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What is stoppage?

A stoppage is a failure of an automatic or semiautomatic firearm to complete the cycle of operation..

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1 .: What Army Field Manual covers the M136 AT4?
2 .: What is the M136 AT4?
3 .: From which shoulder is the M136 AT4 fired?
4 .: What is the approximate length of the M136 AT4 Rocket?
5 .: What is the approximate weight of the M136 AT4 Rocket?
6 .: What is the length of the M136 AT4?
7 .: What is the maximum range of the M136 AT4?
8 .: What is the overall weight of the M136 AT4?
9 .: What is the maximum effective range of the M136 AT4?
10 .: What is the minimum target engagement range of the M136 AT4?
11 .: How many pre-fire checks are there for the M136 AT4 and what are they?
12 .: If you have a misfire with the M136 AT4, what should you do?
13 .: How large and what does the back-blast area of the M136 AT4 consist of?
14 .: What is the FM concerning the M16/A2 Rifle?
15 .: What is the first thing you should do when you handle a weapon?
16 .: Name the five phases in Basic Rifle Marksmanship.
17 .: What is the purpose of a weaponeer?
18 .: What are the four fundamentals of marksmanship?
19 .: During Preliminary Marksmanship Training (PMI), what are the only two positions taught?
20 .: What are the two basic elements of the Sight Picture?
21 .: What does the acronym SPORTS stand for?
22 .: What is remedial action?
23 .: Describe the proper procedures for applying remedial action with the M16/A2.
24 .: Describe the proper procedure for applying immediate action with the M16/A2.
25 .: Is SPORTS an Immediate or Remedial Action?
26 .: What is immediate action?
27 .: How many times should immediate action be applied to a weapon?
28 .: What is a malfunction?
29 .: Name the different categories of malfunctions on the M16/A2.
30 .: What is stoppage?

31 .: How do you clear a stoppage?
32 .: What is the definition of Maximum Effective Range?
33 .: What does CLP stand for?
34 .: Describe the M16/A2 Rifle.
35 .: What are the 7 types of ammunition that can be used with the M16/A2 Rifle?
36 .: What are the four steps required in order to mechanically zero the M16/A2?
37 .: What are the steps required in order to battlesight zero the M16/A2?
38 .: Describe the weights of the M16/A2 Rifle.
39 .: Describe the max effective rates of fire for the M16/A2 Rifle.
40 .: What is the muzzle velocity of the M16/A2 Rifle?
41 .: Describe the ranges for the M16/A2 Rifle.
42 .: Describe the Barrel Rifling for the M16/A2 Rifle.
43 .: What is the basic load of ammunition for the M16/A2 Rifle?
44 .: The elevation knob adjusts the point of aim for the M16A2 Rifle how much?
45 .: What is the overall length of the M16/A2 Rifle?
46 .: What are the 8 steps in the functioning of the M16/A2 rifle?
47 .: Describe the procedures for clearing the M16/A2 Rifle.
48 .: How do you perform a functions check on the M16/A2 Rifle?
49 .: What is the FM concerning the M4 Rifle?
50 .: What is the first thing you should do when you handle a weapon?
51 .: Name the five phases in Basic Rifle Marksmanship.
52 .: What is the purpose of a weaponeer?
53 .: What are the four fundamentals of marksmanship?
54 .: During Preliminary Marksmanship Training (PMI), what are the only two positions taught?
55 .: What are the two basic elements of the Sight Picture?
56 .: What does the acronym SPORTS stand for?
57 .: What is remedial action?
58 .: Describe the proper procedures for applying remedial action with the M4.
59 .: Describe the proper procedure for applying immediate action with the M4.
60 .: What are the steps required in order to mechanically zero the M4?

