Proper weapon handling is whose responsibility? - Answer- The person in control of the weapon
Pointing or aiming a functional weapon at any person or thing is unlawful except when? - Answer- When required in the performance of duty
A weapon's readiness to fire and its corresponding safety sta...
CENSECFOR Operator Training - M240 Machine Gun
Proper weapon handling is whose responsibility? - Answer- The person in control of the weapon
Pointing or aiming a functional weapon at any person or thing is unlawful except when? - Answer- When required in the performance of duty
A weapon's readiness to fire and its corresponding safety status are described using one of how many numbered Weapon Condition Codes? - Answer- 4
The most prevalent factor in accidents involving firearms is which of the following? - Answer- Assumption that the weapon is not loaded
To minimize the risk of firing any weapon negligently and reinforce positive identification
is the rationale for which of the below safety rules? - Answer- Rule 3. Keep your finger straight and off the trigger until ready to fire
To prevent unintentional injury to personnel or damage to properly that could occur when handling or transferring possession of a weapon is the rationale for which of the below safety rules? - Answer- Rule 1. Treat every weapon as if were loaded
What is the life expectancy of the M240 medium machine gun? - Answer- 25,000
What is the maximum range of the M240 medium machine gun? - Answer- 4,074 yds
What is the cyclic rate of fire for the M240 medium machine gun? - Answer- 650 to 950 rds/min
The M240 medium machine gun has how many major common components? - Answer-
8
Which major component houses cartridges for firing and directing projectiles? - Answer-
Barrel Assembly
Which major component provides feeding, stripping, and chambering of cartridges using
projectile propelling gas for power? - Answer- Bolt and Operating Rod Assembly
The M240 medium machine gun has how many steps in the cycle of operations? - Answer- 8
During which cycle does rapidly expanding gases enter into the gas cylinder from the gas regulator, forcing the operating rod assembly to the rear? - Answer- Unlocking
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