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- 1 Which major component group holds cartridges ready for feeding and provides a guide for positioning cartridges for stripping?
- 2 How many major components does the service rifle have what are they?
- 3 Which position should the selector lever be in if trigger is pulled and the hammer does not fall?
- 4 What is the muzzle velocity of the M4A1 service rifle?
- 5 What caliber is the M16 service rifle?
- 6 What caliber is the M16?
- 7 Which pistol carry method is used when enemy contact is probable?
Which major component group holds cartridges ready for feeding and provides a guide for positioning cartridges for stripping?
17. Magazine – Holds cartridges ready for feeding and provides a guide for positioning cartridges for stripping and chambering.
How many major components does the service rifle have what are they?
The three major components are the bolt carrier group, the upper receiver, and the lower receiver. 5. AMMUNITION (see figure 5) Four types of ammunition are authorized for use with the M16/M4 service rifle: ball, tracer, dummy, and blank.
Which position should the selector lever be in if trigger is pulled and the hammer does not fall?
Ensure the selector lever is on SAFE and pull the trigger to the rear – the hammer should not fall. (3) Place the selector lever on SEMI. Pull the trigger to the rear and hold it to the rear – the hammer should fall. While holding the trigger to the rear, pull the charging handle to the rear and release.
Which method of carry is commonly used when no immediate threat is present?
Tactical Carry. The Tactical Carry is used when no immediate threat is present. This carry is employed with the common weapon sling. It permits control of the rifle while moving and still allows quick engagement of the enemy, if necessary.
Which of the following steps applies to the Ready carry?
Which of the following steps applies to the Ready Carry? Place the stock of the weapon in the firing shoulder with the muzzle pointed in the direction of the threat and the shotgun sights just below eye level.
What is the muzzle velocity of the M4A1 service rifle?
2,970 ft/s
M4 carbine
| Carbine, Caliber 5.56 mm, M4 | |
|---|---|
| Muzzle velocity | 2,970 ft/s (910 m/s) (M855A1 round) 2,887 ft/s (880 m/s) (M855 round) 2,986 ft/s (910 m/s) (M193 round) |
| Effective firing range | 500 m (550 yd) |
| Feed system | 30-round box magazine or other STANAG magazines. |
| Sights | Iron sights or various optics |
What caliber is the M16 service rifle?
5.56 mm
The M16 rifle, officially designated Rifle, Caliber 5.56 mm, M16, is a family of military rifles adapted from the ArmaLite AR-15 rifle for the United States military….M16 rifle.
| Rifle, Caliber 5.56 mm, M16 | |
|---|---|
| Barrel length | 20 in (508 mm) |
| Cartridge | 5.56×45 mm NATO (M193) |
| Caliber | 5.56 mm (.223 in) |
| Action | Gas-operated, rotating bolt |
What caliber is the M16?
5.56-mm
It measures 100 cm (39 inches) long, has a 20-round or 30-round magazine, and fires 5.56-mm (. 223-calibre) ammunition at a rate of 700–950 rounds per minute.
What is the functions of M16?
The M16 uses a “straight-line” recoil design, where the recoil spring is located in the stock directly behind the action, and serves the dual function of operating spring and recoil buffer. The stock being in line with the bore also reduces muzzle rise, especially during automatic fire.
What is the purpose of selector lever?
The selector lever is used to select the requested drive position for automatic transmissions.
Which pistol carry method is used when enemy contact is probable?
1) Alert. The Alert is used when enemy contact is likely (probable). To perform this carry: a) Ensure the pistol is on safe.