Company Level Army Board Weapons Practice Test

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• During clearing, what should you do after placing the selector on SEMI and squeezing the trigger?
• What is the length of the M249?
• Why is it important to practice proper ammunition handling and storage in a convoy environment?
• Why is it important to keep your finger off the trigger until on target and ready to fire?
• What is the proper sequence for a basic function check on an M4/M16 after cleaning?
• In the M4 rifle clearing procedure, what is the first action you should perform?
• What is the correct protocol when a weapon fails a function check on the range?
• What data source should be used to determine the weapon's maximum effective range for a given ammunition and target type?
• Describe the M4 Rifle.
• Describe the difference between semi-automatic and fully automatic fire modes and give an example of when each would be used.
• What is the standard zero range used for the M4/M16 and why is it significant?
• Distinguish between ball, tracer, and illumination rounds and their typical training uses.
• During clearing procedures, which component is checked under the cover assembly?
• Which Army publication covers the M4 rifle?
• What is the muzzle velocity of the M4 Rifle?
• What is the sustained rate of fire for the M249?
• What is the final action in the M4 clearing procedure?
• Which statement best describes the correct method to move windage adjustments on the M4/M16 rear sight?
• How do you adjust elevation for range on the M249?
• What is the maximum range of the M249 against a point target when using a tripod and a bipod?
• Which statement best describes the purpose of range boundaries on a firing range?
• Which ammunition types are generally authorized for training on a Company range?
• During clearing procedures, what is the step after returning the cocking handle to its forward position?
• What is the sustained rate of fire for the M240B?
• What is the typical approach to verifying the weapon’s maximum effective range for a given ammunition and target type?
• What is the basic load of ammunition for the M249?
• Which Field Manual covers the M240B?
• When should you re-lubricate a firearm in field conditions?
• Which component is primarily responsible for chambering a round and cycling the action in the M4/M16?
• What is the sustained rate of fire for the M4 Rifle?
• Describe the M249.
• Which category refers to failure to extract?
• In the M240B function check, which action is performed first?
• Which option correctly lists the five phases of Basic Rifle Marksmanship in the proper order?
• What does PMCS stand for, and what tasks does it typically include for small arms?
• What is the cyclic rate of fire for the M240B?
• Name two types of training ammunition and their purposes beyond standard ball ammunition.
• If immediate action fails to fix the stoppage, what should you do next?
• What is stoppage?
• What does SPORTS stand for?
• What is a potential consequence of improper headspace on a firearm?
• Explain the concept of headspace in firearms and why improper headspace can cause misfeeds or ruptures.
• What is the maximum tracer burnout for the M240B?
• What is the function of the rifle's rear sight and how is windage adjusted on a typical M4/M16 rear sight?
• During maintenance, what is the correct method to detach the M203 grenade launcher from the M4?
• If the weapon fails to eject a cartridge during immediate action, what should you do?
• Which statement about the M249's operating mechanism is true?
• Which two features uniquely identify the M249?
• What should you do if you suspect a live round is chambered and you cannot confirm safely?
• What is the weight of the M4 Rifle without a magazine and sling?
• How do you determine if an ammunition lot is safe to use?
• Which of the following is one of the four fundamental safety rules for handling firearms in the Army?
• Which of the following describes a typical major subassembly included in the M4/M16 receiver assembly?
• Which ammunition is the Short Range Training Ammunition with a Blue Tip?
• What is the proper action if overheating indicators appear during firing?
• How is windage adjustment made on the M249?
• What is remedial action?
• In the SAFE position during the function check, what should happen when you pull the trigger?
• What is the M249 SAW's primary mission on the squad and company level?
• What are the steps to battle sight zero the M4?
• Define a stovepipe stoppage and the corrective action.
• Which category refers to failure to eject?
• What is the primary purpose of the stock on the M4/M16?
• What is the length of the M240B?
• The M240B machine gun’s primary role in company operations?
• Which of the following is NOT a step in the clearing procedure?
• Why is bore cleanliness essential for accuracy, and what is a basic field cleaning step to keep the bore clean?
• Which maintenance steps are essential for the bolt carrier group?
• When mounting optics, what key safety steps should you follow on the M4/M16 platform?
• In the immediate action drill for the M4, which action completes the sequence before squeezing the trigger?
• Which type of training ammunition is used for signaling and visibility on the range?
• The M240B uses which feeding method?
• Identify a common stoppage for the M249 SAW and its corrective action.
• What is a malfunction?
• What is the maximum effective range of the M240B for an area target when using a bipod?
• How should magazines be carried and secured during movement to minimize loss or damage?
• How do clear and safe states differ during a weapons maintenance cycle?
• What is the maximum effective range for a point target for the M4 Rifle?
• Which of the following is NOT a major component of the M4/M16 rifle's receiver assembly?
• If a misfeed occurs, which component is most likely at fault if the magazine is loose or improperly seated?
• The M240B fires from which bolt position?
• When using range tables to verify maximum effective range, which factors should be included in your assessment?
• What is the potential consequence of using the wrong cleaning routine for a given gas system type?
• Which ammunition is M196 described as?
• Which ammunition is the Green Tip Ball?
• What is the maximum range of the M249 against an area target when using a tripod and a bipod?
• Which ammunition is the Tracer with Red Tip?
• The M249 is fed from which sources?
• During clearing, what is the first safety action for the M249?
• What is the purpose of the Tap, Rack, Bang drill?
