M16A3/M4A1 SERVICE RIFLE EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% PASS
2026 EDITION
What caliber is the M16A3/M4A1 service rifle? - ANS 5.56 mm
What the maximum effective range of the M16A3 service rifle? - ANS 550 m (602 yards)
A safety function should be performed when? - ANS Anytime rifle is reassembled.
What is the muzzle velocity of the M16A3 service rifle? - ANS 3,100 fps (945 mps)
Which stoppage is associated with a lower report or reduced recoil? - ANS Audible
pop/reduced recoil
Between the M4A1 and the M16A3, which has the greater maximum effective range? -
ANS M16A3
Which type of stoppage usually occurs as a result of not seating the magazine? - ANS Double-
feed
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, What is "Danger"? - ANS An operating or maintenance procedure, practice, condition,
statement, etc., which if not strictly observed, WILL result in serious injury to, or death to
personnel, or threatens the primary mission of the ship.
What the maximum effective range of the M16A3 service rifle in meters? - ANS 550 meters
The remedial action steps below would be used to fix which stoppage?
1. Press the magazine catch release, remove the empty magazine, and stow it on person if time
permits.
2. Insert a filled magazine into the magazine well and tug downward on the magazine to ensure
it is properly seated.
3. Pull the charging handle to the rear and then release it to allow the bolt to move forward and
chamber a round.
4. Sight in and attempt to fire. - ANS Bolt locked to the rear.
What common stoppage is characterized by a double feed? - ANS Brass is obstructing the
chamber area.
What the maximum effective range of the M4A1 service rifle in meters? - ANS 500 meters
A clearing barrel provide a safe direction in which to point a weapon when performing all of the
following "load, unload, unload show clear, make ready" except? - ANS Make ready
What are the magazine capacities for the M16A3/M4A1 service rifle in meters? - ANS 20 or
30 rounds.
Which sling arms transport method is used primarily during periods of inclement weather to
keep moisture out of the bore of the rifle? - ANS Weak Side Sling Arms Transport (Muzzle
Down)
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% PASS
2026 EDITION
What caliber is the M16A3/M4A1 service rifle? - ANS 5.56 mm
What the maximum effective range of the M16A3 service rifle? - ANS 550 m (602 yards)
A safety function should be performed when? - ANS Anytime rifle is reassembled.
What is the muzzle velocity of the M16A3 service rifle? - ANS 3,100 fps (945 mps)
Which stoppage is associated with a lower report or reduced recoil? - ANS Audible
pop/reduced recoil
Between the M4A1 and the M16A3, which has the greater maximum effective range? -
ANS M16A3
Which type of stoppage usually occurs as a result of not seating the magazine? - ANS Double-
feed
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, What is "Danger"? - ANS An operating or maintenance procedure, practice, condition,
statement, etc., which if not strictly observed, WILL result in serious injury to, or death to
personnel, or threatens the primary mission of the ship.
What the maximum effective range of the M16A3 service rifle in meters? - ANS 550 meters
The remedial action steps below would be used to fix which stoppage?
1. Press the magazine catch release, remove the empty magazine, and stow it on person if time
permits.
2. Insert a filled magazine into the magazine well and tug downward on the magazine to ensure
it is properly seated.
3. Pull the charging handle to the rear and then release it to allow the bolt to move forward and
chamber a round.
4. Sight in and attempt to fire. - ANS Bolt locked to the rear.
What common stoppage is characterized by a double feed? - ANS Brass is obstructing the
chamber area.
What the maximum effective range of the M4A1 service rifle in meters? - ANS 500 meters
A clearing barrel provide a safe direction in which to point a weapon when performing all of the
following "load, unload, unload show clear, make ready" except? - ANS Make ready
What are the magazine capacities for the M16A3/M4A1 service rifle in meters? - ANS 20 or
30 rounds.
Which sling arms transport method is used primarily during periods of inclement weather to
keep moisture out of the bore of the rifle? - ANS Weak Side Sling Arms Transport (Muzzle
Down)
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