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Army Regulation 385–

MCO 3570.1C

Safety

Range Safety

Headquarters Departments of the Army, and the U.S. Marine Corps Washington, DC 30 January 2012

UNCLASSIFIED

SUMMARY of CHANGE

AR 385–63/MCO 3570.1C

Range Safety

This administrative revision, dated 29 March 2012--

o Updates U.S. Marine Corps’ signature block (title page).

This major revision, dated 30 January 2012--

o Prescribes responsibilities for firing ammunitions, lasers, guided missiles, demolitions, explosives, rockets, and the delivery of bombs (chap 1).

o Revises range safety policy (chap 2).

o Provides guidance for deviations from range standards and procedures (chap 3).

o Makes administrative changes (throughout).

a r e c o n s i s t e n t w i t h c o n t r o l l i n g l a w a n d regulations.

Army internal control process. This regulation contains internal control provi- sions in accordance with AR 11–2 and identifies key internal controls that must be evaluated (see appendix B).

Supplementation. For the Army, sup- plementation of this regulation/order and e s t a b l i s h m e n t o f c o m m a n d a n d l o c a l forms are prohibited without the approval of the Chief of Staff, Army (Director of Army Safety (DACS–SF)), 9351 Hall Road, Building 1456, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060–5860. For the Marine Corps, sup- plementation of this regulation/order is prohibited without prior approval from C o m m a n d i n g G e n e r a l , M a r i n e C o r p s Combat Development Command (C465), 2 0 7 9 B a r n e t t A v e n u e , Q u a n t i c o , V A 22134–5001.

Suggested improvements. Users are invited to send comments and suggested

improvements on DA Form 2028 (Recom- m e n d e d C h a n g e s t o P u b l i c a t i o n s a n d Blank Forms) directly to Headquarters, Department of the Army, Director of Army Safety Office (DACS–SF), 9351 Hall Road, Building 1456, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060–5860. Marine Corps users are invited to submit comments and suggested improvements to the Commanding Gener- al, Marine Corps Combat Development Command (C465), 2079 Barnett Avenue, Quantico, VA 22134–5001. Committee Continuance Approval. The Department of the Army committee management official concurs in the estab- lishment and/or continuance of the com- m i t t e e ( s ) o u t l i n e d h e r e i n. A R 1 5 – 1 requires the proponent to justify establish- ing/continuing committee(s), coordinate draft publications, and coordinate changes in committee status with the U.S. Army Resources and Programs Agency, Depart- ment of the Army Committee Manage- ment Office (AARP–ZA), 9301 Chapek Road, Building 1458, Fort Belvoir, VA

22060–5527. Further, if it is determined t h a t a n e s t a b l i s h e d " g r o u p " i d e n t i f i e d within this regulation, later takes on the characteristics of a committee, as found in AR 15–1, then the proponent will follow all AR 15–1 requirements for establishing and continuing the group as a committee.

Distribution. This publication is availa- ble in electronic media only and is in- tended for command levels A, B, C, D, and E for the active Army, the Army Na- tional Guard/Army National Guard of the United States, and the U.S. Army Re- serve. Publication and distribution to au- thorized users within the Marine Corps are indicated in the table of allowance for publications.

Contents (Listed by paragraph and page number)

Chapter 1 Introduction, page 1

Section I General, page 1 Purpose • 1–1, page 1 References • 1–2, page 1 Explanation of Abbreviations and Terms • 1–3, page 1 Responsibilities • 1–4, page 1 Range safety programs • 1–5, page 1

Section II Responsibilities, page 1 Army • 1–6, page 1 Marine Corps • 1–7, page 4 Army and Marine Corps • 1–8, page 5 Installation and unit-level range safety programs • 1–9, page 5

Chapter 2 Ranges, page 10 General • 2–1, page 10 Danger zones • 2–2, page 10 Ammunition and explosive items • 2–3, page 11 Use of non-Department of Defense property • 2–4, page 11 Risk management • 2–5, page 12 Military operations outside the United States • 2–6, page 12 Other military Services and/or agencies • 2–7, page 12 Prohibitions • 2–8, page 12

ii AR 385–63/MCO 3570.1C • 30 January 2012

Contents—Continued

Chapter 3 Deviations, page 13 Deviation from range standards and procedures • 3–1, page 13 Delegation of deviation authority • 3–2, page 14 Deviation limitations • 3–3, page 14

Appendixes

A. References, page 15

B. Internal Control Process, page 17

Glossary

AR 385–63/MCO 3570.1C • 30 January 2012 iii

Chapter 1

Introduction

Section I General

1–1. Purpose This publication prescribes Army and Marine Corps range safety policies and responsibilities for firing ammunitions, lasers, guided missiles, demolitions, explosives, rockets, and the delivery of bombs on Army and Marine Corps ranges and/or live-fire training facilities. It also provides guidance for range safety programs in support of range operations. For Army and Marine Corps users, DA Pam 385–63 prescribes range safety standards and procedures to be used in conjunction with this publication. When standards in DA Pam 385–63 conflict with standards of other military Services or Federal agencies, the standards providing the higher degree of protection apply. When training in other countries, applicable host nation agreements supersede this publication and Department of Defense directive (DODD) 4715.12.

