CENSECFOR Operator Training -
M16A3/M4A1 Service Rifle Questions and
Answers
Question 1
Which component of the M4A1 houses the action spring the buffer assembly, and the
extension assembly?
Correct Answer
Lower Receiver Assembly
Question 2
A danger message is an operating or maintenance procedure, practice, or condition
that, if not strictly observed _____ result in death or serious injury, or threatens the
primary mission of the ship.
Correct Answer
Will
Question 3
Which of the following is NOT a valid "Alert Carry" procedure step?
Correct Answer
Muzzle angled up at least 45 degrees.
Question 4
Safety Rule 3
Correct Answer
Keep your finger straight and off the trigger until ready to fire.
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,Question 5
To minimize the risk of firing any weapon negligently and reinforces positive
identification is the rational for which of the below safety rules?
Correct Answer
Rule 3. Keep your finger straight and off the trigger until ready to fire.
Question 6
The upper receiver assembly consist of what sub-components?
Correct Answer
-Barrel - Chambers the cartridge for firing and directs the projectile.
-Bayonet Stud - Secures the bayonet.
-Carrying Handle - Provides means for hand-carrying the weapon.
-Charging Handle - Cocks the weapon.
-Compensator - Prevents muzzle rise.
-Ejection Port - The area from which the spent casing is ejected.
-Ejection Port Cover - Protects the upper receiver from foreign matter when the
weapon is not in use.
-Forward Assist Assembly - Ensures the bolt is fully forward an locked.
-Hand Guard - Contains heat-resisting inner shields.
-Front Sight Assembly - Is adjustable for the elevation.
-Rear Sight Assembly - zeros the weapon.
-Slip Ring - Retains the hand guard.
-Upper Level Swivel - Secures the small arms sling.
Question 7
Which of the below statements best describes weapons condition code 4?
Correct Answer
Safety on, magazine removed, chamber empty, bolt forward, ejection port cover
closed.
Question 8
What type of safety does the M16A3/M4A1 service rifle have?
Correct Answer
Selector lever
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, Question 9
Personnel transferring the weapon shall what?
Correct Answer
1. Ensure the rifle is on safe.
2. Remove the magazine if it is present.
3. Lock the bolt to the rear.
4. Visually inspect the magazine well and chamber to ensure they are empty and no
ammunition is present.
5. Leave the bolt locked to the rear and hand the weapon to the person receiving
the weapon.
Question 10
Which of these is NOT a selector lever position?
Correct Answer
Rapid
Question 11
Identify the step in the cycle of operation represented in the image below.
Correct Answer
Trigger is being pulled and the fireing pin is traveling forward. This is "Firing".
Question 12
What is the weight of the M16A3 service rifle?
Correct Answer
7.4 lb. (3.4 kg.) empty
Question 13
How many ways are there to carry the M16A3/M4A1 service rifle?
Correct Answer
3
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M16A3/M4A1 Service Rifle Questions and
Answers
Question 1
Which component of the M4A1 houses the action spring the buffer assembly, and the
extension assembly?
Correct Answer
Lower Receiver Assembly
Question 2
A danger message is an operating or maintenance procedure, practice, or condition
that, if not strictly observed _____ result in death or serious injury, or threatens the
primary mission of the ship.
Correct Answer
Will
Question 3
Which of the following is NOT a valid "Alert Carry" procedure step?
Correct Answer
Muzzle angled up at least 45 degrees.
Question 4
Safety Rule 3
Correct Answer
Keep your finger straight and off the trigger until ready to fire.
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,Question 5
To minimize the risk of firing any weapon negligently and reinforces positive
identification is the rational for which of the below safety rules?
Correct Answer
Rule 3. Keep your finger straight and off the trigger until ready to fire.
Question 6
The upper receiver assembly consist of what sub-components?
Correct Answer
-Barrel - Chambers the cartridge for firing and directs the projectile.
-Bayonet Stud - Secures the bayonet.
-Carrying Handle - Provides means for hand-carrying the weapon.
-Charging Handle - Cocks the weapon.
-Compensator - Prevents muzzle rise.
-Ejection Port - The area from which the spent casing is ejected.
-Ejection Port Cover - Protects the upper receiver from foreign matter when the
weapon is not in use.
-Forward Assist Assembly - Ensures the bolt is fully forward an locked.
-Hand Guard - Contains heat-resisting inner shields.
-Front Sight Assembly - Is adjustable for the elevation.
-Rear Sight Assembly - zeros the weapon.
-Slip Ring - Retains the hand guard.
-Upper Level Swivel - Secures the small arms sling.
Question 7
Which of the below statements best describes weapons condition code 4?
Correct Answer
Safety on, magazine removed, chamber empty, bolt forward, ejection port cover
closed.
Question 8
What type of safety does the M16A3/M4A1 service rifle have?
Correct Answer
Selector lever
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, Question 9
Personnel transferring the weapon shall what?
Correct Answer
1. Ensure the rifle is on safe.
2. Remove the magazine if it is present.
3. Lock the bolt to the rear.
4. Visually inspect the magazine well and chamber to ensure they are empty and no
ammunition is present.
5. Leave the bolt locked to the rear and hand the weapon to the person receiving
the weapon.
Question 10
Which of these is NOT a selector lever position?
Correct Answer
Rapid
Question 11
Identify the step in the cycle of operation represented in the image below.
Correct Answer
Trigger is being pulled and the fireing pin is traveling forward. This is "Firing".
Question 12
What is the weight of the M16A3 service rifle?
Correct Answer
7.4 lb. (3.4 kg.) empty
Question 13
How many ways are there to carry the M16A3/M4A1 service rifle?
Correct Answer
3
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