Range Safety OIC/RSO|98 Questions &
Answers
AR385-63/MCO 3570.1 Correct Answer-establishes ranges safety policies and
responsibilities for firing ammunition, lasers, guided, missiles, and rockets on Marine Corps
and Army ranges.
DA Pam 385-63 Correct Answer-provides implementation guidance for the Marine Corps
Range Safety Program.
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-The USMC Range Safety Pocket Guide
summarizes the policies and procedures needed to conduct a live-fire event. This document
contains information on surface danger zones (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
, Range Safety OIC/RSO|98 Questions &
Answers
the Marine Corps Total Force. This guidance is directive until the SOUM is cancelled, changed
or written into the Range Safety Order.
RCO Correct Answer-Responsible for all range safety matters and provides coordination of
ranges in the installation complex
OIC Correct Answer-Responsible and accountable for conduct of the exercise and ensuring
participants follow safety regulations
RSO Correct Answer-Responsible for range safety for the exercise
LRSO Correct Answer-Responsible for laser range safety for exercises involving lasers
Land Correct Answer-The land area of a range for live-fire and maneuver includes start and
cease-fire lines, target areas, and impact areas.
, Range Safety OIC/RSO|98 Questions &
Answers
Airspace Correct Answer-refers to any one of several types of controlled and uncontrolled
airspace required to support range operations. Airspace over a range may include restricted
areas, warning areas, military operations, and air traffic controlled assigned airspace.
Waterways Correct Answer-The range boundaries may include navigable inland waterways
such as rivers or lakes. Sea space is the operating area necessary to contain live-fire and
support ship to shore training.
Dedicated impact areas Correct Answer-An impact area is a designated area within the
limits of a range.
Dedicated Impact Areas are associated with: Correct Answer-non-sensitive ammunition
and explosives.
Size of dedicated impact area Correct Answer-usually a large piece of land that several
ranges fire into.
Answers
AR385-63/MCO 3570.1 Correct Answer-establishes ranges safety policies and
responsibilities for firing ammunition, lasers, guided, missiles, and rockets on Marine Corps
and Army ranges.
DA Pam 385-63 Correct Answer-provides implementation guidance for the Marine Corps
Range Safety Program.
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-The USMC Range Safety Pocket Guide
summarizes the policies and procedures needed to conduct a live-fire event. This document
contains information on surface danger zones (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
, Range Safety OIC/RSO|98 Questions &
Answers
the Marine Corps Total Force. This guidance is directive until the SOUM is cancelled, changed
or written into the Range Safety Order.
RCO Correct Answer-Responsible for all range safety matters and provides coordination of
ranges in the installation complex
OIC Correct Answer-Responsible and accountable for conduct of the exercise and ensuring
participants follow safety regulations
RSO Correct Answer-Responsible for range safety for the exercise
LRSO Correct Answer-Responsible for laser range safety for exercises involving lasers
Land Correct Answer-The land area of a range for live-fire and maneuver includes start and
cease-fire lines, target areas, and impact areas.
, Range Safety OIC/RSO|98 Questions &
Answers
Airspace Correct Answer-refers to any one of several types of controlled and uncontrolled
airspace required to support range operations. Airspace over a range may include restricted
areas, warning areas, military operations, and air traffic controlled assigned airspace.
Waterways Correct Answer-The range boundaries may include navigable inland waterways
such as rivers or lakes. Sea space is the operating area necessary to contain live-fire and
support ship to shore training.
Dedicated impact areas Correct Answer-An impact area is a designated area within the
limits of a range.
Dedicated Impact Areas are associated with: Correct Answer-non-sensitive ammunition
and explosives.
Size of dedicated impact area Correct Answer-usually a large piece of land that several
ranges fire into.