1–2. References Required and related publications and prescribed and referenced forms are listed in appendix A.

1–3. Explanation of Abbreviations and Terms Abbreviations and special terms used in this publication are explained in the glossary.

1–4. Responsibilities Responsibilities are listed in section II of this chapter.

1–5. Range safety programs Range safety programs will be established for all ranges in accordance with AR 350–19, DA Pam 385–63, Marine Corps Order (MCO) 3550.9, and MCO P3550.10, change 1 and must— a. Enhance safe and realistic live-fire training, enabling the Army and Marine Corps to train as they fight. b. Protect personnel and property while improving combat readiness training and helping prevent fratricide in combat. c. Protect civilian and military populations who live and work near live-fire operational ranges. d. Minimize, to the extent practical through the design and management of ranges, both potential explosive hazards and harmful environmental impacts. e. Prevent injuries and property damage by introducing risk management (RM) into the range operations process to enhance combat readiness. f. Enhance the sustainability of operational ranges through the implementation of effective range clearance pro- grams, per Department of Defense instruction (DODI) 3200.16. g. Establish range safety training and certification programs for range safety professionals and other personnel, as appropriate.

Section II Responsibilities

1–6. Army a. Director Army Staff. The DAS will serve as the authorized official responsible for executing proponent responsi- bilities for all Armywide safety publications. The DAS is authorized to approve exceptions and waivers to all Armywide safety publications that are consistent with controlling law and regulations. b. Assistant Secretary of the Army (Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology). The ASA (ALT) will— (1) Establish policy to ensure range safety data specifications are incorporated into research, development, and acquisition strategies and test programs for new weapon systems and ammunition items. (2) Ensure approved surface danger zones (SDZs) and weapon/ammunition safety characteristics are available prior to materiel release. (3) Ensure project managers develop and provide SDZs in support of equipment and materiel fielding. (4) Monitor the research, development, test, evaluation, distribution, and fielding of Army explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) equipment. (5) Procure all Army EOD specific equipment and ammunition. c. Chief of Staff, Army (Director of Army Safety). The CSA (DASAF) administers and directs the Army range safety program as an integral part of the overall Army Safety Program specified in AR 385–10. The DASAF will— (1) Plan, program, direct, and evaluate an effective Army range safety program, to include integrating range safety

and RM into Army range operations policies and procedures and identifying and resolving range operations safety issues that affect training and readiness of the Army. (2) Develop and implement range safety policy as directed by the DAS. (3) Advise the Deputy Chief of Staff, G–3/5/7 (DCS, G–3/5/7) on the establishment and management of range operating policy. (4) Advise the DCS, G–3/5/7 on safety and RM issues pertaining to the Army Sustainable Range Program. (5) Provide key range safety personnel data on accidents and/or incidents occurring on Army/Marine Corps ranges and training areas in a timely manner. (6) Establish, in coordination with the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army (Environmental Safety and Occupa- tional Health), the DCS, G–3/5/7, and the Deputy Chief of Staff, G–4 (DCS, G–4) the Army risk assessment and deviation approval process for improved conventional munitions (ICM) and sub-munition clearance activities. (7) Serve as Department of the Army focal point to coordinate and integrate range safety policy matters within Headquarters, Department of the Army (HQDA) and with Commanding General (CG), Marine Corps Combat Develop- ment Command (MCCDC) (C465), and other agencies as appropriate. (8) Evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of range safety policies and publish changes to this regulation. (9) Oversee publication of Army range safety messages/memoranda to provide updates and other technical informa- tion to Army commands (ACOMs)/Army service component commands (ASCCs)/direct reporting units (DRUs) and the Marine Corps (CG, MCCDC (C465)). (10) Serve as a co-chair of the Range Safety Working Group. d. Deputy Chief of Staff, G–1. The DCS, G–1 will ensure that the Manpower and Personnel Integration Program takes into consideration personnel requirements in the materiel development and acquisition phases for weapon systems and related components. e. Deputy Chief of Staff, G–3/5/7. The DCS, G–3/5/7 will— (1) Ensure that range safety standards in DA Pam 385–63 are incorporated into the standardization and moderniza- tion of ranges. (2) Ensure adequate range safety training for range operations personnel. (3) Validate requirements for the use of nonstandard ammunition and explosives. (4) Approve procurement Army ammunition funds to purchase nonstandard ammunition and explosives after valida- tion of the requirement and appropriate range safety data has been obtained. (5) Serve as a co-chair of the Range Safety Working Group. f. Deputy Chief of Staff, G–4. The DCS, G–4 will— (1) Serve as the proponent for munitions logistics (for example, storage, transportation, and demilitarization) issues related to ranges. (2) Establish procedures with the Assistant Chief of Staff for Installation Management (ACSIM) for life cycle munitions management to ensure compliance with DODD 4715.11 and DODD 4715.12. (3) Publish safety of use messages and ground precautionary messages pertinent to weapons and/or munitions worldwide in accordance with AR 750–6. (4) Provide representation on the Range Safety Working Group. g. The Surgeon General (Headquarters, Department of the Army). TSG will— (1) Provide policies, guidance, and technical assistance to the ACOM/ASCC/DRU and the Marine Corps organic occupational health protection support staffs, with all Army resource expenditures fully reimbursed by the Marine Corps, as appropriate, for occupational health protection regarding electromagnetic radiation, laser, visible light, radar, smoke, and noise and eye hazards on outdoor and indoor operational ranges and associated work areas. (2) Provide ACOM/ASCC/DRU and the Marine Corps occupational health protection support staffs technical assistance in evaluating and certifying laser ranges upon request. (3) Evaluate and certify all Army tactical laser devices prior to fielding. h. Assistant Chief of Staff for Installation Management. The ACSIM will oversee policy (Army) to ensure compli- ance with environmental laws and regulations for real property containing ordnance and explosives. i. Chief of Engineers (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers). The COE (USACE) will— (1) Ensure that the design of ranges meet the standards prescribed in AR 350–19 and Training Circular (TC) 25– and is consistent with Department of Defense (DOD) 6055.09–M. (2) Negotiate and conclude agreements for real property on behalf of the Army. j. Commanding General, U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command. The CG, TRADOC will— (1) Provide advice on range safety policies, procedures, and standards for the Army. (2) Ensure TRADOC Schools/Centers of Excellence provide required technical information on weapons and muni- tions development to the Army Training Support Center (Attention: ATIC–TCT). k. Commanding General, U.S. Army Materiel Command. The CG, AMC will—

