Range Safety 2 (MGCC); Questions with
Correct Answers
•Who assigns the installation range control officer (RCO) in writing? For Marines? Correct
Answer-Senior Commander 0-7 and above(Army), Base/Station Commander 0-6 or
above(Marine)
•Who Investigates and forward malfunction reports in accordance with AR 75-1 and DA Pam
385-40, as appropriate.
Acts as installation's coordinator for ammunition malfunctions, explosive accidents, and
ammunition investigations? Correct Answer-QASAS
Who will serve as the authorized official responsible for executing proponent responsibilities
for all Army wide safety publications.? Correct Answer-Director Army Staff (DAS)
Who Evaluates the overall effectiveness of the installation range safety program annually
procedures? Correct Answer-Garrison Safety Manager (Army) / IROD (Marine)
What is Distance X? Correct Answer-- The maximum distance a projectile (to include
guided missiles and rockets) will travel when fired or launched at a given quadrant elevation
with a given charge or propulsion system
, Range Safety 2 (MGCC); Questions with
Correct Answers
What is Angle P? Correct Answer-The angle beginning at the firing point, 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.
Define Surface Danger Zone? Correct Answer-The ground and airspace designated within
the training complex (to include associated safety areas) for vertical and lateral containment
of projectiles, fragments, debris, and components resulting from the firing, launching, or
detonations of weapon systems to include explosives and demolitions.
Define Distance W? Correct Answer-The maximum lateral distance a projectile will
ricochet after impacting with the dispersion area. Dist W defines the maximum lateral edge of
the ricochet area.
Who is the approval authority for firing overhead of unprotected personnel? Correct
Answer-Army - ACOM/ASCC/DRU commanders
Marines - CMC
Correct Answers
•Who assigns the installation range control officer (RCO) in writing? For Marines? Correct
Answer-Senior Commander 0-7 and above(Army), Base/Station Commander 0-6 or
above(Marine)
•Who Investigates and forward malfunction reports in accordance with AR 75-1 and DA Pam
385-40, as appropriate.
Acts as installation's coordinator for ammunition malfunctions, explosive accidents, and
ammunition investigations? Correct Answer-QASAS
Who will serve as the authorized official responsible for executing proponent responsibilities
for all Army wide safety publications.? Correct Answer-Director Army Staff (DAS)
Who Evaluates the overall effectiveness of the installation range safety program annually
procedures? Correct Answer-Garrison Safety Manager (Army) / IROD (Marine)
What is Distance X? Correct Answer-- The maximum distance a projectile (to include
guided missiles and rockets) will travel when fired or launched at a given quadrant elevation
with a given charge or propulsion system
, Range Safety 2 (MGCC); Questions with
Correct Answers
What is Angle P? Correct Answer-The angle beginning at the firing point, 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.
Define Surface Danger Zone? Correct Answer-The ground and airspace designated within
the training complex (to include associated safety areas) for vertical and lateral containment
of projectiles, fragments, debris, and components resulting from the firing, launching, or
detonations of weapon systems to include explosives and demolitions.
Define Distance W? Correct Answer-The maximum lateral distance a projectile will
ricochet after impacting with the dispersion area. Dist W defines the maximum lateral edge of
the ricochet area.
Who is the approval authority for firing overhead of unprotected personnel? Correct
Answer-Army - ACOM/ASCC/DRU commanders
Marines - CMC
