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CENSECFOR Operator Training - M9 Service Pistol (CSF-M9-020)

Lesson 1 - General Weapon Safety Information

Which safety rule listed below is incorrect.

Keep your finger on the trigger when carrying the weapon.
Keep the weapon on safe until you intend to fire.
Treat every weapon as if it were loaded.
Never point a weapon at anything you do not intend to shoot.
Match the General Weapon Condition Codes to the corresponding action
Weapon Code 1: Ammunition is in a position to be fired, safety is on.
Weapon Code 2: Not applicable.
Weapon Code 3: Ammunition is in position to be chambered, chamber is empty, action is closed, and safety is
on.
Weapon Code 4: All ammunition is removed, chamber is empty, action is closed, and safety is on.
Match the following Universal Weapons Safety Rules to Rationale.
Rule 1 - Treat every weapon as if it were loaded
Rule 2 - Never point a weapon at anything you do not intend to shoot
Rule 3 - Keep your trigger finger straight and off the trigger until ready to fire
Rule 4 - Keep weapon on safe until you intend to fire
The first Universal Safety Rule is: "Treat every weapon as if it were loaded." True
A note is an operating procedure, practice, or condition that is essential to emphasize.
A warning message is an operation procedure, practice, or condition that may result in injury or death.
A caution message is an operating procedure, practice, or condition that may result in damage to equipment
The command for taking the weapon from Condition 4 to Condition 1 is Lock and Load. False
Three important safety considerations are: Be sure of the target, what is beyond the target, and the maximum
range of the weapon being used. True
Lesson 2 Technical Specifications
What is the Maximum Effective Range (in meters) of the M9 Service Pistol? 50 meters.
What is the Maximum Range (in meters) of the M9 Service Pistol? 1800 meters.

The life expectancy of the M9 Service Pistol is: 1500 rounds

What caliber is the M9 Service Pistol? 9mm
The three M9 Service Pistol safeties are Decocking/safety lever, Firing pin block, and half-cock notch.
Lesson 2 Major Component Groups

From the list below select all of the components that are part of the Magazine Assembly: Magazine Spring,
Follower, Floor Plate, Magazine Tube, Locking Block Plunger, Retaining Plate, Rounds Indicator
Correctly identify the 3 Major component assemblies of the M9 Service Pistol.
Receiver, Magazine Assembly, Slide and Barrel.
Identify the slide position after last round is fired. It is locked fully to the rear.
What is the maximum number of cartridges held by the M9 Service Pistol magazine? 15
The Slide and Barrel assembly serve as the support for all major components and controls the action of the
pistol. False
Which of the following statements is correct for locking the M9 Service Pistol slide to the rear with a magazine
inserted? Slide is pulled to the rear and stop is engaged automatically.
What causes the upper surface of the extractor to protrude from the right side of the M9 Service Pistol slide? A
chambered round.
Lesson 2 Cycle of Operation
During this cycle, this action starts the extraction and ejection cycle of operation while compressing the recoil
spring: Unlocking
The ejector is attached to the M9 Service Pistol frame.
Which M9 Service Pistol operational term describes rearward movement of slide overriding the hammer and
forcing the hammer into its most rearward position? Cocking

Lesson 2 Safety Features

This safety feature interrupts the forward movement of the hammer during a mechanical failure or if the trigger
finger is stopped or slips off the trigger during trigger squeeze: Firing Pin Block
A red dot is visible, indicating the M9 Service Pistol is ready to fire, when the safety lever is in this position: Up
This internal safety feature prevents the weapon from firing fully automatic when the slide does not return to
the full battery position due to a pistol, magazine, or ammunition malfunction. Disconnector
This safety feature prevents movement of the firing pin until the trigger is pulled. Firing Pin Block
This safety feature moves the firing pin striker out of alignment with the firing pin and prevents the M9 Service
Pistol from firing as the hammer moves forward. Decocking/Safety Lever

