URC_SOP.pdf

ACKU-CO

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY

AREA SUPPORT GROUP - KUWAIT

CAMP ARIFJAN, KUWAIT

APO AE 09366-9900

MEMORANDUM FOR RECORD

SUBJECT: ASG-KU Udairi Range Complex (URC) Policy and Procedures (PAP)-Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)

1. References.

a. AR 385-63 (Range Safety}, 30JAN2012.

b. DA PAM 385-63 (Range Safety), 16APR2014.

c. AR 350-19 (The Army Sustainable Range Program), 30AUG2005.

d. Contract Number W900KK-07-0001, PWS, MOD1v2, 2018.

20 APR 2019

2. Purpose. The purpose of the ASG-KU Udairi Range Complex (URC) Policy and Procedures (PAP)-Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) is to establish procedures and responsibility for operations at the URC. This document is the overall policy document for the URC. All URC documents are available online in the Range Facility Management Support System (RFMSS). The following URC PAP-SOP is the SOP that the Range Operations contractor is required to provide per contract number W900KK- 07-0001 Performance Work Statement (PWS).

3. Applicability. The ASG-KU URC PAP-SOP applies to all U.S. and Coalition Forces training at the Udairi Range Complex.

4. Period. The URC PAP-SOP is reviewed annually.

5. The point of contact for this memorandum is .

UNCLASSIFIED

RANGE FACILITIES OPERATIONS SOP

ASG-KU URC

POLICY AND PROCEDURES

23 January 2019

UDAIRI RANGE COMPLEX (URC) FOOTPRINT

URC Ranges and Training Areas:

The facilities listed below each have a dedicated Portfolio Book located at Range Operations (ROPS), BLDG 206 on Camp Buehring. Books are signed out when an OIC signs for the range. For a Range or Training Area’s specific SOP, capabilities, and details refer to the Range and Training Area Catalog folder in the RFMSS library.

Northern Impact Area Live Fire Ranges:

1) 4 Scout Recce Gunnery Complex (SRGC) under development

2) 4 Automated Record Fire Range (ARF) under development

3) 4 Basic Zero Range (BZ) under development

4) 5A Infantry Squad Battle Course (ISBC)

5) 5A Zero Range (Z)

6) 5A Heavy Sniper Range (HSR)

7) 5A Known Distance Range (KD)

8) 5A BZ

9) 5A Sniper Field Fire (SFF)

10) 5B Live Fire Shoot House (LFXSH) 1 under development

11) 5B LFXSH 2

12) 5B LFXSH 3

13) 5B Grenade Launcher Range (GLR)

14) 5B Z, 5B Fire & Movement Range (F&M)

15) 6 Multipurpose Machine Gun Range (MPMG)

16) 6 BZ

17) 6 Combat Pistol Qualification Course (CPQC)

18) 6 Modified Record Fire Range (MRF)

Southern Impact Area Live Fire Ranges:

1) 8 Multipurpose Range Complex (MPRC)

2) 11 HE Heavy Range (HEHR) TOW/Javelin

3) 12 Infantry Platoon Battle Course (IPBC) under development

4) 13 Non Standard HE Range (NSHER)

5) 14 Non Standard HE Range (NSHER)

6) 15 Hand Grenade Familiarization Range (HGFR)

7) 15Q Hand Grenade Qualification Course (HGQC)

8) 16 Non Standard Special Purpose Range (NSSPR)

9) 17 Convoy Live Fire/Ariel Gunnery Range (CLF/AGR) under development

10) Demo Area.

Live Fire Aerial Gunnery Ranges:

1) OP10 AGR

2) OP10 CAS Range

Maneuver Training Areas: 14 total

1) TA; A thru N. (total estimated area in excess of 1900 sq. kilometers

Other Training Areas:

1) Gerber Training Area; Gerber FOB and Gerber Villages 6 each scheduled individually

2) OBJ Ranger, under development

3) COP Leatherman

4) Vehicle Crew Proficiency Course (VCPC)

5) FOB Zulu

6) NW Corner

7) NBC Chamber

8) Designated Driver Training Area

9) Udairi Land Nav Course.

Mortar Firing Points (MFP): 5 total

1) MFP 1 through 5 NOTE: Range 8 MPRC has 3 inclusive MFP (TP only)

Artillery Firing Areas (AFA): 20 total

1) AFA 1 through 17

2) HIMAR FP 1

3) HIMAR FP 2

NOTE: Artillery Direct Fire is available on Range 11

Helicopter Landing Zones:

1) OP10

2) Nomad

3) Pistolero

4) Sand Spider

5) Seed, Sweat

6) Dagger

7) Gerber

8) URSC Sword

9) K-Crossing

10) Yankee

11) Zulu

Airborne Drop Zones:

1) Gansett DZ Complex

2) Gansett

3) Rams Head

4) Jawbone

5) Hellfire

6) Sofie DZ

7) Saul DZ

Observation Posts:

1) OP-10 with Declination Station

2) OP Specter

NOTE: All personnel must obtain a Downrange Pass from Range Operations in order to enter the URC without a valid Range Control Number Identifier (RCNI) scheduled event.

