FMF Infantry Weapons Fundamentals 2

Question 1

What is the maximum effective range of the M249 Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW) against a point target?

Accepted Answer

800 meters

Answer

600 meters

Answer

1000 meters

Answer

400 meters

Question 2

Which of the following best describes the function of the M203 grenade launcher?

Accepted Answer

Under-barrel single-shot 40mm grenade launcher

Answer

Shoulder-fired anti-tank rocket

Answer

Belt-fed automatic grenade launcher

Answer

Crew-served mortar system

Question 3

What does the term 'cyclic rate of fire' mean for an automatic weapon?

Accepted Answer

The theoretical rounds per minute the weapon fires continuously

Answer

The sustained rate a gunner can maintain for hours

Answer

The rate of fire after barrel changes

Answer

The number of rounds in one burst

Question 4

The M2 .50-caliber machine gun is primarily used in which role?

Accepted Answer

Anti-materiel and crew-served fire support

Answer

Personal defense weapon for scouts

Answer

Designated marksman precision rifle

Answer

Breaching tool for urban operations

Question 5

What type of sight does the M40 sniper rifle use as its primary optic?

Accepted Answer

Unertl or Schmidt & Bender telescopic scope

Answer

AN/PVS-14 night vision monocular

Answer

EOTech holographic sight

Answer

ACOG fixed 4x optic

Question 6

Which safety rule states that you should always keep the weapon pointed in a safe direction?

Accepted Answer

Never point the weapon at anything you do not intend to shoot

Answer

Treat every weapon as if it were loaded

Answer

Keep your finger straight and off the trigger

Answer

Keep the weapon on safe until ready to fire

Question 7

What is the primary purpose of a flash suppressor on a rifle?

Accepted Answer

Reduce visible muzzle flash to avoid revealing the shooter's position

Answer

Reduce recoil by venting gases upward

Answer

Increase muzzle velocity

Answer

Attach a bayonet securely