PROFICIENCY (PERFORMANCE) EXAMINATION
The proficiency examination determines whether the soldier can perform
all the tasks taught in the dry-fire training. This appendix provides a
guide for administering the examination to automatic riflemen.
B-1. DRY-FIRE PROFICIENCY EXAMINATION
The examination is a practical nonfiring exercise given during the last period of the M249 AR block of instruction before range firing. It does not have to be conducted on a range and may be held indoors if there are available facilities. The soldier must demonstrate techniques for the following tasks:
B-2. CONDUCT OF THE EXAMINATION
The commander can use the following schedule or modify it to fit his unit's training.
B-3. STATION 1: GENERAL DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
This station normally has 11 setups. Each setup has one M249 AR with cover feed mechanism assembly raised, bolt forward, and safety on the FIRE position. This is placed on a mat to keep the parts free of dirt.
DURING THIS PERIOD, YOU WILL BE ORGANIZED INTO THREE GROUPS AND REQUIRED TO DISASSEMBLE AND ASSEMBLE THE M249 AUTOMATIC RIFLE. THERE WILL BE ONE AUTOMATIC RIFLE FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL AND ONE GRADER FOR EVERY TWO AUTOMATIC RIFLEMEN. EACH GROUP WILL BE ALLOWED FOUR MINUTES TO COMPLETE GENERAL DISASSEMBLY AND FOUR MINUTES FOR ASSEMBLY. IF YOU HAVE ANY TROUBLE, RAISE YOUR HAND AND THE GRADER WILL ASSIST YOU. THE TWO GROUPS NOT BEING TESTED WILL REMAIN TO THE REAR OF THE STATION WITH THEIR BACKS TOWARD THE WORKING AREA UNTIL THEY ARE CALLED.
b. A scoresheet, like the example in Figure B-1, should be used in grading individual performance.
Figure B-1. Example Station 1 scoresheet.
B-4. STATION 2: LOAD AND UNLOAD TH E M249 AR
This station normally has 11 setups. Each setup has one M249 AR.
b. The following statement should be read at this station. DURING THIS PERIOD, YOU WILL BE ORGANIZED INTO THREE GROUPS, AND YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO LOAD AND UNLOAD THE M249 AUTOMATIC RIFLE. A GRADER WILL CHECK AND SCORE YOUR PROCEDURES. YOU WILL BE ALLOCATED A FOUR-MINUTE WORK PERIOD AT THIS STATION. IF YOU HAVE ANY TROUBLE, RAISE YOUR HAND AND THE GRADER WILL ASSIST YOU. THE TWO GROUPS NOT BEING TESTED WILL REMAIN TO THE REAR OF THE STATION WITH THEIR BACKS TOWARD THE WORK AREA UNTL THEY ARE CALLED.
c. A scoresheet, like the example in Figure B-2, should be used in grading individual performance.
Figure B-2. Example Station 2 scoresheet.
B-5. STATION 3: IMMEDIATE ACTION AND REMEDIAL ACTION
This station normally has six setups. Each setup has a cleaning rod and a bipod-mounted M249 AR with bolt forward, cover feed mechanism assembly closed, and safety on FIRE position.
b. The following statement should be read at this station. DURING THIS PERIOD, YOU WILL BE ORGANIZED INTO FIVE GROUPS AND REQUIRED TO GO THROUGH THE STEPS OF IMMEDIATE ACTION AND REMEDIAL ACTION WITH THE M249 AUTOMATIC RIFLE. YOU WILL BE ALLOWED FIVE MINUTES. IF YOU HAVE ANY TROUBLE, RAISE YOUR HAND AND A GRADER WILL ASSIST YOU. THE GROUPS NOT BEING TESTED WILL REMAIN TO THE REAR OF THE STATION WITH THEIR BACKS TOWARD THE WORK AREA UNTIL THEY ARE CALLED.
c. A scoresheet, like the example in Figure B-3, should be used in grading individual performance.
Figure B-3. Example Station 3 scoresheet.
B-6. STATION 4: FIELD ZEROING
This station normally has six setups. Each setup has an M249 AR and a cleaning rod.
b. The following statement should be read at this station. DURING THIS PERIOD, YOU WILL BE ORGANIZED INTO FIVE GROUPS AND REQUIRED TO GO THROUGH THE STEPS OF ZEROING AT LONG RANGE. YOU WILL BE ALLOWED FIVE MINUTES TO EXPLAIN AND PERFORM YOUR ACTIONS TO THE GRADER. IF YOU HAVE ANY PROBLEM, ASK YOUR GRADER. THE GROUPS NOT BEING TESTED WILL REMAIN TO THE REAR OF THE STATION WITH THEIR BACKS TOWARD THE WORK AREA UNTIL THEY ARE CALLED.
c. A scoresheet, like the example in Figure B-4, should be used in grading individual performance.
Figure B-4. Example Station 4 scoresheet.
B-7. STATION 5: ENGAGEMENT OF A LINEAR AND A DEEP TARGET
This station normally has six setups. Each setup should have a punchboard-type training aid or a blackboard and chalk.
b. The following statement should be read at this station. DURING THIS PERIOD, YOU WILL BE ORGANIZED INTO FIVE GROUPS AND REQUIRED TO EXPLAIN HOW TO ENGAGE DIFFERENT TARGETS WITH THE AUTOMATIC RIFLE EMPLOYED SINGLY AND IN PAIRS. YOU WILL BE ALLOWED FIVE MINUTES FOR SIMULATED ENGAGEMENT OF TWO TYPES OF TARGETS. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, ASK YOUR GRADER. THE GROUPS NOT BEING TESTED WILL REMAIN TO THE REAR OF THE STATION WITH THEIR BACKS TOWARD THE WORK AREA UNTIL THEY ARE CALLED.
c. A scoresheet, like the example in Figure B-5, should be used in grading individual performance.
Figure B-5. Example Station 5 scoresheet.