(8) Serve as proponent for Army range safety training and coordinate range safety instruction. (9) Publish Army range safety messages/memoranda to provide updates and other appropriate technical information to ACOMs/ASCCs/DRUs, and the Marine Corps (CG, MCCDC (C465)). (10) Provide ATSC TCM-Live representation on the Range Safety Working Group. (11) Coordinate, publish, and update a range safety pocket guide for use by Army personnel. (12) Coordinate with DOD laboratories to obtain technical data upon which to establish SDZs, weapon danger zones, and other range safety measures. (13) Coordinate, publish, and update weapon danger zones for rotary wing-delivered and Army delivered ordnance.

1–7. Marine Corps The Commandant of the Marine Corps (CMC) (Safety Division) establishes overall Marine Corps safety and occupa- tional health policies. The Deputy Commandant, Installations and Logistics (I&L) establishes environmental program policy. a. Commanding General, Marine Corps Combat Development Command (C465). The CG, MCCDC (C465) admin- isters and directs the Marine Corps Range Safety Program in support of the Marine Corps Range and Training Area (RTA) Program as specified in applicable regulations. The CG, MCCDC (C465) serves as the central point of contact for all Marine Corps RTA issues, to include the dissemination of policy guidance. The CG, MCCDC (C465) is the CMC agent for RTA validation in the requirements determination process. The CG, MCCDC (C465) will— (1) Maintain this publication with associated pamphlets, and update as required. (2) Prioritize training resources, submit training program objective memorandum initiatives, and identify present and future RTA requirements. (3) Establish an RTA investment strategy program. (4) Serve as coordinator of all RTA issues and act as the Marine Corps RTA safety representative. (5) Receive and review requirements documents, integrated logistics support plans, and materiel fielding plans relating to RTAs. (6) Coordinate enhancement efforts with installations managing existing RTAs. (7) Coordinate with installation efforts for effective scheduling and utilization of military special use airspace (SUA). (8) Coordinate with other Services, appropriate Marine Corps staff offices, and regional Marine Corps installation and base/station commanders on range management information systems. (9) Ensure that range safety standards in DA Pam 385–63 are incorporated into the standardization and moderniza- tion of ranges. (10) Ensure adequate range safety training for range operations personnel. (11) In conjunction with Marine Corps regional installation and base/station commanders, initiate military construc- tion programs in support of force structure and training area enhancement. (12) Coordinate with the Deputy Commandant, I&L (Land Use and Military Construction Branch) to maintain an accurate inventory of RTAs. (13) Ensure management plans developed by the bases/stations include management procedures to maintain long- term sustainable range use. (14) Coordinate with the Deputy Commandant, I&L (Land Use and Military Construction Branch) to establish and implement procedures to assess the potential environmental impacts of munitions use on RTAs. (15) Establish procedures for range clearance operations to permit the sustainable use of RTAs. These procedures will include the frequency and scope of range clearance operations based on safety hazards associated with the clearance operations, the range’s intended use, and quantity and type of munitions expended on the range. (16) Publish safety of use memorandum and precautionary messages pertinent to weapons/munitions worldwide. (17) Provide key range safety personnel with timely data on accidents and/or incidents occurring on Army and/or Marine Corps RTAs. (18) Coordinate, publish, and distribute a range safety pocket guide for use by Marine Corps personnel. (19) Coordinate, publish, and update weapon danger zones for aviation-delivered ordnance. (20) Serve as a co-chair of the Range Safety Working Group. b. Commander, Marine Corps Systems Command. The Commander, MARCORSYSCOM will— (1) Provide CG, MCCDC (C465) hazard assessment and recommendations regarding ammunition and explosives to be used on operational ranges. (2) For Marine Corps developed or sponsored items, ensure that approved danger zones and weapons and/or ammunition safety characteristics are available prior to fielding and that data are forwarded to CG, TRADOC (Attention: ATIC–TCT) and CG, MCCDC (C465). (3) Serve as the proponent for munitions logistics (for example, storage, transportation, and demilitarization). (4) Provide representation on the Range Safety Working Group, as required.

c. Commanding General, Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory. The CG, Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory will provide all appropriate technical data on nonstandard ammunition, explosive items, and weapon systems to be used on operational ranges to CG, MCCDC (C465).