61 .: What are the steps required in order to battle sight zero the M4?
62 .: Is SPORTS an Immediate or Remedial Action?
63 .: What is immediate action?
64 .: How many times should immediate action be applied to a weapon?
65 .: What is a malfunction?
66 .: Name the different categories of malfunctions for the M4 Rifle.
67 .: What is stoppage?
68 .: How do you clear a stoppage?
69 .: What is the definition of Maximum Effective Range?
70 .: What does CLP stand for?
71 .: Describe the M4 Rifle.
72 .: What are the 7 types of ammunition that can be used with the M4 Rifle?
73 .: Describe the weights of the M4 Rifle without mgazine and sling, with sling and loaded 20 round magazine and with sling and loaded 30 round magazine.
74 .: Describe the max effective rates of fire for the M4 Rifle.
75 .: What is the muzzle velocity of the M4 Rifle?
76 .: Describe the ranges for the M4 Rifle.
77 .: Describe the Barrel Rifling for the M4 Rifle.
78 .: What is the basic load of ammunition for the M4?
79 .: The elevation knob adjusts the point of aim for the M4 Rifle how much?
80 .: What is the overall length of the M4 Rifle?
81 .: What are the four positions for the buttstock of the M4 Rifle?
82 .: What are the 8 steps in the functioning of the M4 rifle?
83 .: What part of the M4 Rail Adapter System may be removed to perform PMCS?
84 .: Describe the procedures for clearing the M4 Rifle.
85 .: How do you perform a functions check on the M4 Rifle?
86 .: Once done installing the M18A1, how far behind the mine should the wire be secured?
87 .: Describe the M18A1
88 .: What is the M18A1 primarily used for?
89 .: What is the first step in installing the M18A1?
90 .: How much does the M18A1 weigh?

91 .: What color is a "training" M18A1?
92 .: How long is the wire that the M4 blasting cap is connected to?
93 .: Name the components that are in the bandoleer of the M18A1
94 .: Where will you find the instructions for the employment of the M18A1?
95 .: What color is a "live" M18A1?
96 .: What is the effective frontal range of the M18A1?
97 .: Who keeps the M57 firing device while the M18A1 is being installed?
98 .: What Field Manual covers the M18A1?
99 .: What are the two sites used on the M18A1 to aim it?
100 .: When aiming the M18A1 using the slit-type peepsight, how far above the ground do you aim?
101 .: When aiming the M18A1 using the knife edge sight, how far above the ground do you aim?
102 .: What type of explosive is used in the M18A1?
103 .: One M40 test set is included with how may M18A1 claymores?
104 .: What is the killing zone of the M18A1?
105 .: How far is the danger area to the rear of the M18A1?
106 .: What is the M2 .50 Cal machine gun used for?
107 .: What is the weight of the M2 .50 Cal machine gun?
108 .: Which FM covers the M2 .50 Cal?
109 .: What is the importance of correct head space adjustment on the .50 Cal machine gun?
110 .: What is the length of the barrel of the .50 Cal?
111 .: What is the maximum range of the .50 Cal?
112 .: What is the muzzle velocity of the .50 Cal?
113 .: What is the description of the .50 Cal, HB, M2 Machine Gun?
114 .: What is the maximum effective range of the .50 Cal against point and area targets?
115 .: To control the rate of fire on the M2, the gunner may use what methods of fire?
116 .: Describe the Single Shot method of fire on the M2 .50 Cal.
117 .: Describe the Slow method of fire on the M2 .50 Cal.
118 .: Describe the Rapid method of fire on the M2 .50 Cal.
119 .: Describe the Cyclic method of fire on the M2 .50 Cal.
120 .: What is the length of the .50 Cal, overall?

121 .: What is the cyclic rate of fire of the M2 .50 Cal?
122 .: What type of front sight does the M2 .50 Cal have?
123 .: What type of rear sight does the M2 .50 Cal have?
124 .: What are the common malfunctions of the M2 .50 Cal?
125 .: What are the common stoppages of the M2 .50 Cal?
126 .: What are the ten major components and assemblies of the M2 .50 Cal?
127 .: What are the proper procedures for performing immediate action on the M2 .50 Cal?
128 .: If you turn the M203 windage screw one increment, how far does that move the strike of the round at 200 meters?
129 .: What is the maximum range of the M203?
130 .: What is the maximum effective range of the M203 against a fire team sized area target?
131 .: What is the maximum effective range of the M203 against a vehicle or weapon point target?
132 .: What is the minimum arming range of the 40 mm round fired from the M203?
133 .: What is the rate of fire of the M203?
134 .: What Field Manual covers the M203?
135 .: What is the casualty radius of a M203 40 mm HE round?
136 .: What are the 4 fundamentals of M203 marksmanship?
137 .: The M203 uses several fixed type, low velocity 40 mm rounds. Name some of the common types of rounds used.
138 .: What are the two common malfunctions of the M203?
139 .: What are the five common stoppages of the M203?
140 .: What are the two types of sights on the M203?
141 .: Describe the M203.
142 .: At what range do you zero the M203?
143 .: How must you maintain the M203 Grenade Launcher in varying climates?
144 .: How long should you wait before opening the breach to unload the weapon if you happen to have a misfire with the M203?
145 .: What is the weight of the M240B?
146 .: What Field Manual covers the M240B?
147 .: Describe the M240B.
148 .: What is the sustained rate of fire for the M240B?
149 .: What is the rapid rate of fire for the M240B?
150 .: What is the cyclic rate of fire for the M240B?

