Range Safety Exam; Questions and Answers
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Who is the proponent and exception authority for AR 385-63? Correct Answer-The DAS
(Director of Army Staff)
What is the purpose of AR 385-63? Correct Answer-It prescribes safety policies and
responsibilities for firing ammunition, lasers, guided missiles, demolition, explosives, rockets
and the delivery of bombs on army installations.
What must range safety programs provide? Correct Answer-Enhance safe and realistic live
fire training/ Protect personnel and property while improving combat readiness/ prevent
fratricide/ Protect civilian and military populations/ Minimize potential explosive hazards and
harmful environmental impacts / Prevent injuries and property damage through Risk
Management / Enhance the sustainability of operational ranges through the implementation
of range clearance programs / Establish range safety training and certification program.
What are the responsibilities of the Senior Commander in AR 385-63? Correct Answer-
Establish a range safety program / assign the installation range control officer in writing /
Ensure essential personnel involved in live fire training receive appropriate range
training/Implement a certification program for installation OICs and RSOs/Establish a range
clearance program / Ensure warnings are issued at least 24 hours in advance to the public
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before firing operations / Prohibit the use of alcohol and controlled substances in training
complex's.
What are the responsibilities of the Garrison Safety Commander in AR 385-63? Correct
Answer-Provide oversight for all range safety matters / Evaluate the range safety program
annually / Inspect installation range complex semi-annually / Review purposed local range
safety policies and procedures / Review and comment on extremely high and high risk
assessments for training / Review and make recommendations regarding overhead fire.
What are the responsibilities of the Installation Range Control Officer in AR 385-63?
Correct Answer-Serve as the central point for command and control for all activities
conducted within the installation training complex / Coordinates safety issues with
appropriate installation staff / If authorized can withdraw or suspend installation training
privileges / Maintain and update RFMSS / Maintain original records of current and historical
data / Approve, control, and monitor personnel access into the installation training complex
boundaries /
What is the minimum qualification to be an RSO? Correct Answer-Appropriate Grade,
Range safety qualified, Weapon systems qualified
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Who is the proponent and exception authority for AR 385-63? Correct Answer-The DAS
(Director of Army Staff)
What is the purpose of AR 385-63? Correct Answer-It prescribes safety policies and
responsibilities for firing ammunition, lasers, guided missiles, demolition, explosives, rockets
and the delivery of bombs on army installations.
What must range safety programs provide? Correct Answer-Enhance safe and realistic live
fire training/ Protect personnel and property while improving combat readiness/ prevent
fratricide/ Protect civilian and military populations/ Minimize potential explosive hazards and
harmful environmental impacts / Prevent injuries and property damage through Risk
Management / Enhance the sustainability of operational ranges through the implementation
of range clearance programs / Establish range safety training and certification program.
What are the responsibilities of the Senior Commander in AR 385-63? Correct Answer-
Establish a range safety program / assign the installation range control officer in writing /
Ensure essential personnel involved in live fire training receive appropriate range
training/Implement a certification program for installation OICs and RSOs/Establish a range
clearance program / Ensure warnings are issued at least 24 hours in advance to the public
, Range Safety Exam; Questions and Answers
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before firing operations / Prohibit the use of alcohol and controlled substances in training
complex's.
What are the responsibilities of the Garrison Safety Commander in AR 385-63? Correct
Answer-Provide oversight for all range safety matters / Evaluate the range safety program
annually / Inspect installation range complex semi-annually / Review purposed local range
safety policies and procedures / Review and comment on extremely high and high risk
assessments for training / Review and make recommendations regarding overhead fire.
What are the responsibilities of the Installation Range Control Officer in AR 385-63?
Correct Answer-Serve as the central point for command and control for all activities
conducted within the installation training complex / Coordinates safety issues with
appropriate installation staff / If authorized can withdraw or suspend installation training
privileges / Maintain and update RFMSS / Maintain original records of current and historical
data / Approve, control, and monitor personnel access into the installation training complex
boundaries /
What is the minimum qualification to be an RSO? Correct Answer-Appropriate Grade,
Range safety qualified, Weapon systems qualified
