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NCO Board Rifle Marksmanship M16/M4 Series Weapons, FM 3-22.9 Part 4

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This deck covers key concepts and components of the M16/M4 series weapons, including optics, ammunition types, and troubleshooting procedures.

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Para 2-30 What is the M68 CCO?

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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Para 2-30 What is the M68 CCO?
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 o...
Para 2-66 What does the Acronym BUIS stand for?
Back Up Iron Sights
Para 2-66 What is the purpose of the BUIS?
If the M68 fails, the prezeroed BUIS can be flipped up and used to continue the mission
Para 2-68 What is the ACOG?
The Advanced Combat Optic Gunsight (ACOG) is designed to provide enhanced target identification and hit probability for the M4A1 or M16-series weapon ...
Para 2-68 What is the dual illuminated technology of the ACOG?
fiber optics for daytime employment and tritium for nighttime and low-light use
Para 2-79 What are the different types of Ammunition for the M4 & M16 Series weapons?
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. D...
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NCO Board Rifle Marksmanship M16/M4 Series Weapons, FM 3-22.9 Part 4
TermDefinition
Para 2-30 What is the M68 CCO?
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
Para 2-66 What does the Acronym BUIS stand for?
Back Up Iron Sights
Para 2-66 What is the purpose of the BUIS?
If the M68 fails, the prezeroed BUIS can be flipped up and used to continue the mission
Para 2-68 What is the ACOG?
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
Para 2-68 What is the dual illuminated technology of the ACOG?
fiber optics for daytime employment and tritium for nighttime and low-light use
Para 2-79 What are the different types of Ammunition for the M4 & M16 Series weapons?
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
Para 3-1 What is a Stoppage?
A stoppage is a failure of an automatic or semiautomatic firearm to complete the cycle of operation
Para 3-1 What should Soldiers apply to clear a Stoppage?
Soldiers can apply immediate or remedial action to clear the stoppage
Para 3-2 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
Para 3-2 How many times do you apply Immediate Action?
only once for a stoppage
Para 3-2 What key word is used to Apply Immediate Action?
SPORTS
Para 3-2 What are the Actions for SPORTS?
1. Slap gently upward on the magazine to ensure that it is fully seated and that the magazine follower is not jammed 2. Pull the charging handle fully to the rear 3. Observe the ejection of a live round or expended cartridge 4. Release the charging handle; do not ride it forward 5. Tap the forward assist assembly to ensure that the bolt is closed 6. Squeeze the trigger and try to fire the rifle
Para 3-2 What does the Acronym SPORTS stand for?
Slap, Pull, Observe, Release, Tap, Squeeze Trigger
Para 3-3 What is Remedial Action?
Remedial action is the continuing effort to determine the cause of a stoppage or malfunction and attempt to clear the stoppage once it has been identified
Para 3-3 What are the corrective steps for remedial action to perform Remedial Action?
(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).
Para 3-4 How are Malfunctions caused?
Malfunctions are caused by procedural or mechanical failures of the rifle, magazine, or ammunition
Para 3-4 How different common Malfunctions are there?
Four
Para 3-4 What are the Different Types of common Malfunctions?
1. Failure to Feed, Chamber or Lock 2. Failure to Fire 3. Failure to Extract 4. Failure to Eject
Para 3-5 What Malfunction can occur when loading the rifle or during the cycle of operation?
Failure to Feed, Chamber or Lock
Para 3-6 What are the Probable causes for a Failure to Feed, Chamber or Lock Malfunction?
1. Excess accumulation of dirt or fouling in and around the bolt and bolt carrier. 2. Defective magazine (dented, bulged, or a weak magazine spring). 3. Improperly loaded magazine. 4. Defective round (projectile forced back into the cartridge case, which could result in a stubbed round, or the base of the previous cartridge could be separated, leaving the remainder in the chamber). 5. Damaged or broken action spring. 6. Exterior accumulation of dirt in the lower receiver extension. Fouled gas tube (resulting in short recoil). 7. A magazine resting on the ground or pushed forward (causing an improper lock).