Other Exams & Certifications /Army Board - FM 3-22.9 M-16 Part 2

Army Board - FM 3-22.9 M-16 Part 2

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This deck covers key concepts and facts related to the M-16 and M-4 series weapons as outlined in FM 3-22.9, including marksmanship instruction, weapon specifications, and troubleshooting procedures.

What does PMI stand for?

Preliminary marksmanship instruction
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Term
Definition
What does PMI stand for?
Preliminary marksmanship instruction
What 3 tools should NCOs and commanders use to develop a training plan and assess the marksmanship program in a unit?
1) direct observation of training 2) spot checks 3) review of past training
What 3 things does the instructor do to ensure that firers are aware of their firing errors, understand the causes and apply remedies?
1) observe the firer 2) question the firer 3) analyze the shot group
Who must attend refresher training?
All soldiers
What does LMTS stand for?
Laser marksmanship training system
What does EST 2000 stand for?
Engagement skills trainer 2000

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TermDefinition
What does PMI stand for?
Preliminary marksmanship instruction
What 3 tools should NCOs and commanders use to develop a training plan and assess the marksmanship program in a unit?
1) direct observation of training 2) spot checks 3) review of past training
What 3 things does the instructor do to ensure that firers are aware of their firing errors, understand the causes and apply remedies?
1) observe the firer 2) question the firer 3) analyze the shot group
Who must attend refresher training?
All soldiers
What does LMTS stand for?
Laser marksmanship training system
What does EST 2000 stand for?
Engagement skills trainer 2000
What is the weight of a M4 with 30 round magazine?
7.5 lbs
What is the weight of a M16A2/A3 with 30 round magazine?
8.79 lbs
Describe the M16/M4 series weapon.
The M16/M4 series weapon is a magazine fed, gas operated, air cooled, shoulder fired, 5.56 mm weapon
What is the maximum range of a M16/M4 series weapon?
3,600 meters
What is the maximum effective range of a M4 series weapon?
500m for point targets 600m for area targets
What should soldiers apply to clear stoppage?
Either immediate or remedial action to clear stoppage.
How many times do you apply immediate action?
Only once
What is immediate action?
Involves quickly applying a possible correction to reduce a stoppage without performing troubleshooting procedures to determine the cause.
What is remedial action?
The continuing effort to determine the cause of a stoppage or malfunction and attempt to clear the stoppage once it has been identified.
What are the 4 different types of common malfunctions?
1) failure to feed, chamber or lock 2) failure to fire 3) failure to extract 4) failure to eject
Who can authorize the destruction of weapons?
Only the commander
What is an infantryman's basic battlefield tool?
His weapon
What are the 3 modes of fire for the M16/M4?
Semiautomatic, automatic, burst
What does BUIS stand for?
Back Up Iron Sights
What is the purpose of the BUIS?
If the M68 fails, the prezeroed BUIS may be flipped up and used to continue the mission
What is the ACOG?
Advanced Combat Optic Gunsight is designed to provide enhanced target identification and hit probability for the M4A1/M16 series weapon when firing as far as 800 meters away
What is the dual illuminated technology of the ACOG?
Fiber optics for daytime employment and tritium for night time and low-light use
How are malfunctions caused?
Malfunctions are caused by procedural or mechanical failures of the rifle, magazine, or ammunition
What are the 4 types of common malfunctions?
Failure to fire Failure to feed, chamber or lock Failure to extract Failure to eject