M-16
Standard infantry weapon
The M-16 is an American military assault rifle, standard issue for U.S. armed forces since the Vietnam War.
Lightweight and capable of automatic or semi-automatic fire, it became iconic of modern infantry warfare.
Civilian variants are designated AR-15.
The platoon carried M-16s through the jungle.
Long-barreled shoulder weapon
- carbineShort-barreled lightweight firearm
- firearmProjectile weapon using explosives
- semiautomaticFires once, self-reloads
- automaticOperating without intervention
barrel · trigger · stock · magazine · ammunition · rounds · sights · foregrip
Ground combat troops
- marinesNaval infantry soldiers
- armyOrganized land-based military
- soldierArmed forces member
- deploymentOrganized distribution of resources
combat · battalion · platoon · squad · service · issued · standard-issue · weaponry
Degree of correctness
- aimingDirecting toward target
- targetingSelecting as objective
- sightingInstance of perceiving something
- zeroingCalibrating to baseline
ballistics · trajectory · rangefinder · iron sights · scope · optics · grouping · prone
Exchange of gunfire
- engagementCommitment to wed or attend
- suppressive fireShooting to restrict enemy movement
- covering fireGunfire enabling safe movement
- assaultViolent offensive act
ambush · skirmish · patrol · hostile · contact · reload · return fire · incoming
rifle
Long-barreled shoulder weapon
- carbineShort-barreled lightweight firearm
- firearmProjectile weapon using explosives
- semiautomaticFires once, self-reloads
automatic · barrel · trigger · stock · magazine · ammunition · rounds · sights · foregrip · bayonet
infantry
Ground combat troops
deployment · combat · battalion · platoon · squad · service · issued · standard-issue · weaponry · armory
accuracy
Degree of correctness
- aimingDirecting toward target
- targetingSelecting as objective
- sightingInstance of perceiving something
zeroing · ballistics · trajectory · rangefinder · iron sights · scope · optics · grouping · prone · standing
firefight
Exchange of gunfire
- engagementCommitment to wed or attend
- suppressive fireShooting to restrict enemy movement
- covering fireGunfire enabling safe movement
assault · ambush · skirmish · patrol · hostile · contact · reload · return fire · incoming · crossfire
M-16pistol
Compact one-handed firearm
handgun · derringer · pocket pistol · howitzer · knife
M-16olive branch
Symbol of reconciliation
white flag · plowshare · peace symbol · dove · medical kit