Range cards are a record of..
range data
firing data
call signs
training
what does the acronym FPL stand for?
Final protective line
Fire patrol liaison
First protective line
Fir proficiency line
Who assigns the final protective line (FPL) if the terrain supports grazing fire?
Your leader
Sector command post
Base Defense Operations Center (BDOC)
Person who prepares the range card
What information should you include on the rough sketch of the terrain in front of your firing position?
Prominent natural and manmade features where there are likely targets
Prominent artificial terrain features that could be a likely target
Prominent manmade features that will be a definite target
Natural synthetic features only that could be a target
Targets in your PRIMARY area are labeled according to..
size
threat
location
priority
The MAIN idea behind clearing fields of fire is to..
observe and engage anyone within the field with your weapon
engage only those persons determined to be hostile
engage predetermined targets in the area
detect the enemy and notify the chief, security forces
When clearing fields of fire, start at your position and work forward AT LEAST how many meters?
15
35
75
100
What do you do with the material you clear from your field of fire?
Bury it
Camouflage your position
Use it as mulch in muddy areas
Take it to the drop off point behind your lines
What is the MAXIMUM RANGE of the M4 Carbine for a POINT target
900 meters
600 meters
500 meters
250 meters
What is the MAXIMUM RANGE of the M4 Carbine for an AREA target?
What is the function of the forward assist?
Unlock the bolt
Lock the bolt forward
Lock the bolt and secure the charging handle
Unlock bolt during remedial action procedures
When should you conduct a function check of your weapon?
Every 6 months
Just prior to firing
Whenever you reassemble it
Only armory personnel perform function checks
While performing preventative maintenance checks and services, which rail adapter assembly (RAS) can the user remove?
right
left
lower
upper
What accessories can be mounted on the bottom rail of the M4 Rail Adapter System?
Rear sight post
Front sight post
All accessories can be mounted on the bottom rail
Only accessories that do not require zero retention
What rail MUST be removed first before installing the pistol grip?
Pistol grip lock
Top rail lock
Left rail/slide assembly
Rail cover/heat shield
What is the STANDARD round for the M4 series weapon?
M855 Ball
M862 SRTA
M199 Dummy
M200 Ball
The Air Force's PRIMARY use for the 5.56mm frangible cartridge is training..
in frigid conditions
in ranges with sandy surfaces
for its accuracy, precision, and capability
on ranges with strict surface danger zone restrictions
What is the MAXIMUM RANGE for the M9 Pistol?
800 meters
1,100 meters
1,800 meters
The front sight of the M9 Pistol is..
adjustable
elevated
fixed
open
When the slide is fully forward, what is the FIRST step in the immediate actions procedures for the M9 Pistol?
Remove the magazine and retract the slide
Clear/unload the pistol and turn it in for repair
ensure that decocking/safety lever is in the fire (up) position
Pull the slide to the rear, release the slide, and attempt to reload
Cleaner, lubricant, preservative (CLP) or lubricating oil, semi-fluid (LSA) are used on what part(s) of the M9 Pistol to prevent rusting
Aluminum
Rubber
Plastic
Steel
What is the standard cartridge used with the M9 Pistol?
M855
M856
M882
M917
Which M9 Pistol ammunition round is restricted to law enforcement use?
MK243 MOD 0
M917 Dummy round
M882 ball, with cannelure
M882 ball, without cannelure
The M203 is classified as what type of weapon?
anti-armor
anti-aircraft
crew served
anti-personnel
In meters, what is the MAXIMUM EFFECTIVE range of the M203 when engaging a fire-team sized area target?
400
350
250
150
When the M203 fails to fire during training, how many seconds should you wait before opening the barrel assembly?
10
20
30
40
What is the kill radius for an M406, high-explosive round?
5 meters
10 meters
15 meters
20 meters
Which M203 round is used to mark the location of personnel for others to see from the ground or the air?
White star cluster
Ground marker
Star parachute
High explosive
What is the danger radius for the M781 practice round used in the M203?
40 meters
30 meters
What is the M249 AR MAXIMUM EFFECTIVE range for a point target using a bipod?