Lesson 3 Field Strip

You don't have to read through entire disassembly procedure before attempting it: False
When is the disassembly button pressed? Prior to rotating disassembly lever down.
Before disassembly, ensure that decocking safety lever is in FIRE (up) position. False
To remove the floorplate, either use the tip of the 9mm round or use the barrel locking block plunger. True
Do not allow hammer to fall with full force by pulling trigger when slide is removed as damage to receiver may
occur. If necessary, hammer should be lowered manually. True
Lesson 3 Assembly
Number the steps necessary to reassemble the M9 Service Pistol from fieldstrip in their order of completion.
1. Insert muzzle of the barrel assembly into the forward open end of the slide. At the same time, lower the
rear of the barrel assembly by aligning the extractor cutout with the extractor. The locking block will
fall into the locked position in the slide.
2. Replace recoil spring and recoil spring guide into slide. Compress assembly by pushing into slide from
rear end. It should rest on barrel.
3. Place slide onto frame, and align track in slide with track in frame. Push slide to rear.
4. Push takedown lever up.
Number the steps necessary to disassemble the M9 Service Pistol in their order of completion.
1. Clear/unload pistol. Allow slide to return fully forward.
2. Hold pistol with muzzle slightly elevated. With forefinger, press disassembly button on right side.
3. With thumb, rotate assembly lever on left side downward.
4. Pull slide and barrel assembly forward and remove from receiver.
5. Slightly compress and lift recoil spring and spring guide from slide. Allow recoil spring to expand
slowly.
6. Separate recoil spring from spring guide.
7. Push in on locking block plunger while pushing barrel forward slightly. Lift and remove barrel
assembly from slide.
Number the steps necessary to reassemble the M9 Service Pistol Magazine in their order of completion.
1. Insert the follower into the top coil of the magazine spring
2. Insert the magazine spring with follower into magazine tube.
3. Turn the magazine bottom up with the back side against the palm of the hand.
4. Attach and center the floorplate retainer to bottom spring coil.
5. Push and hold the magazine spring and floorplate retainer down. At the same time, slide floorplate over
the side walls until fully seated.
Place lips of magazine tube on hard surface during reassembly. False
The last step for the assembly from fieldstrip is to insert the magazine into the well of the M9 Service Pistol
carefully. A click indicates the locked position is achieved. True
After insertion, magazine spring tension must be maintained using the index finger. False
Lesson 3 Safety/Function Check
The M9 Service Pistol is mission ready after conducting a successful safety/function check. True
An important part of the first step is to check the chamber and magazine well to ensure no ammunition is
present. True

The last step of the safety/function check is to release trigger; click should be heard. Hammer should not fall.
False
A safety check should be performed any time the weapon is reassembled.
Lesson 4 Malfunctions/Stoppages
Engaging the magazine catch while firing is a typical shooter-induced stoppage. True
Identify Typical Shooter-Induced Stoppages. Select all that apply:
Failing to take the pistol off safe prior to firing.
Failing to make ready.
Engaging the slide stop while firing.
Engaging the magazine release button while firing.
Failing to reset the trigger.
A malfunction causes an interruption in the cycle of operation. False
When not sure why a stoppage has occurred, check for a bore obstruction only after waiting a minimum of 10
seconds to ensure a hangfire did not occur.
Which Weapon Condition Code DOES NOT apply to the M9 Service Pistol?
Condition 2
Which description below best describes a stovepipe stoppage. When the pistol fails to eject the casing, causing
the brass to be caught between the chamber and the slide.
Lesson 5 Safe Handling and Movement Procedures
In the Administrative Transfer the M9 Service Pistol condition is:
Condition 4 with the slide locked to the rear.
A round can remain chambered in the M9 Service Pistol after removal of the magazine. True
When is a loaded chamber indicator check made? After a round has been chambered.
Which procedure is associated with the following steps: Make Ready
1. Firmly grip the pistol with the firing hand. Ensure the pistol is pointed in a safe direction, with the slide
in the forward position.
2. To facilitate pulling the slide to the rear, rotate the magazine well outboard. With the fingers and thumb
of the non-firing hand, grasp the serrated sides of the slide just forward of the safety.
3. Pull the slide to its rearmost position by pushing forward with the firing hand while pulling back on the
slide with the non-firing hand.
4. Release the slide. This action will strip a round from the magazine and chamber it as the slide moves
forward.
5. Check to ensure a round has been properly chambered by checking the extractor/loaded chamber
indicator on the right side of the pistol.
Which procedure is associated with the following steps: Load
1. Ensure the pistol is in Condition 4.
2. With the firing hand firmly gripping the pistol and the pistol pointed in a safe direction, rotate the pistol
so the magazine well is inboard and clearly visible. Draw the firing elbow in to facilitate control of the
pistol, keeping the muzzle pointed in a safe direction.

