Parts/Location
What part of the M4 is the charging handle located?
Upper Receiver
What is the first step of function check?
Weapon on safe, should not fire.
What kind of rounds does the M4 shoot?
5.56mm
What are the two basic firing positions?
a. Prone supported firing position
b. Prone unsupported firing position
What is the 3 types of immediate actions of the M4?
TAP, RACK, BANG
When disassembling the bolt what is the first step?
Remove the firing pin retaining pin.
During functions check at what point do you insert the magazine?
You do not
What is the max range of the M4?
3600 meters
Name the fourth fundamental of the riffle marksmanship.
a. steady position
b. steady aiming
c. control breathing
d. trigger squeeze
When should your finger be on the trigger?
Only when the Soldier intends to fire the weapon.
Name all 10 parts included in field strip.
Charging Handle, Bolt, Bolt Carrier, Firing Pin, Firing Pin, Cam, Upper Receiver, Buffer, Buffer Spring.
True or False During function check you hold the trigger down the entire time.
False
What is the maximum effective firing for the M4
500 meters for single targets, and 600 meters for areas targets.
What is a malfunction?
A malfunction is a unplanned cessation of fire due to a stoppage cause by a mechanical failure of the weapon, magazine or ammunition.
What is the immediate action?
Immediate action is the unhesitating application of a probable remedy to reduce a stoppage without investigating the cause.
What 5 Parts make up the Bolt Assembly?
Bolt, Bolt Carrier, Firing Pin, Firing Pin Retaining,Cam.
How many times do you charge while on auto?
3x
How much the M4 weigh without a magazine and sling?
7.81 lbs.
Weapons Safety Rules?
1. Keep finger straight and off trigger 2. Never point your weapon at anything you do not intend to shoot. 3. Treat every weapon as if it were loaded
4. Weapon always on safe until you are ready to fire
What acronym is commonly used to remember the procedure for applying immediate action?
SPORTS:
Slap upward on the magazine.
Pull the charging handle to the rear.
Observe the chamber.
Release the charging handle.
Tap the forward assist.
Shoot
How Many rings does the bolt have?
3
When do you hear the metallic click of the trigger? After you put the weapon on_, _ and _ the trigger, _ the weapon, and release the trigger_.
Semi, Pull, Hold, Charge, Slowly.
How would you describe the M4?
Gas operated, Air-cooled, Magazine-fed, Shoulder- fired
Steps in Firing Cycle
1. Feeding
2. Chambering
3. Locking
4. Firing
5. Unlocking
6. Extracting
7. Ejecting
8. Cocking
What is Remedial Action?
The continuing effort to determine the cause for the stoppage, apply a remedy to clear the stoppage once it has been identified, and return the weapon to operation.