P-385-63 Range Safety Pamphlet Download
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special use airspace Airspace of defined dimension identified by an area on the surface of the earth wherein activities must be confined because of their nature and or wherein limitations may be imposed upon aircraft operations that are not a part of those activities. specularly reflective surface A mirror like surface capable of reflecting a laser beam. subcaliber ammunition Practice ammunition of a caliber smaller than standard for the weapon system. Subcaliber ammunition is economical and may be fired in relatively smaller areas. It is used with special subcaliber equipment and devices to simulate firing conditions with standard ammunition. surface danger zone The ground and airspace designated within the training complex (to include associated safety areas) for vertical and lateral containment of projectiles, fragments, debris, and components resulting from the firing, launching, or detonation of weapon systems to include explosives and demolitions. target area The point or location within the SDZ where targets (static/moving, point/array) are emplaced for weapon system engagement. For demolitions, it is the point or location where explosive charges are emplaced. temporary impact area See impact area. training complex Firing ranges and weapons training facilities designated for firing AE, heavy rockets, and guided missiles for training and target practice, and non-live fire sites for maneuver exercises and operations. training site A designated location to train, usually within the confines of the training complex. A specific firing range and or weapons training facility designated for firing ammunition and explosives, heavy rockets, and guided missiles for training and target practice, and non-live-fire sites for maneuver exercises and operations. trajectory safety officer Assists the SRSO and is responsible for determining when crew served guided missiles and heavy rockets should be destroyed or thrust terminated. unexploded ordnance AE which have been primed, fused, armed, or otherwise prepared for action and which have been fired, dropped, launched, projected or placed in such a manner as to constitute a hazard to operations, installations/communities, personnel, or materiel, and remains unexploded either by malfunction or design or any other cause. unit commander A commander of an Army or Marine Corps element whose structure is prescribed by competent authority, such as a table of organization and equipment. uprange The orientation of personnel, materiel, or property relative to the direction or path of AEs (to include guided missiles and rockets) fired or launched from weapon systems. The orientation is from the target area or impact area toward the firing line or position. weapon system qualified An individual, military or civilian, who has completed a standard program of instruction for a particular weapon system. weapon system knowledgeable An individual, military or civilian, who has completed a standard program of instruction for a particular weapon system or has completed familiarization training established by the senior commander. Familiarization training may involve live-fire training. Familiarization training should be approved by proponent school. 235 DA PAM 385–63 • 16 April 2014