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P-385-63 Range Safety Pamphlet Download

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10–9. M712 Copperhead cannon-launched guided projectile (Army) a. Firing conditions. (1) FIST personnel located in the mission-essential area (MEA) will wear approved IBA and protective helmets. (2) FIST personnel are not authorized to occupy the SDZ when a Copperhead is fired in the ballistic mode. (3) Laser designators used with the Copperhead will be operated in accordance with the safety guidelines in chapter 16 of this pamphlet. (4) Specific safety procedures and firing computations for Copperhead projectiles are found in FM 6–40. b. Surface danger zone. (1) Special SDZ construction requirements for Copperhead projectiles are given in figures 10–4 and 10–5. (2) The MEA must start at least 1.5 km in front of the target and not exceed 3.5 km in length (distance equals a total of 5 km from the target). The MEA must remain outside of the prohibited area of the SDZ. 117 DA PAM 385–63 • 16 April 2014