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Describe the M4.
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?
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?
What is the maximum range of the M4?
3600 meters.
What is the muzzle velocity of the M4?
What is the muzzle velocity of the M4?
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What is the weight of the M4 when unloaded with no sling?
What is the weight of the M4 when unloaded with no sling?
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What are the four fundamentals of marksmanship?
What are the four fundamentals of marksmanship?
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What are the 5 phases of Basic Rifle Marksmanship (BRM)?
What are the 5 phases of Basic Rifle Marksmanship (BRM)?
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What is the FM covering the M4?
What is the FM covering the M4?
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What is SPORTS in relation to the M4?
What is SPORTS in relation to the M4?
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Name the different categories for malfunctions on the M4.
Name the different categories for malfunctions on the M4.
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Describe the rifling for the M4.
Describe the rifling for the M4.
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What is the rate of fire for an M4?
What is the rate of fire for an M4?
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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
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