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publications that are used as guidance for range safety on all Marine Corps ranges? Correct
Answer-AR 385-63/MCO 3570.1 DA Pam 385-63
DA Pam 385-63 Correct Answer-provides implementation guidance for the Marine Corps
Range Safety Program and has data of weapons systems
SOP Correct Answer-Each range or range complex will have its own standard operating
procedure (SOP). The SOP for an installation will have installation-specific instructions for
range safety. You must read the most current SOP for the range that you will be using.
USMC Range Safety Pocket Guide Correct Answer-summarizes the policies and procedures
needed to conduct a live-fire event. Contains information on surface danger zone (SDZ) setup
for weapon systems. The Pocket Guide also provides the OIC and RSO with a checklist that will
assist them with their most common tasks.
SOUM Correct Answer-Safety Of Use Memorandums (SOUM) are how the Range and
Training Area Management (RTAM) Branch provides range safety information and guidance to
the Marine Corps Total Force. This guidance is directive until the SOUM is cancelled, changed
or written into the Range Safety Order.
, Range Safety Exam; Questions and Answers
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RCO Correct Answer-who controls the logistics and administrative duties of the range
complex provides coordination of ranges in installation complex?
OIC Correct Answer-responsible for the overall safe conduct of range exercises. He is
weapon system knowledgeable and has completed a range safety certification program.
RSO Correct Answer-Range Safety Officer main priority is safety. He is weapons system
qualified and has completed a range safety certification program. The RSO cannot participate
in the training.
LRSO Correct Answer-Directing the safe use of lasers is the LRSO's focus. Can serve as both
an RSO and LRSO for a training event. In addition to completing a range safety certification
program, the LRSO must also complete the Range Laser Safety distance learning Course.
Components of a range Correct Answer-land, waterway, airspace, (firing lines & positions,
maneuver areas, test pads, detonation pads, impact areas, electronic scoring sites, buffer
zone w/ restricted access, exclusionary areas