Sf Weapons Knowledge
Quiz on various lubrication/cleaning methods of the M4 carbine.
- 1.
What 3 types of lubricant are authorized for use on the M4 carbine?
- A.
CLP, LSA, LAW
- B.
CLP, LSA, RBC
- C.
CLP, LSA, Dry Cleaning Solvent
- D.
Militec, Hoppes #9, LSAT
Correct Answer
A. CLP, LSA, LAW -
- 2.
What temperature ranges require you to use CLP or LSA on your M4 carbine?
- A.
-10C and above
- B.
32F to 120F
- C.
-10F and below
- D.
-10F and above
Correct Answer
D. -10F and above -
- 3.
For operation under arctic conditions below -10F, what lubricant must be used on the M4 carbine?
- A.
CLP
- B.
LSA
- C.
LAW
- D.
10W30 synthetic
Correct Answer
C. LAW -
- 4.
Can multiple types of lubricant be used simultaneously on the M4 carbine?
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
Correct Answer
B. No -
- 5.
What is the definition of "Lightly Lubricated"?
- A.
Barely visible to the eye
- B.
Enough to be spread with a finger
- C.
Dripping wet
- D.
Not visible to the eye
Correct Answer
A. Barely visible to the eye -
- 6.
What is the definition of "Generously Lubricated"?
- A.
Barely visible to the eye
- B.
Enough to be spread with a finger
- C.
Dripping wet
- D.
Not visible to the eye
Correct Answer
B. Enough to be spread with a finger -
- 7.
What must you do before switching lubricants on the M4 carbine?
- A.
Thoroughly clean the weapon with a pressure washer
- B.
Completely remove the old lubricant
- C.
Clean the weapon with gasoline
- D.
Wipe the weapon down with a soft clean cloth
Correct Answer
B. Completely remove the old lubricant -
- 8.
Under arctic conditions, what action should be taken to prevent the M4 carbine from freezing up and become inoperable?
- A.
Clear and hand cycle the weapon every 30 minutes
- B.
Clean the weapon every 24 hours with LAW
- C.
Pour warm water over the weapon every 30 minutes
- D.
Test fire the weapon frequently
Correct Answer
A. Clear and hand cycle the weapon every 30 minutes -
- 9.
Under hot, wet (jungle) conditions, how should the M4 carbine be lubricated?
- A.
Remove all lubricant and wipe clean more frequently.
- B.
Clean and lubricate more frequently with LSA or CLP
- C.
Lubricate more frequently with LAW
- D.
Apply generous amount of LSA to all non-metal parts of the weapon
Correct Answer
B. Clean and lubricate more frequently with LSA or CLP -
- 10.
What must the weapon and magazines be frequently inspected for in a hot, wet (jungle) climate?
- A.
Cracked or worn parts
- B.
Corrosion
- C.
Mold and mildew
- D.
Carbon build-up in bore
Correct Answer
B. Corrosion -
- 11.
In a hot, dry (desert) climate, how should the M4 carbine be lubricated?
- A.
Lightly lubricate internal parts only using CLP or LSA
- B.
Lightly lubricate internal parts only using LAW
- C.
Lightly lubricate all metal parts using CLP or LSA
- D.
Generously lubricate more frequently using CLP or LSA
Correct Answer
A. Lightly lubricate internal parts only using CLP or LSA -
- 12.
In a hot, dry (desert) climate, what must be continually cleaned from the weapon to prevent stoppages?
- A.
Moisture
- B.
Rust
- C.
Fingerprints
- D.
Sand and fine dust
Correct Answer
D. Sand and fine dust -
- 13.
In a hot, dry (desert) climate, how often should you clean your M4 carbine?
- A.
Daily or as soon as possible after firing
- B.
Every 30 minutes
- C.
When you can spread the dust aroudn with your finger
- D.
When your supervisor tells you to
Correct Answer
A. Daily or as soon as possible after firing -
- 14.
In a hot, dry (desert) climate, what can you do to help keep dust and sand out of your M4 carbine?
- A.
Use muzzle cap, keep ejection port closed, keep magazine installed and use protective bag
- B.
Clean weapon and magazines frequently
- C.
Both A & B
- D.
Generously lubricate all surfaces with CLP
Correct Answer
C. Both A & B -
- 15.
As a minimum, what items must be contained in the M4 weapon cleaning kit?
- A.
Cleaning rod sections, cleaning rod handle, eyelet, small arms cleaning brush (toothbrush), bore brush, chamber brush, patches, cloth, pipe claeners, lubricant and/or CLP
- B.
Cleaning rod sections, eyelet, toothbrush, borebrush, chamber brush, patches, cloth, pipe cleaners, lubricant and/or CLP
- C.
Cleaning rod sections, cleaning rod handle, eyelet, toothbrush, bore brush, chamber brush, patches, cloth, lubricant and/or CLP
- D.
Cleaning rod sections, claeing rod handle, toothbrush, bore brush, chamber brush, patches, cloth, pipe cleaners, lubricant and/or CLP
Correct Answer
A. Cleaning rod sections, cleaning rod handle, eyelet, small arms cleaning brush (toothbrush), bore brush, chamber brush, patches, cloth, pipe claeners, lubricant and/or CLP -
- 16.
What lubricant is also used to clean the M4 carbine?
- A.
LAW
- B.
RBC
- C.
LSA
- D.
CLP
Correct Answer
D. CLP -
- 17.
What item from your cleaning kit should be used to clean the firing pin hole in the bolt of the M4 carbine?
- A.
Worn bore brush
- B.
Chamber brush
- C.
Patch and firing pin
- D.
Pipe cleaner
Correct Answer
D. Pipe cleaner -
- 18.
What item can be used to clean carbon from the back of the M4 carbine bolt assembly?
- A.
Toothbrush and LSA
- B.
New bore brush and CLP
- C.
Old worn bore brush and CLP
- D.
Toothbrush and CLP
Correct Answer
C. Old worn bore brush and CLP -
- 19.
How is the chamber brush used to clean the M4 carbine chamber?
- A.
Attach to cleaning rod handle, execute plunging and turning strokes
- B.
Attach to cleaning rod, execute turning strokes
- C.
Attach to cleaning rod handle, execute 30 turning strokes
- D.
Attach to cleaning rod handle, execute 30 plunging strokes
Correct Answer
A. Attach to cleaning rod handle, execute plunging and turning strokes -
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