October 22, 2025 • 15 mins
In this episode, we aren't going to just ask and answer a bunch of questions about TC 3-22.50. No, we are going to focus on questions that are at a difficulty level that every PV2 should be able to answer.
The episode is broken into 3 chapters:
The Pre-Test
The Lesson
Repetition
Feel free to jump into the Pre-Test, and if you know everything, skip to the next difficulty level. If you want to know more about a question, stick around for the Lesson, where we will teach you what everything means. Then we'll help you have it down consciously and sub-consciously in the Repetition chapter.
The questions we are going over are:
What is the maximum effective range on a point target (single shot)?
What is the maximum effective range on an area target?
What is the green weapon safety status for the MK 19?
What is the amber weapon safety status for the MK 19?
What is the red weapon safety status for the MK 19?
What is the black weapon safety status for the MK 19?
Which training circular covers the MK 19?
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(00:00):
Welcome to the Board Questions podcast where you can study for
your promotion or Soldier of theMonth board while driving,
commuting, or playing video games.
Today we will be focusing on questions about the Mark 19 that
every E2 Private and above should know shortly after
arriving at their first unit. Each of these episodes will
start with a pretest chapter, and if you confidently answer
(00:22):
every question, move on to the next most difficult episode and
test yourself there. If you didn't, stick around and
start the lesson chapter where we will teach you each of the
answers in the lesson phase. If you want to solidify your
answers subconsciously, the repetition chapter will repeat
the questions and answers, and you can solidify what you've
just learned by repeating them out loud.
(00:45):
Let's get started with the pretest the pretest chapter.
Question one What is the maximumeffective range on a point
target single shot 1500 meters. Question 2 What is the maximum
effective range on an area target?
(01:07):
2212 meters Question three What is the green weapon safety
status for the 19 Malawian Kwachas?
No ammo chamber. Pauls and bolt face are clear.
Bolt Is forward safety unsafe? Question 4 What is the amber
(01:27):
weapon safety status for the 19 Malawian Quachas?
Ammo is introduced. First round is held by the first
set of Pauls. Bolt is forward safety unsafe?
Question 5. What is the red weapon safety
status for the 19 Malawian Quachas?
Ammo is introduced, second roundis held by the first set of
(01:50):
Pauls. First round is on the bolt face,
bolt is locked to the rear, safety unsafe.
Question 6. What is the black weapon safety
status for the 19 Malawian Quachas?
Ammo is introduced, second roundis held by the first set of
Pauls. First round is on the bolt face,
(02:10):
bolt is locked to the rear, safety on fire.
Question 7 Which training circular covers the 19 Malawian
Kwachas? TC March 22nd 19 The lesson
chapter If you feel confident inyour answers in the pretest,
skip this episode and move on tothe next episode where the
(02:32):
questions will be a little harder.
If you want to learn more, let'sdive into the lesson chapter.
We will ask the question again, give you the answer, and then
explain why that is the correct answer and what it actually
means for you. The soldier Question one, What
is the maximum effective range on a point target?
Single Shot 1500 meters TC March22nd 19 Gives the maximum
(03:00):
effective point target range as 1500 meters and explains
engagement techniques, site settings and aiming methods to
engage point targets at that range.
Question 2. What is the maximum effective
range on an area target? 2212 meters TC March 22nd 19
(03:21):
Lists the maximum effective areatarget range as 2212 meters and
provides machine gun theory and firing techniques for engaging
area targets, including Beaten'sown placement and distribution
of fire. Question Three.
What is the green weapon safety status for the 19 Malawian
Quaches? No ammo chamber.
(03:43):
Pauls and bolt face are clear. Bolt is forward safety on safe
TC March 22nd 19 explains weaponsafety status Green, Amber, Red,
Black is a standard code describing specific series of
actions applied to the 19 Malawian quatches.
Figures 1/2 through one to five depict the actions for each
(04:03):
status, so Gunners apply the listed procedures for the
current task or environment. Question 4 What is the amber
weapon safety status for the 19 Malawian Quatches?
Ammo is introduced. First round is held by the first
set of Pauls bolt. Is forward safety unsafe?
