NRA Basic Range Safety Officer
(RSO) EXAM STUDY GUIDE 2026/2027
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1. What an RSO inspects the range prioe ro conducting live fire,what guide
does he use insoection - ANSWER ✔ The NRA range manual,The Sop for
the range D III-3
2. Upon hearing the command Cease firing, you should. - ANSWER ✔ Stop
shooting immediately,remain in place,and wait for further instructions form
the RSO. D III -13 IV-13
3. A Range briefing includes : purpose of the shooting event,Range Surface
area orienataion .(ready area, firing line,left and righr limits,and impact
area),range safety rules, firing line commands, and - ANSWER ✔
Emergency produres (everyone know what to do to help resolve the
Situation). A
4. What should SOP contain? - ANSWER ✔ A The articles if
Incorporation,range rugulations,and emergency plan
B The range safety briefing ,range limints, and how to conduct dry fire.
, C Day -to Day details such as Securty,How to opwn the facility,condust a
range check, and open range D All of the Above PP II-4
5. As an RSO, what should you do if a person on the range becomes seriously
ill or injured? - ANSWER ✔ Cause fire, take charge of the situation, and
direct the following action: render first aid to the injured person: call 911:
Direct emergency personnel to the injured person: and ask witnesses to write
statements on what they observed D V-4
6. If in doubt about the range rules, you should - ANSWER ✔ Refer to the
range SOPs A II-4
7. When loading a muzzleloading rifle you always - ANSWER ✔ A Wipe and
clear the barrel before pouring the power into it.
B Pour the powder into the measure and then into the barrel. Nwver pour
powder directly into the barrel from the powder horn
C point the barrel in a safe direction and never place your body in front of
the muzzle. D VI- 20
8. During live fireing, where should the RSO be? - ANSWER ✔ On the firing
line where the Rso can best observe the shooters. B II-2
9. Which Marine Corps Order governs range safety programs - ANSWER ✔
AR 385-63/MCO 3570.1
10.What is one of the unique features of AR 385-63/MCO 3570.1 and DA Pam
385-63? - ANSWER ✔ The order applies to both Marine Corps and Army
range operations.
,11.You are planning to use small arms in next week's training exercise. Which
specific chapter(s) of DA Pam 385-63 should you reference when preparing
for your exercise? - ANSWER ✔ Chapter 4
12.Which of the following documents is designed to be a quick reference for
the RSO while supervising a range exercise? - ANSWER ✔ Range Safety
pocket Guide
13.Which individual has the designated responsibility to ensure that only
qualified personnel operate on ranges and has the authority to revoke access
for those who violate policy and procedures? - ANSWER ✔ RCO
14.One of the participants in your range experience a misfire. Which individual
must supervise misfire, hangfire, and cook-off procedures on the range? -
ANSWER ✔ OIC
15.Which individual has the primary responsibility to physically check the SDZ
to make sure it is clear of all unauthorized personnel? - ANSWER ✔ RSO
16.Which of the following is a responsibility of the Laser Range Safety
Officer? - ANSWER ✔ -Ensure personnel using lasers receive a thorough
briefing on laser safety.
-Issue lasers to all participants for use during the exercise.
-Determine the total number of lasers that can be used on a specified range.
-All the above.
17.What is the minimum rank requirement for an individual to serve as the OIC
for a mortar training exercise on a USMC range? - ANSWER ✔ E-6
, 18.What are the three types and danger zones? - ANSWER ✔ Laser Surface
Danger Zone, Surface Danger Zone, Weapons Danger Zone
19.With proper authorization, who is allowed in the danger zones? - ANSWER
✔ Crews directly involved in firing, TACP's or JTAC's, Personnel
downrange during approved overhead small arms fire, personnel downrange
supporting training on known distance ranges when protection is provided.
20.What is small arms? - ANSWER ✔ man portable, individual and crew-
served weapon systems of 30 mm or less used primarily against personnel
and light or unarmored equipment.
21.What does the Batwing SDZ provide? - ANSWER ✔ Greater containment
of all ricochets.
22.What is the standard dispersion for handheld or shoulder fired weapons or
weapons firing from ground or vehicle mounted platforms. - ANSWER ✔ 5
degrees (Note: Can be reduced to 2 degrees if their is no movement from the
firing position.)
23.What are the three types and danger zones? - ANSWER ✔ ...
24.RMA - ANSWER ✔ Range Management Authority - Serves as the central
point of control and coordination for all activities conducted within the
installation training complex and implements/enforces the range safety
program. RMA also schedules/maintains the ranges complex.
