A danger message is an Operating or maintenance procedure, practice, or condition

that, if not strictly observed WILL result in death or serious injury, or threatens the

primary mission of the ship.

A note is an operating procedure, practice, or condition that is essential to EMPHASIZE.

A warning message is an operation procedure, practice, or condition that may result in injury or
DEATH.

A caution message is an operating procedure, practice, or condition that may result in damage to
equipment.

The command for taking the weapon from Condition 4 to Condition 3 is __________.

Fire

Unload, Show Clear

Make Ready

Unload

Load

Cease Fire

Load and Make Ready

The command for taking the weapon from Condition 4 to Condition 1 is __________.

Load

Cease Fire

Load and Make Ready

Unload
 Fire

Make Ready

Unload, Show Clear

Which procedure causes a cartridge to be chambered?

Cease Fire

Make Ready

Show Clear

Fire
What is the cyclic rate of fire in automatic mode for the M16A3 rifle?

20 to 30 rounds per minute

150 to 300 rounds per minute

400 to 600 rounds per minute

700 to 900 rounds per minute

1,200 - 1,500 rounds per minute

What are the two magazine capacities available for the M16A3?

20 and 30 rounds

What caliber is the M16A3 rifle

5.56 mm

What is the maximum effective range of the M16A3 rifle?

1,804 ft (550 m)

What is the life expectancy of the M16A3?

25,000 rounds
Which weapon has the greater maximum effective range?

M16A3

What is the maximum range (in meters) of the M16 Rifle

3,600 meters

What is the cyclic rate of fire in automatic mode for the M4A1 rifle?

90 rounds per minute

What caliber is the M4A1 rifle?

5.56 mm

What is the maximum effective range of the M4A1 rifle?

1,640 ft (500 m)

What is the life expectancy of the M4A1?

25,000 rounds

What are the two magazine capacities available for the M4A1?

20 and 30 rounds

Which major component group consists of the cartridge extractor, ejector, and firing pin?

Bolt Carrier Assembly

Which major component group consists of the base plate, follower, and housing?

Cartridge Magazine Assembly

Which major component group holds cartridges ready for feeding and provides a guide for
positioning cartridges for stripping?

Cartridge Magazine Assembly

Select the three components associated with the Upper Receiver Assembly.

Compensator, Ejection Port, Front Sight Assembly

Select the three components associated with the Lower Receiver Assembly.

Selector Lever, Takedown Pin, Bolt Catch

Correctly identify the 4 Major Component Groups of the M16 Rifle.

Bolt and Bolt Carrier Assembly, Magazine Group Assembly, Upper Receiver
Assembly, Lower Receiver Assembly
Which component houses the action spring, the buffer assembly, and the extension assembly?

Buttstock Assembly

During which Cycle of Operation does the bolt close on the cartridge and the extractor attaches
itself to the extracting groove around the base of the cartridge case?

Chambering

During which Cycle of Operation does the trigger release the firing pin, causing it to move forward
with enough force to discharge the round?

Firing

What is the name of the safety feature that blocks the movement of the trigger preventing
disengagement of the sear surfaces between the trigger and the hammer, thus preventing the
weapon from firing should trigger be pulled.

Safety

What is the name of the safety feature that is designed to ensure that when the trigger is held
rearward after a round is fired, in semiautomatic, it will catch the hammer hook.

Sear Disconnector

A clearing barrel provides a safe direction in which to point a weapon when performing which of
the following functions? (select all that apply)

Load, Unload, Unload, Show Clear

Which sling arms transport method is used primarily during periods of inclement weather to keep
moisture out of the bore of the rifle.

Weak Side Sling Arms Carry

Select, from the list below, the M16 Rifle, “Alert Carry” steps that apply

Non-firing hand on the handguards, Firing hand around the pistol grip., Buttstock of
the rifle in shoulder., Trigger finger straight along the receiver., Firing thumb resting
on top of the selector lever., Muzzle angled down about 45 degrees and pointed in
the likely direction of the enemy.

Select, from the list below, the six M16 Rifle, "Ready Carry" steps that apply.

Firing hand around the pistol grip., Buttstock of the rifle in shoulder., Trigger finger
straight along the receiver., Muzzle pointed in the direction of enemy contact., Rifle
sights just below eye level., Non-firing hand on the hand guards.

The rifle, “Tactical Carry” is used:

When there is no immediate threat.

Which action is not associated with transferring the weapon to another?

