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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
LASER RANGE SAFETY OFFICER - CORRECT ANSWER: Responsible for laser
range safety for exercises involving lasers
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.
Local Standard Operating Procedure: 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. - CORRECT ANSWER: For environment/weather concerns
OFFICER IN CHARGE - CORRECT ANSWER: Responsible and accountable for
conduct of the exercise and ensuring participants follow safety regulations
must supervise misfire, hangfire, and cook-off procedures on the range
RANGE CONTROL OFFICER (RCO) - CORRECT ANSWER: Responsible for all range
safety matters and provides coordination of ranges in the installation complex
,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
RANGE SAFETY OFFICER (RSO) - CORRECT ANSWER: Responsible for range
safety for the exercise
has the primary responsibility to physically check the SDZ to make sure it is clear of all
unauthorized personnel
The three primary components of a range are _________? - CORRECT ANSWER:
Land area, airspace, and waterways.
The 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
What establishes ranges safety policies and responsibilities for firing ammunition,
lasers, guided, missiles, and rockets on Marine Corps and Army ranges. - CORRECT
ANSWER: AR385-63/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.
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
, What provides implementation guidance for the Marine Corps Range Safety Program. -
CORRECT ANSWER: DA Pam 385-63
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 munition
When the exercise involves only small arms-
*All of the above
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
Access Restricted - CORRECT ANSWER: fences, barricades, signs, guards or a
combination of these types of positive controls are used to protect unauthorized
personnel
After Use of temporary impact area - CORRECT ANSWER: After an exercise, the
temporary impact area should be capable of being cleared and returned to the original
state.
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.
2025-2026 115 Questions and 100% Verified
Correct Answers Guaranteed A+
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
LASER RANGE SAFETY OFFICER - CORRECT ANSWER: Responsible for laser
range safety for exercises involving lasers
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.
Local Standard Operating Procedure: 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. - CORRECT ANSWER: For environment/weather concerns
OFFICER IN CHARGE - CORRECT ANSWER: Responsible and accountable for
conduct of the exercise and ensuring participants follow safety regulations
must supervise misfire, hangfire, and cook-off procedures on the range
RANGE CONTROL OFFICER (RCO) - CORRECT ANSWER: Responsible for all range
safety matters and provides coordination of ranges in the installation complex
,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
RANGE SAFETY OFFICER (RSO) - CORRECT ANSWER: Responsible for range
safety for the exercise
has the primary responsibility to physically check the SDZ to make sure it is clear of all
unauthorized personnel
The three primary components of a range are _________? - CORRECT ANSWER:
Land area, airspace, and waterways.
The 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
What establishes ranges safety policies and responsibilities for firing ammunition,
lasers, guided, missiles, and rockets on Marine Corps and Army ranges. - CORRECT
ANSWER: AR385-63/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.
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
, What provides implementation guidance for the Marine Corps Range Safety Program. -
CORRECT ANSWER: DA Pam 385-63
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 munition
When the exercise involves only small arms-
*All of the above
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
Access Restricted - CORRECT ANSWER: fences, barricades, signs, guards or a
combination of these types of positive controls are used to protect unauthorized
personnel
After Use of temporary impact area - CORRECT ANSWER: After an exercise, the
temporary impact area should be capable of being cleared and returned to the original
state.
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.
