M4 Carbine Flashcards

Questions and Answers

Describe the M4.

The M4 is an air cooled, gas operated, magazine fed, hand held, shoulder fired weapon. It fires either on semi-automatic, automatic or three round burst.

What is the maximum effective range of the M4?

Point Target: 500 meters, Area Target: 600 meters.

What is the maximum range of the M4?

3600 meters.

What is the muzzle velocity of the M4?

2970 feet per second. Signup and view all the answers

What is the weight of the M4 when unloaded with no sling?

6.49 lbs Signup and view all the answers

What are the four fundamentals of marksmanship?

<ol> <li>Steady Position, 2. Sight picture and sight alignment, 3. Trigger squeeze, 4. Breathing.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

What are the 5 phases of Basic Rifle Marksmanship (BRM)?

<ol> <li>Preliminary Rifle Instruction, 2. Downrange Feedback, 3. Field Fire, 4. Advanced Rifle Marksmanship, 5. Advanced Optics, Laser and Iron Sights.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

What is the FM covering the M4?

FM3-22.9. Signup and view all the answers

What is SPORTS in relation to the M4?

SPORTS is the immediate action for the M4: slap, pull, observe, release, tap, and squeeze. Signup and view all the answers

Name the different categories for malfunctions on the M4.

<ol> <li>Failure to feed, chamber or lock, 2. Failure to fire cartridge, 3. Failure to extract, 4. Failure to eject.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

Describe the rifling for the M4.

It is a 1/7 right hand twist. Signup and view all the answers

What is the rate of fire for an M4?

Semiautomatic: 45 rounds per minute, Burst: 90 rounds per minute, Sustained: 12-15 rounds per minute, Cyclic: 700-950 rounds per minute. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

M4 Carbine Overview

The M4 is an air-cooled, gas-operated, magazine-fed weapon, designed for shoulder firing.
It offers three firing modes: semi-automatic, automatic, and three-round burst.

Effective Range

Maximum effective range for point targets is 500 meters, while for area targets, it is 600 meters.

Maximum Range

The M4 has a maximum range of 3600 meters.

Muzzle Velocity

The muzzle velocity of the M4 is 2970 feet per second.

Weight Specifications

Weight without sling: 6.49 lbs
Weight with a 20-round magazine and sling: 7.19 lbs
Weight with a 30-round magazine and sling: 7.5 lbs

Fundamentals of Marksmanship

Four key fundamentals include:
- Steady Position
- Sight Picture and Sight Alignment
- Trigger Squeeze
- Breathing

Phases of Basic Rifle Marksmanship (BRM)

Five phases outline the training process:
- Preliminary Rifle Instruction
- Downrange Feedback
- Field Fire
- Advanced Rifle Marksmanship
- Advanced Optics, Laser, and Iron Sights

Field Manual

The governing field manual for the M4 is FM3-22.9.

Immediate Action for Malfunctions (SPORTS)

SPORTS stands for:
- Slap (the magazine)
- Pull (the charging handle)
- Observe (the round in the chamber)
- Release (the charging handle)
- Tap (the forward assist)
- Squeeze (the trigger)

Categories of Malfunctions

M4 malfunctions fall into four categories:
- Failure to feed, chamber, or lock
- Failure to fire cartridge
- Failure to extract
- Failure to eject

Rifling Specifications

The M4 features a rifling design of 1/7 right-hand twist.

Rate of Fire

Different firing rates for the M4 include:
- Semiautomatic: 45 rounds per minute
- Burst: 90 rounds per minute
- Sustained: 12-15 rounds per minute
- Cyclic: 700-950 rounds per minute

Description

Test your knowledge of the M4 Carbine with these flashcards. Each card provides essential information about the firearm, including its features, effective ranges, and specifications. Ideal for anyone studying military weaponry or preparing for exams related to firearms.