RIFLE CAL 5.56mm M16A1

• What is the objective of the lesson regarding the Rifle Cal. 5.56mm M16A1?

  The student will identify and discuss characteristics, parts, general data, cycle operation, and disassembly/assembly of the rifle.
• What are the main components covered in the scope of the lesson for the Rifle Cal. 5.56mm M16A1?

  • Description
  • Characteristics
  • Parts
  • General Data
  • Eight (8) Cycle Operation
  • Disassembly / Assembly
• What are the characteristics of the Rifle Cal. 5.56mm M16A1?

  It is air-cooled, magazine-fed, a shoulder weapon, semi-automatic or automatic, and gas-operated.
• What are the two main groups of the Rifle M16A1?

  • Upper Receiver Group
  • Lower Receiver Group
• What is the weight of the Rifle Cal. 5.56mm M16A1 without a magazine and sling?

  1. 5 lbs
• What is the weight of the Rifle Cal. 5.56mm M16A1 with a 20 rounds magazine?

  1. 5 lbs
• What is the weight of the Rifle Cal. 5.56mm M16A1 with a 30 rounds magazine?

  1. 9 lbs
• What is the weight of an empty 20 rounds magazine for the Rifle Cal. 5.56mm M16A1?

  0.25 lbs
• What is the weight of an empty 30 rounds magazine for the Rifle Cal. 5.56mm M16A1?

  0.31 lbs
• What is the length of the Rifle Cal. 5.56mm M16A1 with a bayonet knife?

  44.25 in
• What is the length of the Rifle Cal. 5.56mm M16A1 with a flash suppressor?

  39 in
• What is the length of the Rifle Cal. 5.56mm M16A1 without a flash suppressor?

  38 in
• What is the length of the barrel of the Rifle Cal. 5.56mm M16A1 with a flash suppressor?

  21 in
• What is the length of the barrel of the Rifle Cal. 5.56mm M16A1 without a flash suppressor?

  20 in
• What type of front sight does the Rifle Cal. 5.56mm M16A1 have?

  Adjustable click-type post.
• How much does each click of the front sight adjustment equal at 100 meters?

  1. 8 cm
• What is the normal range setting for the rear sight of the Rifle Cal. 5.56mm M16A1?

  0 to 300 m
• What is the long-range setting for the rear sight of the Rifle Cal. 5.56mm M16A1?

  300-500 m
• How much does each notch of the winding drum for the rear sight adjustment equal at 100 meters?

  1. 8 cm
• What is the muzzle velocity of the Rifle Cal. 5.56mm M16A1?

  3,250 fps
• What is the cyclic rate of fire for the Rifle Cal. 5.56mm M16A1?

  700-800 rpm
• What is the semi-automatic rate of fire for the Rifle Cal. 5.56mm M16A1?

  45-65 rpm
• What is the automatic rate of fire for the Rifle Cal. 5.56mm M16A1?

  150-200 rpm
• What is the sustained rate of fire for the Rifle Cal. 5.56mm M16A1?

  10-15 rpm
• What types of ammunition are used with the Rifle Cal. 5.56mm M16A1?

  • Ball M193
  • Tracer M196
  • Blank M200
• What are the eight cycles of operation for the Rifle Cal. 5.56mm M16A1?

  1. Firing
  2. Unlocking
  3. Extracting
  4. Ejecting
  5. Feeding
  6. Chambering
  7. Locking
  8. Cocking
• What occurs during the firing cycle of operation for the Rifle Cal. 5.56mm M16A1?

  The firing pin strikes the primer of the cartridge.
• What happens during the unlocking cycle of operation for the Rifle Cal. 5.56mm M16A1?

  The breach of the barrel is unsealed.
• What occurs during the extracting cycle of operation for the Rifle Cal. 5.56mm M16A1?

  The empty cartridge is removed from the receiver.
• What happens during the ejecting cycle of operation for the Rifle Cal. 5.56mm M16A1?

  The empty cartridge is thrown out from the chamber.
• What occurs during the feeding cycle of operation for the Rifle Cal. 5.56mm M16A1?

  A cartridge is placed into the receiver ready for chambering.
• What happens during the chambering cycle of operation for the Rifle Cal. 5.56mm M16A1?

  The cartridge moves from the magazine to the chamber.
• What occurs during the locking cycle of operation for the Rifle Cal. 5.56mm M16A1?

  The cartridge is sealed from the magazine.
• What happens during the cocking cycle of operation for the Rifle Cal. 5.56mm M16A1?

  The firing mechanism is reset.
• What is the significance of the Army 2040 vision statement?

  • World-class
  • Multi-mission ready
  • Cross-domain capable
  • Emphasizes honor, patriotism, and duty
• What caliber is mentioned in the study material?

  Cal 5.56mm
• What are the types of ammunition listed?

  • Ball M193
  • Tracer M196
  • Blank M200
• What are the eight cycles of operation in the weapon?

  1. Firing
  2. Unlocking
  3. Extracting
  4. Ejecting
  5. Feeding
  6. Chambering
  7. Locking
  8. Cocking
• What occurs during the firing cycle of operation?

  The firing pin strikes the primer of the cartridge.
• What is the purpose of unlocking in the cycle of operation?

  To unseal the breach of the barrel.