CMC Test with Complete Solutions
NAME THE TWO TYPES OF ACTIONS FOR THE M9 PISTOL. EXPLAIN THE
DIFFERENCE. - ANSWER-Double Action: The hammer is forward, trigger pull is
heavier.
Single Action: Hammer is cocked back, trigger pull is lighter.
HOW DO YOU ACHIVE CORRECT SIGHT PICTURE AND SIGHT ALIGNMENT FOR
THE M9? - ANSWER-Ensuring the front sight post is perfectly aligned in the rear sight
notch, perfectly level across the top with an even amount of light showing on either side
of the front sight post. Also known as "Building the Castle." The front sight will be in
focus with the target and the rear sight blurry.
DEFINE TRIGGER CONTROL FOR THE PISTOL? - ANSWER-The skillful
manipulation the trigger that allows the pistol to fire without disrupting sight alignment
and sight picture
WHAT ARE THE INDICATORS FOR A SPEED RELOD WITH AN M16/M4/M27? -
ANSWER-Bolt locked the rear, with no obstruction and on an empty magazine
WHAT ARE THE TYPES OF PISTOL TRANSPORTS? - ANSWER-Administrative and
Holster.
WHAT IS THE CYCLE OF OPERATIONS FOR THE M16/M4/M27? - ANSWER-Firing,
Unlocking, Extracting, Ejecting, Cocking, Feeding, Chambering, Locking.
WHAT ARE THE TWO TYPES OF STANDING POSITIONS FOR THE PISTOL? WHAT
ARE THE ADVANTAGES/DISADVANTAGES FOR EACH? - ANSWER-Isosceles:
Advantage- Recoil management, better for short range engagements.
Disadvantages- Stability.
Weaver: Advantages- Stability, better for long range engagements.
Disadvantages- Recoil management.
HOW MANY ROUNDS ARE FIRED ON QUALIFICATION DAY WITH THE M9? WHAT
IS THE MINIMUM PASSING SCORE REQUIRED FOR THE M9 IN THE CPP COURSE
OF FIRE? - ANSWER-40 rounds. 264
WHAT DOES CPP AND ELP STAND FOR? - ANSWER-COMBAT PISTOL PROGRAM
ENTRY LEVEL PISTOL
, WHAT IS THE MCCMP? WHAT IS ITS PURPOSE? - ANSWER-Marine Corps Combat
Marksmanship Program- To teach and install the fundamentals of precision
marksmanship, for both the service rifle and service pistol, through the 5 stages of
training IOT produce combat ready Marines.
STATE THE MISSION OF THE COMBAT MARKSMANSHIP COACH. - ANSWER-The
mission of the CMC is to teach and evaluate marksmanship IOT produce combat ready
Marines
WHAT ARE THE FIVE STAGES OF TRAINING AND THEIR ASSOCIATED TRAINING
EVENT? - ANSWER-1. Preparation- Grass Week
2. Fundamentals- Table 1
3. Beginner Combat Rifle Marksmanship- Table 2
4. Intermediate Combat Rifle Marksmanship- Table 3
5. Advanced Combat Marksmanship- Table 4
WHAT DOES THE ISMT STAND FOR? WHAT IS ITS PURPOSE? - ANSWER-Indoor
Simulated Marksmanship Trainer- The purpose is to instill practice and remediate the
fundamentals of marksmanship without the use of live ammunition.
WHAT ARE THE THREE PURPOSES OF THE SLING? - ANSWER-Stability, Mobility,
Transport.
STATE ALL THE POINTS OF THE 5 POINT CHECK AND ALL THE PARTS OF
BRASSF. - ANSWER-1. Forward Hand
2. Buttstock high in the shoulder pocket
3. High firm pistol grip
4. Firing Elbow
5. Stock weld/proper eye relief
Breath, Relax, Aim, Stop, Squeeze, Follow Through
WHAT ARE THE TWO VARIATIONS OF THE PRONE POSITION? WHAT ARE THE
ADVANTAGES/DISADVANTAGES OF THE PRONE POSITION? - ANSWER-Straight
Leg and Cocked Leg
Advantage- Most stable
Disadvantage- Least mobile
WHAT ARE THE THREE VARIATIONS OF THE SITTING POSITION? WHAT ARE
THE ADVANTAGES/DISADVANTAGES OF THE SITTING POSITION? - ANSWER-
Crossed leg, Crossed ankle and Open leg.