TABLE OF Contents

CHAPTER 1

Introduction, page 1 1-1 Purpose 1-2 Applicability 1-3 General 1-4 Range Scheduling

1-5 Range Deconfliction Briefing 1-6 Air to Ground Operations 1-7 Joint and Host Nation Training 1-8 Range Safety Certification 1-9 Decertification of OICs and RSOs 1-10 Off Limit Areas

CHAPTER 2

Safety, page 4 2-1 Purpose 2-2 General 2-3 Range Status 2-4 Medics 2-5 UXO Procedures 2-6 Communications 2-7 Laser Control Guidelines 2-8 Unaccounted For Personnel 2-9 Range Over-Flight Aircraft

CHAPTER 3

Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC) Procedures, page 7 3-1 Purpose 3-2 MEDEVAC Request

CHAPTER 4

Conduct of Fire, page 9 4-1 Purpose 4-2 Range Occupation 4-3 Range Sweeps 4-4 Training Operations 4-5 Post Training Requirements 4-6 Range and Training Area Clearance

CHAPTER 5

Reporting Requirements, page 11 5-1 Purpose 5-2 Range Accidents and Incidents 5-3 Procedure For Rounds Fired Out of Impact (ROI)

CHAPTER 6

Ammunition Operations Procedures, page 12 6-1 Purpose 6-2 General 6-3 Training Ammunition Management 6-4 Range and Training Area Ammunition Point Requirements 6-5 Ammunition Malfunction Reporting Format 6-6 Range and Training Area Ammunition Accountability

6-7 Temporary Ammunition Holding on the URC

CHAPTER 7

Air Operations Scope (supplemental document)

CHAPTER 1

Introduction This document establishes standards and procedures while training on the URC. Additionally, this document prescribes limitations, requirements, along with general safety precautions necessary to support the safe use of the Ranges and Training Areas.

Precautions covering specific classes and types of ammunition and weapons are given in specific Technical Manuals and Training Publications

AR and DA PAM 385-63/MCO 3570.1C Range Safety establishes standards and procedures for the safe firing of ammunition, demolitions, lasers, guided missiles, rockets, and the delivery of bombs for training, target practice and to the extent practicable, combat. The Range Management Authority (RMA) falls under this regulatory authority as outlined in AR 350-19.

1-1. Purpose

• To promote safe and realistic live fire and maneuver training; enabling US and Coalition Forces to train as they fight.

• Protect personnel and property while improving combat readiness training while being as realistic as practicable.

• Protect civilian and military populations who live and work in and around live fire areas.

• Prevent injuries and property damage by introducing risk management (RM) into the range operations process to enhance combat readiness.

• Enhance the sustainability of operational ranges through the implementation of effective range clearance programs.

• Establish local range procedures and orientation briefings for range safety professionals and other personnel as appropriate.

1-2. Applicability This document applies to all US and Coalition Forces conducting operations, with or without the Host Nation, as well as Contractors on the URC.

1-3. General Range Operations is located in BLDG 206 on Camp Buehring. Range Operations’ Fire Desk is operational 24 hours a Day, 7 days a week. Customer Service is available to assist with planning and coordination from 0800- 1500 Saturday through Thursday. Range Operations can be reached at DSN: 318-438-2744 or Cell 011-965- 9698-3283.

1-4. Range Scheduling No firing on Kuwaiti Weekends (1800 Thursday – 0600 Sunday), Kuwaiti Holidays (published by Range Operations), Morning Range Maintenance Times (0500-0700 16OCT-05APR and 0400-0600 06APR-15OCT), Evening Range Maintenance as required (1600-1700).

a. Ranges and Training Areas are scheduled on the Range Facility Management Support System

(RFMSS). All scheduled ranges must have the approval of the Host Nation. Range use is formally requested from the Kuwait Ministry of Defense by the ASG-KU DPTMS Director, these requests could take up to a 45 days to process.

b. Requests for RFMSS accounts are to be directed to the RFMSS Functional Administrator located at Range Operations or at DSN: 318-438-2744.

c. All new Unit scheduler accounts must attend ASG-Kuwait RFMSS orientation training given at Range Operations, Camp Buehring, Bldg. 206 on the first and third Thursday of every month at 1000hrs.

d. RFMSS accounts will be granted to Battalion Level and above. Unit Scheduler accounts will be limited to two per echelon. Company level RFMSS will be granted on a case by case basis only. Read Only accounts will be granted to those requesting.

e. Units will cancel requests through RFMSS. Units are responsible for direct agency coordination of cancellation of approved assets, e.g. target fabrication, in order to avoid associated monetary charges.

f. Additional range maintenance dates will be identified on RFMSS. No training will be scheduled or conducted during range maintenance dates and times.

g. Co-uses will be initiated, and approved or denied through the co-use tab in RFMSS. Ranges with unapproved co-uses will be canceled by Range Operations five days prior to the event.

h. Unit schedulers are responsible for uploading CONOPS and signed Deliberate Risk Assessment Worksheets (DRAWs) into RFMSS prior to a request being approved.

i. Unit schedulers must routinely check both pending as well as reserved status RCNI numbered events for communications from Range Operations staff. The RFMSS communications block is the only official communications record.

