CA CDC Vol. 2 Cont (5)

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M249 & M240B Machine Gun Knowledge Quiz

Test your understanding of military ammunition and the M249 and M240B machine guns with our comprehensive quiz. Each question is designed to challenge your knowledge of these essential military resources.

Whether you are a seasoned soldier or a military enthusiast, you will find value in:

  • Detailed questions about ammunition types
  • Understanding machine gun mechanics
  • Enhancing your technical competency
10 Questions2 MinutesCreated by FiringPin172
This M249 round of ammunition contains no propellant or primer?
M232, dummy
M196, tracer
M200, blank
M193, ball
This M249 round of ammunition is distinguished by its seven petal rosette crimp and violet tip?
M232, dummy
M196, tracer
M200, blank
M193, Ball
M240 machine gun ammunition feeds from a bandoleer that holds how many rounds of ammunition?
50
100
150
200
What is the maximum range for the M240B machine gun?
3725 meters
1800 meters
1200 meters
800 meters
Which M240B machine gun assembly provides feeding, stripping, chambering, firing, extraction, and ejection of cartridge using the projectile propelling gas for power?
Barrel assembly
Driving spring rod assembly
Bolt and operating rod assembly
Feed tray and receiver assembly
Which would be a primary cause for a failure to feed in the M240B machine gun?
Broken sear
Broken firing pin
Damaged extractor
Insufficient gas pressure
When inspecting the barrel assembly of the M240B machine gun, check for bulges, bends, burrs, obstruction or pits in the?
Breech assembly
Chamber or bore
Feed tray
Plug
Which gauge is used to inspect the M240B machine gun for barrel erosion?
Barrel wear gauge
Pre-embarking gauge
Muzzle and breech bore wear gauge
Chamber and barrel assembly gauge
During the feeding cycle of operation for the M240B machine gun, the actuating rollers move the feed lever side to side, which in turn does what?
Loads the weapon
Releases the sear
Moves the feed pawls
Stripes a round from the belt
Which of these M240B machine gun rounds is used for training in local and urban training areas where range restrictions preclude the use of full range standard service ammunition?
M993, Armor Piercing
M973 Short Range Training Ammunition (SRTA), Ball
M974 Short Range Training Ammunition (SRTA), Tracer
M80, Ball
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