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Figure 8–9. 30mm discard hazard area 8–4. Firing vehicle status designations a. Safety precautions for firing vehicle status designations will be determined by appropriate risk authority based on risk assessment and training objectives. Use of flags and lights is an alternative safety precaution to reduce risk of accidental losses during training operations. The following color scheme is recommended when flags and/or lights are used: (1) Yellow: Vehicle has malfunction. Yellow is used only in conjunction with red or green. (2) Red and green: Vehicle is preparing to fire or the crew is performing a non-firing exercise. Weapon systems are clear but not elevated. (3) Red and yellow: Vehicle has a malfunction or misfire. Weapon systems are not clear and are pointed downrange. (4) Green and yellow: Vehicle has a malfunction. Weapon systems are clear. (5) Red: Vehicle engaged in firing. Weapons must be pointed at the target area. (6) Green: All vehicles’ weapon systems are clear and elevated. Any live ammunition in the vehicle is properly stowed. b. Once a firing vehicle begins a battle run and passes the start fire line, all weapon systems, including laser systems, are considered to be loaded and ready to fire. Senior commanders (Army)/installation commanders (Marine 99 DA PAM 385–63 • 16 April 2014