Length of web belt
2 - 4 inches past the buckle
Length of the skirt
1 inch above or below the center of the knee
Length of the trousers/slacks
1/4 inch above or below the center of the knee
Length of step
30 inches
Length of half step
15 inches
Length of side step
12 inches
Length of step at double time
36 inches
Number of steps/min at quick time
120 steps/min
Number of steps/min at double time
180 steps/min
Distance to salute
6-30 paces
Four positions of rest
At ease, at rest, parade rest, fall out
Four basic shooting positions
Prone, sitting, kneeling, offhand
Three positions used for qualification
Prone, kneeling, and offhand
Nomenclature of the M-14 rifle
US Rifle, 7.62 mm, M-14
Caliber of the M-14
7.62 mm
Length of the M-14
44 1/8 inches
Length of the barrel
22 inches
Weight of the M-14
11 1/4 lbs.
Maximum effective range
460 meters
Maximum range
3725 meters
Chamber pressure
50,000 pounds per square inch
Muzzle velocity
853 m/sec
Trigger pull
5.5 lbs. (min) 7.5 lbs. (max)
Cycle of fire
700-750 rounds/min
