CENSECFOR OPERATOR TRAINING -
M16A3/M4A1 SERVICE RIFLE ACTUAL EXAM
PREP 2026 ALL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS ALREADY A GRADED
|NEW AND REVISED
What caliber is the M16A3/M4A1 service rifle? - ANSWER- 5.56 mm
Which of the below statements best describes weapons condition code
4? - ANSWER- Safety on, magazine removed, chamber empty, bolt
forward, ejection port cover closed.
What is the maximum effective range of the M16A3 service rifle? -
ANSWER- 1804 ft. (550 m)
Which major component group of the M16A3 service rifle consist of the
ejection port, the ejection port cover, and the housing for the bolt carrier
key? - ANSWER- Upper Receiver Assembly
A safety function should be performed when? - ANSWER- Anytime
rifle is reassembled.
Safety Rule 1 - ANSWER- Treat every weapon as if it were loaded.
,Safety Rule 2 - ANSWER- Never point a weapon at anything you do not
intend to shoot.
Safety Rule 3 - ANSWER- Keep your finger straight and off the trigger
until ready to fire.
Safety Rule 4 - ANSWER- Keep the weapon on safe until you intend to
fire.
What is the muzzle velocity of the M16A3 service rifle? - ANSWER-
3,100 fps (945 mps)
Which stoppage is associated with a lower report or reduced recoil? -
ANSWER- Audible pop and reduced recoil caused by "Only a portion of
the propellant is ignited."
Which weapon (M4A1 / M16A3) has the greater maximum effective
range? - ANSWER- M16A3
Which type of stoppage usually occurs as a result of not seating the
magazine? - ANSWER- Bolt Forward
What is "Danger"? - ANSWER- 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.
, 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. - ANSWER- Bolt locked to the rear.
What common stoppage is characterized by a double feed? - ANSWER-
Brass is obstructing the chamber area.
What is the first step in the clearing barrel LOAD procedure? -
ANSWER- Attempt to place the selector lever in the SAFE position.
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? - ANSWER- Make ready
What are the magazine capacities for the M16A3/M4A1 service rifle in
meters? - ANSWER- 20 or 30 rounds.
M16A3/M4A1 SERVICE RIFLE ACTUAL EXAM
PREP 2026 ALL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS ALREADY A GRADED
|NEW AND REVISED
What caliber is the M16A3/M4A1 service rifle? - ANSWER- 5.56 mm
Which of the below statements best describes weapons condition code
4? - ANSWER- Safety on, magazine removed, chamber empty, bolt
forward, ejection port cover closed.
What is the maximum effective range of the M16A3 service rifle? -
ANSWER- 1804 ft. (550 m)
Which major component group of the M16A3 service rifle consist of the
ejection port, the ejection port cover, and the housing for the bolt carrier
key? - ANSWER- Upper Receiver Assembly
A safety function should be performed when? - ANSWER- Anytime
rifle is reassembled.
Safety Rule 1 - ANSWER- Treat every weapon as if it were loaded.
,Safety Rule 2 - ANSWER- Never point a weapon at anything you do not
intend to shoot.
Safety Rule 3 - ANSWER- Keep your finger straight and off the trigger
until ready to fire.
Safety Rule 4 - ANSWER- Keep the weapon on safe until you intend to
fire.
What is the muzzle velocity of the M16A3 service rifle? - ANSWER-
3,100 fps (945 mps)
Which stoppage is associated with a lower report or reduced recoil? -
ANSWER- Audible pop and reduced recoil caused by "Only a portion of
the propellant is ignited."
Which weapon (M4A1 / M16A3) has the greater maximum effective
range? - ANSWER- M16A3
Which type of stoppage usually occurs as a result of not seating the
magazine? - ANSWER- Bolt Forward
What is "Danger"? - ANSWER- 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.
, 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. - ANSWER- Bolt locked to the rear.
What common stoppage is characterized by a double feed? - ANSWER-
Brass is obstructing the chamber area.
What is the first step in the clearing barrel LOAD procedure? -
ANSWER- Attempt to place the selector lever in the SAFE position.
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? - ANSWER- Make ready
What are the magazine capacities for the M16A3/M4A1 service rifle in
meters? - ANSWER- 20 or 30 rounds.