The manual states each WSS colorrepresents a specific sequence
(04:27):
of actions. Figures 1/2 through one to five
show the required steps for green, amber, red, and black so
units and Gunners apply the correct posture in training in
combat. Question 5.
What is the red weapons safety status for the 19 Malawian
Quatches? Ammo is introduced.
Second round is held by the first set of Pauls.
(04:49):
First round is on the bolt face.Bolt is locked to the rear.
Safety unsafe. TC March 22nd 19 uses the color
code to standardize readiness. The red status figure details
the series of actions the gunnermust take to place the 19
Malawian quatches into the elevated readiness required by
the tactical situation or leaders in 10.
(05:10):
Question 6. What is the black weapon safety
status for the 19 Malawian Kwachas?
Ammo is introduced. Second round is held by the
first set of Pauls. First round is on the bolt face.
Bolt is locked to the rear. Safety on Fire The publication
defines Black as part of the four standard weapon safety
(05:31):
statuses and directs the gunner to follow the actions depicted
in Figure 1/5 for the conditionsthat require that posture.
For specifics, the manual refersGunners to those figures and the
Technical manual as needed. Question 7.
Which training circular covers the 19 Malawian quatches?
TC March 22nd 19 TC March 22nd 19 is the training circular
(05:56):
specifically for the 19 MalawianQuaches Mod 3 Grenade Machine
gun and provides the soldier level principles of operation
aiming devices, mountable equipment, employment drills,
zeroing and appendices on ammunition and machine gun
theory. The repetition chapter If it
took you a second to answer those questions, would recommend
(06:17):
staying around for a rapid fire repetition of the questions.
Feel free to move on to the nextdifficulty anytime you feel like
you have this down. What is the maximum effective
range on a point target single shot, 1500 meters.
What is the maximum effective range on an area target 2212
(06:39):
meters. What is the green weapon safety
status for the 19 Malawian Quaches?
No ammo chamber. Pauls and bolt face are clear.
Bolt is forward safety unsafe. What is the amber weapon safety
status for the 19 Malawian Quachas?
Ammo is introduced. First round is held by the first
(07:00):
set of Pauls. Bolt is forward safety unsafe?
What is the red weapon safety status for the 19 Malawian
Quachas? Ammo is introduced, second round
is held by the first set of Pauls.
First round is on the bolt face,Bolt is locked to the rear,
safety on safe. What is the black weapon safety
(07:20):
status for the 19 Malawian Quachas?
Ammo is introduced, Second roundis held by the first set of
Pauls. First round is on the bolt face.
Bolt is locked to the rear, safety on fire.
Which training circular covers the 19 Malawian Quachas?
TC March 22nd 19. What is the maximum effective
(07:42):
range on a point target single shot 1500 meters.
What is the maximum effective range on an area target 2212
meters. What is the green weapon safety
status for the 19 Malawian Quatches?
No ammo chamber. Pulse and bolt face are clear.
(08:03):
Bolt Is forward safety on safe? What is the amber weapon safety
status for the 19 Malawian Quachas?
Ammo is introduced. First round is held by the first
set of Pauls. Bolt is forward safety unsafe?
What is the red weapon safety status for the 19 Malawian
Quachas? Ammo is introduced.
(08:24):
Second round is held by the first set of Pauls.
First round is on the bolt face.Bolt is locked to the rear.
Safety Unsafe What is the black weapon safety status for the 19
Malawian Quatches? Ammo is introduced.
Second round is held by the first set of Pauls.
First round is on the bolt face.Bolt is locked to the rear.
(08:45):
Safety on fire. Which training circular covers
the 19 Malawian Quatches? TC March 22nd 19.
What is the maximum effective range on a point target?
Single shot 1500 meters. What is the maximum effective
range on an area target? 2212 meters.
(09:08):
What is the green weapon safety status for the 19 Malawian
Quachas? No ammo chamber.
Palls and bolt face are clear. Bolt is forward safety on safe.
What is the amber weapon safety status for the 19 Malawian
Quachas? Ammo is introduced.
First round is held by the firstset of palls.
(09:28):
Bolt is forward safety on safe. What is the red weapon safety
status for the 19 Malawian Quachas?