1–8. Army and Marine Corps The following applies to Army and Marine Corps: a. ACOM/ASCC/DRU commanders and Army separate commanders; the Adjutant Generals of the States/Territo- ries; Commander, Marine Corps Forces Reserve (COMMARFORRES); Commander, Marine Corps Installations Com- mand (MCICOM); and the regional commanders of Marine Corps installations with RTA complexes will ensure accomplishment of the following: (1) Establishment of range safety programs in accordance with the provisions of this regulation/order, AR 350–19, AR 385–10, and DA Pam 385–63. Marine Corps organizations will follow guidance published in this regulation and MCO 3550.9 and MCO P3550.10. (2) Establishment of review and approval procedures for conducting RM in accordance with established doctrine. (3) Maintenance of a central register of deviations from the standards of this publication and DA Pam 385– within the command. (4) Review of range design plans (to include support structures and facilities) to ensure that safety requirements are adequately addressed prior to new construction or modification/or renovation of firing ranges and/or weapons training facilities. (5) Final safety acceptance surveys are conducted of all firing ranges, weapons training facilities, and related structures following new construction, modification, or renovation. (6) Proper use of both SUA and airspace outside SUA used for live-fire training. (7) Appropriate actions, including closure, to control hazards on ranges determined to be unsafe. (8) Risk management is performed prior to conducting operations on assigned ranges. (9) Compliance with the prohibitions established in paragraph 2–8 of this regulation/order. b. Commanders of ACOMs/ASCCs/DRUs, MARFORRES, MCICOM, and the regional commanders of Marine Corps installations with RTA complexes are authorized to approve the use of foreign nation technical data on foreign nation weapon systems not in the U.S. inventory when used by U.S. forces. c. The Range Safety Working Group membership consists of Army and Marine Corps representatives who are SMEs on operational range safety and the training requirements pertinent to safe range operations. The Range Safety Working Group will— (1) Develop and coordinate Army and Marine Corps range safety policy and procedures for operational ranges. (2) Coordinate with and provide technical expertise to weapon and ammunition program managers before and during weapon systems development, to include training simulators. (3) Review each weapon system to ensure operational range safety requirements are identified and promulgated prior to weapon fielding. (4) Develop, coordinate, and execute Army and Marine Corps range safety training curricula. (5) Coordinate with DOD laboratories to obtain technical data upon which to establish danger zones and other range safety measures. (6) Coordinate changes and revisions to this regulation/order and associated pamphlets.

1–9. Installation and unit-level range safety programs a. Senior Commander (Army) Base/Station Commander (Marine Corps). The Senior Commander (Army) Base/ Station Commander (Marine Corps) will— (1) Establish a range safety program that meets the requirements of paragraph 1–5. (2) Assign the installation range control officer (RCO) in writing. (3) Ensure essential personnel involved with live-fire training receive appropriate range safety training such as the Army/Marine Corps Interservice Range Safety Course (Intermediate) which provides policies and techniques necessary for safe and efficient range operations. (4) Implement a certification program for installation range officer in charge (OIC)/range safety officers (RSOs). (5) Establish a range clearance program per DODI 3200.16 that balances training requirements and high-tempo operations with the need to ensure safe and sustainable ranges. (6) Comply with Military Handbook (MIL–HDBK) 828B, MCO 5104.1, and DA Pam 385–63 in establishing firing ranges, training facilities, and maneuver areas for laser use within the installation training complex. (7) Appoint a senior range safety officer (SRSO) for air defense artillery (ADA) guided missile and large rocket firing exercises. (8) Establish and maintain a proactive 3Rs (Recognize, Retreat, Report) Explosive Safety Education Program for assigned and on- and off-post personnel, particularly school children (kindergarten through 12th grade).