NOTE: A “no show” is defined as a unit not showing up to a scheduled training event on the day of scheduled training without a valid cancelation or exemption. All cancelations must be submitted NTL 1300 hours on the day prior to the training event to the RFMSS manager via email or hard copy MFR. The 1st no show will result in a written warning to all RFMSS users in the unit. The 2nd no show will result in an MFR generated by Range Operations to the unit’s next higher echelon’s Commander. The 3rd no show will result in unit’s training being cleared off of RFMSS. In order to reinitiate training events the unit will have to submit an MFR, signed by the first O-5 in the COC, through Range Operations to the RMA for each range/training event. If no shows continue the unit will require a MFR from first O-6 in the COC through Range Operations to the RMA for each range/training event.

1-5. Range Deconfliction Coordination Meeting A Range Deconfliction Coordination Meeting is held in the Range Operations’ classroom the second and fourth Thursday of every month at 0830. Range Operations reviews the next four weeks’ RFMSS schedule, and conducts deconfliction measures, as necessary. A unit representative with decision making authority should attend this meeting to conduct final coordination. Failure to attend the immediate two briefings prior to scheduled training may result in the cancellation of unit’s RFMSS reservation by the RMA.

1-6. Air to Ground Operations (See AIR SOP) Requests for airspace requires KMOD approval and must be submitted to OMC-K IAW the Kuwait SOP for US Aircraft Operating and Landing in Kuwait (located in the RFMSS library). The KMOD J3 is the approval authority for Air Operations. Contact the Range Operation’s Air Planner for additional details. The Air Coordination Team can be reached at DSN: 318-438-3146/2744 or at the Range Operations building.

1-7. Joint and Host Nation Training Units conducting operations with the Host Nation on the URC must be in compliance with AR 385-63,Ch.

2-6 and DA PAM 385-63. When standards in AR / DA Pam 385–63 conflict with standards of the Host Nation, or other Joint Training Partner, the standards providing the higher degree of protection apply. All proposed Joint and Host Nation Training must be processed by the ASG-KU Host Nations office, through Range Operations, prior to coordinating resources and scheduling on RFMSS.

1-8. Range Safety Certification IAW AR 385-63, Battalion Commanders qualify and certify their personnel to perform duties as an OIC or RSO. Battalions must submit a unit generated roster of personnel that have passed the unit’s certification program (see RFMSS Library) to Range Operations prior to any range utilization. Only one roster will be maintained at Range Operations. A unit’s updated roster will depict additions and deletions, and will supersede the previous roster.

a. The URC Local Procedures Briefing for ground ranges is conducted at Range Operations every

Friday and Saturday from 1700-1800. Seating is on a first come first serve basis. Special briefings for larger groups can be coordinated through Range Operations. Special briefings require a minimum of seven

(7) days advance notice.

1-9. Decertification of OICs and RSOs An OIC or RSO who violates, or allows any violation of AR/DA Pam 385-63, Army Safety Regulations, or safety standards of this document may be decertified by the RMA. Upon decertification, training will cease at the training site until a certified OIC/RSO is assigned. Examples of safety violations which may result in immediate decertification include, but is not limited to:

• OIC/RSO not present on the range or not in position to control training being conducted.

• No qualified medic or litter bearing vehicle.

• Unsafe handling or storage of ammunition or pyrotechnics.

• Failure to establish or maintain communications with range control.

• Road guards not posted or performing duties as required.

• Damage, destruction, or alteration of equipment and or a facility.

• Failure to follow specified actions as described in the specific range portfolio.

• Failure to follow approved CONOP, Shot Sheet, or scheme of maneuver.

a. If an OIC or RSO is decertified, The RMA will notify the OIC/RSO’s Battalion Commander of the violation in writing.

b. In order to be reinstated, the decertified OIC/RSOs must be recertified in the Battalion Commander’s Range Safety Program. The Battalion Commander must submit an MFR to the RMA requesting the decertified OIC/RSO’s re-attendance of the URC Local Procedures Brief and be reissued a new Range OIC and or RSO safety card.

1-10. Off Limit Areas No movement off of the marked roads and trails is authorized without the approval of the KMOD and Range Operations. The following areas are off limits to all US personnel:

a. Entry into high hazard (dudded) impact areas, exceptions are EOD and ROPS personnel on specified missions and with special coordination.

b. Udairi North and South impact areas without authorization from Range Operations’ Firing Desk.

c. Gravesites.

d. 100 meters around Oil Well heads.

e. 500 meters around Oil Rigs and associated facilities.

f. Quarry areas.

g. Trash Piles.

h. Kuwaiti ASPs without prior approval.

i. Kuwaiti Ranges without prior approval.

j. Any area placed in a temporary restricted status by the Host Nation or Range Operations.