Advantage- Second most stable
Disadvantage- Second least mobile
NAME THE TWO TYPES OF ACTIONS FOR THE M9 PISTOL. EXPLAIN THE
DIFFERENCE. - ANSWER-Double Action: The hammer is forward, trigger pull is
heavier.
Single Action: Hammer is cocked back, trigger pull is lighter.
HOW DO YOU ACHIVE CORRECT SIGHT PICTURE AND SIGHT ALIGNMENT FOR
THE M9? - ANSWER-Ensuring the front sight post is perfectly aligned in the rear sight
notch, perfectly level across the top with an even amount of light showing on either side
of the front sight post. Also known as "Building the Castle." The front sight will be in
focus with the target and the rear sight blurry.
DEFINE TRIGGER CONTROL FOR THE PISTOL? - ANSWER-The skillful
manipulation the trigger that allows the pistol to fire without disrupting sight alignment
and sight picture
WHAT ARE THE INDICATORS FOR A SPEED RELOD WITH AN M16/M4/M27? -
ANSWER-Bolt locked the rear, with no obstruction and on an empty magazine
WHAT ARE THE TYPES OF PISTOL TRANSPORTS? - ANSWER-Administrative and
Holster.
WHAT IS THE CYCLE OF OPERATIONS FOR THE M16/M4/M27? - ANSWER-Firing,
Unlocking, Extracting, Ejecting, Cocking, Feeding, Chambering, Locking.
WHAT ARE THE TWO TYPES OF STANDING POSITIONS FOR THE PISTOL? WHAT
ARE THE ADVANTAGES/DISADVANTAGES FOR EACH? - ANSWER-Isosceles:
Advantage- Recoil management, better for short range engagements.
Disadvantages- Stability.
Weaver: Advantages- Stability, better for long range engagements.
Disadvantages- Recoil management.
HOW MANY ROUNDS ARE FIRED ON QUALIFICATION DAY WITH THE M9? WHAT
IS THE MINIMUM PASSING SCORE REQUIRED FOR THE M9 IN THE CPP COURSE
OF FIRE? - ANSWER-40 rounds. 264
WHAT DOES CPP AND ELP STAND FOR? - ANSWER-COMBAT PISTOL PROGRAM
ENTRY LEVEL PISTOL
, WHAT IS THE MCCMP? WHAT IS ITS PURPOSE? - ANSWER-Marine Corps Combat
Marksmanship Program- To teach and install the fundamentals of precision
marksmanship, for both the service rifle and service pistol, through the 5 stages of
training IOT produce combat ready Marines.
STATE THE MISSION OF THE COMBAT MARKSMANSHIP COACH. - ANSWER-The
mission of the CMC is to teach and evaluate marksmanship IOT produce combat ready
Marines
WHAT ARE THE FIVE STAGES OF TRAINING AND THEIR ASSOCIATED TRAINING
EVENT? - ANSWER-1. Preparation- Grass Week
2. Fundamentals- Table 1
3. Beginner Combat Rifle Marksmanship- Table 2
4. Intermediate Combat Rifle Marksmanship- Table 3
5. Advanced Combat Marksmanship- Table 4
WHAT DOES THE ISMT STAND FOR? WHAT IS ITS PURPOSE? - ANSWER-Indoor
Simulated Marksmanship Trainer- The purpose is to instill practice and remediate the
fundamentals of marksmanship without the use of live ammunition.
WHAT ARE THE THREE PURPOSES OF THE SLING? - ANSWER-Stability, Mobility,
Transport.
STATE ALL THE POINTS OF THE 5 POINT CHECK AND ALL THE PARTS OF
BRASSF. - ANSWER-1. Forward Hand
2. Buttstock high in the shoulder pocket
3. High firm pistol grip
4. Firing Elbow
5. Stock weld/proper eye relief
Breath, Relax, Aim, Stop, Squeeze, Follow Through
WHAT ARE THE TWO VARIATIONS OF THE PRONE POSITION? WHAT ARE THE
ADVANTAGES/DISADVANTAGES OF THE PRONE POSITION? - ANSWER-Straight
Leg and Cocked Leg
Advantage- Most stable
Disadvantage- Least mobile
WHAT ARE THE THREE VARIATIONS OF THE SITTING POSITION? WHAT ARE
THE ADVANTAGES/DISADVANTAGES OF THE SITTING POSITION? - ANSWER-
Crossed leg, Crossed ankle and Open leg.
Advantage- Second most stable
Disadvantage- Second least mobile
