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M4 - 5.56 mm Semiautomatic Rifle: Question #

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Describe the procedures for clearing the M4 Rifle.

Point the muzzle in a designated SAFE DIRECTION. Attempt to place selector lever on SAFE. If weapon is not cocked, lever cannot be placed on SAFE.
Remove the magazine by depressing the magazine catch button and pulling the magazine down.
To lock bolt open,pull charging handle rearward. Press bottom of bolt catch and allow bolt to move forward until it engages bolt catch. Return charging handle to fullforward position. If you have not done so before, place the selector lever on SAFE.
Visually (not physically) inspect the receiver and chamber to ensure these areas contain no ammo.
With the select orlever pointing toward SAFE, allow the bolt to go forward by pressing the upper portion of the bolt catch.
Place the select orlever on SEMI and squeeze the trigger.
Pull the charging handle fully rearward and release it, allowing the bolt to return to the full forward position.
Place the select orlever on SAFE.
Close the ejection port cover.

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1 .: What is the FM concerning the M4 Rifle?
2 .: What is the first thing you should do when you handle a weapon?
3 .: Name the five phases in Basic Rifle Marksmanship.
4 .: What is the purpose of a weaponeer?
5 .: What are the four fundamentals of marksmanship?
6 .: During Preliminary Marksmanship Training (PMI), what are the only two positions taught?
7 .: What are the two basic elements of the Sight Picture?
8 .: What does the acronym SPORTS stand for?
9 .: What is remedial action?
10 .: Describe the proper procedures for applying remedial action with the M4.
11 .: Describe the proper procedure for applying immediate action with the M4.
12 .: What are the steps required in order to mechanically zero the M4?
13 .: What are the steps required in order to battle sight zero the M4?
14 .: Is SPORTS an Immediate or Remedial Action?
15 .: What is immediate action?
16 .: How many times should immediate action be applied to a weapon?
17 .: What is a malfunction?
18 .: Name the different categories of malfunctions for the M4 Rifle.
19 .: What is stoppage?
20 .: How do you clear a stoppage?
21 .: What is the definition of Maximum Effective Range?
22 .: What does CLP stand for?
23 .: Describe the M4 Rifle.
24 .: What are the 7 types of ammunition that can be used with the M4 Rifle?
25 .: 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.
26 .: Describe the max effective rates of fire for the M4 Rifle.
27 .: What is the muzzle velocity of the M4 Rifle?
28 .: Describe the ranges for the M4 Rifle.
29 .: Describe the Barrel Rifling for the M4 Rifle.
30 .: What is the basic load of ammunition for the M4?

31 .: The elevation knob adjusts the point of aim for the M4 Rifle how much?
32 .: What is the overall length of the M4 Rifle?
33 .: What are the four positions for the buttstock of the M4 Rifle?
34 .: What are the 8 steps in the functioning of the M4 rifle?
35 .: What part of the M4 Rail Adapter System may be removed to perform PMCS?
36 .: Describe the procedures for clearing the M4 Rifle.
37 .: How do you perform a functions check on the M4 Rifle?