OIC/RSO CERTIFICATION TEST –
FLASHCARDS QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS||UPDATED 2025
1. What is the UTC Range SOP?
Answer: ✔✔ – The Standard Operating Procedure specific to UTC Range
operations
2. What is the purpose of an ACH or helmet on live-fire ranges?
Answer: ✔✔ – To provide head protection during training involving live
ammunition
3. What is eye protection used for on a range?
Answer: ✔✔ – To shield the eyes from debris, fragments, or other hazards
4. Why is ear protection required during live-fire training?
Answer: ✔✔ – To protect hearing from loud noise produced by weapons fire
5. What are Pro-Tec helmets used for?
Answer: ✔✔ – Approved alternative head protection in place of Kevlar helmets
6. What does “EQA 1” refer to on the range?
Answer: ✔✔ – The explosive limit for EQA 1 designated training area
7. What does “EQA 2” refer to?
Answer: ✔✔ – The explosive limit set for the EQA 2 range area
, 8. What is the meaning of “EQA 3”?
Answer: ✔✔ – The allowable explosive quantity for the EQA 3 training range
9. What is the ORA Worksheet used for?
Answer: ✔✔ – A form used by Range Control to assess and evaluate range safety
procedures
Commander's Signature - ANSWERS✔✔Signature of the commanding officer on
the ORA Worksheet
Range Coordination Meeting - ANSWERS✔✔Meeting held to coordinate range
activities
Thursday - ANSWERS✔✔Day of the week when the range coordination meeting
is conducted
Primary Communication - ANSWERS✔✔Main mode of communication with
Range Control
Secondary Communication - ANSWERS✔✔Backup mode of communication with
Range Control
RSO - ANSWERS✔✔Responsible for the conduct of the activity and adherence to
regulations
OIC - ANSWERS✔✔Responsible for the conduct of the activity and adherence to
regulations
FLASHCARDS QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS||UPDATED 2025
1. What is the UTC Range SOP?
Answer: ✔✔ – The Standard Operating Procedure specific to UTC Range
operations
2. What is the purpose of an ACH or helmet on live-fire ranges?
Answer: ✔✔ – To provide head protection during training involving live
ammunition
3. What is eye protection used for on a range?
Answer: ✔✔ – To shield the eyes from debris, fragments, or other hazards
4. Why is ear protection required during live-fire training?
Answer: ✔✔ – To protect hearing from loud noise produced by weapons fire
5. What are Pro-Tec helmets used for?
Answer: ✔✔ – Approved alternative head protection in place of Kevlar helmets
6. What does “EQA 1” refer to on the range?
Answer: ✔✔ – The explosive limit for EQA 1 designated training area
7. What does “EQA 2” refer to?
Answer: ✔✔ – The explosive limit set for the EQA 2 range area
, 8. What is the meaning of “EQA 3”?
Answer: ✔✔ – The allowable explosive quantity for the EQA 3 training range
9. What is the ORA Worksheet used for?
Answer: ✔✔ – A form used by Range Control to assess and evaluate range safety
procedures
Commander's Signature - ANSWERS✔✔Signature of the commanding officer on
the ORA Worksheet
Range Coordination Meeting - ANSWERS✔✔Meeting held to coordinate range
activities
Thursday - ANSWERS✔✔Day of the week when the range coordination meeting
is conducted
Primary Communication - ANSWERS✔✔Main mode of communication with
Range Control
Secondary Communication - ANSWERS✔✔Backup mode of communication with
Range Control
RSO - ANSWERS✔✔Responsible for the conduct of the activity and adherence to
regulations
OIC - ANSWERS✔✔Responsible for the conduct of the activity and adherence to
regulations