25.Sustainable Range Program Regulation - ANSWER ✔ AR 350-19
(RSO) EXAM STUDY GUIDE 2026/2027
COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS ||
100% GUARANTEED PASS
<NEWEST VERSION>
1. What an RSO inspects the range prioe ro conducting live fire,what guide
does he use insoection - ANSWER ✔ The NRA range manual,The Sop for
the range D III-3
2. Upon hearing the command Cease firing, you should. - ANSWER ✔ Stop
shooting immediately,remain in place,and wait for further instructions form
the RSO. D III -13 IV-13
3. A Range briefing includes : purpose of the shooting event,Range Surface
area orienataion .(ready area, firing line,left and righr limits,and impact
area),range safety rules, firing line commands, and - ANSWER ✔
Emergency produres (everyone know what to do to help resolve the
Situation). A
4. What should SOP contain? - ANSWER ✔ A The articles if
Incorporation,range rugulations,and emergency plan
B The range safety briefing ,range limints, and how to conduct dry fire.
, C Day -to Day details such as Securty,How to opwn the facility,condust a
range check, and open range D All of the Above PP II-4
5. As an RSO, what should you do if a person on the range becomes seriously
ill or injured? - ANSWER ✔ Cause fire, take charge of the situation, and
direct the following action: render first aid to the injured person: call 911:
Direct emergency personnel to the injured person: and ask witnesses to write
statements on what they observed D V-4
6. If in doubt about the range rules, you should - ANSWER ✔ Refer to the
range SOPs A II-4
7. When loading a muzzleloading rifle you always - ANSWER ✔ A Wipe and
clear the barrel before pouring the power into it.
B Pour the powder into the measure and then into the barrel. Nwver pour
powder directly into the barrel from the powder horn
C point the barrel in a safe direction and never place your body in front of
the muzzle. D VI- 20
8. During live fireing, where should the RSO be? - ANSWER ✔ On the firing
line where the Rso can best observe the shooters. B II-2
9. Which Marine Corps Order governs range safety programs - ANSWER ✔
AR 385-63/MCO 3570.1
10.What is one of the unique features of AR 385-63/MCO 3570.1 and DA Pam
385-63? - ANSWER ✔ The order applies to both Marine Corps and Army
range operations.
,11.You are planning to use small arms in next week's training exercise. Which
specific chapter(s) of DA Pam 385-63 should you reference when preparing
for your exercise? - ANSWER ✔ Chapter 4
12.Which of the following documents is designed to be a quick reference for
the RSO while supervising a range exercise? - ANSWER ✔ Range Safety
pocket Guide
13.Which individual has the designated responsibility to ensure that only
qualified personnel operate on ranges and has the authority to revoke access
for those who violate policy and procedures? - ANSWER ✔ RCO
14.One of the participants in your range experience a misfire. Which individual
must supervise misfire, hangfire, and cook-off procedures on the range? -
ANSWER ✔ OIC
15.Which individual has the primary responsibility to physically check the SDZ
to make sure it is clear of all unauthorized personnel? - ANSWER ✔ RSO
16.Which of the following is a responsibility of the Laser Range Safety
Officer? - ANSWER ✔ -Ensure personnel using lasers receive a thorough
briefing on laser safety.
-Issue lasers to all participants for use during the exercise.
-Determine the total number of lasers that can be used on a specified range.
-All the above.
17.What is the minimum rank requirement for an individual to serve as the OIC
for a mortar training exercise on a USMC range? - ANSWER ✔ E-6
, 18.What are the three types and danger zones? - ANSWER ✔ Laser Surface
Danger Zone, Surface Danger Zone, Weapons Danger Zone
19.With proper authorization, who is allowed in the danger zones? - ANSWER
✔ Crews directly involved in firing, TACP's or JTAC's, Personnel
downrange during approved overhead small arms fire, personnel downrange
supporting training on known distance ranges when protection is provided.
20.What is small arms? - ANSWER ✔ man portable, individual and crew-
served weapon systems of 30 mm or less used primarily against personnel
and light or unarmored equipment.
21.What does the Batwing SDZ provide? - ANSWER ✔ Greater containment
of all ricochets.
22.What is the standard dispersion for handheld or shoulder fired weapons or
weapons firing from ground or vehicle mounted platforms. - ANSWER ✔ 5
degrees (Note: Can be reduced to 2 degrees if their is no movement from the
firing position.)
23.What are the three types and danger zones? - ANSWER ✔ ...
24.RMA - ANSWER ✔ Range Management Authority - Serves as the central
point of control and coordination for all activities conducted within the
installation training complex and implements/enforces the range safety
program. RMA also schedules/maintains the ranges complex.
25.Sustainable Range Program Regulation - ANSWER ✔ AR 350-19
