Range Safety
Approved deviations are valid for how long? - ANS-one year or less
\Deviations are limited to what three categories? - ANS-Reduce, modify, and allow
\Entering training complex life fire areas how far must warning signs be placed around the
perimeter? - ANS-At 200 meter intervals or less.
\How far must UXO hazard signs be posted? - ANS-at a maximum of 200 meters around all
UXO locations.
\What activities are prohibited on a range while firing unless authorized and who authorizes
those activities? - ANS-Using ICM or submunitions-DCS, G-3/5/7, ACSIM Overhead fire
above unprotected personnel-MACOM Commanders or next GO in COC Firing over ASP-
DCS, G-3/5/7, ACSIM
\What are the responsibilities of the Garrison Safety Commander in AR 385-63? -
ANS-Provide oversight for all range safety matters / Evaluate the range safety program
annually / Inspect installation range complex semi-annually / Review purposed local range
safety policies and procedures / Review and comment on extremely high and high risk
assessments for training / Review and make recommendations regarding overhead fire.
\What are the responsibilities of the Installation Range Control Officer in AR 385-63? -
ANS-Serve as the central point for command and control for all activities conducted within
the installation training complex / Coordinates safety issues with appropriate installation staff
/ If authorized can withdraw or suspend installation training privileges / Maintain and update
RFMSS / Maintain original records of current and historical data / Approve, control, and
monitor personnel access into the installation training complex boundaries /
\What are the responsibilities of the Senior Commander in AR 385-63? - ANS-Establish a
range safety program / assign the installation range control officer in writing / Ensure
essential personnel involved in live fire training receive appropriate range training/Implement
a certification program for installation OICs and RSOs/Establish a range clearance program /
Ensure warnings are issued at least 24 hours in advance to the public before firing
operations / Prohibit the use of alcohol and controlled substances in training complex's.
\What are the three types and danger zones? - ANS-...
\What are the three types and danger zones? - ANS-Laser Surface Danger Zone, Surface
Danger Zone, Weapons Danger Zone
\What denotes the right and left limits of fire on a range? - ANS-Internal and External Limit of
Fire Markers.
\What does the Batwing SDZ provide? - ANS-Greater containment of all ricochets.
\What is deviation? - ANS-A temporary departure from established range standards and
procedure.
\What is small arms? - ANS-man portable, individual and crew-served weapon systems of 30
mm or less used primarily against personnel and light or unarmored equipment.
\What is the goal of danger zones? - ANS-To contain munitions and hazardous fragments
with a probability of escapement from the danger zone not to exceed 1:1,000,000.
\What is the minimum qualification to be an OIC? - ANS-Appropriate Grade, Range safety
qualified, Weapon systems knowledgeable.
\What is the minimum qualification to be an RSO? - ANS-Appropriate Grade, Range safety
qualified, Weapon systems qualified
Approved deviations are valid for how long? - ANS-one year or less
\Deviations are limited to what three categories? - ANS-Reduce, modify, and allow
\Entering training complex life fire areas how far must warning signs be placed around the
perimeter? - ANS-At 200 meter intervals or less.
\How far must UXO hazard signs be posted? - ANS-at a maximum of 200 meters around all
UXO locations.
\What activities are prohibited on a range while firing unless authorized and who authorizes
those activities? - ANS-Using ICM or submunitions-DCS, G-3/5/7, ACSIM Overhead fire
above unprotected personnel-MACOM Commanders or next GO in COC Firing over ASP-
DCS, G-3/5/7, ACSIM
\What are the responsibilities of the Garrison Safety Commander in AR 385-63? -
ANS-Provide oversight for all range safety matters / Evaluate the range safety program
annually / Inspect installation range complex semi-annually / Review purposed local range
safety policies and procedures / Review and comment on extremely high and high risk
assessments for training / Review and make recommendations regarding overhead fire.
\What are the responsibilities of the Installation Range Control Officer in AR 385-63? -
ANS-Serve as the central point for command and control for all activities conducted within
the installation training complex / Coordinates safety issues with appropriate installation staff
/ If authorized can withdraw or suspend installation training privileges / Maintain and update
RFMSS / Maintain original records of current and historical data / Approve, control, and
monitor personnel access into the installation training complex boundaries /
\What are the responsibilities of the Senior Commander in AR 385-63? - ANS-Establish a
range safety program / assign the installation range control officer in writing / Ensure
essential personnel involved in live fire training receive appropriate range training/Implement
a certification program for installation OICs and RSOs/Establish a range clearance program /
Ensure warnings are issued at least 24 hours in advance to the public before firing
operations / Prohibit the use of alcohol and controlled substances in training complex's.
\What are the three types and danger zones? - ANS-...
\What are the three types and danger zones? - ANS-Laser Surface Danger Zone, Surface
Danger Zone, Weapons Danger Zone
\What denotes the right and left limits of fire on a range? - ANS-Internal and External Limit of
Fire Markers.
\What does the Batwing SDZ provide? - ANS-Greater containment of all ricochets.
\What is deviation? - ANS-A temporary departure from established range standards and
procedure.
\What is small arms? - ANS-man portable, individual and crew-served weapon systems of 30
mm or less used primarily against personnel and light or unarmored equipment.
\What is the goal of danger zones? - ANS-To contain munitions and hazardous fragments
with a probability of escapement from the danger zone not to exceed 1:1,000,000.
\What is the minimum qualification to be an OIC? - ANS-Appropriate Grade, Range safety
qualified, Weapon systems knowledgeable.
\What is the minimum qualification to be an RSO? - ANS-Appropriate Grade, Range safety
qualified, Weapon systems qualified