CHAPTER 2

Safety

2-1. Purpose To establish range safety policies and responsibilities for firing ammunitions, lasers, guided munitions, demolitions, explosives, rockets, and the delivery of bombs on URC. For guidance on range safety programs in support of range operations use DA Pam 385–63 in conjunction with applicable TMs, TCs, and FMs for your training event.

2-2. General All training within the URC footprint will be conducted IAW the safety requirements of AR 385-10, AR 350-19, AR 385-63, and DA Pam 385-63. All training on the URC requires a signed Deliberate Risk Assessment Worksheet (DRAW) to be stamped at Range Operations prior to signing for the Range or Training Area.

2-3. Range Status The OIC is responsible for updating the Range Operations’ Firing Desk of the Range’s status, ensuring an accurate operation picture for personnel in and around the URC. When personnel are on a Range or Training Area, the facility will be in one of the following statuses:

a. Occupied: This status is utilized when a unit initially arrives on the range and is preparing for live fire operations. This status is also utilized when a unit is in a training area conducting non-live fire training.

b. Red Direct/Indirect: This status designates the unit is clear to conduct live fire operations or training with pyro and blanks.

c. Green and Training: Unit is in a training status without blanks or pyro.

d. Green and Clear: All weapons and platforms have been cleared.

e. Guard Status: A status requested by the OIC or RSO of the training unit to cover periods when a training facility is occupied, but with no activity being conducted other than guard functions. During a guard status the OIC may depart the area, an RSO must remain on site, and may double as the guard force NCOIC. The request must identify start and stop times.

The OIC must brief the guard force NCOIC of his or her duties and observe their initial contact with Range Operations on FM communication. Guard status requires, at a minimum, an RSO on all ranges and training areas occupied.

2-4. Medics (See CHAPTER 3 for MEDEVAC) All training activities on the URC require dedicated medical support, with CL VIII supplies, litter and a dedicated CASEVAC vehicle. CASEVAC vehicles must be four wheel drive and capable of safely carrying a litter patient.

a. Live fire operations with an overall low risk require a single MOS qualified medic and one litter.

b. Live fire operations with an overall medium to extremely high risk require two MOS qualified medics and two litters.

c. Non live fire operations with an overall low risk require a single CLS qualified personnel and one litter.

d. Non live fire operations with an overall medium to extremely high risk requires two MOS qualified medics and two litters.

e. When the dedicated CASEVAC vehicle or medical personnel are not present on the site, all training activities will cease until medical requirements are met.

NOTE: Litters are not provided on the Ranges or Training Areas. Litters are available at TSC (requires DA Form 1687 on file).

2-5. UXO Procedures Only EOD qualified personnel are authorized to handle, recover or destroy UXOs. An EOD Company is located on Camp Buehring for EOD support.

a. If UXO is discovered or suspected, cordon the area. Do not attempt to move, alter, or destroy the suspected UXO. Contact Range Operations and submit the UXO 9 Line report found in the Range/Training Area’s Book.

b. If a dud occurs during a training event:

1. Contact Range Operations and give ammo type and lot number.

2. Begin immediate action drills IAW applicable references.

3. Range Operations and EOD will determine if training should cease.

2-6. Communications To ensure safe operations, all training units must establish and maintain FM communications with Range Operations from the time of occupation until departure from the Range or Training Area. Cell phones and commercial radios are not authorized to conduct training on the URC without approval of the RMA.

a. The Range Operations Net is used to support the safe use of Udairi Range Complex. All communications on the Range Operations frequency will be sent clear, i.e. no codes, without signal operational instruction, or other security measures.

b. The Range Operations Net services only those units located within Udairi Range Complex. This net is for communications between units on the URC and Range Operations.

c. Units will make hourly radio checks with Range Operations while the Range is in a “Red Direct/Indirect” or “Green and Training” status.

d. Radio checks will be made every two hours when Ranges or Training Areas in any other status.

e. The unit will use the name of the Range or Training Area they occupy as their call sign after occupation.

f. In the event of communication loss with Range Operations, the training unit will immediately cease operations. Training will not resume until communication is restored.

g. Units will communicate with Range Operations using FM:

1. Primary: FM VHF 63.500 SC/PT.

2. Udairi Air Admin: AM UHF 355.0

3. Alternate / RETRANS: FM 52.450 SC/PT.

4. DSN: 318-438-2744.

5. Cell: 011-965-9698-3283.

h. Units will request permission to establish their own RETRANS Sites through RFMSS.

Retransmission sites will conduct radio checks every hour regardless of their range status.

i. Failure to comply with communication requirements will result in immediate cease fire.

j. Three radio checks missed within a 24 hour period will result in the training event ceasing until the OIC and/or RSO report to Range Operations to be re-briefed on communication procedures.

