MGCC Range Safety; Questions and Answers
100% Pass
Who assigns the installation range control officer (RCO) in writing? For Marines? Correct
Answer-Senior Commander (Army) Base/ Station Commander (Marines)
Who investigates and forwards malfunction reports in accordance with AR 76-1 and DA Pam
385-40, as appropriate. Acts as installation's coordinator for ammunition malfunctions,
explosive accidents, and ammunition investigations? Correct Answer-QASAS
Who evaluates the overall effectiveness of the installation range safety program annually
procedures? Correct Answer-Garrison Safety Manager (Army) Installation range operations
director (Marine Corps)
Define Distance W? Correct Answer-The maximum lateral distance a projectile will
ricochet after impacting within the dispersion area. Distance W defines the maximum lateral
edge of the ricochet area.
When storing fuel greater than 500 gallons how far must it be away from ammunition?
Correct Answer-100 FT
, MGCC Range Safety; Questions and Answers
100% Pass
When firing small arms at unprotected troops with a BFA what is the safe distance and Angle
from the end of the barrel? Correct Answer-5M and 10 Degrees off the end of the barrel
Define Surface Danger Zone? Correct Answer-The ground and airspace designated within
the training complex (to include associated safety areas) for vertical and lateral containment
of projectiles, fragments, debris, and components resulting from the firing , launching, or
detonations of weapon systems to include explosives and demolitions.
What is the goal of a Danger Zone? Correct Answer-To contain munitions and hazardous
fragments with a probability of escapement from the danger zone not to exceed 1 in
1,000,000.
What is a deviation? Correct Answer-A deviation, as discussed in this regulation/order, is
the temporary departure from established range standards and procedures.
Who is the approval authority for firing over any ammunition storage area? Correct
Answer-DCS-3,5,7 and the ACSIM
100% Pass
Who assigns the installation range control officer (RCO) in writing? For Marines? Correct
Answer-Senior Commander (Army) Base/ Station Commander (Marines)
Who investigates and forwards malfunction reports in accordance with AR 76-1 and DA Pam
385-40, as appropriate. Acts as installation's coordinator for ammunition malfunctions,
explosive accidents, and ammunition investigations? Correct Answer-QASAS
Who evaluates the overall effectiveness of the installation range safety program annually
procedures? Correct Answer-Garrison Safety Manager (Army) Installation range operations
director (Marine Corps)
Define Distance W? Correct Answer-The maximum lateral distance a projectile will
ricochet after impacting within the dispersion area. Distance W defines the maximum lateral
edge of the ricochet area.
When storing fuel greater than 500 gallons how far must it be away from ammunition?
Correct Answer-100 FT
, MGCC Range Safety; Questions and Answers
100% Pass
When firing small arms at unprotected troops with a BFA what is the safe distance and Angle
from the end of the barrel? Correct Answer-5M and 10 Degrees off the end of the barrel
Define Surface Danger Zone? Correct Answer-The ground and airspace designated within
the training complex (to include associated safety areas) for vertical and lateral containment
of projectiles, fragments, debris, and components resulting from the firing , launching, or
detonations of weapon systems to include explosives and demolitions.
What is the goal of a Danger Zone? Correct Answer-To contain munitions and hazardous
fragments with a probability of escapement from the danger zone not to exceed 1 in
1,000,000.
What is a deviation? Correct Answer-A deviation, as discussed in this regulation/order, is
the temporary departure from established range standards and procedures.
Who is the approval authority for firing over any ammunition storage area? Correct
Answer-DCS-3,5,7 and the ACSIM
