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Figure 12–3. Surface danger zone, Area F, for firing Stinger guided missile (a) The primary launcher danger area has a radius of 50 m boundaries that lie along rearward extensions of the impact area boundaries. Personnel are not permitted in this area during firings. (b) Caution Area 1 also has a radius of 50 m. Its boundaries are the primary launcher danger area and the impact area. Any personnel in this area must be protected from hazardous noise levels and flying ground debris. (c) Caution Area 2 extends to the rear of the launcher with a radius of 125 m. Its boundaries are straight lines drawn between the rearward extension of the impact area boundaries and the intersection of the 125 m radius. Occupation of Caution Area 2 is permitted when all personnel are wearing approved single hearing protection. (6) The Stinger SDZ does not ensure protection from aerial targets that may be used for training firings. Target SDZs must be incorporated into overall Stinger firing operations by the RSO. c. Stinger surface danger zone criteria. These apply to the AN/TWQ–1 Avenger, M6 Linebacker, man-portable air defense systems, and Light Armored Vehicle launch platforms, both stationary and on the move. When firing on the move, extend the Stinger/Avenger SDZ along the route of maneuver. The target flight path establishes left and right limits of fire. 12–5. MIM–72 Chaparral guided missile a. Firing conditions. (1) The entire SDZ will be cleared of all personnel prior to firing a missile except as authorized below. (2) Procedures and precautions outlined in appropriate Chaparral TMs and FMs will be followed during firings. Only the minimum personnel required to fire and maintain safety surveillance of the firing will be permitted in the 159 DA PAM 385–63 • 16 April 2014