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| What Publication Covers Rifle Marksmanship M16/M4 Series Weapons? |
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| FM 3-22.9 dated 10 Feb 2011 |
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| What does FM 3-22.9 Cover? |
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| Rifle Marksmanship M16/M4 Series Weapons |
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| What does ACOG Stand for? |
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| advanced combat optical gunsight |
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Term
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| preliminary marksmanship instruction |
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| What are the two primary components of a marksmanship training strategy? |
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Definition
| initial training and sustainment training |
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| What are the Five Key elements to maintain a good Unit Marksmanship? |
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Definition
1. The training of trainers.
2. Refresher training of nonfiring skills.
3. The use of the Engagement Skills Trainer (EST) 2000, Laser Marksmanship Training System (LMTS), or other devices.
4. Sustainment training.
5. Remedial training. |
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Term
| What Seven additional skills should Soldiers be trained on for a good unit level Marksmanship Program? |
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Definition
1. Semiautomatic and automatic fires.
2. Night fire.
3. Mission-oriented protective posture (MOPP) firing.
4. Firing using aiming devices.
5. Moving target training techniques.
6. Squad designated marksman (SDM) training.
7. Short-range marksmanship (SRM). |
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| What are perishable skills? |
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Definition
| General marksmanship knowledge and weapon proficiency |
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| How many phases of rifle marksmanship training are there? |
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Definition
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| What are Five phases of rifle marksmanship training? |
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Definition
Phase I—Basic Rifle Marksmanship Preliminary Marksmanship Instruction.
Phase II—Basic Rifle Marksmanship Downrange Feedback Range Firing.
Phase III—Basic Rifle Marksmanship Field Firing.
Phase IV—Advanced Rifle Marksmanship.
Phase V—Advanced Optics, Lasers, and Iron Sights. |
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| Grouping is a form of practice firing with two primary objectives: firing tight shot groups and consistently placing those groups in the same location |
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| What are the two primary objectives of Grouping? |
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Definition
| firing tight shot groups and consistently placing those groups in the same location |
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| What will greatly reduce Live Fire Grouping times? |
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Definition
| Frequent use of the EST 2000 or LMTS |
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| Zeroing aligns the sights of the weapon with the weapon’s barrel |
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Term
| What does the Acronym ARM stand for? |
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Definition
| Advanced Rifle Marksmanship |
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| What three tools should NCO’s and Commanders use to develop a training plan and assess the marksmanship program in a unit? |
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Definition
1. Direct observation of training.
2. Spot checks.
3. Review of past training |
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| What is Direct observation of training? |
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Definition
| Observing and accurately recording performance reveals the status of weapon maintenance, Soldier zero and qualification results, and each Soldier's ability to hit targets |
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Term
| What do Spot Checks provide NCO’s and Commanders? |
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Definition
| Spot checks of individual marksmanship performance, such as interviews and evaluations of Soldiers, provide commanders and leaders with valuable information about Soldier proficiency and knowledge of the marksmanship tasks |
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| What should be assessed when Reviewing Past Training? |
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Definition
1. The frequency and results of training.
2. The basic and advanced record fire results.
3. The frequency of unit-conducted collective CBRN or night fire training |
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Term
| What Six attributes must the unit Trainers have to develop a good Unit Marksmanship Program? |
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Definition
1. Knowledge.
2. Patience.
3. Understanding.
4. Consideration.
5. Respect.
6. Encouragement |
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Term
| What three things does the instructor/trainer do to ensure that firers are aware of their firing errors, understand the causes, and apply remedies? |
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Definition
1. Observe the firer.
2. Question the firer.
3. Analyze the shot group |
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Term
| What are the Four Phases that All Trainers must complete before they can be certified in the Train the Trainer Program? |
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Definition
Phase I—Program Orientation.
Phase II—Preliminary Marksmanship Training.
Phase III—Basic Marksmanship Training.