Any further missed radio checks will result in the OIC’s and RSO’s decertification.

2-7. Laser Control Guidelines The fundamental concept of laser range safety is to prevent direct and collateral injury or damage resulting from laser use. Personnel using or supervising the use of lasers must be thoroughly familiar with all aspects of laser operations and the associated dangers. Lasers will be treated as direct fire weapons.

NOTE: Commanders will report any case of suspected radiation exposure of the eye to Range Operations and the TMC. An eye examination must be performed within 24hrs of exposure.

2-8. Unaccounted for Personnel When it is recognized that a member of an organization is missing from the training site, the OIC/RSO will stop training and place the range into a “Green and Clear” status. Range Operations is the coordinating agency for locating lost personnel within the URC. The unit will conduct recovery IAW unit SOP, but will keep Range Operations informed of movement throughout the complex. Be prepared to brief Range Operations the following information:

• Name, Rank and Battle Roster Number of missing personnel.

• DTG and location missing personnel were last seen.

• Description of personnel and sensitive items.

• Any known medical conditions.

2-9. Range Over-Flight by Aircraft An immediate cease fire will be imposed whenever an aircraft is spotted approaching downrange. After a cease fire is confirmed, report type of aircraft, approximate altitude, direction of flight and approximate speed if possible to Range Operations.

CHAPTER 3

Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC) Procedures In case of an injury outside the unit’s scope of care, Range Operations will serve as the coordinating agency between the unit and the MEDEVAC platform. When air or road conditions are in weather status black, all training will cease; Range Operations will place all ranges into a “Green and Clear” status. The RMA will determine when to return to normal operations.

3-1. Purpose.

This chapter provides the Medical Evacuation Procedures for training in Kuwait. See Chapter 2-4 for Medical Coverage Requirements

3-2. MEDEVAC Request.

All requests for Medical Evacuations (MEDEVACs) will go through Range Operations. Range Operations will be immediately notified of all MEDEVAC requirements.

a. Decision to Evacuate: The senior medic on site will determine if an evacuation is warranted and the means of evacuation that is required.

b. Patient Precedence: The following categories identify patient precedence.

1. URGENT: Emergency cases, requiring evacuation in order to save life, limb or eyesight.

2. PRIORITY: Sick or injured person requiring evacuation within a maximum of four hours or the medical condition could deteriorate to such a degree that the patient would become URGENT.

3. ROUTINE: Sick or injured person requiring evacuation within 24hrs, but whose condition is not expected to deteriorate significantly.

c. Ground Evacuation Procedures: Evacuate routine patients to the unit aid station. Immediately notify

Range Operations and Camp Buehring TMC. Paramedics are also staged at SWORD and can assist with MEDEVAC with coordination from Range Operations.

d. Air MEDEVAC: A dedicated Air MEDEVAC is stationed at the Udairi AAF. When Air MEDEVAC is required, immediately contact Range Operations FM 63.500 or Cell number 9698-3283 and give them the 9 line MEDEVAC Report located in Range/Training Area Portfolio, or page 9 of this document.

1. After contacting Range Operations stay on the NET/PHONE and stand-by for further instructions.

2. Once the MEDEVAC is in the air, Range Operations will notify the requesting unit and provide the

MEDEVAC’s call sign.

3. Communicate with MEDEVAC aircraft on SC/PT Freq 87.075. Only switch to this frequency when told to do so by the Firing Desk.

4. The requesting unit keep Range Operations informed concerning the status of the casualty.

5. Upon departure of the casualty send a complete incident report to Range Operations.

NATO 9 LINE MEDEVAC: FM frequency 87.075 Firing Desk: Mobile number: 965-9698-3283

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY

AREA SUPPORT GROUP-KUWAIT APO AE 09366

NATO 9-LINE MEDEVAC

NATO 9-LINE MEDEVAC REQUEST

DTG Received: Unit Received From:

P: A: C: E:

1 LOCATION (GRID OF PICKUP ZONE)

2 CALL SIGN & FREQUENCY

3 NUMBER OF PATIENTS/PRECEDENCE

A-URGENT: to be at hospital facility (R2 or R3) within 60 minutes of the first notification (P1)

B-PRIORITY: to be at hospital facility (R2 or R3) within 4 hours of notification by "9-line" (P2)

C-ROUTINE: be at hospital facility (R2 or R3) within 24 hours of notification by "9 line" (P3)

4 SPECIAL EQUIPMENT REQUIRED

A- NONE B- HOIST (winch) C- EXTRACTION D-VENTILATOR

5 NUMBER TO BE CARRIED LYING/SITTING

L- LITTER (Stretcher) A- AMBULITORY (Walking) E-ESCORTS (e.g. for child patient)

