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Basic Training Guide
What to know - The M-4 Carbine
The M-4 Carbine is a magazine fed, gas-operated, air-cooled, shoulder-fired 5.56 MM carbine capable of firing semi-automatic, automatic, or in three-round burst.
M-4 Statistics. Maximum effective range of the M-4 Carbine is differentiated between Point, and Area targets. A point target refers to a man-sized target, while area targets refer to a 4-man team or vehicular target. Effective range for Point: 500 Meters. Effective range for Area: 600 Meters. Max firing range: 3600 Meters. Weight with 30 round magazine and sling: 7lbs 5oz. Weight without magazine and sling: 6.49lbs. Muzzle velocity: 2970 feet per second.
The 4 Fundamentals of Marksmanship: 1. Steady position/posture 2. Sight picture and sight alignment 3. Smooth trigger squeeze 4. Breathing
What to know - Report/Request
A SALUTE/SPOT report is used to report enemy movement or contact. It is given as follows; S - Size: number of personnel, vehicles, aircraft, or the size of an object. A - Activity: Describe what the enemy is doing L - Location: Using grid coordinates or known points U - Unit: Enemy unit or nationality, if unknown report uniform description or other factors T - Time: Time enemy was observed E - Equipment: Equipment associated such as weapons, vehicles, and tools.
An ACE report is used during reorganization to determine a units status. It can be communicated with red, amber, and green. A - Ammunition: Amount of ammo per soldier and weapon system C - Casualties: Number of casualties by type (litter, ambulatory) E - Equipment: Status of key equipment
The 9-Line Medevac is a radio request when a soldier is injured and in need of medical attention most commonly when on an operation. The transmission is started by saying "BREAK, BREAK, BREAK, (Medic Callsign) this is (Your Callsign) requesting 9-line medevac." LINE 1 - Location of pickup site LINE 2 - Radio Frequency, call sign, and suffix of requesting personnel LINE 3 - Number of patients by precedence: A (Urgent) - loss of life or limb within 1 hour. B (Urgent-Surgical) - loss of life or limb within 1 hour. Requesting surgical team. C (Priority) - Evacuate within 4 hours. D (Routine) - Evacuate within 24 hours. E (Convenience) - Evacuate when convenient. LINE 4 - Special equipment required: A - none. B - Hoist. C - Extraction equipment. D - Ventilator. LINE 5 - Number of patients by type (Litter/Ambulatory). LINE 6 (Wartime) - Security of pickup site: N - No enemy. P - Possible enemy. E - Enemy in area, approach with caution. X - Enemy in area, armed escort required. LINE 6 (Peacetime) - Number and type of wound/injury/illness. LINE 7 - Method of marking site: A - Panels. B - Pyro. C - Smoke. D - None. E - Other. LINE 8 - Patient nationality and status: A - US Military. B - US Civ. C - Non-US Military. D - Non-US Civ. E - EPW. LINE 9 (Wartime) - NBC Contamination: C - Chemical. B - Biological. R - Radiological. N - Nuclear. LINE 9 (Peacetime) - Terrain Description.
Immediate vs Remedial Action for the M-4. 1. Immediate action is used to clear or correct malfunctions of the rifle that occur during firing. The acronym used is SPORTS, which stands for: S - Slap the magazine to ensure it is fully seated, P - Pull the charging handle of the rifle to charge the weapon, O - Observe the round exiting the chamber, R - Release the charging handle, T -Tap the forward assist, S - Squeeze the trigger after regaining your sight picture. 2. Remedial action is taken when a stoppage or malfunction has been determined and identified and needs continuing effort to clear. It is preformed as follows; 1. Try to place the weapon on safe 2. Remove the magazine 3. Lock the bolt to the rear 4. Place the weapon on safe.
8 Steps of function for the M-4 Carbine. 1. Feeding 2. Chambering 3. Locking 4. Firing 5. Unlocking 6. Extracting 7. Ejecting 8. Cocking
There are 3 classification standards for M-4 marksmanship based off of a score out of 40 targets; Marksman (23-29/40), Sharpshooter (30-35/40), and Expert (36-40/40).
What to know - Casualty Care
Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TC3/TCCC) is the care of a casualty during a tactical scenario. It is divided into 3 phases: 1. Care under fire. 2. Tactical field car. 3. Tactical evacuation care. It includes the accurate evaluation in order to provide effective first aid.
MARCH is the acronym used for the inspection process for the proper order of treatment. M - Massive Hemorrhage A - Airway R - Respiratory C - Circulation H - Head injury/hypothermia
PAWS is used for additional casualty care issues. P - Pain A - Antibiotics W - Wounds S - Splinting
Care Under Fire. During this phase you are limited in the amount of care you are able to provide: 1. Return fire before providing medical treatment. 2. Determine if casualty is alive. 3. Provide tactical care. 4. Administer hemorrhage control (tourniquet, etc.). 5. Transport casualty and equipment when situation permits. 6. Re-check bleeding control measures.
Tactical Field Care. Occurs when you and the casualty are no longer under effective hostile fire. 1. Form general impression of casualty such as the chance of survival and extent of injuries. 2. Check responsiveness. 3. Position casualty and open airway. 4. Assess breathing and chest injuries. 5. Identify and control breathing. 6. Check for fractures. 7. Check for burns. 8. Administer pain medication and antibiotics. 9. Transport to evac site. 10. Document injuries on TC3 card.
Tactical Evacuation Care. Rendered during casualty evacuation (CASEVAC). 1. Render care while awaiting transport or being transported. 2. Monitor airway, breathing, and bleeding.