Ammo is introduced. Second round is held by the
first set of Pauls. First round is on the bolt face.
Bolt is locked to the rear, safety unsafe.
What is the black weapon safety status for the 19 Malawian
(09:49):
Quachas? Ammo is introduced.
Second round is held by the first set of Pauls.
First round is on the bolt face.Bolt is locked to the rear.
Safety on fire. Which training circular covers
the 19 Malawian quatches? TC March 22nd, 19.
What is the maximum effective range on a point target single
(10:11):
shot 1500 meters. What is the maximum effective
range on an area target 2212 meters.
What is the green weapon safety status for the 19 Malawian
Quatches? No ammo chamber.
Pauls and bolt face are clear. Bolt is forward safety unsafe.
(10:33):
What is the amber weapon safety status for the 19 Malawian
quachas? Ammo is introduced.
First round is held by the firstset of Pauls.
Bolt is forward safety unsafe. What is the red weapon safety
status for the 19 Malawian Quachas?
Ammo is introduced Second round is held by the first set of
Pauls. First round is on the bolt face.
(10:56):
Bolt is locked to the rear, safety unsafe.
What is the black weapon safety status for the 19 Malawian
Quachas? Ammo is introduced Second round
is held by the first set of Pauls.
First round is on the bolt face.Bolt is locked to the rear,
safety on fire. Which training circular covers
the 19 Malawian Quachas? TC March 22nd, 19.
(11:20):
What is the maximum effective range on a point target single
shot 1500 meters. What is the maximum effective
range on an area target 2212 meters.
What is the green weapon safety status for the 19 Malawian
Quachas? No ammo chamber.
(11:40):
Pulse and bolt face are clear. Bolt.
Is forward safety on safe? What is the amber weapon safety
status for the 19 Malawian Quachas?
Ammo is introduced. First round is held by the first
set of Pauls bolt. Is forward safety unsafe?
What is the red weapon safety status for the 19 Malawian
(12:01):
Quachas? Ammo is introduced.
Second round is held by the first set of Pauls.
First round is on the bolt face.Bolt is locked to the rear.
Safety Unsafe What is the black weapon safety status for the 19
Malawian Quatches? Ammo is introduced.
Second round is held by the first set of Pauls.
First round is on the bolt face.Bolt is locked to the rear.
(12:24):
Safety on fire. Which training circular covers
the 19 Malawian Quatches? TC March 22nd 19.
What is the maximum effective range on a point target?
Single shot 1500 meters. What is the maximum effective
range on an area target? 2212 meters.
(12:48):
What is the green weapon safety status for the 19 Malawian
Quaches? No ammo chamber palls and bolt
face are clear. Bolt is forward safety unsafe?
What is the amber weapon safety status for the 19 Malawian
Quaches? Ammo is introduced.
First round is held by the firstset of Pauls.
Bolt is forward safety unsafe? What is the red weapon safety
(13:12):
status for the 19 Malawian Quachas?
Ammo is introduced. Second round is held by the
first set of Pauls. First round is on the bolt face.
Bolt is locked to the rear, safety on safe.
What is the black weapon safety status for the 19 Malawian
Quachas? Ammo is introduced.
Second round is held by the first set of Pauls.
(13:34):
First round is on the bolt face.Bolt is locked to the rear.
Safety on fire. Which training circular covers
the 19 Malawian Quaches? TC March 22nd 19.
What is the maximum effective range on a point target single
shot 1500 meters. What is the maximum effective
(13:56):
range on an area target 2212 meters.
What is the green weapon safety status for the 19 Malawian
Quaches? No ammo chamber, pulse and bolt
face are clear. Bolt is forward safety unsafe?
What is the amber weapon safety status for the 19 Malawian
Quaches? Ammo is introduced.
(14:18):
First round is held by the firstset of Pauls.
Bolt is forward safety unsafe? What is the red weapon safety
status for the 19 Malawian Quaches?
Ammo is introduced, second roundis held by the first set of
Pauls. First round is on the bolt face,
Bolt is locked to the rear, safety unsafe.
