Range Safety Course UPDATED ACTUAL
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
Which Marine Corps Order governs range safety programs - CORRECT ANSWER - AR
385-63/MCO 3570.1
What is one of the unique features of AR 385-63/MCO 3570.1 and DA Pam 385-63? -
CORRECT 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? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Chapter 4
Which of the following documents is designed to be a quick reference for the RSO while
supervising a range exercise? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT ANSWER - OIC
Which individual has the primary responsibility to physically check the SDZ to make sure it is
clear of all unauthorized personnel? - CORRECT ANSWER - RSO
Which of the following is a responsibility of the Laser Range Safety Officer? - CORRECT
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? - CORRECT ANSWER - E-6
The three primary components of a range are _________? - CORRECT 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. -
CORRECT ANSWER - dedicated
Which of the following describes range information provided to pilots and air traffic controllers
through the Notices to Airmen (NOTEM) issued by the FAA? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Information about location of live-fire exercises.
You are planning a live-fire exercise. Under which of the following conditions must you consider
the airspace in addition to the ground range area? - CORRECT ANSWER - -When the
exercise involves long-trajectory weapons
-When the exercise involves air-delivered munitions
-When the exercise involves only small arms
-All of the above
The design of a danger zone is intended to prevent injury to personnel and _______. -
CORRECT ANSWER - Damage to property by identifying hazardous boundaries of
ricochets and fragmentation associated with live-fire training.
You are planning an exercise that will include an airstrike on a static target. What type of danger
zone is needed for of exercise? - CORRECT ANSWER - Surface Danger Zone
Which area or location is represented by the number "2" in the batwing SDZ shown here? (image
not included) - CORRECT ANSWER - Area A
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
Which Marine Corps Order governs range safety programs - CORRECT ANSWER - AR
385-63/MCO 3570.1
What is one of the unique features of AR 385-63/MCO 3570.1 and DA Pam 385-63? -
CORRECT 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? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Chapter 4
Which of the following documents is designed to be a quick reference for the RSO while
supervising a range exercise? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT ANSWER - OIC
Which individual has the primary responsibility to physically check the SDZ to make sure it is
clear of all unauthorized personnel? - CORRECT ANSWER - RSO
Which of the following is a responsibility of the Laser Range Safety Officer? - CORRECT
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? - CORRECT ANSWER - E-6
The three primary components of a range are _________? - CORRECT 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. -
CORRECT ANSWER - dedicated
Which of the following describes range information provided to pilots and air traffic controllers
through the Notices to Airmen (NOTEM) issued by the FAA? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Information about location of live-fire exercises.
You are planning a live-fire exercise. Under which of the following conditions must you consider
the airspace in addition to the ground range area? - CORRECT ANSWER - -When the
exercise involves long-trajectory weapons
-When the exercise involves air-delivered munitions
-When the exercise involves only small arms
-All of the above
The design of a danger zone is intended to prevent injury to personnel and _______. -
CORRECT ANSWER - Damage to property by identifying hazardous boundaries of
ricochets and fragmentation associated with live-fire training.
You are planning an exercise that will include an airstrike on a static target. What type of danger
zone is needed for of exercise? - CORRECT ANSWER - Surface Danger Zone
Which area or location is represented by the number "2" in the batwing SDZ shown here? (image
not included) - CORRECT ANSWER - Area A
