P-385-63 Range Safety Pamphlet Download
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(6) Missiles equipped with inert or practice warheads will be provided with a system capable of terminating the powered trajectory or destroying the aerodynamic characteristics of the missile to ensure its destruction. (7) When a flight termination system is used to control a system’s SDZ, the trajectory safety officer will have the capability to command destruct missiles independently of all actions of firing and trajectory control crews. (8) The number of personnel engaged in handling, assembling, or firing guided missiles and heavy rockets will be kept to the minimum required to maintain efficient operations and mission accomplishment. (9) Shorting plugs and other safety devices will be removed only to conduct tests or in final preparation for firing. (10) Smoking is prohibited at firing pads, ready storage sites, and assembly sites. No-smoking signs will be prominently displayed. Smoking is also prohibited on any vehicle used to transport propellants or explosives. The possession of matches or any other flame producing devices while working with or transporting propellants or explosives is prohibited. (11) Suitable firefighting equipment as determined by the installation fire marshal will be readily available during all firings. (12) Personnel engaged in handling hazardous materials or exposed to hazardous operations or conditions will use protective clothing and equipment as prescribed by appropriate TMs and FMs. Approved hearing protection will be worn by all personnel within the hearing hazard zones defined in the manuals for each system. (13) Except for the use of approved testing equipment in accordance with established procedures, guided missiles and heavy rockets will be isolated from sources of electrical energy (such as, sparks, static discharges, or stray current) that may cause ignition of the propellant or electro-explosive devices. (14) Decontamination equipment appropriate for the type of propellants, oxidizers, active chemicals, batteries, or hazardous fuels at the site will be readily available during firing operations. b. Firing and support personnel will not occupy positions within any portion of the SDZ except as specifically authorized by this pamphlet. c. When occupation of the SDZ is authorized, protective shelters will be used which have been inspected by the installation safety director and facility engineer. d. Fire control personnel will employ positive protection, such as keyed firing panels, to prevent premature firing of a guided missile or heavy rocket. 12–3. FIM–43 Redeye guided missile (Army) a. Firing conditions. (1) The entire Redeye SDZ will be cleared of all personnel except those actively engaged in missile firing. This number will be held to the minimum compatible with efficient operations. (2) Procedures and precautions in appropriate TMs and FMs will be followed during Redeye missile firings. (3) No firings will be made on incoming targets that normally pass over the launch area allowing target or target debris to impact in the area upon intercept. Instructors and any other personnel exposed to rocket motor blast will wear personal protection equipment required for the gunner in appropriate TMs. b. Surface danger zone. (1) Redeye guided missile SDZ requirements are given in figure 12–1 and consist of an impact area and Areas A, B, and F. The SDZ is based on the maximum ballistic range of the Redeye since there is no provision for command destruct by the trajectory safety officer. Distance X for the Redeye guided missile is available from the respective ACOM, ASCC, and DRU safety office. ACOMs, ASCCs, and DRUs that have Redeye guided missiles get Distance X from the U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command. 156 DA PAM 385–63 • 16 April 2014