TC 3-22.9

What is Cooling?

Cooling is the process of dissipating heat from the weapon during firing.

What is Ejecting?

Ejecting is the removal of the spent cartridge case from the weapon itself.

What is Extracting?

Extracting is the removal of the expended cartridge case from the chamber by means of the extractor.

What are the two types of weapons that can be physically attached to the M16 and M4 rifles?

Grenade launchers and shotguns.

Is SPORTS an Immediate or Remedial Action?

Immediate action

What is Locking?

Locking is the process of creating a mechanical grip between the bolt assembly and chamber with the appropriate amount of head space (clearance) for safe firing.

What is the first thing you should do when you handle a weapon?

Make sure you clear it

m4 Ranges

Maximum Range - 3,600 meters Max Effective Range for a Point Target - 500 meters Max Effective Range for an Area Target - 600 meters

Name the five phases in Basic Rifle Marksmanship.

Preliminary Rifle Instruction Downrange Feedback Field Fire Advanced Rifle Marksmanship Advanced Optics, Laser and Iron Sights

What is remedial action?

Remedial action is the continuing effort to determine the cause for a stoppage ormal function and to try to clear the stoppage once it has been identified

M4 Rate of fire

Semiautomatic - 45 rounds per minute Burst - 90 rounds per minute Sustained - 12-15 rounds per minute

What does the acronym SPORTS stand for?

Slap, Pull, Observe, Release, Tap and Shoot

What are the four fundamentals of marksmanship?

Steady Position Proper Aim (Sight Picture) Breathing Trigger Squeeze

What publication covers Rifle Marksmanship M16/M4 Series Weapons?

TC 3-22.9

What is a malfunction?

The weapon ceasing to fire due to a stoppage resulting from mechanical failure of the weapon, magazine or ammo.

What is Unlocking?

Unlocking is the process of releasing the locking lugs on the bolt face from the corresponding recesses on the barrel extension surrounding the chamber area.

What are the characteristics of the M16 series rifle or the M-4 series carbine?

a lightweight, 5.56-mm, magazine-fed, gas operated, air-cooled, shoulder-fired rifle or carbine.

What is weapons control status?

a tactical method of fire control given by a leader for the area of operations, and expected or anticipated enemy contact.

What is a rifleman's primary role?

he rifleman's primary role is to engage the enemy with well-aimed shots.

What is the CCO Close Combat Optic, M68 designed for?

it is designed for the "eyes-open" method of sighting.

What is immediate action

mmediate action involves quickly applying a possible correction to reduce a stoppage without performing troubleshooting procedures to determine the actual cause.(SPORTS)

How must every weapon be treated?

must be treated as if it is loaded and prepared to fire.

What does TC 3-22.9 provide?

provides Soldiers with the critical information for their rifle or carbine and how it functions.

What is TC 3-22.9 designed to provide Soldiers?

t is designed to provide Soldiers the critical information on their rifle or carbine to properly and effectively engage and destroy threats.

What are the three components Weapons handling is built on?

the Soldier. 2. the weapon. 3. the environment

What is Chambering

the continuing action of the feeding round into the chamber of the weapon.

What is the Cycle of Function?

the mechanical process a weapon follows during operation.

What is Feeding?

the process of mechanically providing a cartridge of ammunition to the entrance of the chamber.

What are four rules of firearms safety?

. 1. Treat Every Weapon as if it is Loaded. 2. Never Point the Weapon at Anything You Do Not Intend to Destroy. 3. Keep Finger Straight and Off the Trigger Until Ready to Fire. 4. Ensure Positive Identification of the Target and its Surroundings.

What is Firing?

. Firing is the finite process of initiating the primer detonation of the cartridge and continues through shot-exit of the projectile from the muzzle.

What is the muzzle velocity of the M4 Rifle?

2970 ft per second

The elevation knob adjusts the point of aim for the M4 Rifle how much?

300-600

What type of malfunction can immediate action correct?

A. 1. Failure to fire. 2. Failure to feed. 3. Failure to chamber. 4. Failure to extract. 5. Failure to eject.

What are the phases of the cycle of function?

A. 1. Feeding. 2. Chambering. 3. Locking. 4. Firing. 5. Unlocking. 6. Extracting. 7. Ejecting. 8. Cocking

What are the primary firing positions?

A. 1. Standing. 2. Squatting. 3. Kneeling. 4. Sitting. 5. Prone.

What are the weapons control status?

A. 1. Weapons hold, Engage only if engaged or ordered to engage. 2. Weapons tight, Engage only if target is positively identified as enemy. 3. Weapons free, Engage targets not positively identified as friendly.

What are the four steps required in order to mechanically zero the M16/A2?

Adjust the front sight post Adjust the elevation knob Position the apertures

How do you clear a stoppage?

Apply immediate or remedial action

CLP?

Cleaner, Lubricant, Preservative

What is Cocking?

Cocking is the process of mechanically positioning the trigger assembly's parts for firing.