P-385-63 Range Safety Pamphlet Download

(a) The FX 9000 and 9003 Protective Face Masks are authorized for use. The FX 9003 Protective Face Mask is specifically authorized for use with DODICs (AB05) and (AB06). (b) The MCU–2A/P Chemical Biological Mask may be used for face and eye protection only if the hard outer eye shields and the C2 canister are attached prior to use with the SESAMS training system. (c) A balaclava, towel, or neck scarf will be worn so as not to expose any portion of the neck and throat. A commercially produced neck protector is also available from Simunition, the FX 8000 Protective Throat Collar. (6) Ensure that the 150 m safety distance (zone) remains clear of unprotected personnel. f. During SESAMS firing: (1) Ensure that qualified medical personnel and appropriate medical equipment are available during all SESAMS training exercises (same as live-fire). (2) Ensure all personnel wear approved hearing protection during all SESAMS training exercises. (3) Ensure that a minimum safe engagement distance of 2 m (6.5 ft) for the 9mm SESAMS training system and 4 m (13 ft) for the 5.56mm system is established and maintained from the muzzle. g. After SESAMS firing: (1) Ensure all weapons are returned to their operational state and a function check is performed. (2) Account for and return all unused ammunition to the appropriate location in accordance with current applicable directives. 14–15. Close combat mission capability kit (Army) a. All personnel engaged in CCMCK force-on-force training will wear PPE in accordance with the procedures, restrictions, and other guidance contained in technical/operator manuals, references, and/or pamphlets (TM 9–6920–3700–10). No personnel will be allowed within 75 m of the outermost boundary of the training area when force-on-force training is being conducted without meeting the minimum PPE safety requirements. b. All participants will be instructed that no head shots will be taken. c. The minimum engagement distance is 1.5 m (5 ft). d. All participants will be inspected by the RSO, NCOIC, or OIC prior to the initiation of training to ensure that PPE is worn and that employed individual weapons (M16/M4/M249/M9/M11) have been properly converted to fire low-velocity marking ammunition. e. Single hearing protection is required to be worn within 5 m of 9mm and 5.56mm weapons using CCMCK marking ammunition during firing. See paragraph 2–11c for eye protection requirements. f. Tabular data is contained in table 14–6. The SDZ is contained in figure 4–3. Table 14–6 Close combat mission capability kit (Army) Caliber Impact media Distance X Distance Y Vertical hazard Angle P (deg) Angle Q (deg) (m) (m) (m) 9mm Earth/Water 60 N/A 15 N/A N/A Steel/Concrete 60 N/A 15 N/A N/A 5.56mm Earth/Water 75 N/A 16 N/A N/A Steel/Concrete 75 N/A 16 N/A N/A Chapter 15 Mines, Firing Devices, Trip Flares, Simulators, and Explosive Charges 15–1. General a. Basic procedures for handling and detonating explosives, mines, firing devices, trip flares, and simulators used by personnel in training are addressed in this chapter. These procedures do not include projectiles, rockets, bombs, fuzes, or firing devices covered in other paragraphs of this pamphlet unless otherwise stated. b. The following safe practices pertain to standard military and commercial explosives used by the Army, and the Marine Corps, except where noted. They also pertain to items containing explosives such as demolition blocks and mines. Marine Corps units will use the requirements contained in NAVSEA OP5, Volume 1, NAVSEA SWO60–AA–MMA–010, EODB/TM/ TO 60A series, and the Guidebook for Assault Entry Techniques. (1) For the Army, general safe practices for handling and transporting explosives are prescribed in TM 9–1375–213–12, FM 3–34.214, and DA Pam 385–64. For Marine Corps units, information regarding transportation and 182 DA PAM 385–63 • 16 April 2014