installation safety and EOD representatives, determines whether it is safe to permit access and, if required, establishes prerequisite precautions including escort by EOD or unexploded ordnance (UXO)-qualified personnel. Personnel permitted access to any area known or suspected to contain ICM or sub-munitions will be fully appraised of the potential dangers and the safeguards to be exercised. Additional actions required for operational ranges and/or other areas where ICM or sub-munitions are known or suspected to be present are specified in DA Pam 385–63. (8) Maintain current maps and overlays of training complex impact area boundaries, danger zone diagrams, and ground hazards for dissemination of information to installation training complex users. (9) Establish, maintain, and document safety certification procedures for unit range OIC and RSOs. For artillery units, the commander provides the installation RCO a list of personnel who have successfully completed the unit certification program. The installation RCO ensures that all OIC and RSOs have received baseline education addressing the use of installation training complex facilities (for example, installation procedures for opening and closing facilities, communications requirements, medical evacuation procedures, and so forth). (10) Perform administrative and investigative duties related to the safe operation of ranges, training areas, and airspace. (11) Assist the installation safety office and PAO in establishing and implementing an on- and off-post range safety and dud awareness educational program. (12) Exercise oversight of unit range OIC and RSO training programs and serve as the authority on suspension or termination of OIC/RSO certification (Army). Installation RCO will conduct all OIC/RSO certifications and serve as the authority on suspension or termination of those certifications (Marine Corps). (13) Exercise approval authority for the conduct of overhead fires when authorized by the installation commander/ senior commander. Approval is based on considering unit RM documentation, maneuver plans, and the installation safety manager’s (Army) recommendation. (14) Coordinate, as required, with installation facilities engineers for maintenance of ranges and training facilities to provide safe operating conditions. (15) Participate as a member of the installation range accident investigation team, providing weapons and munitions information, scenario input and time-line data, and SME input to the installation safety manager. (16) Coordinate with local EOD, environmental, installation safety, and other involved staff organizations for clearance of specific UXO on a case-by-case basis as dictated by mission requirements (Army). Coordinate with appropriate staff offices for the clearance of specific UXO on a case-by-case basis as dictated by mission requirements (Marine Corps). This unscheduled UXO clearance is in addition to the recurring operational range clearance require- ments in DODI 3200.16. (Marine Corps EOD does not have the mission for range clearance operations.) Maintain a working register of all known RTA facts, circumstances, and information concerning UXO within the installation RTAs. This data must be maintained as a critical historical record and be made available to those installation staff elements that may employ the information to reduce the risk of UXO-related incidents (for example, Department of Public Works, safety office, provost marshal, public affairs office, fire department, and so forth). (17) Develop and publish an installation/garrison standard operating procedure (SOP)/range regulation. (18) Ensure that appropriate explosives safety site plans are submitted for permanent ammunition and explosive storage facilities (except for 1.4 small caliber ammunition) on ranges. Note that there is no requirement for a site plan unless the storage/distribution facility is improved and is used on a recurring basis, such as a building or a covered concrete pad. (19) Designate ranges/areas that are not known or suspected to contain UXO for hunting and other recreational activities. Control the movement of personnel so as not to interfere with operational range training. (20) Prohibit unnecessary access (for example, livestock grazing, recreational uses such as hunting and hiking) and take appropriate action to deter unauthorized access to areas known or suspected to contain UXO or other munitions that have experienced abnormal environments. (21) Successfully complete, for the Army, the Interservice Range Safety Course (Intermediate) or the Range Safety Course Level II. For the Marine Corps, successfully complete the Interservice Range Safety Course (Intermediate). d. Quality Assurance Specialist, Ammunition Surveillance (Army). The Quality Assurance Specialist, Ammunition Surveillance (Army) will— (1) Ensure only ammunition certified and cleared in accordance with Technical Bulletin (TB) 9–1300–385 or NAVSEA TWO 24–AA–ORD–010 is issued for overhead fire of unprotected personnel. (2) Ensure ammunition is stored, handled, and transported in accordance with applicable regulations, standards, and policies. (3) Investigate and forward malfunction reports in accordance with AR 75–1 and DA Pam 385–40, as appropriate. Acts as installation’s coordinator for ammunition malfunctions, explosive accidents, and ammunition investigations. (4) Provide using units with technical assistance concerning all aspects of ammunition and explosives. (5) Provide ammunition liaison with range control office, installation safety office, logistics assistance office, EOD personnel, and training units. e. Battalion and/or squadron commanders. Battalion and/or squadron commanders will—