• Which action should be taken when handing a weapon to another soldier to ensure safety?
• What is the M203 grenade launcher used for, and what is a basic safety precaution when it is mounted on the M4?
• Which action completes the function check by firing with the bolt forward?
• What is the definition of Maximum Effective Range?
• How would you safely transition from one firing position to another while carrying a rifle?
• What is a range card and what information does it typically include?
• What is the recommended practice to protect magazines during movement?
• Which cooling method describes the M240B?
• What is the maximum effective range for an area target for the M4 Rifle?
• Which sequence correctly describes the immediate action drill for the M4?
• Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the M4 rifle as described?
• What is the maximum effective range of the M249 with tripod and T+E?
• During the function check, what should occur when the trigger is pulled with the safety on 'S' and the bolt is locked to the rear?
• What is the final step in the function check?
• How would you describe the concept of muzzle discipline during movement between firing positions?
• Outline the steps to disassemble and reassemble the M4 upper and lower receivers.
• What are the rates of fire for the M249?
• What is the maximum effective range of the M240B with tripod and T&E?
• What is the maximum range of the M4 Rifle?
• What is the M2 Browning’s typical role on a platoon/company level defense?
• What is the purpose of a bore snake or cleaning rod in field maintenance?
• What is the maximum range of the M240B?
• To which rate-of-fire category does 200 rounds per minute belong?
• Who typically conducts the range safety briefing?
• How does environmental dust and sand affect small arms in the field and what mitigation steps can be taken?
• Which of the following best describes the M240B?
• What does S.A.W. stand for?
• What is the weight of the M240B?
• Which set correctly lists the three assault firing positions used with the M249?
• Which indicators suggest a weapon is overheating and what is the immediate action?
• What is the barrel change interval at the sustained rate of fire for the M240B?
• What is the maximum effective range of the M240B for an area target when using a tripod?
• Which category refers to failure to lock?
• What is the weight of the M4 Rifle with a sling and a loaded 30-round magazine?
• What Army document covers the M249?
• Which part of the M4 Rail Adapter System may be removed to perform PMCS?
• Which sequence for maintenance ensures bore cleanliness when using a bore cleaning tool?
• What is the first step in the proper clearing procedures for the M240B?
• What is the purpose of a range safety brief and who typically conducts it?
• Compare M193 and M855 5.56mm ammunition in terms of bullet weight and general purpose.
• In the SEMI setting during the function check, what should happen after cycling the charging handle and releasing the trigger?
• When using the M203 for indirect-fire tasks, which targets is it best suited to engage?
• What is the maximum effective range of the M240B for a point target when using a bipod?
• What does CLP stand for?
• Why is lubrication important, and what general guidelines apply for small arms in the field?
• What is the rapid rate of fire for the M240B?
• What is the Range Safety Officer’s role on a firing range?
• In the BURST setting function check, how many times should you pull the charging handle while holding the trigger?
• Which sequence correctly describes the basic clearing procedure for an M4/M16?
• What is the weight of the M249?
• Which step is essential before reassembling the M4 upper and lower?
• What is the maximum range of the M249 (SAW)?
• Name the different categories of malfunctions for the M4 Rifle.
• How is zeroing typically performed for the M4/M16, and what does a 25-meter zero enable?
• During clearing, the weapon cannot be placed on SAFE until which condition is met?
• During troubleshooting a failure to feed jam in the M4/M16?
• What is the proper procedure for misfired primers or spent casings in the field?
• What is the primary difference in fire-control options between the M4 carbine and M16 rifle?
• What are typical actions to take if a weapon fails a function check on the range?
• Which ammunition is the Dummy round?
• Which sequence describes the steps to mechanically zero the M4?
• Which category describes a failure to chamber a round?
• During clearing, after visually inspecting the receiver and chamber, which action is next?
• The elevation knob adjusts the point of aim for the M4 Rifle over what distance range?
• How do you clear a stoppage?
• During troubleshooting a misfeed on an M4/M16, which sequence best captures the recommended checks?
• Which statement correctly describes line of sight and line of fire in range planning?
• What are the two basic elements of the sight picture?
• In the mechanical zero procedure for the M4, which component is adjusted first?
• Under what conditions may tracer or illumination ammunition be authorized on a Company range?
• What are the four fundamentals of marksmanship?
• During battle sight zero, which aperture arrangement is used?
• Which option correctly lists two common stoppages and their corrective actions?
• Which of the following is one of the eight major groups of the M249?
• In the clearing procedures, what is the second step after moving the safety to the fire 'F' position?
• What is the function of a firearm's bolt carrier group and what maintenance steps does it require?
• Why is it important to know the weapon’s gas system type (direct impingement vs. piston) for maintenance planning?
• What is the maximum effective range of the M240B for a point target when mounted on a tripod?
• What is immediate action?
• Which ammunition is the Blank round with a Violet tip?
• In which bolt position does the M249 fire?
• Which action is appropriate when a M249 SAW experiences a jam and requires corrective action?
• During immediate action, which action ensures bolt closure?
• What is the correct order of the cycle of functioning for the M249?
• How should ammunition be stored and accounted for at the company level?
• The M249 is loaded, fired, unloaded and cleared from what bolt position?
• What is the first action to take when handling a weapon?
• Describe the basic steps to attach and detach the M203 grenade launcher from the M4 system.
• How many times should immediate action be applied to a weapon?