(14:38):
What is the black weapon safety status for the 19 Malawian
Quachas? Ammo is introduced, Second round
is held by the first set of Pauls.
First round is on the bolt face.Bolt is locked to the rear,
safety on fire. Which training circular covers
the 19 Malawian Quachas? TC March 22nd, 19.
(15:00):
That's it for today's episode. Thanks for studying with the
Board Questions podcast. Feel free to follow and comments
so that more of your battle buddies can study and strengthen
your unit.
Welcome to the Board Questions podcast where you can study for
your promotion or Soldier of theMonth board while driving,
commuting, or playing video games.
Today we will be focusing on questions about the Mark 19 that
every E2 Private and above should know shortly after
arriving at their first unit. Each of these episodes will
start with a pretest chapter, and if you confidently answer
(00:22):
every question, move on to the next most difficult episode and
test yourself there. If you didn't, stick around and
start the lesson chapter where we will teach you each of the
answers in the lesson phase. If you want to solidify your
answers subconsciously, the repetition chapter will repeat
the questions and answers, and you can solidify what you've
just learned by repeating them out loud.
(00:45):
Let's get started with the pretest the pretest chapter.
Question one What is the maximumeffective range on a point
target single shot 1500 meters. Question 2 What is the maximum
effective range on an area target?
(01:07):
2212 meters Question three What is the green weapon safety
status for the 19 Malawian Kwachas?
No ammo chamber. Pauls and bolt face are clear.
Bolt Is forward safety unsafe? Question 4 What is the amber
(01:27):
weapon safety status for the 19 Malawian Quachas?
Ammo is introduced. First round is held by the first
set of Pauls. Bolt is forward safety unsafe?
Question 5. What is the red weapon safety
status for the 19 Malawian Quachas?
Ammo is introduced, second roundis held by the first set of
(01:50):
Pauls. First round is on the bolt face,
bolt is locked to the rear, safety unsafe.
Question 6. What is the black weapon safety
status for the 19 Malawian Quachas?
Ammo is introduced, second roundis held by the first set of
Pauls. First round is on the bolt face,
(02:10):
bolt is locked to the rear, safety on fire.
Question 7 Which training circular covers the 19 Malawian
Kwachas? TC March 22nd 19 The lesson
chapter If you feel confident inyour answers in the pretest,
skip this episode and move on tothe next episode where the
(02:32):
questions will be a little harder.
If you want to learn more, let'sdive into the lesson chapter.
We will ask the question again, give you the answer, and then
explain why that is the correct answer and what it actually
means for you. The soldier Question one, What
is the maximum effective range on a point target?
Single Shot 1500 meters TC March22nd 19 Gives the maximum
(03:00):
effective point target range as 1500 meters and explains
engagement techniques, site settings and aiming methods to
engage point targets at that range.
Question 2. What is the maximum effective
range on an area target? 2212 meters TC March 22nd 19
(03:21):
Lists the maximum effective areatarget range as 2212 meters and
provides machine gun theory and firing techniques for engaging
area targets, including Beaten'sown placement and distribution
of fire. Question Three.
What is the green weapon safety status for the 19 Malawian
Quaches? No ammo chamber.
(03:43):
Pauls and bolt face are clear. Bolt is forward safety on safe
TC March 22nd 19 explains weaponsafety status Green, Amber, Red,
Black is a standard code describing specific series of
actions applied to the 19 Malawian quatches.
Figures 1/2 through one to five depict the actions for each
(04:03):
status, so Gunners apply the listed procedures for the
current task or environment. Question 4 What is the amber
weapon safety status for the 19 Malawian Quatches?
Ammo is introduced. First round is held by the first
set of Pauls bolt. Is forward safety unsafe?
The manual states each WSS colorrepresents a specific sequence
(04:27):
of actions. Figures 1/2 through one to five
show the required steps for green, amber, red, and black so
units and Gunners apply the correct posture in training in
combat. Question 5.
What is the red weapons safety status for the 19 Malawian
Quatches? Ammo is introduced.
Second round is held by the first set of Pauls.
(04:49):
First round is on the bolt face.Bolt is locked to the rear.