(1) Comply with the installation procedures for the certification of OIC/RSO/laser range safety officer. Once satisfied through training and testing that individuals are qualified to perform the duties of OIC/RSO/laser range safety officer, forward their names to the range control facility for appropriate action. (2) For commanders of Army field artillery battalions and larger field artillery units, establish and maintain an artillery safety training and certification program to train and qualify personnel in safety procedures for their specific areas of responsibility. (3) Ensure personnel who have not completed training and certification are not appointed as an OIC or RSO. For the Marine Corps, commanders of field artillery and tank battalions will establish and maintain weapon safety and certification programs to train and qualify personnel on their respective weapon systems. Personnel must complete this training prior to being nominated by their commanders as OIC and RSOs in the installation’s range safety certification program. (4) Integrate RM into all range operations. f. Unit commanders. Unit commanders will— (1) Ensure compliance with this publication, DA Pam 385–63, applicable technical manuals, field manuals (FMs), doctrinal publications (Marine Corps), installation range guidance, and applicable SOPs for safe training and firing for each weapon system within the command. (2) Ensure all personnel within the command are briefed on and comply with installation range procedures and safety requirements including required personal protective equipment. (3) Designate an OIC and an RSO for each firing exercise and/or maneuver in accordance with OIC/RSO appoint- ment requirements in DA Pam 385–63. Except as designated in paragraph 1–9 h (1)( a ), below, the RSO may have no additional duties during the firing exercise. (4) Ensure personnel performing duties of OIC and RSO are certified in accordance with established installation range safety certification program. (5) Comply with range safety certification program requirements in DA Pam 385–63 for OIC and RSOs to ensure they are— (a) Competent and properly instructed in the performance of their duties. (b) Knowledgeable or qualified in the weapon systems for which they are held responsible and in safe ammunition handling and use procedures. (6) Develop SOPs for laser operations to include provision for immediate medical attention for personnel who incur eye or other overexposure to laser energy and reporting laser overexposure incidents in accordance with DA Pam 385–24, DA Pam 385–40, TB MED 524, MIL–HDBK 828B, and MCO 5104.1C. (7) Apply RM and develop controls and procedures for all phases of training events. g. Officer in Charge. (1) Qualifications. (a) Commissioned officer, warrant officer, or noncommissioned officer (NCO) (Army), staff noncommissioned officer (SNCO) (Marine Corps) or civilian equivalent. NCOs serving as OIC will be in the grade as shown for OIC/ RSO appointment requirements in of DA Pam 385–63 at a minimum. (b) OIC will be knowledgeable in the weapon systems for which they are responsible. For weapon systems equipped or dependent on lasers, the OIC will be knowledgeable of laser hazards and proper employment. The OIC holds responsibility and accountability for the conduct of the activity and the adherence to governing regulations and guidance. He/she must be able to fully influence the conduct of the event. (c) Proof of satisfactory completion of unit (Army) or installation (Marine Corps) range safety certification program. (2) Duties. (a) Ensures the overall safe conduct of training and proper use of the installation training complex. (b) Receives a range safety briefing from installation range control organization on use of the RTA complex. (c) Ensures the using unit is on the correct range, firing point, or firing area as assigned by the range control office, and has the weapons and munitions approved for use on the range. (d) Ensures the RSO is physically present at the training site. (e) Determines when it is safe to fire in accordance with applicable regulations and installation range requirements. (f) Ensures receipt of final clearance to fire from range control. (g) Ensures proper supervision of personnel performing misfire, hang-fire, and cook-off procedures. (h) Ensures required communications are established and maintained. (i) Ensures safe laser operations. (j) Ensures adequate medical support is available. (k) Ensures ammunition and explosives are properly handled, transported, stored, and accounted for within the training complex from the time of receipt to the time of expenditure or turn in. (l) Ensures a written log is maintained of pertinent safety and control data concerning the operation of firing ranges,

2. Ensures the entire range is clear of unauthorized personnel and equipment prior to firing, and maintains clearance throughout the entire firing sequence. i. Senior range safety officer. (1) An SRSO is required for ADA guided missile and rocket firing. In addition to requirements outlined in paragraph 1–9 h , personnel assigned as SRSOs must meet the qualifications, and are responsible for duties outlined below. (2) Qualifications— (a) Field grade officer, chief warrant officer 4 or chief warrant officer 5 (Army), or civilian in the grade of GS– or above. (b) Weapon system qualified. (3) Duties— (a) Ensures the safe conduct of all ADA crew-served guided missile and rocket firings. (b) Enforces strict compliance with range safety standards and SOPs. (c) Ensures RSO(s) comply with responsibilities listed in paragraph 1–9 h of this regulation/order. (d) Complies with the restrictions, requirements, and procedures listed in local SOPs (Marine Corps RSOs (Stinger)). j. Trajectory safety officer. (1) In addition to qualifications and responsibilities outlined in paragraph 1–9 h , personnel assigned as trajectory safety officers (TSOs) will meet the qualifications, and are responsible for duties as outlined below. (2) Qualifications— (a) Officer, warrant officer, or civilian in the grade of GS–09 or above. (b) Weapon system qualified. (c) Appointed by the SRSO based on experience with ADA crew-served guided missile and large rocket firings. (d) Technical knowledge and experience to adequately discharge TSO responsibilities. (e) Satisfactory completion of range safety certification program. (3) Duties— (a) Assists the SRSO. (b) Observes the trajectory of ADA crew-served guided missiles and large rockets (or free ballistic rockets when provided with controllable destruct systems) to ensure missile or rocket containment within the boundaries of the SDZ.

Chapter 2

Ranges

2–1. General a. The Senior Commander (Army), Base/Station Commander (Marine Corps) is responsible for the safe conduct of Soldiers and/or Marines involved in training operations. b. Army indoor firing ranges will be designed, operated, maintained, inspected, and decontaminated in accordance with U.S. Army Public Health Command memoranda, reports, directives, and regulations. c. Marine Corps indoor firing ranges will be designed by Naval Facilities Engineering Command, inspected in accordance with Bureau of Medicine instructions, and certified per MCO 3550.9. d. Marine Corps laser ranges will be certified in accordance with MCO 5104.1C.

2–2. Danger zones a. Danger zones will be created for all weapons used on operational ranges. b. The goal of danger zones is to contain munitions and hazardous fragments with a probability of escapement from the danger zone not to exceed 1:1,000,000 (one in a million). c. Danger zones shall be prepared and updated as appropriate according to DA Pam 385–63 for all munitions and laser systems. Hazardous laser systems (such as, class 3B and 4 lasers) will not be fired or employed on operational ranges except within the confines of approved laser range SDZs. Deviations from this policy shall be in accordance with the provisions of deviations of this regulation/order and the procedures in DA Pam 385–63. d. Danger zones published in DA Pam 385–63 represent Army and Marine Corps minimum safety requirements. Revised danger zones and danger zones for new munitions/weapons will be approved and disseminated in accordance with the provisions in paragraph 1–6 of this regulation/order. They are adequate only when employed with properly functioning safety equipment and devices, and when trained and competent personnel follow published firing proce- dures. Only those personnel authorized by DA Pam 385–63 will be allowed within the danger zone. e. If a round exits an approved danger zone, firing of that munition and weapon will cease locally until the cause of the round out of impact has been determined.

