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General range sa ey rules
a. Before firing any small arm, inspect the weapon.
b. Always make sure the bore is clear.
c. Weapons shall be clear before going down range.
d. Never leave firearms loaded and/or una"ended, even for a brief period.
e. Never discharge a firearm while running.
ORM Terms and Defini(ons
a. HAZARD: A condi(on with the poten(al to cause personal injury or death, property damage,
or mission degrada(on.
b. CAUSE: Something producing an effect, result, or consequence; a person, event, or condi(on
responsible for an ac(on or result.
c. SEVERITY: Expected consequence of an event in terms of degree of injury, illness, property
damage, or other mission-impairing factor.
d. RISK: Chance of adverse outcome or bad consequences; such as injury, illness, or loss. An
expression of possible loss in terms of probability and severity.
e. RISIDUAL RISK: Risk remaining a er controls have been iden(fied and selected.
5 Step process of ORM
1. Iden(fy Hazards
2. Assess Hazards
3. Make Risk Decisions
4. Implement Controls
5. Supervise
3 Levels of ORM
, 1. Time cri(cal- on the run.
2. Deliberate- some (me.
3. In Depth- more thorough.
4 Principles of ORM
1. Accept risk when benefits outweigh the cost.
2. Accept no unnecessary risk.
3. An(cipate and manage risk by planning.
4. Make risk decisions at the right level.
What is the designed purpose of a firearm?
To kill or cause injury.
T/F In almost every case of accidental shoo(ng, negligence or carelessness is the prime cause.
True
List 3 things that should be included in an EAP?
1. Muster site.
2. Emergency ac(va(on loca(on.
3. Contact list of personnel.
What is the best safety on any firearm?
You the shooter.
Load
Condi(on 4 to 3
Make ready
Condi(on 3 to 1
Load and make ready
Condi(on 4 to 1
Fire
Engage target ( threat )
Cease fire
Cease target engagement ( stop firing )