NRA BASIC RSO TEST SCRIPT 2026
QUESTIONS WITH FULL ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ 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
QUESTIONS WITH FULL ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ 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