(1) If firing occurred with an approved range safety deviation and if the investigation determines all controls required by the deviation were in place, the deviation will be rescinded immediately. (2) If firing occurred without any deviations from this regulation/order and DA Pam 385–63 and/or if the investiga- tion determines all required controls are in place and there was no ammunition malfunction, the senior commander or a designated representative will report the incident to the weapon system manager and the ACOM/ASCC/DRU safety office. The ACOM/ASCC/DRU safety office will report the incident to the DASAF in accordance with AR 750–6. Marine Corps organizations will report incidents to CMC Safety Division through the installation RCO and safety office, with an information copy provided to CG, Training and Education Command (C465). f. Baffled firing ranges providing containment of projectiles, fragments, and ricochets designed and maintained in accordance with host nation design requirements or approved Corps of Engineers designs do not require application of danger zone restrictions outside of the baffled area. The approving authorities for this type of range are the Army ACOM/ASCC/DRU commanders. Marine Corps organizations will use guidance from MCO 3550.9 and the CG, MCCDC (C465). g. For the Army, the creation of new or the expansion of existing impact areas that contain UXO must be validated in accordance with AR 350–19. For the Marine Corps, the areas must be approved by CG, MCCDC (C465), in conjunction with the Deputy Commandant, I&L and other Headquarters, Marine Corps agencies. Existing dedicated impact areas will be used to the maximum extent feasible during live-fire training with military munitions that may not function as intended.

2–3. Ammunition and explosive items a. Standard ammunition and explosive items. Standard ammunition and explosive items have been type classified for use by the U.S. military and have a Department of Defense Identification Code and national stock number. Ammuni- tion and explosive items may not be modified or altered to change their characteristics or intended functions and still be considered standard. If modified, this modification or alteration renders them nonstandard and subject to the policies and requirements of this regulation/order. Safety policies and procedures for standard ammunition and explosive items can be found in AR 385–10, DA Pam 385–64 (Army) or NAVSEA OP5 (Marine Corps). Specific information to execute policies and procedures for standard ammunition and explosive items on operational ranges is contained in DA Pam 385–63. b. Nonstandard ammunition and explosive items. Nonstandard ammunition and explosive items have not been type classified for use by the U.S. military; or are standard demolitions or munitions that have been altered to change their characteristics to do an essentially different function from that which they were intended and manufactured, and then used as initially intended. Examples of this are adding excess increments to mortar or artillery ammunition, jamming variable-timed fuzes, increasing the propellant in small arms cartridges, or assembly of explosives components to inert rounds. (1) Army. The DCS, G–3/5/7 validates the requirement for nonstandard ammunition and explosives. The final approval authority for their use on operational ranges rests with the senior commander or Adjutant Generals of States/ Territories for the National Guard. Commander, USASOC will validate the requirement and authorize the use of nonstandard ammunitions by USASOC personnel. Installation commanders/senior commanders or Adjutant Generals of States/Territories will be the approval authority for the use of USASOC nonstandard ammunition on their ranges. (2) Marine Corps. Use of nonstandard ammunition and explosive items is prohibited on Marine Corps operational ranges without explicit approval of the CG, MCCDC (C465). The CG, MCCDC (C465) will request and consider a technical review of nonstandard ammunition and explosive items from CG, MARCORSYSCOM as required. Once the use of nonstandard ammunition and explosives has been authorized by CG, MCCDC (C465), the base or station commander has final approval authority for their use on operational ranges. Commander, Marine Corps Special Operations Command (MARSOC) will validate the need and authorize the use of nonstandard ammunition by MARSOC personnel. Base/station commanders will be the approval authority for the use of MARSOC nonstandard ammunition on their ranges. Authorization to store nonstandard ammunition must be requested from Naval Ordnance Safety and Security Activity via CG, MARCORSYCOM in accordance with MCO P8020.10B. (3) Army and Marine Corps. Information to execute policy and procedures for nonstandard ammunition and explosive items on operational ranges is contained in DA Pam 385–63.

2–4. Use of non-Department of Defense property a. The use of non-DOD property (property not under jurisdiction, custody, or control of the Secretary of Defense) for live-fire exercises requires the approval of ACOM/ASCC/DRU commanders, COMMARFORRES, Commander, MCICOM, or the regional commanders of Marine Corps installations with RTA complexes. AR 405–10 and Naval Facilities Engineering Command publication, NAVFAC P–73, contain mandatory guidance regarding acquisition of real property interest and the necessary approval requirements. Only the USACE has the authority to negotiate and conclude agreements for real property on behalf of the Army. b. The danger zones for non-DOD training areas must meet the requirements of the facility. This regulation/order will be followed to the extent possible. Danger zones must meet applicable environmental and local regulations. A legal review of any formal agreement with the owner(s) of the non-DOD property is required. For Army organizations,