Phase IV—Advanced Marksmanship Training |
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Term
| How many Phases are there for the train-the-trainer program? |
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Term
| What does a refresher training program prevent? |
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Definition
| prevents Soldiers from becoming frustrated and losing confidence, and conserves ammunition and training time |
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Term
| Who must attend the refresher training program? |
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Term
| What can Live and virtual simulators be used to reinforce? |
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Definition
1. PMI
2. Grouping
3. Zeroing
4. Practice record fire
5. Record fire
6. CBRN fire
7. Assisted and Unassisted night fire by simulating the LFXs |
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Term
| What individual marksmanship tasks do not require live-firing? |
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Definition
1. Operation Checks
2. Function Checks
3. Immediate Action
4. Target Detection
5. Dry-Fire |
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Term
| What is The intent of record fire? |
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Definition
The intent of record fire is to facilitate the commander’s evaluation of several individual tasks and integrated marksmanship skill performances, and to provide unit readiness indicators
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Term
| What remedial training is conducted for firers who need additional training to meet the requirements? |
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Definition
| remedial training is conducted using the EST 2000 or LMTS |
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Term
| What does LMTS stand for? |
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Definition
| Laser Marksmanship Training System |
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| What does EST 2000 stand for? |
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Definition
| Engagement Skills Trainer 2000 |
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Term
| Describe the M16-/M4-series weapons? |
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Definition
| All M16-/M4-series weapons are magazine-fed, gas-operated, air-cooled, shoulder-fired 5.56-millimeter weapons |
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Term
| What is the weight of a M4 with 30 round magazine? |
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| What is the weight of a M16A2/A3 with 30 round magazine? |
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| What is the maximum range of a M16/M4 series weapons? |
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Term
| What is the maximum effective range of a M16A2/A3 series weapons? |
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Definition
| 550 Point Targets and 800 for Area Targets |
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Term
| What is the maximum effective range of a M4 series weapon? |
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Definition
| 500 Point Targets and 600 for Area Targets |
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Term
| What is the muzzle velocity of a M16A2/A3 series weapons? |
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Definition
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| What is the muzzle velocity of a M4 series weapon? |
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Term
| What are the different versions of the M4 Carbine? |
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Definition
| M4, the M4A1, and the M4 modular weapon system (MWS) |
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Term
| When does an M4 Carbine become a M4 MWS? |
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Definition
The M4 carbine becomes the M4 MWS when the M4 adapter rail system (ARS) is installed
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Term
| What is different between the M4 or M4 MWS and the M4A1? |
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Definition
| the M4 or M4 MWS fire 3 round burst and the M4A1 is fully automatic |
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Term
| How do you Mechanically Zero the M4 Series Weapons? |
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Definition
(1) Adjust the front sightpost until the base of the front sightpost is flush with the front sightpost housing.
(2) Turn the elevation knob counterclockwise until the rear sight assembly rests flush with the detachable carrying handle and the 6/3 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.
(4) Turn 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 |
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Term
| How do you Battlesight Zero the M4 Series Weapons? |
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Definition
(1) Turn the elevation knob counterclockwise until the rear sight assembly rests flush with the detachable carrying handle and the 6/3 marking is aligned with the index line on the left side of the detachable carrying handle
(2) Position the apertures so the unmarked aperture is up and the 0-200 meter aperture is down.
(3) Turn 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. |
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Term
| When is it only necessary to Mechanical Zero a Weapon? |
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Definition
| Mechanically zeroing the weapon is only necessary when the weapon zero is questionable, the weapon is newly assigned to the unit, or the weapon sights have been serviced |
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Term
| How do you mechanically zero an M16A2/A3 rifle? |
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Definition
(1) Adjust the front sightpost until the base of the front sightpost is flush with the front sightpost housing.
(2) Turn the elevation knob counterclockwise 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.
(4) Turn 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. |
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Term
| How do you battlesight zero an M16A2/A3 rifle? |
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Definition
(1) Turn the elevation knob counterclockwise 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.
(2) Turn the elevation knob one more click clockwise.
(3) Position the apertures so the unmarked aperture is up and the 0-200 meter aperture is down.
