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M16/A2 - 5.56 mm Semiautomatic Rifle: Question #

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What are the four steps required in order to mechanically zero the M16/A2?

Adjust the front sight post (1) up or down until the base of the front sight post is flush with the front sight post housing (2).
Adjust the elevation knob (3) counterclockwise, as viewed from above, until the rear sight assembly(4) rests flush with the carrying handle and the 8/3 marking is aligned with the index line on the left side of the carrying handle.
Position the apertures(5) so the unmarked aperture is up and the 0-200 meter aperture is down. Rotate the windage knob (6) to align the index mark on the 0-200 meter aperture with the long center index line on the rear sight assembly.

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1 .: What is the FM concerning the M16/A2 Rifle?
2 .: What is the first thing you should do when you handle a weapon?
3 .: Name the five phases in Basic Rifle Marksmanship.
4 .: What is the purpose of a weaponeer?
5 .: What are the four fundamentals of marksmanship?
6 .: During Preliminary Marksmanship Training (PMI), what are the only two positions taught?
7 .: What are the two basic elements of the Sight Picture?
8 .: What does the acronym SPORTS stand for?
9 .: What is remedial action?
10 .: Describe the proper procedures for applying remedial action with the M16/A2.
11 .: Describe the proper procedure for applying immediate action with the M16/A2.
12 .: Is SPORTS an Immediate or Remedial Action?
13 .: What is immediate action?
14 .: How many times should immediate action be applied to a weapon?
15 .: What is a malfunction?
16 .: Name the different categories of malfunctions on the M16/A2.
17 .: What is stoppage?
18 .: How do you clear a stoppage?
19 .: What is the definition of Maximum Effective Range?
20 .: What does CLP stand for?
21 .: Describe the M16/A2 Rifle.
22 .: What are the 7 types of ammunition that can be used with the M16/A2 Rifle?
23 .: What are the four steps required in order to mechanically zero the M16/A2?
24 .: What are the steps required in order to battlesight zero the M16/A2?
25 .: Describe the weights of the M16/A2 Rifle.
26 .: Describe the max effective rates of fire for the M16/A2 Rifle.
27 .: What is the muzzle velocity of the M16/A2 Rifle?
28 .: Describe the ranges for the M16/A2 Rifle.
29 .: Describe the Barrel Rifling for the M16/A2 Rifle.
30 .: What is the basic load of ammunition for the M16/A2 Rifle?

31 .: The elevation knob adjusts the point of aim for the M16A2 Rifle how much?
32 .: What is the overall length of the M16/A2 Rifle?
33 .: What are the 8 steps in the functioning of the M16/A2 rifle?
34 .: Describe the procedures for clearing the M16/A2 Rifle.
35 .: How do you perform a functions check on the M16/A2 Rifle?