RANGE SAFETY STUDY GUIDE WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS!!
Surface Danger Zone (SDZ)
answers: The ground and air space designated within the training complex for
vertical and lateral containment of projectiles, fragments, debris, and components
resulting from the firing, launching, or detonation of weapon systems to include
explosives and demolitions.
Dispersion Area
answers: The area within the SDZ located between the GTL and the ricochet area.
This area accounts for human error, gun or cannon tube wear, propellant
temperature, and so forth.
Gun Target Line
answers: An imaginary line drawn between the firing position and target position.
Also referred to as the line of fire.
Firing Position
answers: The point or location at which a weapon system is placed for firing. For
demolitions, the firing position is the point or location at which the firing crew is
located during demolition operations.
What position can a contractor or government civilian serve on a live fire exercise?
answers: RSO/OIC
When firing blank ammunition on training ranges; what adapter is required and
dispersion angle?
answers: BFA, 10 Degrees
, What are the different types of danger zones?
answers: -Laser surface danger zone
-Surface danger zone
-Weapons danger zone
Which pamphlet is used in conjunction with AR 385-63 and MCO 3570.1C to
establish and maintain a comprehensive range safety program?
answers: DA PAM 385-63
Who can authorize deviations for the Army? Marines?
answers: -Army senior commander in the grade of O-7 and above
-ARNG Adjutant general of the respective state
-Regional commander (marines)
Which section is establishing the Marine Corp safety and occupational health
policies?
answers: The commandant of the marine corps (CMC) safety division
How much notification is required to be given to the PAO involving hazards to the
public?
answers: At least 24 hours in advance
What must be submitted to the installation range control officer to allow violators
to conduct training on the local RTA?
answers: Authorization in writing by the installation commander/senior
commander
SOLUTIONS!!
Surface Danger Zone (SDZ)
answers: The ground and air space designated within the training complex for
vertical and lateral containment of projectiles, fragments, debris, and components
resulting from the firing, launching, or detonation of weapon systems to include
explosives and demolitions.
Dispersion Area
answers: The area within the SDZ located between the GTL and the ricochet area.
This area accounts for human error, gun or cannon tube wear, propellant
temperature, and so forth.
Gun Target Line
answers: An imaginary line drawn between the firing position and target position.
Also referred to as the line of fire.
Firing Position
answers: The point or location at which a weapon system is placed for firing. For
demolitions, the firing position is the point or location at which the firing crew is
located during demolition operations.
What position can a contractor or government civilian serve on a live fire exercise?
answers: RSO/OIC
When firing blank ammunition on training ranges; what adapter is required and
dispersion angle?
answers: BFA, 10 Degrees
, What are the different types of danger zones?
answers: -Laser surface danger zone
-Surface danger zone
-Weapons danger zone
Which pamphlet is used in conjunction with AR 385-63 and MCO 3570.1C to
establish and maintain a comprehensive range safety program?
answers: DA PAM 385-63
Who can authorize deviations for the Army? Marines?
answers: -Army senior commander in the grade of O-7 and above
-ARNG Adjutant general of the respective state
-Regional commander (marines)
Which section is establishing the Marine Corp safety and occupational health
policies?
answers: The commandant of the marine corps (CMC) safety division
How much notification is required to be given to the PAO involving hazards to the
public?
answers: At least 24 hours in advance
What must be submitted to the installation range control officer to allow violators
to conduct training on the local RTA?
answers: Authorization in writing by the installation commander/senior
commander