(4) Turn 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 |
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Term
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Definition
| Adapter Rail System (ARS) |
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Term
| Who is authorized to remove the ARS from a weapon? |
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Definition
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Term
| What may the user remove only to perform preventive maintenance checks and services (PMCS)? |
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Definition
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Term
| Why do the recoil grooves on each rail of the ARS have numbers? |
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Definition
1. Assist the user in remounting an accessory in the same position.
2. Allow standardization in the location of mounted accessories.
3. Identify reference points for discussions on accessory mounting locations |
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Term
| What are the threaded ¼-inch deep holes in the ARS? |
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Definition
| for a camera tripod adapter |
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Term
| Which rail of the ARS will not maintain a zero with rail grabbers? |
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Definition
| the bottom rail will not maintain zero |
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Term
| Do all devices in a unit have to be mounted in the same location? |
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Definition
No; only when command directed to do so. However it should be remembered that each firer is different and may need devices differently than other Soldiers so the Command should limit directing soldiers to do so only during formal proceedings such as parades or boards but the Soldier should mark
where they are zeroed with paint or grease pen |
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Term
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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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Term
| What does the Acronym BUIS stand for? |
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| What is the purpose of the BUIS? |
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| If the M68 fails, the prezeroed BUIS can be flipped up and used to continue the mission |
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Term
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| 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 |
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Term
| What is the dual illuminated technology of the ACOG? |
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Definition
fiber optics for daytime employment and tritium for nighttime and low-light use
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| What are the different types of Ammunition for the M4 & M16 Series weapons? |
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Definition
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 |
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| A stoppage is a failure of an automatic or semiautomatic firearm to complete the cycle of operation |
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Term
| What should Soldiers apply to clear a Stoppage? |
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Definition
| Soldiers can apply immediate or remedial action to clear the stoppage |
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Term
| What is Immediate Action? |
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Definition
| Immediate action involves quickly applying a possible correction to reduce a stoppage without performing troubleshooting procedures to determine the actual cause |
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Term
| How many times do you apply Immediate Action? |
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| What key word is used to Apply Immediate Action? |
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Term
| What are the Actions for SPORTS? |
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Definition
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 |
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Term
| What does the Acronym SPORTS stand for? |
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Definition
| Slap, Pull, Observe, Release, Tap, Squeeze Trigger |
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Term
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| 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 |
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Term
| What are the corrective steps for remedial action to perform Remedial Action? |
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Definition
(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). |
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Term
| How are Malfunctions caused? |
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Definition
| Malfunctions are caused by procedural or mechanical failures of the rifle, magazine, or ammunition |
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Term
| How different common Malfunctions are there? |
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Definition
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| What are the Different Types of common Malfunctions? |
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Definition
1. Failure to Feed, Chamber or Lock
2. Failure to Fire
3. Failure to Extract
4. Failure to Eject |
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Term
| What Malfunction can occur when loading the rifle or during the cycle of operation? |
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Definition
Failure to Feed, Chamber or Lock
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| What are the Probable causes for a Failure to Feed, Chamber or Lock Malfunction? |
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Definition
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.
7. Fouled gas tube (resulting in short recoil).
8. A magazine resting on the ground or pushed forward (causing an improper lock). |
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Term
| What Malfunction occurs when the firing pin fails to strike the primer with enough force or when the ammunition is defective? |
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Definition
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| What are the Probable causes of Failure to Fire? |
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Definition
1. Excessive carbon buildup on the firing pin
2. A defective or worn firing pin
3. Faulty ammunition
4. Failure of the cartridge to fully seat in the chamber |
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Term
| Which Malfunction occurs when the cartridge case remains in the chamber of the rifle? |
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| What are the Probable causes of Failure to Extract? |
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Definition
1. Short recoil cycles
2. Fouled or corroded rifle chambers
3. Damaged extractor or a weak or broken extractor spring |
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| Which malfunction occurs when the cartridge is not ejected through the ejection port and either remains partly in the chamber or becomes jammed in the upper receiver as the bolt closes? |
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