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Four Safety Rules - ANSWER-Rule 1: Treat every weapon as if it were loaded
Rule 2: Never point a weapon at anything you do not intend to shoot
Rule 3: Keep your finger straight and off the trigger, until you are ready to fire
Rule 4: Keep the weapon on safe, until you intend to fire
Condition 4 - ANSWER-No magazine inserted, no round in chamber, bolt forward,
weapon on safe, ejection port cover closed
Condition 3 - ANSWER-Magazine inserted, chamber empty, bolt forward, weapon on
safe, ejection port cover closed
Condition 2 - ANSWER-Does not apply
Condition 1 - ANSWER-Magazine inserted, round in chamber, bolt forward, weapon on
safe, ejection port cover closed
Determining a weapon's condition - ANSWER-Any time a shooter takes possession of a
weapon, they must determine its condition. To determine the condition of a weapon:
- Determine if a magazine is present
- Ensure the weapon is on safe
- Conduct a chamber check
- Remove the magazine (if present) and observe if ammunition is present
Two types of reloads - ANSWER-- Tactical
- Speed
Tactical reload - ANSWER-- Also known as a "condition 1 reload"
- It is intended as a method to maintain the weapon at its best condition possible
Speed reload - ANSWER-A speed reload is required when the magazine in the weapon
has been emptied and the bolt has locked to the rear
Malfunction - ANSWER-failure of the rifle to fire satisfactorily or to perform as designed
Stoppage - ANSWER-an unintentional interruption in the cycle of operation (caused
from shooter error)
Bolt is forward or ejection port cover is closed - ANSWER-- Observe
- Tap
- Rack
, - Bang
Visible obstruction of the chamber - ANSWER-- Observe
- Lock the bolt to the rear
- Remove the magazine
- Attempt to clear the obstruction manually
- Reload, then sight in and attempt to fire
Bolt locked to the rear - ANSWER-- Observe
- Reload
- Fire
Brass is stuck over and behind the bolt face - ANSWER-- Place the weapon on safe
- Remove the magazine
- Hold bolt to the rear to clear obstruction using a slender object
- Reload, then sight in and attempt to fire
Audible pop or reduced recoil - ANSWER-- Place the rifle in condition 4 pointing down
range
- Remove the bolt carrier group
- Inspect the bore for an obstruction from the chamber end
- Insert a cleaning rod into the bore from the least blocked end and clear the
obstruction, pushing the round in the direction that requires the least amount of travel
for the stuck projectile
- Reassemble the rifle
- Reload, then sight in and attempt to fire
Remedial Action - ANSWER-The process of investigating the cause of the stoppage,
clearing the stoppage, and returning the weapon to operation
Strong-side sling arms (muzzle up) - ANSWER-Used when contact with the enemy is
unlikely
Weak-side sling arms (muzzle down) - ANSWER-Used mainly in inclement weather to
keep moisture out of the bore of the rifle
Cross-body sling arms (muzzle up or down) - ANSWER-Used when both hands are
required for work. The rifle is slung across the back with the muzzle up or down.
The fundamentals of rifle marksmanship - ANSWER-- Aiming
- Stability of hold
- Breath control
- Trigger control
- Follow-through
Sight picture - ANSWER-- The placement of the reticle pattern in relation to the target
Four Safety Rules - ANSWER-Rule 1: Treat every weapon as if it were loaded
Rule 2: Never point a weapon at anything you do not intend to shoot
Rule 3: Keep your finger straight and off the trigger, until you are ready to fire
Rule 4: Keep the weapon on safe, until you intend to fire
Condition 4 - ANSWER-No magazine inserted, no round in chamber, bolt forward,
weapon on safe, ejection port cover closed
Condition 3 - ANSWER-Magazine inserted, chamber empty, bolt forward, weapon on
safe, ejection port cover closed
Condition 2 - ANSWER-Does not apply
Condition 1 - ANSWER-Magazine inserted, round in chamber, bolt forward, weapon on
safe, ejection port cover closed
Determining a weapon's condition - ANSWER-Any time a shooter takes possession of a
weapon, they must determine its condition. To determine the condition of a weapon:
- Determine if a magazine is present
- Ensure the weapon is on safe
- Conduct a chamber check
- Remove the magazine (if present) and observe if ammunition is present
Two types of reloads - ANSWER-- Tactical
- Speed
Tactical reload - ANSWER-- Also known as a "condition 1 reload"
- It is intended as a method to maintain the weapon at its best condition possible
Speed reload - ANSWER-A speed reload is required when the magazine in the weapon
has been emptied and the bolt has locked to the rear
Malfunction - ANSWER-failure of the rifle to fire satisfactorily or to perform as designed
Stoppage - ANSWER-an unintentional interruption in the cycle of operation (caused
from shooter error)
Bolt is forward or ejection port cover is closed - ANSWER-- Observe
- Tap
- Rack
, - Bang
Visible obstruction of the chamber - ANSWER-- Observe
- Lock the bolt to the rear
- Remove the magazine
- Attempt to clear the obstruction manually
- Reload, then sight in and attempt to fire
Bolt locked to the rear - ANSWER-- Observe
- Reload
- Fire
Brass is stuck over and behind the bolt face - ANSWER-- Place the weapon on safe
- Remove the magazine
- Hold bolt to the rear to clear obstruction using a slender object
- Reload, then sight in and attempt to fire
Audible pop or reduced recoil - ANSWER-- Place the rifle in condition 4 pointing down
range
- Remove the bolt carrier group
- Inspect the bore for an obstruction from the chamber end
- Insert a cleaning rod into the bore from the least blocked end and clear the
obstruction, pushing the round in the direction that requires the least amount of travel
for the stuck projectile
- Reassemble the rifle
- Reload, then sight in and attempt to fire
Remedial Action - ANSWER-The process of investigating the cause of the stoppage,
clearing the stoppage, and returning the weapon to operation
Strong-side sling arms (muzzle up) - ANSWER-Used when contact with the enemy is
unlikely
Weak-side sling arms (muzzle down) - ANSWER-Used mainly in inclement weather to
keep moisture out of the bore of the rifle
Cross-body sling arms (muzzle up or down) - ANSWER-Used when both hands are
required for work. The rifle is slung across the back with the muzzle up or down.
The fundamentals of rifle marksmanship - ANSWER-- Aiming
- Stability of hold
- Breath control
- Trigger control
- Follow-through
Sight picture - ANSWER-- The placement of the reticle pattern in relation to the target