6 SECURITY AT PICKUP ZONE (PZ)

N- NO ENEMY E- ENEMY IN AREA

P-POSSIBLE ENEMY X- HOT PICKUP ZONE-ARMED ESSCORT REQUIRED

7 PICKUP ZONE (PZ) MARKING METHOD

A- PANELS I B- PYRO C- SMOKE D- NONE E- OTHER

8 NUMBER OF PATIENTS BY NATIONALITY/STATUS

A- COALITION MILITARY B- CIVILIAN WITH COALITION FORCES

C- NON-COALITION SECURITY FORCES D- NON-COALITION CIVILIAN

E- OPPOSING FORCES/PW/DETAINEE F- CHILD

9 PICKUP ZONE (PZ) TERRAIN/OBSTACLES

DO NOT DELAY LAUNCH OF MEDEVAC-SUPPL FURTHER INFORMAT ION ONCE AVAILABLE

M

MECHANISM OF INJURY

(and at what time if known)

I INJURY OR ILLNESS SUSTAINED

S

SYMPTOMS AND VITAL SIGNS

A-airway B-breathing rate C-pulse rate D-conscious/unconscious E-other signs

T

TREATMENT GIVEN

(e.g. tourniquet and time applied, morphine)

NOTES:

Specify if critical medical supplies are needed to be brought in with MEDEVAC "9line" is not used for request to move casualties who are killed in action at the scene.

ISAF APRV'S MSN AVN AUTH'S LAUNCH

W/U W/D W/U W/D

CHAPTER 4

Conduct of Fire The OIC is responsible for all activities involving the use of their Range or Training Area. The OIC’s responsibility starts with pre-training coordination and continues through facility clearance. The OIC must exercise control over all activities conducted on the Range/Training Area.

4-1. Purpose.

This chapter is designed to assist the OIC and RSO in the occupation and use of Ranges and Training Areas.

Additional site specific information can be found in the facilities’ SOP Book, located in the RFMSS library and at Range Operations.

4-2. Range Occupation Prior to occupation the OIC must sign for the Range Portfolio Book and turn in a Deliberate Risk Assessment Worksheet (DRAW, DD Form 2977). If applicable, the OIC will also receive special instructions from Range Operations. Once at the training facility the OIC will:

a. Establish FM communications with Range Operations.

b. Request to occupy the Range(s) or Training Area(s) they are reserved for.

c. Provide Range Operations with the following information:

1. Unit.

2. OIC’s Rank, Last Name, and the last four of DODID.

3. RSO’s Rank, Last Name, and the last four of DODID.

4. Ammunition DODICs on the Range/Training Area.

5. Weapon systems being used.

d. Conduct safety and conduct of fire brief.

e. Ensure that Medics/CLSs are briefed and have a route map to the TMC.

f. Post gate and road guards as required.

g. Ensure ammunition is properly organized and guarded.

h. Ensure the following items are present on the range:

1. Daily Bulletin.

2. Required Medical Support.

3. Fire extinguisher(s) at site: two 10lb (Class ABC) or one 20lb (Class ABC) per ammunition point, meeting basic safety requirements for all ammunition supply points/holding areas.

4. Copy of Deliberate Risk Assessment Worksheet (DRAW, DD Form 2977), stamped by Range

Operations.

5. All appropriate publications for the weapons being utilized and training event being executed on the range.

6. OIC/RSO Local Procedures Brief Card

7. Target Operator Card (if applicable)

i. A Range Technician will be present when a unit occupies their Range/Training Area. If the Range

Technician is not present, the occupying unit will notify Range Operations and one will be sent to the area. A joint inspection of the Range/Training Area will be conducted and the Range Technician will give the unit a Range/Training Area briefing.

4-3. Range Sweeps Units will visually conduct a range sweep before the Firing Desk will approve a “Red Direct/Indirect” status request. The unit OIC will that confirm there is no equipment, personnel or livestock within the unit’s down range area.

4-4. Training Operations The following tasks will be accomplished during training operations:

a. Conduct training IAW safety brief, Deliberate Risk Assessment Worksheet (DRAW), and approved

CONOP.

b. Maintain communication with Range Operations.

c. Ensure personnel, livestock, equipment do not enter the respective SDZ/WDZ.

d. Ensure ammunition is handled IAW appropriate publications.

e. Unit target operators will not use the “all up” command.

f. Notify Range Operations immediately when:

1. There is a change of OIC or RSO.

2. A round is fired out of impact (See Chapter 5-3).

3. An unrequested ammunition DODIC is present on the range.

4. There is an ammunition or weapons malfunction which cannot be corrected IAW appropriate references.

5. Any accident or incident occurs which requires medical intervention.

6. SDZ / WDZ area has been infiltrated by personnel, livestock, or equipment.

7. Damage to any range facility structure or equipment.

4-5. Post Training Requirements The following tasks will be accomplished after firing:

a. Ensure all weapons and platforms are clear.

b. Request a “Green and Clear” status from Range Operations.

