RANGE SAFETY OIC RSO EXAMINATION TEST
2026 FULL QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
ALREADY PASSED
◉ DA Pam 385-63. Answer: provides implementation guidance for
the Marine Corps Range Safety Program and has data of weapons
systems
◉ SOP. Answer: Each range or range complex will have its own
standard operating procedure (SOP). The SOP for an installation will
have installation-specific instructions for range safety. You must read
the most current SOP for the range that you will be using.
◉ USMC Range Safety Pocket Guide. Answer: summarizes the
policies and procedures needed to conduct a live-fire event. Contains
information on surface danger zone (SDZ) setup for weapon
systems. The Pocket Guide also provides the OIC and RSO with a
checklist that will assist them with their most common tasks.
◉ SOUM. Answer: Safety Of Use Memorandums (SOUM) are how the
Range and Training Area Management (RTAM) Branch provides
range safety information and guidance to the Marine Corps Total
Force. This guidance is directive until the SOUM is cancelled,
changed or written into the Range Safety Order.
, ◉ RCO. Answer: who controls the logistics and administrative duties
of the range complex provides coordination of ranges in installation
complex?
◉ OIC. Answer: responsible for the overall safe conduct of range
exercises. He is weapon system knowledgeable and has completed a
range safety certification program.
◉ RSO. Answer: Range Safety Officer main priority is safety. He is
weapons system qualified and has completed a range safety
certification program. The RSO cannot participate in the training.
◉ LRSO. Answer: Directing the safe use of lasers is the LRSO's focus.
Can serve as both an RSO and LRSO for a training event. In addition
to completing a range safety certification program, the LRSO must
also complete the Range Laser Safety distance learning Course.
◉ Components of a range. Answer: land, waterway, airspace, (firing
lines & positions, maneuver areas, test pads, detonation pads,
impact areas, electronic scoring sites, buffer zone w/ restricted
access, exclusionary areas
◉ land area of a range. Answer: start & cease fire lines, target areas,
impact areas
2026 FULL QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
ALREADY PASSED
◉ DA Pam 385-63. Answer: provides implementation guidance for
the Marine Corps Range Safety Program and has data of weapons
systems
◉ SOP. Answer: Each range or range complex will have its own
standard operating procedure (SOP). The SOP for an installation will
have installation-specific instructions for range safety. You must read
the most current SOP for the range that you will be using.
◉ USMC Range Safety Pocket Guide. Answer: summarizes the
policies and procedures needed to conduct a live-fire event. Contains
information on surface danger zone (SDZ) setup for weapon
systems. The Pocket Guide also provides the OIC and RSO with a
checklist that will assist them with their most common tasks.
◉ SOUM. Answer: Safety Of Use Memorandums (SOUM) are how the
Range and Training Area Management (RTAM) Branch provides
range safety information and guidance to the Marine Corps Total
Force. This guidance is directive until the SOUM is cancelled,
changed or written into the Range Safety Order.
, ◉ RCO. Answer: who controls the logistics and administrative duties
of the range complex provides coordination of ranges in installation
complex?
◉ OIC. Answer: responsible for the overall safe conduct of range
exercises. He is weapon system knowledgeable and has completed a
range safety certification program.
◉ RSO. Answer: Range Safety Officer main priority is safety. He is
weapons system qualified and has completed a range safety
certification program. The RSO cannot participate in the training.
◉ LRSO. Answer: Directing the safe use of lasers is the LRSO's focus.
Can serve as both an RSO and LRSO for a training event. In addition
to completing a range safety certification program, the LRSO must
also complete the Range Laser Safety distance learning Course.
◉ Components of a range. Answer: land, waterway, airspace, (firing
lines & positions, maneuver areas, test pads, detonation pads,
impact areas, electronic scoring sites, buffer zone w/ restricted
access, exclusionary areas
◉ land area of a range. Answer: start & cease fire lines, target areas,
impact areas