Release the bolt catch and observe the bolt going forward on an empty chamber.

What is the first step in the "Show Clear" transfer for the M16 Rifle?

Rifle is in Condition 4 with the bolt locked to the rear.

What is the first step performed by the person receiving the weapon in a "Show Clear" transfer?

Ensure the safety selector is in the safe position.

Which weapon condition code is identified by the following actions: Safety on, magazine
removed, chamber empty, bolt forward, ejection port cover closed.

Weapon Condition Code 4

Which weapon condition code is identified by the following actions: Safety on, magazine inserted,
round in chamber, bolt forward.

Weapon Condition Code 1

Which weapon condition code is identified by the following actions: Safety on, magazine inserted,
chamber empty, bolt forward, ejection port cover closed.

Weapon Condition Code 3

Which weapon condition code is not applicable to this weapon

Weapon Condition Code 2

The action of taking the weapon from Condition 4 to Condition 1 is associated with which of the
following weapon handling commands?

Load and Make Ready

The action of taking the weapon from Condition 1 or 3 to Condition 4 is associated with which of
the following weapon handling commands?

Unload

During weapon fieldstripping a screwdriver or pry bar tool is used to remove the handguards.

False

When disassembling the magazine, turn magazine away from face to prevent possible injury.

True

If your weapon is equipped with a removable carrying handle assembly, remove the round nuts on
the left side of the carrying handle.

False
If the Magazine spring comes loose from the follower, pliers can be used to reattach the spring to
the follower.

False

The first step to reassemble the bolt carrier assembly is to insert cam pin with firing pin hole
aligned front to rear and pull bolt forward to locked position.

False

A safety/function check should be performed

anytime rifle is reassembled

Which of the following are selector lever indicators for the M16A3/M4A1? Select all that apply.

SAFE. auto, semi

Place the carbine disassembly steps in the right order.

1 Remove Sling.

2 Disengage rear takedown pin and open receivers.

3 Hold the upper receiver horizontally, and pull charging handle about three inches to rear.

4 Remove bolt carrier and key assembly.

5 Remove the charging handle.

6 While squeezing upper and lower receiver together, push left end of front pivot pin into lower receiver.

7 Disengage receiver pivot pin.

8 Separate upper and lower receiver groups.

Place the bolt carrier assembly disassembly steps in the right order.

1 Remove firing pin retaining pin.

2 Place bolt in lock position and remove firing pin.

3 Turn bolt cam pin 90º and remove.

4 Remove bolt from bolt carrier and key assembly

Place the upper receiver reassembly steps in the right order.

1 Insert charging handle into upper receiver.

2 Pull bolt to full extension within bolt carrier.

3 Insert carrier and bolt group into upper receiver.

4 Push forward on carrier until bolt and charging handle are fully forward.

5 Ensure hammer is cocked and safety is on SAFE.

6 Assemble upper and lower receivers so that the pivot pin holes are aligned.

7 Hold upper and lower receivers together.

8 Push in front and back pivot pins

Number the steps to perform a safety/function check in their order of completion.

1 Place selector lever on SAFE.

2 Place selector lever on SEMI.

3 Place selector lever on AUTO.

Remedial Action is the process of investigating the cause of a stoppage, clearing the stoppage,
and returning the M16 to operation.

True

A malfunction is a failure of the weapon causing an interruption in the cycle of operation.

False

When a stoppage occurs, the rifle must be repaired by an armorer.

False

What is an unintentional interruption in the cycle of operation commonly referred to as?

Stoppage

Many stoppages can be prevented by keeping the weapon clean and well lubricated.

True

The acronym S-P-O-R-T-S is used to remember remedial action procedures; fill in the blanks
below for each first word associated with the acronym S-P-O-R-T-S.

Slap, Load, Observe, Release, Tap, Shoot

Which type of problem usually occurs as a result of not seating the magazine?

Bolt is forward
The remedial action steps below would be used to fix which problem?

1. Press the magazine catch releasing the magazine, remove the empty magazine, and stow
it on person if time permits
2. Insert a filled magazine into the magazine well and tug downward on the magazine to
ensure it is properly seated
3. Pull the charging handle to the rear and then release it to allow the bolt to move forward
and chamber a round
4. Sight in and attempt to fire

Bolt is locked to rear

Which common stoppage is characterized by a double feed?

Brass Is Obstructing the Chamber Area

Which problem listed below is associated with a lower report and reduced recoil.

Only a portion of the propellant is ignited.