c. Execute Range Closure Report. Report the number of personnel trained and the quantity of ammunition expended, by DODIC, to Range Operations.

d. Coordinate for a Range Clearance Inspection

4-6. Range And Training Area Clearance The OIC or RSO will call Range Operations and request a clearance inspection. Inspections must be conducted during hours of daylight. If the unit’s training ends during hours of limited visibility, the OIC is responsible for scheduling a clearance time with Range Operations before departing. The scheduled clearance will be during the next day.

a. Final clearance requests are communicated via FM. Units should plan a range inspection with Range

Operations Technicians one hour prior to completion of training. Prior to the inspection, unit will ensure the Range or TA is returned to its condition found prior to occupation.

b. If a unit fails their inspection, they will be instructed on what must be corrected before they are cleared.

c. Continual failures to clear the same event may result in the unit’s planned training being canceled on

RFMSS.

d. If a unit’s failure to clear interferes with another training event, the oncoming unit may accept the range in a subpar condition, knowing that they will restore it to the base line level.

CHAPTER 5

Reporting Requirements

5-1 Purpose This chapter outlines the incident and accident reporting requirements for all U.S. and Coalition units training on the URC.

5-2 Range Accidents and Incidents An incident is considered to be any action or inaction in violation of a regulation or this document. Accidents are considered to be an unintentional happening that results in injury, damage, harm or loss.

a. All Range/Training Area accidents and incidents will be reported immediately to Range Operations in a

5Ws format. When in doubt, report.

b. Upon notification of a serious accident/incident the OIC will:

1. Place the Range/Training Area into a cease fire.

2. Obtain necessary medical aid as required.

3. Notify Range Operations.

4. Isolate the weapon or ammunition involved, and retain all witnesses at the scene until released by

Range Operations.

5. Standby for guidance or clearance to resume training.

5-3 Procedure for Rounds Fired Out of Impact (ROI) If one or more rounds are fired out of impact, the Range or Firing Point will immediately cease fire and go to a “Green and Clear” status. Personnel will move to the rear of the weapon system and leave all settings on that weapon as they were fired until inspected by Range Operations.

a. Report the following information to Range Operations immediately:

1. Unit, Range, and time of ROI.

2. Injury to personnel if any.

3. Equipment damaged if any.

4. Weapon systems involved.

5. Ammunition nomenclature, and DODIC.

6. Location of weapon system (10 digit grid).

7. Number of rounds fired.

8. Direction of fire in degrees or mils.

9. Location of round impact if known.

10. Air burst estimated height if applicable.

11. Ground burst crater location if applicable.

12. Location of observer.

CHAPTER 6

Ammunition Operations Procedures

6-1 Purpose This chapter outlines general ammunition handling procedures on the URC.

6-2 General Ammunition handling is a unit responsibility and will be conducted under the supervision of certified Ammunition Handlers (refer to the Camp Buehring ASP SOP in the RFMSS Library).

6-3 Training Ammunition Management and Control Commanders are responsible for security of ammunition as prescribed in applicable references.

6-4 Range and Training Area Ammunition Point Requirements The RSO is responsible for ammunition point management. The requirements are as follows:

a. At least two 10lb (Class ABC) or one 20lb (Class ABC) per ammunition point.

b. Units will ensure that the ammunition point is cleared with the range.

1. Ammunition will be stacked by type.

2. Boxed ammunition will not be stacked more than 5 high.

3. Ammunition will be covered by a tarp.

4. Separate Pyrotechnics, White Phosphorus, High Explosives and Illumination rounds from other types of ammunition.

5. Blank ammunition must be physically separated and marked if stored on the same range.

6. OICs will ensure that blank ammunition and live ammunition are never issued simultaneously.

6-5 Ammunition Malfunction Reporting Weapon system malfunctions and/or damage caused by ammunition requires immediate action.

a. Immediately CEASE FIRE and contact Range Operations. Be prepared to report the following:

1. Range, observation point, firing point, training area and grid coordinates.

2. Type and caliber of ammunition.

3. Number of malfunctions.

4. Name of POC.

5. DTG of malfunction.

6. Ammunition LOT and DODIC.

6-6 Range and Training Area Ammunition Accountability Responsibilities The following details responsibilities of the unit for handling ammunition during range/training area operations:

a. Ammunition will be carefully inventoried when drawn and turned in.

b. Units will maintain an inventory of ammunition.

c. Separate all unserviceable or damaged live ammunition from expended ammunition.

d. Report any ammunition placed in the misfire pit to Range Operations.

6-7 URC Truck Ammunition Holding Area (TAHA) During the planning process units must identify the likelihood of not being able to turn in Class V back to the Buehring AHA. If required, units will schedule the TAHA in RFMSS and complete the following requirements.

a. RFMSS same day entries are not be authorized.

b. TAHA scheduling and usage requirements are the same as occupying any live fire range.

c. TAHA must be scheduled in advance thru RFMSS.

d. Refer to TAHA SOP located in RFMSS library for full requirements.