3. With the non-firing hand, remove a filled magazine from the ammunition pouch. To ensure the
magazine is filled, slide the index finger along the forward edge of the magazine until the finger is
touching the tip of the round. This step is referred to as indexing the magazine. The extended finger can
also act as a guide in lining the magazine up with the magazine well.
4. Insert the filled magazine into the magazine well, verifying orientation of magazine with index finger.
With fingers extended, push the magazine with the heel of the hand until it is fully seated. Do not
relinquish control of the magazine until it is fully seated.
5. The weapon is now in Condition 3.
Which procedure is associated with the following steps: Unload
1. With the firing hand firmly gripping the pistol, ensure the pistol is on safe by pressing the
decocking/safety lever down.
2. Rotate the pistol so the magazine well is pointed inboard and angled down.
3. Depress the magazine catch to remove the magazine from the pistol. Catch the magazine with the nonfiring hand and stow on person.
4. Push upward on the slide stop with the firing thumb while maintaining pressure. Rotate the pistol so the
chamber is outboard.
5. Reach over the top of the pistol with the non-firing hand and grasp the slide serrations. The non-firing
hand should partially cover the ejection port, positioned to catch an ejected round.
6. With the pistol pointed in a safe direction, fully retract the slide and lock it to the rear. At the same time,
catch the ejected round with the non-firing hand.
7. Rotate the pistol so the inside of the chamber is visible. Visually inspect the magazine well and chamber
to ensure they are empty
Which step is common to both the individual transferring the weapon and the individual receiving the weapon.
Visually inspect the pistol to ensure it is safe and clear.
Which procedure causes a round to be chambered? Make Ready
Reducing the silhouette of the armed sentry due to the strong side angle of the body is an advantage associated
with which shooting stance? Weaver Shooting Stance
Which is not an advantage of the Weaver pistol shooting stance? Provides quicker target acquisition.
Which pistol carry method is used when there is no target, but contact with the enemy is imminent. Ready
Which method of transporting the M9 Service Pistol is commonly used when enemy contact is remote? Holster
Which pistol carry method is characterized by extending the arms and raising the pistol to just below eye level?
Ready
What is the first step performed by the person receiving the weapon in a Show Clear transfer? Ensure the pistol
is in condition 4, with the slide locked to the rear.
Select, from the list below, the five M9 Service Pistol Alert Carry steps that apply.
Grasp the pistol grip firmly with two hands
Keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction
Keep the trigger finger straight along the receiver
Extend the arms downward at a 45-degree angle to the body
Ensure the pistol is on safe

Lesson 5 Unload/Reload
Select, from the list below, the correct order of the four Drawing Technique Stages: Grab, Draw, Smack, Look
and Squeeze
Reducing the silhouette of the armed sentry due to the strong side angle of the body is an advantage associated
with which shooting stance? Weaver shooting stance
A weapon should be drawn from the holster quickly and returned quickly. False
When unloading and reloading in a tactical situation the user should maintain 25% percent of vision on the
weapon and 75% percent on the target.