Range Safety OIC/RSO
Access Restricted - ANS-fences, barricades, signs, guards or a combination of these types
of positive controls are used to protect unauthorized personnel
\After Use of temporary impact area - ANS-After an exercise, the temporary impact area
should be capable of being cleared and returned to the original state.
\Airspace - ANS-refers to any one of several types of controlled and uncontrolled airspace
required to support range operations. Airspace over a range may include restricted areas,
warning areas, military operations, and air traffic controlled assigned airspace.
\Ammo not fired - ANS-All ammo that is not fired during an exercise must be returned to the
ammunition supply point in original packaging after the exercise
\Ammunition not expended - ANS-is turned over to the ammunition technician for return to
the Ammunition Supply Point (ASP).
\Angle P - ANS-defines the area beginning at the firing point, located to the left and right of
the dispersion area, which contains projectiles after making initial contact with the target
medium.
\Angle Q - ANS-defines the area beginning at distance Y, located to the left and right of the
dispersion area, which contains projectiles after making initial contact with the target
medium.
\AR385-63/MCO 3570.1 - ANS-establishes ranges safety policies and responsibilities for
firing ammunition, lasers, guided missiles, and rockets on Marine Corps and Army ranges.
\Area A - ANS-is the secondary danger area, or buffer zone, that laterally parallels the
impact area or ricochet area depending on the weapon system. Area A contains fragments,
debris, and components from frangible or explosive projectiles and warheads functioning on
the right or left edge of the impact area or ricochet area. For non-explosive projectiles Area A
is a standard 100m in width. For explosive projectiles, the width varies by weapon and
munition.
\Assess Hazards - ANS-For each hazard identified, you must determine the associated
degree of risk in terms of severity and probability. Once probability and severity are
established, hazards must also be categorized. The risk assessment categories are
described in in MCO 3500.27.
Use the Risk Assessment Matrix to determine the Risk Assessment Code (RAC). The RAC
represents the overall risk of a hazard. You will determine the RAC for each hazard by using
each hazard's severity and probability category.
\At turn-in you will provide - ANS-Quantify expended
Quantity turned in (serviceable)
Quantify turned in (unserviceable)
\batwing SDZ - ANS-provides greater containment of ricochets
\Chapter 7 MCO P4400.150 - ANS-Consumer-Level Supply Policy Manual establishes
policies to account for ammunition received, expended, and returned
\Cone SDZ - ANS-is typically used when conducting training that does not involve fire and
movement or fire and maneuver.
\Cone SDZ will contain - ANS-rounds, ricochets, fragments, and debris.
\DA Pam 385-63 - ANS-provides implementation guidance for the Marine Corps Range
Safety Program.
, \Dedicated Impact area can contain what other impact area - ANS-high-hazard
\Dedicated impact areas - ANS-An impact area is a designated area within the limits of a
range.
\Dedicated Impact Areas are associated with: - ANS-non-sensitive ammunition and
explosives.
\design of the DZ is intended to - ANS-prevent injury to personnel or damage to property by
identifying hazardous boundaries of ricochets and fragmentation associated with live fire
training.
\Discarding of Ammo - ANS-Do not indiscriminately discard ammo to avoid returning unfired
ammo to the proper storage function
\Distance W - ANS-is the maximum lateral distance a projectile will ricochet after impacting
within the dispersion area. Distance W defines the maximum lateral edge of the ricochet
area.
\Distance X - ANS-is the maximum distance a projectile (including guided missiles and
rockets) will travel when fired or launched at a given elevation with a given charge or
propulsion system.
\Distance Y - ANS-is the maximum distance downrange at which lateral ricochet is expected
to occur when a projectile is fired at a given quadrant elevation.
\DPAM ammo properties - ANS-Table 4-1 - 4-23 for ammo and properties of X, Y, etc
\Emergency Procedures Summary - ANS-1. Call a cease-fire!
2. Provide first aid and contact range control.
3. Maintain contact with range control.
\Enviromental Impact & OIC responsibilities - ANS-The officer in charge and the range safety
officer are responsible for both protecting personnel from harm due to weather and ensuring
the integrity of the safety controls.
Additionally, they are also responsible for limiting the impact of personnel and equipment on
the environment
\Environmental OIC/RSO must account for - ANS-The range SOP will explain the
environmental issues that may impact your training exercise.
The OIC and RSO must account for:
• Weather such as lightning, precipitation, and winds
• Fire conditions and the fire threat level
• Environmental surroundings and endangered species
\High-hazard impact - ANS-areas that are permanently designed to contain sensitive
ammunition and explosives
\How are SDZs created - ANS-created from the "ballistic footprint" of a weapon system.
Each weapon system's ballistic footprint is the firing pattern created when a weapon is
tested, firing a certain ammunition at certain target media. The characteristics of the firing
pattern are measured to create an SDZ.
\ID Hazards - ANS-Hazards during a range exercise can result from the weather conditions,
terrain, types of weaponry, and ammunition used. The possible risks associated with
hazards can range from low risk that personnel will injure themselves to high risk that
personnel may lose their lives. Hazards can also be a threat to property and command
interests.
