24. Which of the following are safety features
incorporated in the 9mm service pistol?
1. Ambidextrous safety
2. Firing pin block
3. Half cock notch
4. All of the above
25. What safety feature of the 9mm pistol prevents
accidental discharge?
1. Firing pin block
2. Half cock notch
3. Muzzle pressure
4. Rear trigger guard
26. The advantage of shotguns over pistols is that
sight alignment is not as critical.
1. True
2. False
27. What maximum number of rounds of
12-gauge, 2 3/4-inch ammunition will the
magazine of the M870 shotgun hold?
1. One
2. Two
3. Three
4. Four
QUESTIONS 28 THROUGH 33 REFER TO
RIFLE FIRING TECHNIQUES.
28. When firing a rifle, what factors make up the
sight picture?
1. Rear sight
2. Correct aiming point only
3. Sight alignment only
4. Correct aiming point and sight alignment
29. What is meant by the term “eye relief”?
1. The different distance from the rear sight
of your aiming eye, depending on your
firing position
2. The distance of your eye from the peep
sight in any particular firing position
3. The height of the rear sight
4. The height of the front sight
30. What is meant by the terms “spot weld” or
“anchor”?
1. The distance of your eye from the peep
sight in any particular firing position
2. Holding your rifle in the exact same
position to make sure your eye stays the
same distance from the peep hole
3. The distance of your eye from the peep
sight, depending on your firing position
31. What is the focus for the eye?
1. The front sight
2. The rear sight
3. The aiming point
4. The sight picture
32. What is the correct aiming point on a type “A”
target?
1. 3 o’clock
2. 6 o’clock
3. 9 o’clock
33. What elements do you need to align to get a
correct sight picture?
1. The rear sight only
2. The front sight only
3. The bull’s eye only
4. The rear sight, front sight, and bull’s eye
34. How many standard firing positions are taught
in the Navy?
1. Two
2. Three
3. Four
4. Five
35. Which of the following firing positions is most
useful when you are constantly firing and
moving?
1. Sitting
2. Standing
3. Kneeling
36. Which of the following firing positions is most
useful when you are on level ground or firing
uphill?
1. Sitting
2. Standing
3. Kneeling
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