USN M16 Rifle questions with complete solutions

A danger message notes the following Correct Answer: An operating or maintenance procedure, practice, condition, statement, etc., which if not strictly observed, WILL result in serious injury to, or death of personnel, or threatens the primary mission of the ship What is the maximum effective range of the M16A3 service rifle? Correct Answer: 550 meters What is the muzzle velocity of the M16A3 service rifle? Correct Answer: 3,100 feet per second What is the maximum effective range of the M4A1 service rifle? Correct Answer: 500 meters What is the muzzle velocity of the M4A1 service rifle? Correct Answer: 2,970 feet per second Which major component group holds cartridges ready for feeding and provides a guide for positioning cartridges for stripping? Correct Answer: Magazine Group Assembly Which position should the selector lever be in if trigger is pulled and the hammer does not fall? Correct Answer: Safe The action of taking the weapon from Condition 4 to Condition 1 is associated with which of the following weapon handling commands? Correct Answer: Load & Make Ready What is the first step in the Clearing Barrel LOAD Procedure? Correct Answer: Attempt to place the selector lever in the SAFE position Which method of carry is commonly used when no immediate threat is present? Correct Answer: Tactical Carry Which procedure to present should be used during inclement weather? Correct Answer: Weak Side Sling Transport (Muzzle Down) Which common stoppage often results from not seating the magazine? Correct Answer: Bolt is forward Which common stoppage is characterized by a double feed? Correct Answer: Brass is obstructing the chamber area What Caliber is the M16A3? Correct Answer: 5.56mm Which weapon has the greater maximum effective range? Corr