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laser A device capable of producing a narrow beam of intense light (LASER-light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation). See TB MED 524, MIL–HDBK–828B, and JP 3–09 for more information on lasers. laser buffer zone A safety margin on either side, above, and below the approved target area extending to a distance at which the beam is terminated by a backstop extending across the target zone or the NOHD limit is reached. A vertical buffer zone covers the angular distances below the highest point on a backstop or above the non-lasing area. The laser horizontal buffer zone covers the angular distance to the left of the left most target and to the right of the right most target. laser range finder A range finder employing a laser device to emit a pulsed laser beam that is aimed at the target. The range is determined automatically by electronically measuring the time it takes for the light beam to travel from the laser to the target, be reflected from the target, and return to the range finder. laser safety eyewear Protective eyewear designed specifically to permit the user to be exposed to either a direct or reflected laser beam from a specific laser device without eye injury. laser surface danger zone A V-shaped zone designed to contain a laser beam (while lasing) with buffer zones on either side, above, and below the approved target. logistics assistance representative Department of Army civilian personnel in the grade of GS–11 and above who have received training in specific weapon systems and are qualified in accordance with AR 75–1 to assist in performing malfunction investigations. low-angle fire Fire delivered at angles of elevation equal to or below the angle corresponding to the maximum range of the gun and ammunition. malfunction Failure of an ammunition item to function as expected when fired, launched, or when explosive items function under conditions that should not cause functioning. Malfunctions include hangfires, misfires, duds, abnormal functioning and premature functioning of explosive items under normal handling, maintenance, storage, transportation, and tactical deployment. Malfunctions do not include accidents or incidents that arise solely from negligence, malpractice, or situations such as vehicle accidents or fires. military operations in urban terrain A terrain complex where manmade construction impacts on the tactical options available to commanders. Military operations in urban terrain facilities replicate urban sprawl environments. misfire A complete failure to fire that is not necessarily hazardous. Because it cannot be readily distinguished from a delay in functioning (hangfire), it must be handled as worst case in accordance with procedures for the weapon system. mission-essential area The area within the SDZ located adjacent to the impact area that is allowed to be occupied only by essential personnel needed to accomplish the assigned task or mission. mission-essential personnel Those individuals who are directly involved or in support of weapon systems firing without whom the firing mission could not take place. navigable waterway Any body of water open to the free movement of marine vessels. near edge The boundary of the impact area that borders Area C and is nearest to the firing point or position. 232 DA PAM 385–63 • 16 April 2014