Safety unsafe. TC March 22nd 19 uses the color
code to standardize readiness. The red status figure details
the series of actions the gunnermust take to place the 19
Malawian quatches into the elevated readiness required by
the tactical situation or leaders in 10.
(05:10):
Question 6. What is the black weapon safety
status for the 19 Malawian Kwachas?
Ammo is introduced. Second round is held by the
first set of Pauls. First round is on the bolt face.
Bolt is locked to the rear. Safety on Fire The publication
defines Black as part of the four standard weapon safety
(05:31):
statuses and directs the gunner to follow the actions depicted
in Figure 1/5 for the conditionsthat require that posture.
For specifics, the manual refersGunners to those figures and the
Technical manual as needed. Question 7.
Which training circular covers the 19 Malawian quatches?
TC March 22nd 19 TC March 22nd 19 is the training circular
(05:56):
specifically for the 19 MalawianQuaches Mod 3 Grenade Machine
gun and provides the soldier level principles of operation
aiming devices, mountable equipment, employment drills,
zeroing and appendices on ammunition and machine gun
theory. The repetition chapter If it
took you a second to answer those questions, would recommend
(06:17):
staying around for a rapid fire repetition of the questions.
Feel free to move on to the nextdifficulty anytime you feel like
you have this down. What is the maximum effective
range on a point target single shot, 1500 meters.
What is the maximum effective range on an area target 2212
(06:39):
meters. What is the green weapon safety
status for the 19 Malawian Quaches?
No ammo chamber. Pauls and bolt face are clear.
Bolt is forward safety unsafe. What is the amber weapon safety
status for the 19 Malawian Quachas?
Ammo is introduced. First round is held by the first
(07:00):
set of Pauls. Bolt is forward safety unsafe?
What is the red weapon safety status for the 19 Malawian
Quachas? Ammo is introduced, second round
is held by the first set of Pauls.
First round is on the bolt face,Bolt is locked to the rear,
safety on safe. What is the black weapon safety
(07:20):
status for the 19 Malawian Quachas?
Ammo is introduced, Second roundis held by the first set of
Pauls. First round is on the bolt face.
Bolt is locked to the rear, safety on fire.
Which training circular covers the 19 Malawian Quachas?
TC March 22nd 19. What is the maximum effective
(07:42):
range on a point target single shot 1500 meters.
What is the maximum effective range on an area target 2212
meters. What is the green weapon safety
status for the 19 Malawian Quatches?
No ammo chamber. Pulse and bolt face are clear.
(08:03):
Bolt Is forward safety on safe? What is the amber weapon safety
status for the 19 Malawian Quachas?
Ammo is introduced. First round is held by the first
set of Pauls. Bolt is forward safety unsafe?
What is the red weapon safety status for the 19 Malawian
Quachas? Ammo is introduced.
(08:24):
Second round is held by the first set of Pauls.
First round is on the bolt face.Bolt is locked to the rear.
Safety Unsafe What is the black weapon safety status for the 19
Malawian Quatches? Ammo is introduced.
Second round is held by the first set of Pauls.
First round is on the bolt face.Bolt is locked to the rear.
(08:45):
Safety on fire. Which training circular covers
the 19 Malawian Quatches? TC March 22nd 19.
What is the maximum effective range on a point target?
Single shot 1500 meters. What is the maximum effective
range on an area target? 2212 meters.
(09:08):
What is the green weapon safety status for the 19 Malawian
Quachas? No ammo chamber.
Palls and bolt face are clear. Bolt is forward safety on safe.
What is the amber weapon safety status for the 19 Malawian
Quachas? Ammo is introduced.
First round is held by the firstset of palls.
(09:28):
Bolt is forward safety on safe. What is the red weapon safety
status for the 19 Malawian Quachas?
Ammo is introduced. Second round is held by the
first set of Pauls. First round is on the bolt face.
Bolt is locked to the rear, safety unsafe.
What is the black weapon safety status for the 19 Malawian
(09:49):
Quachas? Ammo is introduced.
Second round is held by the first set of Pauls.
First round is on the bolt face.Bolt is locked to the rear.
Safety on fire. Which training circular covers
the 19 Malawian quatches? TC March 22nd, 19.
