammer without causing an accidental discharge? |
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| When conducting preventative maintenance and performance checks on the M-9 pistol, where should the operator closely check for cracks? |
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| What is the caliber of the M-9 pistol? |
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| What mode of fire is the M-9 pistol in when the hammer is fully forward? |
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| What three safety features are incorporated in the design of the M-9 pistol? |
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| Safety/Decocking Lever, Firing Pin Block, and Hammer Half-Cock |
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| With a loaded M-9 pistol in double action mode, and the safety/decocking lever on “Fire”, which of the following actions will occur when the trigger is pressed fully to rear? |
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| Pressing the trigger will cock and release the trigger causing the weapon to fire |
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| With a loaded M-9 pistol in single action mode and the safety/decocking lever on “Fire”, which of the following actions will occur when the trigger is pressed fully to the rear? |
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| Pressing the trigger will release the hammer causing the weapon to fire |
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| What is the proper procedure for decocking the M-9 pistol? |
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| With the trigger finger off the trigger, rotate the safety/decocking lever to the down/safe position |
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| What additional function does the extractor perform? |
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| A: Loaded Chamber Indicator |
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| What safety feature blocks movement of the firing pin until the trigger is pulled? |
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| When assuming an over-barricade position with M-9 pistol, what should the operator rest on the barricade? |
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| Forearms or Heels of Hands |
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| The technique used during 10 meter/yards or in which the shooter looks through the rear sight and places the top of the front sight on vital areas and presses the trigger without establishing “perfect” sight alignment is called? |
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| What is the length of the M9 pistol? |
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| What is the width of the M9 pistol? |
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| What is the height of the M-9 pistol? |
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| What does the M9 pistol weigh with full loaded magazine? |
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| . What is the barrel length of the M9 pistol? |
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| What is the muzzle velocity of the M9 pistol? |
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| When cleaning the M9 pistol, on what part should you use the bore brush? |
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| What lubricant(s) are authorized for use on the M9 pistol when the temperature is -10 degrees Fahrenheit and above? |
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| What is the definition of “Lightly Lubricated”? |
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| Barely visible to the eye |
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| . What is the definition of “Generously Lubricated”? |
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| Enough to spread with a finger |
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| What must the weapon and magazines be frequently inspected for in hot, wet (jungle) climate? |
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| In hot, dry (desert) climate, what must be continually cleaned from weapon to prevent stoppages? |
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| What is the caliber of the M-4 carbine? |
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| What is the maximum range of the M-4 carbine? |
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| What is the maximum effective range of the M-4 on a point target? |
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| What is the maximum effective range of the M-4 on an area target? |
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| What is the sustained rate of fire for the M-4 carbine? |
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| What is the maximum rate of fire on “SEMI” for the M-4 carbine? |
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| What is the burst rate of fire for the M-4 carbine? |
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| What is the cyclic rate of fire for the M-4 carbine? |
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| 700-970 rounds per minute |
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| When is it necessary to zero the M-4 carbine? |
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| When the weapon zero is questionable, it’s newly assigned to the unit, or the sights have been serviced. |
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| If the M68 Close Combat Optic were to fail, what should you use to aim your weapon? |
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| What rounds is standard duty issue for the M-4 carbine? |
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| When applying immediate action to the M-4, what acronym is used as an effective technique in applying the proper actions? |
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A: SPORTS
S- Slap the bottom of the magazine to make sure the magazine is placed firmly in the magazine well
P- Pull the charging handle to clear out the possible obstruction or bad round
O-Observe the chamber for any debris/double feeding/clear possible debris
R-Release the charging handle to feed a new round into the chamber
T-Tap the forward assist to make sure the round is seated properly
S-Shoot. |
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| What action involves quickly applying a possible correction to reduce a stoppage without performing a troubleshooting procedure to determine the actual cause of the stoppage/malfunction? |
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| What is the purpose of the ejection port cover on the M-4 carbine? |
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| to prevent dirt or sand from getting into the ejection port |
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| During cleaning and inspection of the M-4 carbine, what items should you check on the barrel assembly? |
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| : Barrel looseness, Front sight post not bent, gas tube not bent or cracked |
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| Does the red aiming dot of The M68 Close Combat Optic have to be aligned in the center of the scope to accurately fire? |
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| How many positions does the selector lever for the M-4 carbine allow? |
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| Which part on the M-4 carbine allows the operator to adjust sights for distance range changes? |
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| How many positions does the M-4 carbine stock have? |
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| What is the main use for the M196 tracer round? |
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| Observation of fire, Incendiary effect, and signaling |
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| Can M193 ball and M196 tracer ammunition be safely fired in the M-4 carbine? |
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| How many rounds can be loaded into the standard issue M-4 carbine magazine? |
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| What is the correct description of the M-4 carbine? |
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| Lightweight, air-cooled, gas operated, semi-automatic, shoulder fired, magazine fed weapon |
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| What is the cycle of operations for the M-4 carbine? |
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| Feeding, Chambering, Locking, Firing, Unlocking, Extracting, Ejecting and Cocking |
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| What are the proper steps to clear the M-4 carbine? |
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| place selector on SAFE if possible, remove magazine, lock bolt to rear, check chamber, ensure selector is on SAFE, let the bolt go forward. |