approved ICM area, firing of that munition and weapon will cease until the cause of the round out of impact has been determined. Range control authorities and EOD units should be immediately notified of the event and the area identified as a possible ICM area until an explosive ordnance reconnaissance can confirm the area safe for use. If firing occurred with an approved range safety deviation and if the investigation determines all controls required by the deviation were in place, the deviation will be rescinded immediately. (2) Overhead fire above unprotected personnel with ammunition, pyrotechnics, missiles, and rockets unless specifi- cally authorized by DA Pam 385–63. (3) Firing ammunition, pyrotechnics, missiles, and rockets over ASPs, field ASPs, or any ammunition storage area with ammunition not approved for overhead fire. Firing over ASPs, field ASPs, or any ammunition storage area with ammunition approved for overhead fire will only be authorized through the deviation process outlined in chapter 3 of this regulation/order and DA Pam 385–63. c. Army and Marine Corps. Unless approved by the DCS, G–3/5/7 and the ACSIM, or the CMC, the following activities are prohibited: (1) Firing depleted uranium ammunition on operational ranges. The exceptions are those ranges specifically desig- nated Nuclear Regulatory Commission-licensed target or impact areas. For the Army, the approving authority must have visibility of all of the implications of firing depleted uranium, weigh the costs and benefits from the Army perspective, and be in a position to commit the Army to dealing with the regulatory requirements, environmental remediation, and potential negative publicity. (2) The use of ranges, impact areas, buffer zones, or live-fire training areas that contain or may contain UXO for hunting or other recreational purposes. (3) Burying live mines for training purposes. (4) Trip wires, booby traps, or tilt rods used separately or collectively with live mines in training. (5) Live-mine and practice-mine training taking place concurrently at the same location. (6) Disarming/arming live mines more than 25 iterations per mine. (7) Training with non-self-destructing antipersonnel land mines except as authorized by the National Command Authority. When training with non-self-destructing antipersonnel land mines is authorized, the following training is prohibited: (a) Training with live M14 mines. (b) Training with the M16 antipersonnel mine without the positive safety pin remaining in the M605 fuse. (8) Live-fire and blank firing taking place concurrently at the same location supervised by the same OIC/RSO. (9) Special precautions should be taken when units transition from live-fire to blank round training. (10) In addition to actual operation of military vessels, aircraft, vehicles, and crew-served weapons systems, civilian visitor participation in the following activities is prohibited: (a) Throwing live hand grenades. (b) Using diversionary devices (for example, flash bangs and/or pyrotechnics). (c) Participating in live-firing in a shooting house (for example, close quarters battle). (d) Participating in live-firing on maneuver ranges while units are maneuvering. (e) Fast rope/rappelling from helicopters/special purpose insertion extraction rigging. (f) Parachuting. (g) Other activities, as determined by a commander that could cause, or reasonably be perceived as causing, increased safety risks.

Chapter 3

Deviations

3–1. Deviation from range standards and procedures a. A deviation, as discussed in this regulation/order, is the temporary departure from established range standards and procedures. An example would be reducing SDZ dimensions when terrain, artificial barriers, or other compensating factors which mitigate risks to make smaller SDZs safe. Guidelines for preparing a range safety deviation are contained in DA Pam 385–63. b. Army Senior Commanders in the grade of O–7 and above may authorize deviations. c. For the ARNG, the Adjutant General of the respective State/Territory is the approval authority for all deviations within their State/Territory. This authority shall not be further sub-delegated. d. For the Marine Corps, COMMARFORRES, Commander, MCICOM, or the regional commanders of Marine Corps installations with RTA complexes may authorize deviations.

e. The commanders listed in paragraphs b , c , and d , above, do not have authority to grant exceptions to the prohibitions in paragraph 2–8 of this regulation.

3–2. Delegation of deviation authority a. Commander, MCICOM and regional commanders of Marine Corps installations with RTA complexes may sub- delegate deviation authority to base and station commanders with the rank of colonel (O–6). b. This authority shall not be further sub-delegated.

3–3. Deviation limitations a. Deviations are limited to— (1) Reducing SDZ dimensions when terrain, artificial barriers, or other compensating factors make smaller SDZs safe. (2) Modifying prescribed firing procedures to increase training realism (such as accepting increased risk when the risks have been incorporated into an approved SDZ) as appropriate for the proficiency of participants. (3) Allowing personnel not authorized within the SDZ (per DA Pam 385–63), unless prohibited. b. Guidelines for preparing a range safety deviation are contained in DA Pam 385–63. c. Deviations shall not be applied to other Federal agency directives/regulations such as airspace or water traffic requirements. d. Approved deviations will be effective for 1 year or less. (1) Expired deviations may be renewed by the respective approval authority provided conditions cited in the original deviation have not changed. (2) The need to incorporate conditions, requirements, controls, and so forth in approved deviations into range development plans will be addressed at each installation range development plan meeting as required by AR 350–19, MCO 3550.9, and MCO P3550.10, change 1. e. Any accident or incident occurring under an approved deviation will cause automatic termination of the deviation until an investigation is completed and the deviation revalidated by the respective approving authority. f. Conflicts regarding level of risk determination will be resolved by the commander holding the deviation authority for the highest level of risk deemed in conflict. g. For live-fire training operations conducted under an approved deviation by nonresident units, the host installation commander/senior commander must approve training at a host installation.