Range Safety Course
A _________ impact area is a large land area that multiple ranges shoot into, reserved for
the impact and fragmentation of launched or fired ammunition, ordnance and explosives. -
ANS-dedicated
\As the OIC during grenade training, you observe a thrown grenade that does not explode.
What action should you take? - ANS-Call a cease-fire and contact Range Control
\As the OIC, what is the minimum communication capability you must have when conducting
a live fire exercise on a range? - ANS-You must have both radio (primary) and a backup
means of contacting Range Control.
\In what situation should red streamers be supplemented by blinking red lights on the range?
- ANS-At night or when there is reduced visibility
\One of the participants in your range experiences a misfire. Which individual must supervise
misfire, hangfire, and cook-off procedures on the range? - ANS-OIC
\The design of a danger zone is intended to prevent injury to personnel and _______. -
ANS-Damage to property by identifying hazardous boundaries of ricochets and
fragmentation associated with live-fire training.
\The five steps of the Risk Management process include: identify hazards, assess hazards,
make risk decisions, implement controls and _______? - ANS-Supervise
\The three primary components of a range are _________? - ANS-Land area, airspace, and
waterways.
\What is one of the unique features of AR 385-63/MCO 3570.1 and DA Pam 385-63? -
ANS-The order applies to both Marine Corps and Army range operations.
\What is the minimum rank requirement for an individual to serve as the OIC for a mortar
training exercise on a USMC range? - ANS-E-6
\Which area or distance is represented by the number "3" in the cone SDZ shown here? -
ANS-Ricochet Area
\Which area or location is represented by the number "2" in the batwing SDZ shown here?
(image not included) - ANS-Area A
\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? - ANS-RCO
\Which individual has the primary responsibility to physically check the SDZ to make sure it
is clear of all unauthorized personnel? - ANS-RSO
\Which Marine Corps Order governs range safety programs - ANS-AR 385-63/MCO 3570.1
\Which of following risk management control measures would be classified as an
engineering control? - ANS-Place limiting stakes on both sides of a weapon to limit lateral
fire.
\Which of the following describes range information provided to pilots and air traffic
controllers through the Notices to Airmen (NOTEM) issued by the FAA? - ANS-Information
about location of live-fire exercises.
\Which of the following documents is designed to be a quick reference for the RSO while
supervising a range exercise? - ANS-Range Safety pocket Guide
\Which of the following is a responsibility of the Laser Range Safety Officer? - ANS--Ensure
personnel using lasers receive a thorough briefing on laser safety.
A _________ impact area is a large land area that multiple ranges shoot into, reserved for
the impact and fragmentation of launched or fired ammunition, ordnance and explosives. -
ANS-dedicated
\As the OIC during grenade training, you observe a thrown grenade that does not explode.
What action should you take? - ANS-Call a cease-fire and contact Range Control
\As the OIC, what is the minimum communication capability you must have when conducting
a live fire exercise on a range? - ANS-You must have both radio (primary) and a backup
means of contacting Range Control.
\In what situation should red streamers be supplemented by blinking red lights on the range?
- ANS-At night or when there is reduced visibility
\One of the participants in your range experiences a misfire. Which individual must supervise
misfire, hangfire, and cook-off procedures on the range? - ANS-OIC
\The design of a danger zone is intended to prevent injury to personnel and _______. -
ANS-Damage to property by identifying hazardous boundaries of ricochets and
fragmentation associated with live-fire training.
\The five steps of the Risk Management process include: identify hazards, assess hazards,
make risk decisions, implement controls and _______? - ANS-Supervise
\The three primary components of a range are _________? - ANS-Land area, airspace, and
waterways.
\What is one of the unique features of AR 385-63/MCO 3570.1 and DA Pam 385-63? -
ANS-The order applies to both Marine Corps and Army range operations.
\What is the minimum rank requirement for an individual to serve as the OIC for a mortar
training exercise on a USMC range? - ANS-E-6
\Which area or distance is represented by the number "3" in the cone SDZ shown here? -
ANS-Ricochet Area
\Which area or location is represented by the number "2" in the batwing SDZ shown here?
(image not included) - ANS-Area A
\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? - ANS-RCO
\Which individual has the primary responsibility to physically check the SDZ to make sure it
is clear of all unauthorized personnel? - ANS-RSO
\Which Marine Corps Order governs range safety programs - ANS-AR 385-63/MCO 3570.1
\Which of following risk management control measures would be classified as an
engineering control? - ANS-Place limiting stakes on both sides of a weapon to limit lateral
fire.
\Which of the following describes range information provided to pilots and air traffic
controllers through the Notices to Airmen (NOTEM) issued by the FAA? - ANS-Information
about location of live-fire exercises.
\Which of the following documents is designed to be a quick reference for the RSO while
supervising a range exercise? - ANS-Range Safety pocket Guide
\Which of the following is a responsibility of the Laser Range Safety Officer? - ANS--Ensure
personnel using lasers receive a thorough briefing on laser safety.