What is the maximum effective range on a point target single
(10:11):
shot 1500 meters. What is the maximum effective
range on an area target 2212 meters.
What is the green weapon safety status for the 19 Malawian
Quatches? No ammo chamber.
Pauls and bolt face are clear. Bolt is forward safety unsafe.
(10:33):
What is the amber weapon safety status for the 19 Malawian
quachas? Ammo is introduced.
First round is held by the firstset of Pauls.
Bolt is forward safety unsafe. What is the red weapon safety
status for the 19 Malawian Quachas?
Ammo is introduced Second round is held by the first set of
Pauls. First round is on the bolt face.
(10:56):
Bolt is locked to the rear, safety unsafe.
What is the black weapon safety status for the 19 Malawian
Quachas? Ammo is introduced Second round
is held by the first set of Pauls.
First round is on the bolt face.Bolt is locked to the rear,
safety on fire. Which training circular covers
the 19 Malawian Quachas? TC March 22nd, 19.
(11:20):
What is the maximum effective range on a point target single
shot 1500 meters. What is the maximum effective
range on an area target 2212 meters.
What is the green weapon safety status for the 19 Malawian
Quachas? No ammo chamber.
(11:40):
Pulse and bolt face are clear. Bolt.
Is forward safety on safe? What is the amber weapon safety
status for the 19 Malawian Quachas?
Ammo is introduced. First round is held by the first
set of Pauls bolt. Is forward safety unsafe?
What is the red weapon safety status for the 19 Malawian
(12:01):
Quachas? Ammo is introduced.
Second round is held by the first set of Pauls.
First round is on the bolt face.Bolt is locked to the rear.
Safety Unsafe What is the black weapon safety status for the 19
Malawian Quatches? Ammo is introduced.
Second round is held by the first set of Pauls.
First round is on the bolt face.Bolt is locked to the rear.
(12:24):
Safety on fire. Which training circular covers
the 19 Malawian Quatches? TC March 22nd 19.
What is the maximum effective range on a point target?
Single shot 1500 meters. What is the maximum effective
range on an area target? 2212 meters.
(12:48):
What is the green weapon safety status for the 19 Malawian
Quaches? No ammo chamber palls and bolt
face are clear. Bolt is forward safety unsafe?
What is the amber weapon safety status for the 19 Malawian
Quaches? Ammo is introduced.
First round is held by the firstset of Pauls.
Bolt is forward safety unsafe? What is the red weapon safety
(13:12):
status for the 19 Malawian Quachas?
Ammo is introduced. Second round is held by the
first set of Pauls. First round is on the bolt face.
Bolt is locked to the rear, safety on safe.
What is the black weapon safety status for the 19 Malawian
Quachas? Ammo is introduced.
Second round is held by the first set of Pauls.
(13:34):
First round is on the bolt face.Bolt is locked to the rear.
Safety on fire. Which training circular covers
the 19 Malawian Quaches? TC March 22nd 19.
What is the maximum effective range on a point target single
shot 1500 meters. What is the maximum effective
(13:56):
range on an area target 2212 meters.
What is the green weapon safety status for the 19 Malawian
Quaches? No ammo chamber, pulse and bolt
face are clear. Bolt is forward safety unsafe?
What is the amber weapon safety status for the 19 Malawian
Quaches? Ammo is introduced.
(14:18):
First round is held by the firstset of Pauls.
Bolt is forward safety unsafe? What is the red weapon safety
status for the 19 Malawian Quaches?
Ammo is introduced, second roundis held by the first set of
Pauls. First round is on the bolt face,
Bolt is locked to the rear, safety unsafe.
(14:38):
What is the black weapon safety status for the 19 Malawian
Quachas? Ammo is introduced, Second round
is held by the first set of Pauls.
First round is on the bolt face.Bolt is locked to the rear,
safety on fire. Which training circular covers
the 19 Malawian Quachas? TC March 22nd, 19.
(15:00):
That's it for today's episode. Thanks for studying with the
Board Questions podcast. Feel free to follow and comments
so that more of your battle buddies can study and strengthen
your unit.
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