CMC PRACTICE NEW EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ALL COMPLETE
SOLUTION
name the types of actions for the m9 pistol. what is the difference? - correct answer double
action: the hammer is forward, trigger pull is heavier
single action: hammer is cocked back, trigger pull is lighter
how do you achieve correct sight picture and sight alignment for the m9? - correct 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. "build the
castle."
define trigger control for the pistol. - correct answer the skillful manipulation of the trigger
that allows the pistol to fire while maintaining sight alignment and sight picture.
what are the indicators for a speed reload on a rifle? - correct answer bolt locked to the rear,
empty magazine
what are the 2 types of pistol transports? - correct answer administrative and holster.
what is the cycle of operations? - correct answer firing, unlocking, extracting, ejecting, cocking,
feeding, chambering, locking.
what are the 2 types of standing positions for the pistol? advantages and disadvantages of each?
- correct answer isosceles- and better for short- range engagements.
disadvantages- its stability of hold is not as good as the weaver.
weaver- better stability, better for long- range engagements, better at managing recoil
disadvantages- less mobile
how many rounds are fired on qualification day for the m9? how many points are required for
the minimum passing score? - correct answer 40, 264
what does cpp and elp stand for? - correct answer combat pistol program
entry level pistol
what is mccmp? what is its purpose? - correct answer marine corps combat marksmanship
program. to teach and instill the fundamentals of precision marksmanship, for both the service
rifle and service pistol, through the 5 stages of training in order to produce combat ready
marines.
state the mission of the combat marksmanship coach. - correct answer the mission of the cmc is
to teach and evaluate marksmanship in order to produce combat ready marines.
what are the 5 stages of training? - correct answer 1.) preparation - grass week
2.) fundamentals - table 1
, 3.) beginner crm - table 2
4.) intermediate crm - table 3
5.) advanced crm - tables 4
what does ismt stand for, and what is its purpose? - correct 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 3 purposes of the sling? - correct answer stability, mobility, transport.
what are the variations of the prone position? - correct answer straight and cocked legged -
most stable, least mobile.
what are the variations of the sitting position? - correct answer cross legged, cross ankle, open
leg - second most stable, second least mobile.
what are the variations of the kneeling position? - correct answer high, medium, low - second
least stable, second most mobile.
what are the advantages/ disadvantages of the standing position? - correct answer most
mobile, least stable.
what is the magnification of the rco, windage and elevation adjustments? - correct answer 4x32
3 clicks = 1 inch at 100 m/yd.
9 clicks = 1 inch at 33m/yd.
what are the parts of the rco that allow it to be illuminated through day and night operations -
correct answer tritium gas vial and fiber optic light collecting cable.
are the rcos for the m4 and m16 interchangeable? - correct answer no, as they correlate with
each rifle's barrel size and velocities.
where do your rounds impact if you have scope shadow? - correct answer on the opposite side
of where you see scope shadow.
what are the two methods to determine wind velocity? - correct answer observation and flag
method. the clock system is used in order to calculate holds based on wind direction and speed.
what are the six factors that cause a zero to be reconfirmed? - correct answer climate
uniform
maintenance
temperature
ammunition
ground elevation
what are the purposes of searching and assessing? - correct answer to break tunnel vision and
acquire follow on targets.
SOLUTION
name the types of actions for the m9 pistol. what is the difference? - correct answer double
action: the hammer is forward, trigger pull is heavier
single action: hammer is cocked back, trigger pull is lighter
how do you achieve correct sight picture and sight alignment for the m9? - correct 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. "build the
castle."
define trigger control for the pistol. - correct answer the skillful manipulation of the trigger
that allows the pistol to fire while maintaining sight alignment and sight picture.
what are the indicators for a speed reload on a rifle? - correct answer bolt locked to the rear,
empty magazine
what are the 2 types of pistol transports? - correct answer administrative and holster.
what is the cycle of operations? - correct answer firing, unlocking, extracting, ejecting, cocking,
feeding, chambering, locking.
what are the 2 types of standing positions for the pistol? advantages and disadvantages of each?
- correct answer isosceles- and better for short- range engagements.
disadvantages- its stability of hold is not as good as the weaver.
weaver- better stability, better for long- range engagements, better at managing recoil
disadvantages- less mobile
how many rounds are fired on qualification day for the m9? how many points are required for
the minimum passing score? - correct answer 40, 264
what does cpp and elp stand for? - correct answer combat pistol program
entry level pistol
what is mccmp? what is its purpose? - correct answer marine corps combat marksmanship
program. to teach and instill the fundamentals of precision marksmanship, for both the service
rifle and service pistol, through the 5 stages of training in order to produce combat ready
marines.
state the mission of the combat marksmanship coach. - correct answer the mission of the cmc is
to teach and evaluate marksmanship in order to produce combat ready marines.
what are the 5 stages of training? - correct answer 1.) preparation - grass week
2.) fundamentals - table 1
, 3.) beginner crm - table 2
4.) intermediate crm - table 3
5.) advanced crm - tables 4
what does ismt stand for, and what is its purpose? - correct 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 3 purposes of the sling? - correct answer stability, mobility, transport.
what are the variations of the prone position? - correct answer straight and cocked legged -
most stable, least mobile.
what are the variations of the sitting position? - correct answer cross legged, cross ankle, open
leg - second most stable, second least mobile.
what are the variations of the kneeling position? - correct answer high, medium, low - second
least stable, second most mobile.
what are the advantages/ disadvantages of the standing position? - correct answer most
mobile, least stable.
what is the magnification of the rco, windage and elevation adjustments? - correct answer 4x32
3 clicks = 1 inch at 100 m/yd.
9 clicks = 1 inch at 33m/yd.
what are the parts of the rco that allow it to be illuminated through day and night operations -
correct answer tritium gas vial and fiber optic light collecting cable.
are the rcos for the m4 and m16 interchangeable? - correct answer no, as they correlate with
each rifle's barrel size and velocities.
where do your rounds impact if you have scope shadow? - correct answer on the opposite side
of where you see scope shadow.
what are the two methods to determine wind velocity? - correct answer observation and flag
method. the clock system is used in order to calculate holds based on wind direction and speed.
what are the six factors that cause a zero to be reconfirmed? - correct answer climate
uniform
maintenance
temperature
ammunition
ground elevation
what are the purposes of searching and assessing? - correct answer to break tunnel vision and
acquire follow on targets.
