RANGE SAFETY COURSE
COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE 2026
FULL QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
◍ Distance X.
Answer: The maximum distance a projectile will travel when fired or
launched at a given quadrant elevation with a given charge or propulsion
system.
◍ DCS, G-3/5/7 and ACISM (no exceptions).
Answer: Live fire and blank firing taking place concurrently at the same
location supervised by the same OIC/RSO is prohibited unless approved by
whom?
◍ Senior Commander.
Answer: Who is responsible for assigning the installation range control
officer (RCO) in writing IAW AR 385-63?
◍ OIC = O-4/Field Grade OfficerRSO = E7.
Answer: What are the minimum grades to be an OIC and RSO in Battalion
or larger CALFEX?
◍ DCS, G-3/5/7 and ACISM (no exceptions).
Answer: Firing over any ammunition storage is prohibited unless approved
by whom?
◍ Body armor (front/back/side ESAPI)ACHHearing/Eye Pro.
Answer: Describe PPE Level 3
◍ Area B.
Answer: The secondary danger area (buffer zone) on the downrange side of
, the impact area and Area A which contains fragments, debris and
components from frangible or explosive projectiles and warheads
functioning on the far edge of the impact area and Area A
◍ 20 meter incriments.
Answer: A 1:25,000 scale ruler is in incriments of what?
◍ 2 degrees.
Answer: How many degrees can my dispersion area be reduced if training
on a static known distance range?
◍ You are the OIC for a convoy operation and small arms exercise. You have
been assigned the range area highlighted in the diagram. Your commanding
officer informs you that he would like to shoot mortars with high explosives
in support of maneuvering troops. Which of the following statements
reflects the information you should give your commanding officer?.
Answer: "Range Control has not given clearance to shoot high explosives
and we have not been assigned a high-hazard impact area for this exercise.".
◍ DA PAM 385-63Range Safety.
Answer: Which publication prescribes range safety standards and
procedures?
◍ Laser.
Answer: A ______ is a device that amplifies light.
◍ The angle beginning at distance Y, located to the left and right of the
dispersion area, which defines the area which contains projectiles after
making initial contact with the target medium.
Answer: Angle Q
◍ Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation.
Answer: What does the acronym LASER stand for?
◍ Which symbols represent the three most commonly used range warning
signals?.
Answer: Red streamer, red artillery streamer, red flashing light
COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE 2026
FULL QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
◍ Distance X.
Answer: The maximum distance a projectile will travel when fired or
launched at a given quadrant elevation with a given charge or propulsion
system.
◍ DCS, G-3/5/7 and ACISM (no exceptions).
Answer: Live fire and blank firing taking place concurrently at the same
location supervised by the same OIC/RSO is prohibited unless approved by
whom?
◍ Senior Commander.
Answer: Who is responsible for assigning the installation range control
officer (RCO) in writing IAW AR 385-63?
◍ OIC = O-4/Field Grade OfficerRSO = E7.
Answer: What are the minimum grades to be an OIC and RSO in Battalion
or larger CALFEX?
◍ DCS, G-3/5/7 and ACISM (no exceptions).
Answer: Firing over any ammunition storage is prohibited unless approved
by whom?
◍ Body armor (front/back/side ESAPI)ACHHearing/Eye Pro.
Answer: Describe PPE Level 3
◍ Area B.
Answer: The secondary danger area (buffer zone) on the downrange side of
, the impact area and Area A which contains fragments, debris and
components from frangible or explosive projectiles and warheads
functioning on the far edge of the impact area and Area A
◍ 20 meter incriments.
Answer: A 1:25,000 scale ruler is in incriments of what?
◍ 2 degrees.
Answer: How many degrees can my dispersion area be reduced if training
on a static known distance range?
◍ You are the OIC for a convoy operation and small arms exercise. You have
been assigned the range area highlighted in the diagram. Your commanding
officer informs you that he would like to shoot mortars with high explosives
in support of maneuvering troops. Which of the following statements
reflects the information you should give your commanding officer?.
Answer: "Range Control has not given clearance to shoot high explosives
and we have not been assigned a high-hazard impact area for this exercise.".
◍ DA PAM 385-63Range Safety.
Answer: Which publication prescribes range safety standards and
procedures?
◍ Laser.
Answer: A ______ is a device that amplifies light.
◍ The angle beginning at distance Y, located to the left and right of the
dispersion area, which defines the area which contains projectiles after
making initial contact with the target medium.
Answer: Angle Q
◍ Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation.
Answer: What does the acronym LASER stand for?
◍ Which symbols represent the three most commonly used range warning
signals?.
Answer: Red streamer, red artillery streamer, red flashing light