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| What is the proper loading procedure for the M-4 carbine for duty? |
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| . A: Verify the weapon is clear, selector to SAFE, close bolt, close ejection port cover, press trigger (hammer shouldn’t fall), insert magazine (if authorized), ensure selector is on SAFE |
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| If you pull the trigger and your M-4 carbine fails to fire, what should you do? |
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| Quickly apply “Immediate Action” procedures |
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| What is the proper procedure for reloading the M-4 carbine? |
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| remove empty magazine, insert loaded magazine, hit the bolt catch to close the bolt, tap forward assist. |
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| How soon should immediate actions be applied to avoid possible cook-off of a round? |
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| What are the proper steps for applying remedial actions to the M-4 carbine with a failure to feed? |
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| Clear weapon, remove jammed rounds, reload and attempt to fire |
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| While applying immediate action you observe a round in the chamber of your M-4 carbine and you suspect the weapon is hot enough to cause a cook off, what action should you take? |
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| Keep your face away from the ejection port and remove the round quickly. If you can’t remove the round within 10 seconds, remove the magazine and let the weapon cool down for 15 minutes |
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| What is the definition of a Cook-Off? |
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| when a round self detonates from heat buildup in the weapons chamber. |
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| What could happen if immediate action is applied and the M-4 carbine is fired with a round stuck in the barrel? |
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| the weapon could explode resulting in damage to the weapon and injury or death to the shooter or others. |
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| What should you do if you believe a bullet may be stuck in the barrel of your M-4 carbine? |
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| Clear the weapon, open the receivers, remove the bolt carrier group and inspect the barrel for obstructions. |
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| What 3 types of lubricants are authorized for use on the M-4 carbine? |
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| What temperature ranges require you to use CLP or LSA on your M-4 carbine? |
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| -10 degrees Fahrenheit and above |
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| For operations under arctic conditions below -10 degrees Fahrenheit what lubricant must be used on the M-4 carbine? |
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| . Can two different typed of lubricant be used simultaneously on the M-4 carbine? |
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| What must you do before switching lubricants on the M-4 carbine? |
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| completely remove the old lubricant |
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| Under arctic conditions what actions should be taken to prevent the M-4 carbine from freezing up and becoming in-operable? |
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| clear the weapon and hand cycle the weapon every 30 minutes |
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| Under hot, wet (jungle) conditions, how should the M-4 carbine be lubricated? |
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| clean and lubricate more frequently with LSA or CLP |
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| . In a hot, dry (desert) climate how should the M-4 carbine be lubricated? |
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| lightly lubricate internal parts only with CLP or LSA |
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| In a hot, dry (desert) climate how often should you clean your M-4 carbine? |
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| Daily or As Soon As Possible after firing |
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| In a hot, dry (desert) climate what can you do to help keep dust and sand out of your M-4 carbine? |
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| Use muzzle cap, keep ejection port closed, keep magazine inserted. Use protective bag and clean the weapon and magazine frequently |
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| What item from your cleaning kit should be used to clean the firing pin hole in the bolt of the M-4 carbine? |
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| How is the chamber brush used to clean the M-4 carbine chamber? |
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| attach to cleaning rod handle, execute plunging and turning strokes |
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| When operating under normal conditions, how should the M-4 carbine bolt assembly and pin area is lubricated? |
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| Generously with CLP or LSA |
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| When operating under normal conditions, how should the outside of the M-4 carbine barrel assembly be lubricated? |
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| When operating under normal conditions, how should the M-4 front sight post be lubricated? |
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| one drop of CLP or LSA onto the front sight post detent pin |
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| . When operating under normal conditions, how should the Gas carrier key be lubricated on the M-4? |
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| Place one drop of lubricant into the bolt carrier key |
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| When carrying the M-4 which safety rule(s) apply? |
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| Treat all weapons as if they are loaded, never point the weapon at anything or anyone you are not willing to shoot, positively identify your target, know what is around and behind your target, keep your finger off the trigger until sights are on target. |
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| Is allowing the muzzle of your M-4 to sweep your partner while exiting the vehicle a weapon safety violation? |
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| While responding with your M-4 you carry the weapon with your finger on the trigger, is this a weapons safety violation? |
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| While responding to a building alarm with the M-4 you hear movement in the bushes, aim your weapon at the bushes, give the command to “halt” and fire three rounds. Would your actions violate weapons safety? |
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| yes, you failed to positively identify your target |
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| You respond to a call of “shots fired” on the flight line during the annual air show, upon your arrival you observe an armed individual in a crowd of people who points the weapon at you, you immediately fire 5 rounds in the direction of the individual. Would your actions violate weapons safety procedures? |
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| yes you did not take into consideration the bystanders around and behind the target. |
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| The Backup Iron Sight (BIS) is effective to how many meters? |
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| What actions involve quickly applying a possible correction to reduce a stoppage without performing troubleshooting procedures to determine the actual cause of the stoppage/malfunction? |
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| Immediate Action (SPORTS) |
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| True/False In a hot, dry (desert) climate, sand and fine dust must be continually cleaned from the weapon to prevent stoppages? |
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| When cleaning the receiver care must be taken to? |
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| not dislodging the trigger bar springs |
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| Under normal conditions, what is the proper method of lubricating the ejector? |
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| Apply a few drops of CLP to the ejector, press down on ejector several times to work lubricant in |
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