Small Arms Familiarization - Navy Recruit Knowledge

What are the four FPCONs?

Alpha, Bravo, Charlie, Delta

How much does the 9mm pistol weigh?

Approximately 2.5 pounds

How many rounds can the 9mm pistol's magazine hold?

15 rounds

What is the maximum effective range of the 9mm pistol?

55 yards

Describe a 9mm pistol in condition 3

Magazine inserted, chamber empty, slide forward, safety on.

Describe a 9mm pistol in condition 1

Magazine inserted, round chambered, slide forward, safety on.

What component is used to release the magazine from the pistol?

Magazine release button

Describe a 9mm pistol in condition 4

Magazine removed, chamber empty, slide forward, safety on.

What weapons condition does not apply to the 9mm pistol?

Condition 2

What component is used to place the weapon on safe?

Decoking Safety Lever

What is a hangfire?

Delay in the explosion of the charge after the trigger is pulled.

What's the function of the hammer?

Drop to fire a round when the trigger is squeezed.

What is deadly force?

Force that a person uses causing death or serious bodily harm

Where is the magazine located in Condition 3?

Inserted into the pistol

Under the Use of Force Continuum, how much force is authorized?

Only the minimum force necessary to compel compliance.

Where is the magazine located in Condition 4?

Removed from the weapon

What component provides for proper placement of the hands on the pistol

The pistol grip

What component ejects the empty cartridge after firing?

The slide assembly

What component reloads a new round after firing?

The slide assembly

What component fires a round when squeezed?

The trigger

Describe a 9mm pistol in condition 2

This condition does not apply to the 9mm pistol.

What's the function of the trigger?

To fire a round when squeezed

What's the function of the slide stop?

To hold the slide to the rear after the last round is fired

What component prevents the trigger from accidentally being squeezed?

Trigger guard 13.

Are warning shots authorized when considering deadly force?

Warning shots are not authorized

What is FPCON ALPHA set?

When a general threat of possible terrorist activity exists.

When is FPCON BRAVO set?

When a more predictable threat of terrorist activity exists.

When is FPCON DELTA set?

When a terrorist attack has occurred in the immediate area intelligence has been received that indicates a terrorist action against a specific location or person is likely.

When is FPCON CHARLIE set?

When an incident occurs or intelligence is received indicating that some form of terrorist action against installations and personnel is imminent.

When do you take the weapon off safety?

When ready to fire.

What are the measures for FPCON CHARLIE?

a. Implementation of this threat condition for more than a short period will probably create hardship for the ship and personnel. b. Maintain appropriate ALPHA and BRAVO conditions. c. Cancel liberty and prepare to get underway in one hour's notice. d. Establish machine gun positions and deploy shoulder fired STINGER surface-to-air missiles. e. Deploy armed boat crews and a helicopter to act as an observation/gun platform. f. Energize radar and sonar systems.

What are the measures for FPCON DELTA?

a. Maintain appropriate ALPHA, BRAVO, and CHARLIE conditions. b. Prepare to get underway. c. Post sentries with machine gun to cover helicopter-landing areas. d. Deploy grenade launchers to cover approaches to ship.

Name one indicator of hostile intent

a. Presentation of a weapon b. Raising a weapon to the firing position c. Disregarding verbal commands to halt d. Failure to turn away when ordered e. Threatening posture f. High speed run toward a post g. Penetrating the barrier plan

What are the measures for FPCON BRAVO?

a. Security measures must be capable of being maintained for weeks without affecting operational capability. b. Maintain appropriate FPCON ALPHA measures. c. Be suspicious of strangers, unattended vehicles, abandoned packages, and unusual activity and notify the duty officer. d. Prepare warning tape in both English and the local language to warn small craft to remain clear of the ship. e. Place additional armed sentries on the superstructure and the quarterdeck, prepare armed boat crews, and place them on 15 minute alert. f. Maintain one brow for limited access to ship.

What are the measures for FPCON ALPHA?

a. Security measures must be capable of being maintained indefinitely. b. Shipboard watches and pier sentries are armed and equipped with communication devices. c. Access to ship and pier is limited to include vehicles and small boats.

Name one circumstance when the use of deadly force is authorized

a. Self defense and the defense of others b. Defense of assets involving national security c. Defense of assets inherently dangerous to others d. To prevent serious offenses against persons e. Escape

What is a misfire?

Failure of a round to fire after the trigger is pulled.

Describe a "Clear and Safe" weapon.

Slide locked to the rear, no magazine inserted, no round in chamber, safety on.

When may excessive force be used?

Excessive force may never be used

What are the two sights on the 9mm pistol?

The front and rear sights

What two components are aligned to aim the pistol?

The front and rear sights