CHAPTER 7

Air Operations

NOTICE: All Airspace users require a formal Local Air Procedures Briefing, Applicable to all airborne, fixed wing, rotary wing, UAS and

SUAS operations within Udairi Training Area footprint. POC is the Range Operations Air Planners; mobile 965-9698-3283.

Full document to include all independent Air related SOPs can be found in the RFMSS library online.

7-1 Purpose

This chapter provides an overview of the procedures for conducting all Air Operations, Rotary and Fixed Wing, manned or un-manned, on Udairi Range Complex (URC) and specifically Udairi Range (UR). This chapter applies to all aircraft operating on URC. Refer to the Air Operations SOP in the RFMSS library for detailed requirements.

7-2 General

Udairi Range Complex (URC) supports air operations training of Kuwait, U.S. and allied fixed wing, rotary wing, and unmanned aircraft systems aircraft operating within the CENTCOM AOR. All US military aircraft conducting missions over the landmass of Kuwait or within the Kuwait FIR are required to be on the Kuwait Air Tasking Order (ATO). All airspace requests must be either be KMOD/ KAF approved formal requests or must fall under current long term and/or continuous KMOD approvals. All training in Udairi Range airspace must also be requested in RFMSS.

7-3 References.

All air operations must comply with Area Support Group Kuwait (ASG-KU) Udairi Range Complex Air Operations Policy and Procedures SOP, Kuwaiti SOP for US Aircraft Operating and Landing in Kuwait, the U.S. Army Central (USARCENT) Kuwait Aviation Procedures Guide (KU-APG), USARCENT G-3 guidance, DA Pam 385-63 Range Safety, and appropriate Service Regulations and Training Manuals. Additionally, the following Kuwait Ministry of Defense (KMOD) memorandums apply

a. IAW KMOD Memo dated 2007 no bombs are authorized to be dropped on Udairi Range Complex. All exceptions will be processed through Office of Military Cooperation – Kuwait (OMC-K) using the OMC-K Form 103.

b. IAW KMOD Memo 131 no Fixed Wing aircraft are allowed to use firing ranges to release explosive ordnance on ranges. Exceptions are requested through the services OMC-K representative using OMC-K form 103, and require 30 days for processing from day of exercise.

c. IAW KMOD Memo 131 only Rotary Wing units, which operationally exist in the State of Kuwait, are allowed to use firing ranges. Exceptions are requested through OMC-K, and require 20 days for processing from start of exercise.

d. Additional Host Nation imposed flight restrictions:

1) No Depleted Uranium (DU) munitions authorized for use within the State of Kuwait. No exceptions to the policy will be authorized for use on the Udairi Range Complex (URC).

2) No aerial launched rockets without written “Approval” from KMOD through the ASG-KU or OMC-K.

3) Inert rockets require KMOD approval using OMC-K Form 102. Range Operations must have hardcopy approval prior to unit being allowed to conduct their live fire event.

4) No munitions designed to penetrate the ground prior to detonation authorized.

5) Plan all MOA/Range operations to start no earlier than 1400hrs Kuwait Local time (Zulu +3). Kuwait typically executes afternoon and night operations on Mon–Wed.

7-4 URC Airspace Controlling Agencies

URC is located in the Military Operating Area 2 (MOA 2). Range Operations is responsible for all air operations on the URC. An aircraft is presumed under Range Operations coordination authority inside the Udairi Range Restricted Airspace and UAS corridor. The range complex is a Kuwaiti range; and the Kuwaiti military are requested to announce their intentions to the U.S. Military and Range Operations. However this is a courtesy, not a requirement.

Without prior coordination with range operations, entry into URC air space is prohibited.

a. Kuwait Air Operations Center (Mohalab Control). All aircraft operating within the Kuwait AOR are required to establish radio contact with Mohalab Control for radar identification and tracking purposes.

The only exception to this requirement is for aircraft operating in Class D airspace, Control Zones (CZ), on the Udairi HTRs if flight following with Udairi Radio, or within the Udairi Range Complex if in contact with Udairi Range Control. For flights originating outside Kuwait, contact Mohalab Control five minutes prior to entering Kuwait territorial airspace. Provide call sign, type aircraft, position, departure point, route of flight, destination, and intentions. Normally, the only communication requirement is for initial contact, termination, and requests for deviation from standard procedures.

b. Udairi Radio. Udairi Radio is the U.S. and Combined flight following agency in Kuwait. All Combined rotary-wing aircraft operating in the country of Kuwait are required to establish radio contact with Udairi Radio for flight following.

c. Udairi Tower. Udairi LZ (OKDI) is designated as a Control Zone (CZ). The CZ is 5NM in radius and

SFC-2000ft AGL. Udairi Tower provides air traffic control (ATC) for the CZ. Two-way radio communication must be established with Udairi Tower and pilots give their position, altitude, destination, and any request(s).

Figure 1-1 Military Operation Areas