P-385-63 Range Safety Pamphlet Download

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Figure 10–15. Formulas for determining risk during Multiple Launch Rocket System/High Mobility Artillery Rocket System reduced range practice rocket overhead fire Chapter 11 Aviation Range Safety 11–1. General a. Aircrew requirements. (1) All aircrew operating within a range/training airspace complex shall participate in a range safety brief and understand installation range regulations prior to operating within the complex. (2) Aircrews shall take all measures necessary to ensure they conduct training within assigned SUA or other authorized operating areas and that all effects are contained within range complex boundaries. b. Scheduling. (1) All aviation operations conducted within a range/SUA shall be scheduled with the scheduling activity. (2) SUA will be scheduled via the Range Facility Management Support System when available and designated/ activated in accordance with paragraph 2–4 of this pamphlet for all air-to-ground operations. c. Communications. (1) Two-way communication will be maintained between the OIC and the installation range operations firing desk (Army), range control office (Marine Corps). (2) Range operations firing desk (Army), range control (Marine Corps) must be able to maintain radio contact with all aircraft operating on the range. Communication relays are authorized as long as the RMA (Army), RCO (Marine Corps) has a method (for example, tunable radio) to contact aircraft immediately in the event of an imminent situation. (3) All aircraft utilizing ranges shall monitor the guard frequency. Range management will have the capability to transmit/receive on the guard frequency (121.5 VHF/243.0 UHF). d. Weather. (1) All aviation training shall be conducted in visual meteorological conditions (VMC) unless otherwise approved by the OIC and coordinated with range operations (Army), range control (Marine Corps). (2) The local weather detachment or command post must advise the OIC and or RMA (Army), RCO (Marine Corps) of any sudden adverse weather changes (watches, warnings, or advisories) that might impact range operations or safety. 135 DA PAM 385–63 • 16 April 2014