400 meters
200 meters
When firing the M249 AR at a RAPID rate of fire, how often must you change the barrel?
Every 2 minutes
Every 8 minutes
After 250 rounds
After 450 rounds
What assembly is the support for all MAJOR components on the M249 AR?
Slide
Receiver
Trigger mechanism
return rod and transfer
What are the M249 AR elevation knob drum range settings?
0-300 meters
100-500 meters
300-1,000 meters
500-1,500 meters
What type of M249 AR ammunition is used during mechanical training, dry-fire exercises, and function checks?
M200 Blank
M856 Tracer
Which round is used during training to simulate live fire?
M193
M995
Which round has a gilding, metal-jacketed, lead alloy core bullet with a steel penetrator?
M996
Ammunition is fed into the M240B from a..
5-round bandoleer, disintegrating metallic split link belt
100-round bandoleer, disintegrating metallic split link belt
200-round bandoleer, disintegrating metallic solid link belt
250-round bandoleer, disintegrating metallic solid split link belt
What is the MAXIMUM effective range of the M240B for a point target with tripod
When firing the M240B at a SUSTAINED rate of fire, you must change the barrel every..
2 minutes
5 minutes
10 minutes
15 minutes
When firing the M240B at a RAPID rate of fire, you must change the barrel every..
How many ways can the M240B be loaded?
1
2
3
4
How many steps does the M240B have in the cycle of operations?
6
8
What type of ammunition is used for observation of fire, incendiary effects, signaling, and training?
M82
M80
M62
M61
What type of ammunition is used against light materials and personnel and for range training?
M973
M993
Which weapon features a barrel that does not overheat, even after prolonged firing?
M240B
M249
M780
MK19
What is the MAXIMUM EFFECTIVE range of the MK19 for an AREA target?
1,000 meters
1,500 meters
1,912 meters
2,212 meters
What is the MAXIMUM EFFECTIVE range for a POINT target?
Which tripod is the most often used hun mount for the MK19?
M1 tripod
M2 tripod
M3 tripod
M4 tripod
Which ammunition is an inert training practice round with a propellant charge?
MK385A1
MK281
M918
M922
What is the DIRECT fire support MAXIMUM range of the M2, .50caliber machine gun?
1,830 meters
2,240 meters
2,550 meters
7,900 meters
What is the INDIRECT fire support MAXIMUM range of the M2, .50 caliber machine gun?
4,500 meters
5,600 meters
6,800 meters
Which M2, .50 caliber machine gun round is used to simulate firing in training exercises?
M8
M17
M1A1
M858
Which M2, .50 caliber machine gun round is used against light armored vehicles and aircraft?
M903
M860
MK211 Mod 0
What is the MAXIMUM EXTENT of grazing fire for the M2, .50 caliber machine gun?
700 meters
Which primary Model 870 shotgun is used by security forces?
Remington
Benelli
Beretta
Fabrique Nationale
In meters, what is the MAXIMUM RANGE of the M870 shotgun using "00" buck shot round?
345
557
640
The shotgun can be used as an auxiliary weapon when mounted under the..
M107
M24
M4
M2
What does the acronym CPE stand for?
Close proximity engagement
Close precision engagement
Counter proximity engagement
Counter precision engagement
The M24 sniper weapon system is a 7.62mm,..
bolt action, six shot repeating rifle
recoil operated, six shot repeating rifle
open bolt fired, six shot repeating rifle
closed bolt fired, six shot repeating rifle
The M24 is effective against point targets out to how many meters?
600
800
1,000
Sniper ammunition is produced to stringent tolerances to ensure superior..
quality
accuracy
killing ratio
stopping power
What is the MAXIMUM RANGE of the M107 rifle?
5,000 meters
5,500 meters
7,200 meters
What is the MAXIMUM EFFECTIVE RANGE of the M107, .50 caliber sniper rifle?
1,890 meters
1,870 meters
1,850 meters
The M107 sniper rifle operates by means of..
short recoil principle
bolt-action
belt fed
gas