\Impact Area - ANS-The purpose of an impact area is to contain all hazards associated with
the ordnance being fired
\Impact Media - ANS-The areas around, behind, and the actual target where a projectile may
impact
Access Restricted - ANS-fences, barricades, signs, guards or a combination of these types
of positive controls are used to protect unauthorized personnel
\After Use of temporary impact area - ANS-After an exercise, the temporary impact area
should be capable of being cleared and returned to the original state.
\Airspace - ANS-refers to any one of several types of controlled and uncontrolled airspace
required to support range operations. Airspace over a range may include restricted areas,
warning areas, military operations, and air traffic controlled assigned airspace.
\Ammo not fired - ANS-All ammo that is not fired during an exercise must be returned to the
ammunition supply point in original packaging after the exercise
\Ammunition not expended - ANS-is turned over to the ammunition technician for return to
the Ammunition Supply Point (ASP).
\Angle P - ANS-defines the area beginning at the firing point, located to the left and right of
the dispersion area, which contains projectiles after making initial contact with the target
medium.
\Angle Q - ANS-defines the area beginning at distance Y, located to the left and right of the
dispersion area, which contains projectiles after making initial contact with the target
medium.
\AR385-63/MCO 3570.1 - ANS-establishes ranges safety policies and responsibilities for
firing ammunition, lasers, guided missiles, and rockets on Marine Corps and Army ranges.
\Area A - ANS-is the secondary danger area, or buffer zone, that laterally parallels the
impact area or ricochet area depending on the weapon system. Area A contains fragments,
debris, and components from frangible or explosive projectiles and warheads functioning on
the right or left edge of the impact area or ricochet area. For non-explosive projectiles Area A
is a standard 100m in width. For explosive projectiles, the width varies by weapon and
munition.
\Assess Hazards - ANS-For each hazard identified, you must determine the associated
degree of risk in terms of severity and probability. Once probability and severity are
established, hazards must also be categorized. The risk assessment categories are
described in in MCO 3500.27.
Use the Risk Assessment Matrix to determine the Risk Assessment Code (RAC). The RAC
represents the overall risk of a hazard. You will determine the RAC for each hazard by using
each hazard's severity and probability category.
\At turn-in you will provide - ANS-Quantify expended
Quantity turned in (serviceable)
Quantify turned in (unserviceable)
\batwing SDZ - ANS-provides greater containment of ricochets
\Chapter 7 MCO P4400.150 - ANS-Consumer-Level Supply Policy Manual establishes
policies to account for ammunition received, expended, and returned
\Cone SDZ - ANS-is typically used when conducting training that does not involve fire and
movement or fire and maneuver.
\Cone SDZ will contain - ANS-rounds, ricochets, fragments, and debris.
\DA Pam 385-63 - ANS-provides implementation guidance for the Marine Corps Range
Safety Program.
, \Dedicated Impact area can contain what other impact area - ANS-high-hazard
\Dedicated impact areas - ANS-An impact area is a designated area within the limits of a
range.
\Dedicated Impact Areas are associated with: - ANS-non-sensitive ammunition and
explosives.
\design of the DZ is intended to - ANS-prevent injury to personnel or damage to property by
identifying hazardous boundaries of ricochets and fragmentation associated with live fire
training.
\Discarding of Ammo - ANS-Do not indiscriminately discard ammo to avoid returning unfired
ammo to the proper storage function
\Distance W - ANS-is the maximum lateral distance a projectile will ricochet after impacting
within the dispersion area. Distance W defines the maximum lateral edge of the ricochet
area.
\Distance X - ANS-is the maximum distance a projectile (including guided missiles and
rockets) will travel when fired or launched at a given elevation with a given charge or
propulsion system.
\Distance Y - ANS-is the maximum distance downrange at which lateral ricochet is expected
to occur when a projectile is fired at a given quadrant elevation.
\DPAM ammo properties - ANS-Table 4-1 - 4-23 for ammo and properties of X, Y, etc
\Emergency Procedures Summary - ANS-1. Call a cease-fire!
2. Provide first aid and contact range control.
3. Maintain contact with range control.
\Enviromental Impact & OIC responsibilities - ANS-The officer in charge and the range safety
officer are responsible for both protecting personnel from harm due to weather and ensuring
the integrity of the safety controls.
Additionally, they are also responsible for limiting the impact of personnel and equipment on
the environment
\Environmental OIC/RSO must account for - ANS-The range SOP will explain the
environmental issues that may impact your training exercise.
The OIC and RSO must account for:
• Weather such as lightning, precipitation, and winds
• Fire conditions and the fire threat level
• Environmental surroundings and endangered species
\High-hazard impact - ANS-areas that are permanently designed to contain sensitive
ammunition and explosives
\How are SDZs created - ANS-created from the "ballistic footprint" of a weapon system.
Each weapon system's ballistic footprint is the firing pattern created when a weapon is
tested, firing a certain ammunition at certain target media. The characteristics of the firing
pattern are measured to create an SDZ.
\ID Hazards - ANS-Hazards during a range exercise can result from the weather conditions,
terrain, types of weaponry, and ammunition used. The possible risks associated with
hazards can range from low risk that personnel will injure themselves to high risk that
personnel may lose their lives. Hazards can also be a threat to property and command
interests.
\Impact Area - ANS-The purpose of an impact area is to contain all hazards associated with
the ordnance being fired
\Impact Media - ANS-The areas around, behind, and the actual target where a projectile may
impact
