RANGE SAFETY COURSE EXAM 2026
REVIEW SHEET WITH COMPLETE ANSWER
KEY AND SOLUTIONS
⫸ 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.
⫸ 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
⫸ 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
⫸ 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
⫸ 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
⫸ Which individual has the primary responsibility to physically check
the SDZ to make sure it is clear of all unauthorized personnel?. Answer:
RSO
, ⫸ 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.
⫸ 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
⫸ The three primary components of a range are _________?. Answer:
Land area, airspace, and waterways.
⫸ 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.. Answer: dedicated
⫸ Which of the following describes range information provided to
pilots and air traffic controllers through the Notices to Airmen
(NOTEM) issued by the FAA?. Answer: Information about location of
live-fire exercises.
⫸ You are planning a live-fire exercise. Under which of the following
conditions must you consider the airspace in addition to the ground
REVIEW SHEET WITH COMPLETE ANSWER
KEY AND SOLUTIONS
⫸ 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.
⫸ 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
⫸ 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
⫸ 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
⫸ 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
⫸ Which individual has the primary responsibility to physically check
the SDZ to make sure it is clear of all unauthorized personnel?. Answer:
RSO
, ⫸ 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.
⫸ 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
⫸ The three primary components of a range are _________?. Answer:
Land area, airspace, and waterways.
⫸ 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.. Answer: dedicated
⫸ Which of the following describes range information provided to
pilots and air traffic controllers through the Notices to Airmen
(NOTEM) issued by the FAA?. Answer: Information about location of
live-fire exercises.
⫸ You are planning a live-fire exercise. Under which of the following
conditions must you consider the airspace in addition to the ground
