Marksmanship
Training
FM
3-22.9
Board
Questions
Describe
the
barrel
rifling
of
the
M4.
-
ANS-1/7:
One
right
hand
twist
every
7
inches.
Describe
the
M4
rifle.
-
ANS-A
5.56
mm,
magazine
fed,
gas-operated,
air-cooled,
semiautomatic
or
three-round
burst,
hand-held,
shoulder-fired
weapon.
Describe
the
maximum
effective
rates
of
fire
for
the
M4.
-
ANS--
Semi:
45
rpm
(rounds
per
minute)
-
Burst:
90
rpm
-
Cyclic
700-900
rpm
-
Sustained:
12-15
rpm
Describe
the
procedures
for
clearing
the
M4
Rifle.
-
ANS--Point
the
muzzle
in
a
designated
SAFE
DIRECTION.
Attempt
to
place
selector
lever
on
SAFE.
If
weapon
is
not
cocked,
lever
cannot
be
placed
on
SAFE.
-Remove
the
magazine
by
depressing
the
magazine
catch
button
and
pulling
the
magazine
down.
-To
lock
bolt
open,
pull
charging
handle
rearward.
Press
bottom
of
bolt
catch
and
allow
bolt
to
move
forward
until
it
engages
bolt
catch.
Return
charging
handle
to
full
forward
position.
If
you
have
not
done
so
before,
place
the
selector
lever
on
SAFE.
-Visually
(not
physically)
inspect
the
receiver
and
chamber
to
ensure
these
areas
contain
no
ammo.
-With
the
selector
lever
pointing
toward
SAFE,
allow
the
bolt
to
go
forward
by
pressing
the
upper
portion
of
the
bolt
catch.
-Place
the
selector
lever
on
SEMI
and
squeeze
the
trigger.
Pull
the
charging
handle
fully
rearward
and
release
it,
allowing
the
bolt
to
return
to
the
full
forward
position.
Place
the
selector
lever
on
SAFE.
-Close
the
ejection
port
cover.
Describe
the
proper
procedure
for
applying
immediate
action
with
the
M4.
-
ANS-Slap
gently
upward
on
the
magazine
to
ensure
it
is
fully
seated,
and
the
magazine
follower
is
not
jammed.
Pull
the
charging
handle
fully
to
the
rear.
Observe
for
the
ejection
of
a
live
round
or
expended
cartridge.
(If
the
weapon
fails
to
eject
a
cartridge,
perform
remedial
action.) Release
the
charging
handle
(do
not
ride
it
forward).
Tap
the
forward
assist
assembly
to
ensure
bolt
closure.
Squeeze
the
trigger
and
try
to
fire
the
rifle.
Describe
the
proper
procedure
for
applying
remedial
action
with
the
M4.
-
ANS-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.
Describe
the
ranges
for
the
M4
Rifle.
-
ANS-Maximum
Range
-
3,600
meters;
Max
Effective
Range
for
a
Point
Target
-
500
meters;
Max
Effective
Range
for
an
Area
Target
-
600
meters
Describe
the
weights
of
the
M4
Rifle
without
mgazine
and
sling,
and
with
sling
and
loaded
30
round
magazine.
-
ANS-Without
Magazine
and
Sling
-
6.49
pounds;
With
Sling
and
a
loaded
30
round
magazine
-
7.50
pounds
During
Preliminary
Marksmanship
Training
(PMI),
what
are
the
only
two
positions
taught?
-
ANS-1.
Prone
unsupported
2.
Foxhole
supported
How
do
you
clear
a
stoppage?
-
ANS-Apply
immediate
or
remedial
action.
How
do
you
perform
a
functions
check
on
the
M4
Rifle?
-
ANS-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.
How
many
times
should
immediate
action
be
applied?
-
ANS-Once.
If
the
rifle
still
fails
to
fire,
apply
remedial
action.
Is
SPORTS
an
Immediate
or
Remedial
action?
-
ANS-Immediate
M240B
Ranges
-
ANS-Point
Targets
(600m
Bipod,
800m
Tripod)
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