P-385-63 Range Safety Pamphlet Download

aircraft. The potential exists for the laser seeker of the munition to lock onto the designator or its radiated energy (beam or reflected beam) instead of the target. The following procedures will be followed to reduce this risk. (1) The pilot of the attacking aircraft will confirm the location of the designator and the target before releasing munitions. (2) Approach paths will be designated and briefed to both the designating and forward air controller personnel and the aircrews prior to conducting the mission. Aircraft approach paths will be planned to preclude crossing laser designator beams with the laser seeker. The laser seeker should intersect the designator beam well forward of the laser firing point, angling toward the target. (3) Only participating personnel will be within the danger zone of the weapon employed. Additionally, only participating personnel will be located at the designator or close to a direct or reflected beam of the laser designator during operations. (4) Munitions will not be launched or released toward the laser designator. See applicable TMs, FMs, current MIL–HDBK–828B, and doctrinal publications for recommended employment procedures. c. NVDs can detect laser energy but they will not be used for laser eye protection. These devices are not "cover-all" goggles; laser energy may enter the eye from offset angles where protection is not afforded. The damage threshold for NVDs may be as low or lower than the damage threshold for the human eye. These devices can be bloomed (white out), damaged, or destroyed from exposure to laser radiation thus creating ancillary safety hazards. 16–6. Laser accident/incident reporting Report all suspected laser accidents/incidents, regardless of injury, in accordance with AR 385–10, DA Pam 385–24, DA Pam 385–40, TB MED 524, MCO 5104.1C, BUMEDINST 6470.23, and AFI 48–139. The expeditious examina- tion and treatment of laser eye injuries are critical in minimizing loss of visual acuity. Expeditious medical guidance is available through the Tri-Service Laser Injury Hotline at 1–800–473–3549 or 937–938–3764, DSN (312) 798–3764, or esoh.service.center@wpafb.af.mil. Chapter 17 Live-Fire Exercises 17–1. Safety during live-fire exercises a. Live-fire phases of training exercises are conducted with maximum realism and safety. If safety or terrain limitations do require some unrealistic actions to be taken, personnel should be briefed, in detail, on why artificial actions are required and what the unit would do if confronted with a similar situation in combat. b. CALFEX (Army)/CAX (Marine Corps) involve the participation of two or more combat arms and/or DOD services. Air and ground weapons shall be used in accordance with current doctrine unless specifically prohibited from use by this pamphlet. Because of the dangers and complexities associated with CALFEXs/CAXs, commanders will thoroughly review training scenarios (scheme of maneuver and fire support) and ensure close coordination among participants. Commanders will apply risk management to all aspects of the CALFEX/CAX. 17–2. Information for commanders a. Training to permit highly realistic maneuvers and live-fire exercises involves specific personnel safety require- ments. Senior commanders (Army)/installation commanders (Marine Corps) will publish specific range guidance (for example, range regulations, SOPs, and so forth) that applies specifically to their installations. This guidance will define safety requirements to support live-fire training exercises. Directives developed for a particular location are not authorized for use at a different location. b. Commanders whose units participate in live-fire exercises will — (1) Make certain that all individual gunners who will take part in live-fire exercises, including fighting vehicle, tank, and aviation gunners, have fired and passed a qualification course for the weapon or system they will fire in the exercise. (2) Conduct rehearsal (dry run) exercises prior to the live-fire and maneuver exercise. The commander will assess the proficiency and experience level of their unit and the degree of risk involved to determine the scope and duration of the rehearsal and if it should be executed on the same range on which the live-fire and maneuver training will be conducted. The rehearsal should be scheduled as close to the actual event as is feasible to retain individual situational awareness and skills. Additionally, whenever feasible, rehearsals will replicate as closely as possible the conditions involved in the actual event. Such conditions should include, but are not limited to, time of day, similar terrain, and the status of the personnel (that is, uniforms, equipment, and camouflage). In addition, rehearsals will include a review of range safety requirements for the live-fire and maneuver range. The review should include, but is not limited to, lateral limits, danger zones for weapons and AE used, air limitations and restrictions, both for live-fire and medical evacuation, and emergency and/or casualty evacuation procedures. For the Army, the CG, U.S. Army Special Opera- tions Command, may approve deviation from this requirement for Army Special Operations Forces. If Army Special 208 DA PAM 385–63 • 16 April 2014