Laser Range Safety (2023/2024) Graded A

Laser Range Safety (2023/2024) Graded A MCO 3570.1C On the job source Prescribes range safety policy Provides guidance for application of Risk managment Range laser safety inspection Laser warning signs are present Range conditions are acceptable LSDZ clear of non-participating personnel Proper PPE in use Laser systems authorized Training filters/modes used Comm/terms agreed upon with range control Safety/pre mission brief Laser systems/control measures Laser hazards/risk considerations Mission profile/authorized tactics/weapons position/orientation Authorized targets Comm procedures Range request/range SOP (reference) PPE Mission profile Authorized targets Laser tech manual (reference) Laser system information MCO 3570.1 Laser safety considerations Laser range supervision LSDZ clear of non participating personnel Pre fire checks performed Authorized weapons positions/orientation/targets checked Local SOP followed Cease fire operations Communications maintained Emergency response Laser operations Air to ground Ground to ground Ground to air Air to air Ship to target Force on force Applications Laser target ranging Laser target designation Laser spot tracker Laser marking Ocular interruption Hazards Eye damage Skin damage Vision disruption Fratricide Class 1 No hazards under normal viewing conditions but is with magnifying optics Class 2 Low power and not considered hazardous for momentary exposure Class 3R Considered safe if handled carefully with restricted viewing Class 3B Eye and skin hazard for direct exposure Class 4 Hazardous for direct or scattered exposure Principles of laser operations Specular reflection Diffuse reflection Laser surface danger zone Safety considerations Safe handling Target placement and maintenance Atmospheric conditions Smoke Haze Fog Precipitation Control Measures Engineering Administrative PPE Laser target ranging Provide range, azimuth, & elevation Laser target designation/laser guided weapo Target acquisition and munitions delivery on target Laser spot tracker Aid visual acquisition/used to id Laser marking Use laser marker/pointer/illuminator to get an individuals attention Ocular interruption Intentionally obscure the vision on an individual specular reflection a reflection produced by a smooth surface in which parallel light rays are reflected in parallel diffuse reflection Reflection that occurs when parallel rays of light hit a rough surface and all reflect at different angles laser surface danger zone (LSDZ) is a specific type of danger zone when lasers are in use.