P-385-63 Range Safety Pamphlet Download

g. Internal and external limit of fire markers will be placed to denote right and left limits of fire. For the Army, internal and external limit of fire markers will be placed on direct-fire ranges only. See Training Circular (TC) 25–8 for limit-of-fire design requirements. When required, limit-of-fire markers shall be illuminated to ensure proper target area identification at times of limited visibility. Limit-of-fire markers should be thermalized when thermal weapons sights are used. In accordance with DA Pam 385–11, appropriate hearing protection, eye protection, and laser warning signs will be posted at each range and firing line. h. Individual vehicles, tanks, fighting vehicles, and armored personnel carriers may display flags to show the vehicle’s weapon status in accordance with the appropriate field manual. See paragraph 8–4 for more information. 2–3. Controlling other range usage a. When the installation training complex is authorized for use by non-military organizations such as schools; county, municipal, State, or Federal agencies; organized clubs (including rod and gun clubs) or civic associations, the following requirements apply: (1) The organization or agency will comply with requirements and procedures established by AR 385–63/MCO 3570.1C, this pamphlet, and local range regulations and SOPs. (2) Requests for use will be coordinated with the installation RMA (Army), RCO (Marine Corps), appropriate safety office(s), and the Judge Advocate General; and submitted to the senior commander (Army)/installation commander (Marine Corps) for approval. (3) Requests will identify if non-DOD associated minors will be involved in live-fire activities. If so, the activity must be an approved course of marksmanship training, unless otherwise approved by the senior commander (Army)/ installation commander (Marine Corps). (4) A written agreement must be completed between the installation and the non-military organization, detailing all rights and responsibilities of each party, liabilities, procedures, and regulatory and procedural requirements. For the Army, this agreement will be incorporated into the report of availability as required by AR 405–80. (5) The non-military organization will designate an OIC and RSO. Personnel designated as OICs and RSOs will complete a pistol and rifle course approved by the National Rifle Association, or equivalent (for example, U.S. Pistol Shooters Association). The senior commander (Army)/installation commander (Marine Corps), based on input from the RMA (Army), RCO (Marine Corps), garrison safety office, Judge Advocate General, and other staff agencies, as appropriate, will determine the equivalency. For the Marine Corps, OICs and RSOs must complete the Range Safety (Basic) Distance Learning Course. (6) The installation RMA (Army), RCO (Marine Corps) will ensure designated OICs and RSOs are briefed on their duties and responsibilities. b. Military Family members engaging in authorized live-fire activities such as marksmanship training or participat- ing in activities involving weapons firing, such as organizational or Family days, will comply with this pamphlet, installation range regulations, and SOPs. Requests for these activities will specify if minors will be involved. Unit will maintain a roster of all Family members for tracking and identification purposes. c. Civilian personnel, such as military Family members and local populace, must receive authorization from the installation RMA (Army), RCO (Marine Corps) to enter the training complex to participate in or observe capabilities exercises, fire power demonstrations, training courses, competitions, or other types of live-fire exercises. Such person- nel will remain in designated safe areas as determined by the installation RMA (Army), RCO (Marine Corps). d. Inspection team members or other official observers required to be on the firing line, firing position, or firing area will position themselves in safe areas as determined by the installation RMA (Army), RCO (Marine Corps). These personnel must wear appropriate safety equipment as specified by the local range regulations and the installation RMA (Army), RCO (Marine Corps). e. Civilians, to include Family members and DOD civilians, must have approval from the installation RMA (Army), RCO (Marine Corps) to fire weapons within the installation training complex. 2–4. Coordinating use of special use airspace a. Hazardous activities. Any activity considered hazardous to nonparticipating aircraft or requiring special use airspace (SUA) to segregate it from other users of the National Airspace System or in the airspace of host countries will not be conducted until appropriate SUA has been designated and activated for that purpose. b. Types of activities that may require special use airspace. Types of activities that may require SUA include, but are not limited to: artillery fire, mortars, missiles and rockets, air-to-ground and ground-to-air weapon systems, aerial target practice, laser operations, demolition and explosive devices, electronic warfare devices, remotely piloted and unmanned aerial systems, conducting hazardous activities, small arms ranges and any other activity considered to be hazardous or non-compatible with other users of the airspace. SUA is required to be designated and activated prior to conducting any activity over 45 m (150 feet (ft)) above ground level (AGL) (to include ricochet ordinates) that would be hazardous to aircraft. When determining requirements for and type of new SUA to support planned training, a risk assessment will be performed that identifies the degree of risk posed by hazards to existing airspace users from planned live-fire events. 5 DA PAM 385–63 • 16 April 2014