M16/A2
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- What are the 7 types of ammunition that can be used with the M16/A2 Rifle?
- 1.Ball 2.Trace 3. Dummy 4. Blank 5. Ball(Green tip) 6.Tracer(red tip) 7.Short range training ammo(Blue tip/plastic)
- 1.place weapon on SAFE.2.Remove the magazine 3.pull charging handle to the rear. 4.Visually (not physically) inspect the receiver and chamber 5.allow the bolt to go forward 6.Place the selector lever on SEMI and squeeze the trigger.7.Pull the charging handle to the rear and release it 8.Place the selector lever on SAFE9.Close the ejection port cover
- Describe the procedures for clearing the M16/A2 Rifle
- Is SPORTS an Immediate or Remedial Action?
- Immediate action
- What does CLP stand for?
- 1.Cleaner - It contains solvents that dissolve firing residue and carbon. 2.Lubricant - It lays down a layer of teflon as it dries to provide lubrication.3.Preservative - It prevents rust from Forming
- What is the definition of Maximum Effective Range?
- The greatest distance at which a soldier may be expected to deliver a target hit.
- What are the steps required in order to battlesight zero the M16/A2?
- 1.Adjust the elevation knob counterclockwise, as viewed from above, until the rear sight assembly rests flush with the carrying handle and the 8/3 marking is aligned with the index line on the left side of the carrying handle. Then adjust the elevation knob one more click clockwise.2. Position the apertures so the unmarked aperture is up and the 0-200 meter aperture is down. Rotate 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.
- What is immediate action?
- Immediate action involves quickly applying a possible correction to reduce a stoppage without performing troubleshooting procedures to determine the actual cause.(SPORTS)
- What is stoppage?
- A stoppage is a failure of an automatic or semiautomatic firearm to complete the cycle of operation.
- Describe the Barrel Rifling for the M16/A2 Rifle
- Right hand twist 1/7
- What is the muzzle velocity of the M16/A2 Rifle?
- 3,100 feet per second
- How many times should immediate action be applied to a weapon?
- Once. (If Rifle still fails to fire, apply remedial action)
- How do you clear a stoppage?
- Apply immediate or remedial action
- What is remedial action?
- Remedial action is the continuing effort to determine the cause for a stoppage or malfunction and to try to clear the stoppage once it has been identified.
- Describe the ranges for the M16/A2 Rifle
- 1.Maximum Range - 3,600 meters Max Effective Range for a Point Target - 550 meters Max Effective Range for an Area Target - 800 meters
- What is the FM concerning the M16/A2 Rifle?
- FM 3-22.9
- What is the basic load of ammunition for the M16/A2 Rifle?
- 210 Rounds total. (7 magazines with 30 rounds in each)
- What are the three steps required in order to mechanically zero the M16/A2?
- 1.Adjust the front sight post up or down until the base of the front sight post is flush with the front sight post housing.2.Adjust the elevation knob counterclockwise, as viewed from above, until the rear sight assembly rests flush with the carrying handle and the 8/3 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. Rotate 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
- Describe the proper procedures for applying remedial action with the M16/A2
- 1.Try to place the weapon on safe 2.Remove the magazine 3.Lock the bolt to the rear4.Place the weapon on safe if not already done
- What is the overall length of the M16/A2 Rifle?
- 39.63 inches
- What is the first thing you should do when you handle a weapon?
- Make sure you clear it
- Describe the proper procedure for applying immediate action with the M16/A2.
- 1.Slaps the magazine 2.Pulls the charging handle 3.Observes for the ejection of a live round or expended cartridge. 4.Release the charging handle 5.Taps the forward assist 6.Squeezes the trigger
- What does the Acronym SPORTS stand for?
- Slap, Pull, Observe, Release, Tap and Shoot
- What is the purpose of a weaponeer?
- The weaponeer is capable of simulating all of the BRM live fire scenarios without firing rounds. Immediate feedback is available for critiquing the soldier's application of the integrated act of firing while using the weaponeer device to include misfire procedures.
- How do you perform a functions check on the M16/A2 Rifle?
- 1.Place the selector lever on safe. If the selector switch will not go on safe, pull the charging handle to the rear and release. Place the selector lever on safe. Pull the trigger to the rear, the hammer should not fall. 2.Place the selector lever on semi. Pull the trigger to the rear and hold. The hammer should fall. While holding the trigger to the rear, pull the charging handle to the rear and release. Release the trigger and pull it to the rear again. The hammer should fall.3.Place the selector lever on burst. Pull the charging handle to the rear and release. Pull the trigger to the rear and hold. The hammer should fall. While holding the trigger to the rear, pull the charging handle to the rear three times and release. Release the trigger and pull it to the rear again. The hammer should fall.
- What are the two basic elements of the Sight Picture?
- 1.Sight Alignment2.Placing of the Aiming Point
- Describe the max effective rates of fire for the M16/A2 Rifle.
- Semiautomatic - 45 rounds per minute Burst - 90 rounds per minute Sustained - 12-15 rounds per minute
- During Preliminary Marksmanship Training (PMI), what are the only two positions taught?
- 1.Individual Foxhole supported 2.Basic Prone unsupported
- Name the five phases in Basic Rifle Marksmanship.
- 1.Preliminary Rifle Instruction 2.Downrange Feedback 3.Field Fire 4.Advanced Rifle Marksmanship 5.Advanced Optics, Laser and Iron Sights
- Describe the M16/A2 Rifle.
- A 5.56 mm, magazine fed, gas-operated, air-cooled, semiautomatic or three-round burst, hand-held, shoulder-fired weapon.
- What is a malfunction?
- The weapon ceasing to fire due to a stoppage resulting from mechanical failure of the weapon, magazine or ammo.
- Describe the weights of the M16/A2 Rifle
- 1.Without Magazine and Sling - 7.78 pounds 2.With Sling and a loaded 30 round magazine - 8.79 pounds
- What are the four fundamentals of marksmanship?
- 1.Steady Position 2.Proper Aim (Sight Picture) 3.Breathing4.Trigger Squeeze
- What are the 8 steps in the functioning of the M16/A2 rifle?
- Feeding ,Chambering,Locking ,Firing,Unlocking,Extracting,Ejecting,Cocking
- Name the different categories of malfunctions on the M16/A2.
- 1.Failure to feed, chamber or lock 2.Failure to fire cartridge3.Failure to Extract 4.Failure to Eject
- The elevation knob adjusts the point of aim for the M16A2 Rifle how much?
- 300 to 800 meters