151 .: What is the maximum range of the M240B?
152 .: What is the maximum effective range of the M240B with tripod and T&E?
153 .: What is the maximum effective range of the M240B for an area target?
154 .: What is the maximum effective range of the M240B for a point target?
155 .: What is the length of the M240B?
156 .: What is the maximum tracer burnout for the M240B?
157 .: What types of ammunition can be used with M240B?
158 .: What are the proper clearing procedures for the M240B?
159 .: What are the proper procedures for performing a function check on the M240B?
160 .: What is the maximum range of the M249 (SAW)?
161 .: What is the maximum effective range of the M249 with tripod and T+E?
162 .: What is the maximum range of the M249 against an area target for both tripod and bipod?
163 .: What is the maximum range of the M249 against a point target for both tripod and bipod?
164 .: What does S.A.W. stand for?
165 .: What is the weight of the M249?
166 .: What is the basic load of ammunition for the M249?
167 .: What is the length of the M249
168 .: Describe the M249.
169 .: What FM covers the M249?
170 .: What are the rates of fire for the M249?
171 .: What are the proper procedures for clearing the M249?
172 .: What are the 8 major groups of the M249?
173 .: The M249 is loaded, fired, unloaded and cleared from what bolt position?
174 .: What are the steps to the cycle of functioning for the M249?
175 .: How do you adjust for windage with the M249?
176 .: How do you adjust for elevation with the M249?
177 .: Name 3 assault firing positions used with the M249
178 .: What are two unique features of the M249?
179 .: What is the FM that covers the M60?
180 .: What is the weight of the M60?

181 .: What is the maximum effective range of the M60?
182 .: What feature of the M60 allows the user to change the barrels rapidly?
183 .: What are the sustained, rapid and cyclic rates of fire for the M60?
184 .: What is the most effective rate of fire for the M60?
185 .: What is the tracer burnout range for the M60?
186 .: What is grazing fire?
187 .: What is the maximum range of grazing fire for the M60 over level or uniformly sloped terrain?
188 .: What is always the Number 1 target on an M60 range card?
189 .: What are the 5 types of ammunition used with the M60?
190 .: What weapon is scheduled to replace the M60 machine gun?
191 .: Describe the M60.
192 .: The M60 is fired with the bolt in what position?
193 .: How often should the barrel be changed on the M60?
194 .: Name 2 common malfunctions of the M60
195 .: What should you do if you have a "runaway gun" with the M60 Machine Gun?
196 .: How many barrels are issued with the M60?
197 .: What are the proper procedures to clear the M60 Machine Gun?
198 .: How do you perform a function check on the M60?
199 .: How many spring-loaded fins are attached to the M72A2/A3 LAW?
200 .: What is the muzzle velocity of the M72A2 and M72A3?
201 .: Describe the M72A2/A3 LAW
202 .: What is the length of the Launcher of the M72A2 and the M72A3?
203 .: About the Rocket in the M72A2 and the M72A3, how long is it and how much does it weigh?
204 .: What FM covers the use of the M72 LAW?
205 .: What is the Minimum range of the M72A2 and the M72A3 in a combat environment?
206 .: What is the Maximum Range of the M72A2 and the M72A3?
207 .: What is the Maximum Effective range of the M72A2 and the M72A3?
208 .: Because the M72-series LAW is issued as a round of ammunition rather than as a weapon, inspection is limited to a visual examination of the sealed unit. How do you inspect the M72 series LAW?
209 .: What is the first thing that you should do before engaging a target with the LAW?
210 .: What kind of projectile is fired form the LAW?

