CENSECFOR Operator Training - M240 Machine Gun

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CENSECFOR Operator Training - M240 Machine Gun Proper weapon handling is whose responsibility? - ANS - The person in control of the weapon Pointing or aiming a functional weapon at any person or th ... ing is unlawful except when? - ANS - When required in the performance of duty A weapon's readiness to fire and its corresponding safety status are described using one of how many numbered Weapon Condition Codes? - ANS - 4 The most prevalent factor in accidents involving firearms is which of the following? - ANS - Assumption that the weapon is not loaded To minimize the risk of firing any weapon negligently and reinforce positive identification is the rationale for which of the below safety rules? - ANS - Rule 3. Keep your finger straight and off the trigger until ready to fire To prevent unintentional injury to personnel or damage to properly that could occur when handling or transferring possession of a weapon is the rationale for which of the below safety rules? - ANS - Rule 1. Treat every weapon as if were loaded What is the life expectancy of the M240 medium machine gun? - ANS - 25,000 What is the maximum range of the M240 medium machine gun? - ANS - 4,074 yds What is the cyclic rate of fire for the M240 medium machine gun? - ANS - 650 to 950 rds/min The M240 medium machine gun has how many major common components? - ANS - 8 Which major component houses cartridges for firing and directing projectiles? - ANS - Barrel Assembly Which major component provides feeding, stripping, and chambering of cartridges using projectile propelling gas for power? - ANS - Bolt and Operating Rod Assembly The M240 medium machine gun has how many steps in the cycle of operations? - ANS - 8 During which cycle does rapidly expanding gases enter into the gas cylinder from the gas regulator, forcing the operating rod assembly to the rear? - ANS - Unlocking During which cycle does the operating rod assembly, move forward under the power of the compressed driving spring rod assembly? - ANS - Chambering When cleaning the bore you should use which of the following to dampen the swab? - ANS - RBC The primary setting for the gas plug is which of the following? - ANS - Setting 1 Which of the below is the recommended tool for removing carbon from the surface of the gas regulator plug? - ANS - Scraper Which of the below is normally caused by excessive friction or excessive loss of gas? - ANS - Sluggish Operation When a misfire occurs in a 7.62 mm machine gun you have approximately how many seconds after a misfire in which to clear the round from a hot gun? - ANS - 10 You should wait how many seconds after that last attempt to fire for a possible hangfire? - ANS - 3 Which machine gun mount provides a support structure for training, elevating, aiming, and controlling of two installed 7.62 mm M240B, G, or N Machine Guns? - ANS - MK 99 MOD 1 During the installation of the ammunition can on the MK 93 Mod 2, after you insert headed pins into retaining holes. You should apply moderate ___ pressure until seated - ANS - Downward When conducting and Elevation, Depression, and Training check of a mount you should ensure the field of fire clears fixed structure with what minimum clearance? - ANS - 6 Inches During the installation of the MK 99 Mod 1, ammunition cans should be installed at what angle? - ANS - 45 Degrees How many different types of train stops are there available for M240 mounts? - ANS - 2 How many types of mounting configurations are authorized for use with Crew Served Weapons? - ANS - 2 The two types of authorized mounting configurations for Crew Served Weapons are ___ and ___ - ANS - MK 16 Mod 8 Stands / Bracket and Lock After successfully verifying field of fire on an adjustable train stop you should secure adjustable train stop lugs with a ___ - ANS - Lock wire Elevation stops are available on which of the following Crew Served Weapons Mounts ___ and ___ - ANS - MK 93/MK 99 If a gun barrel reflector or borescope is not available for use you can sight down the barrel from ___ the Crew Served Weapon - ANS - Directly behind Ammunition on the feed tray, chamber is empty, bolt is rear, safety on SAFE, cover closed is which Weapon Condition Code? - ANS - Condition 1 Which is the only authorized installable train stop MK 16 MOD 8 assemblies? - ANS - Adjustable Stop A mounted CSW system must have a minimum clearance of ___ is provided from obstructions? - ANS - 6 inches When adjusting the Bracket and Lock Assembly, you should raise and rotate Crew Served Weapon until mount stop engagement lug rides on top of ___ to mark safe fields of fire - ANS - Stop plate Take the weapon from Condition 4 to Condition 3 will be performed when which weapon handling command is given. - ANS - Load Cover is closed, ammunition is on the feed tray, chamber is empty, bolt is to the rear, and safety is on safe describes which Weapon Condition Code? - ANS - Condition 1 No ammunition present, chamber is empty, bolt is forward, safety on FIRE, cover is closed describes which Weapon Condition Code? - ANS - Condition 4 You should take the weapon from Condition 1 or 3 to Condition 4 when given which command? - ANS - Unload Which command requires secondary personnel to verify gun status? - ANS - Unload, show clear [Show More]

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