211 .: What is the first step in preparing the LAW for use?
212 .: What is the weight of a complete M72A2?
213 .: What is the weight of a complete M72A3?
214 .: If you have a misfire with the M72A2/A3 LAW, what should you do?
215 .: What is the weight of the M9 pistol with an empty magazine?
216 .: Describe the M9 pistol.
217 .: Describe the magazine for the M9.
218 .: What is the weight of the M9 pistol with a 15 round magazine?
219 .: What is the basic load of ammunition for the M9?
220 .: How many rounds can a magazine designed for the M9 hold?
221 .: What are the two types of ammunition used by the M9?
222 .: What Field Manual covers the M9?
223 .: What are the proper clearing procedures for the M9?
224 .: What are the steps required to perform a function check for the M9?
225 .: What are the steps to the cycle of operation of the M9?
226 .: How do you perform immediate action for the M9?
227 .: How do you perform remedial action for the M9?
228 .: What are the major components of the M9?
229 .: What is the maximum range of the M9?
230 .: What is the maximum effective range of the M9?
231 .: What are the three safety features found on the M9?
232 .: What is the weight of the M11 pistol with an empty magazine?
233 .: Describe the M11 pistol.
234 .: Describe the magazine for the M11.
235 .: What is the weight of the M11 pistol with a 13 round magazine?
236 .: What is the basic load of ammunition for the M11?
237 .: How many rounds can a magazine designed for the M11 hold?
238 .: What are the two types of ammunition used by the M11?
239 .: What Field Manual covers the M11?
240 .: What are the proper clearing procedures for the M11?

241 .: What are the steps required to perform a function check for the M11?
242 .: What are the steps to the cycle of operation of the M11?
243 .: How do you perform immediate action for the M11?
244 .: How do you perform remedial action for the M11?
245 .: What are the major components of the M11?
246 .: What is the maximum range of the M11?
247 .: What is the maximum effective range of the M11?
248 .: What are the three safety features found on the M11?
249 .: What size projectile is fired from the MK19?
250 .: What is a special feature of the barrel of the MK19?
251 .: What is a MK64, MOD7?
252 .: Describe the MK19.
253 .: What is the length of the MK19?
254 .: What is the maximum range of the MK19?
255 .: What is the maximum effective range of the MK19?
256 .: What are the rates of fire for the MK19?
257 .: What is the muzzle velocity of the MK19?
258 .: What are the two most common malfunctions of the MK19?
259 .: When taking immediate action for a "runaway gun" with the MK19, should you ever break the ammo belt?
260 .: One click in rear site windage equals how many change?
261 .: What mounts are available for the MK19?
262 .: Describe the sight system for the MK19.
263 .: What is the weight of the MK19 weapon system?
264 .: What are the approved methods of destruction for the MK19?
265 .: What FM covers the MK19?
266 .: What is the average recoil force of the MK19?
267 .: What is the type of ammunition fired from the MK19?
268 .: What are the 6 steps in the MK19 cycle of operation?
269 .: What are the proper procedures to clear a MK19?
270 .: What are the proper procedures for performing immediate action on the MK19?

271 .: What is a hand grenade?
272 .: What is the effective casualty-producing radius of the M67 hand grenade?
273 .: What are the components of a hand grenade?
274 .: What are the three characteristics of all hand grenades?
275 .: What FM covers Grenades and Pyrotechnic Signals?
276 .: In what five areas can the hand grenade assist the individual soldier in the accomplishment of the mission?
277 .: What are the six types of hand grenades?
278 .: How do you inspect unpacked grenades or grenades stored in ammunition pouches?
279 .: What types of grenades should every soldier be able to identify
280 .: About the M67 Fragmentation Grenade:
281 .: About the M18 Colored Smoke Grenade:
282 .: About the AN-M8 HC Smoke Grenade:
283 .: About the AN-M14 TH3 Incendiary:
284 .: About the ABC M7A2 and ABC M7A3 CS Riot Control:

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