Attachment 7 - DPTMS RANGE BRANCH SOP (CHG1_Nov25).pdf

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY

U.S. ARMY INSTALLATION MANAGEMENT COMMAND

HEADQUARTERS U.S. ARMY GARRISON

2218 6TH AVENUE

FORT RUCKER AL 36362-1100

AMIM-RPT-T 6-Nov-25

MEMORANDUM FOR RECORD

SUBJECT: Range Branch, Training Division, Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization, and Security (DPTMS), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)

1. This SOP directs policies and procedures for Training Division and Range Branch Personnel, as well as all elements that conduct training within or on Ranges and Training Facilities.

2. All members of Training Division, to include contractors, subcontractors and military units will comply with the policies and procedures contained herein.

3. This SOP will be reviewed annually to ensure accurate and complete information.

Changes to individual Chapters and Annexes will be completed as required and will be reviewed and approved by Chief, Training Division prior to publishing. Any changes will be accompanied by an approved change sheet.

4. The complete and approved SOP will be kept in Range Operations on hard copy.

The SOP will also be kept on the Training Division Server, Publications Folder. Copies of Ranges and Training Facility Annexes will be kept at the Firing Desk.

5. POC is Range Operations, 334-255-4978 (Defense Switched Network [DSN] 558- 4978).

Edward P. Stasiak Chief, Training Division, DPTMS

Range Branch, Training Division, DPTMS SOP 6-Nov-25 i

Chapter 1. General Paragraph Page

Purpose........................................................................................1-1………1-1 Responsibilities ............................................................................1-2………1-1 Janitorial Requirements................................................................1-3………1-2 Identification Badges ....................................................................1-4………1-3 Firing Restrictions.........................................................................1-5………1-3 Incidents or Mishaps on Ranges ..................................................1-6………1-5 Army Traffic Safety Training Program (ATSTP) ...........................1-7………1-5 Contractor Injuries ........................................................................1-8………1-6 References…………………………………………………………………...1-9………1-6

Chapter 2. Aircraft Mishap Plan

Definition ......................................................................................2-1 ........... 2-1 Purpose........................................................................................2-2 ........... 2-1 Aircraft Mishap or Incident............................................................2-3 ........... 2-1 Responsibilities ............................................................................2-4 ........... 2-3 Safety ...........................................................................................2-5 ........... 2-3

Chapter 3. Risk Management

Purposes ......................................................................................3-1 ........... 3-1 Responsibility ...............................................................................3-2 ........... 3-1 Need for Risk Management..........................................................3-3 ........... 3-1 Risk Management Steps ..............................................................3-4 ........... 3-1 Identify Hazards ...........................................................................3-5 ........... 3-2 Assessment of Hazards ...............................................................3-6 ........... 3-4 Developing Controls-Making Risk Decisions ................................3-7 ........... 3-4 Implemented Controls ..................................................................3-8 ........... 3-5 Supervise and Evaluate ...............................................................3-9 ........... 3-8 Incident Reporting ........................................................................3-10 ....... 3-12 References ...................................................................................3-11 ....... 3-12 Deliberate Risk Assessment Worksheet (DRAW) ...................................... 3-13

Chapter 4. Medical Treatment and Evacuation

Purpose........................................................................................4-1 ........... 4-1 General ........................................................................................4-2 ........... 4-1 References ...................................................................................4-3 ........... 4-4

Chapter 5. Indirect Firing Incident

Purpose........................................................................................5-1 ........... 5-1 Surface Danger Zones .................................................................5-2 ........... 5-1 Responsibilities ............................................................................5-3 ........... 5-1 ii

Unit Investigation/Reporting Req..................................................5-4………5-2 Restriction for High Angle Fire .....................................................5-5………5-3 Incident Form for Observer ..........................................................5-6………5-4 Incident Form for Firing Unit .........................................................5-7………5-5

Chapter 6. Bomb Threat

Purpose........................................................................................6-1………6-1 Scope ...........................................................................................6-2………6-1 Definitions ....................................................................................6-3………6-1 General ........................................................................................6-4………6-1 Military Police Support..................................................................6-5………6-3 Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) Support .............................6-6………6-3 Communications ..........................................................................6-7………6-3 Assembly Area .............................................................................6-8………6-3 Periodic Training ..........................................................................6-9………6-3 Rehearsals ...................................................................................6-10……..6-3 After-Action Report.......................................................................6-11……..6-3 References ...................................................................................6-12……..6-3 Bomb Threat Report Form……………………………………………………….6-4

Chapter 7. Heat Injury Prevention

Purpose........................................................................................7-1 ........... 7-1 General ........................................................................................7-2 ........... 7-1 Wet Bulb Readings.......................................................................7-3 ........... 7-1 Safety ...........................................................................................7-4 ........... 7-1 References ...................................................................................7-5 ........... 7-2

Chapter 8. Range Target Management

Purpose........................................................................................8-1 ........... 8-1 General ........................................................................................8-2 ........... 8-1 Target Storage .............................................................................8-3 ........... 8-1 Target Requisition ........................................................................8-4 ........... 8-1 Target Manager Appointment.......................................................8-5 ........... 8-1 Issuing of Targets.........................................................................8-6 ........... 8-1 Target Conservation and Control .................................................8-7 ........... 8-2 References ...................................................................................8-8 ........... 8-2

Chapter 9. Supply

General ........................................................................................9-1 ........... 9-1 Major Duties .................................................................................9-2 ........... 9-1 Requisitions..................................................................................9-3 ........... 9-2 Ammunition Support (EOD Operations) .......................................9-4 ........... 9-3 iii

Residue Turn In............................................................................9-5………9-5 References ...................................................................................9-6………9-7

Chapter 10. Transportation Motor Pool (TMP) Vehicle Operation, Maintenance, and Accident Reporting

Purpose........................................................................................10-1 ......... 10-1 Organization .................................................................................10-2 ......... 10-1 Official use ...................................................................................10-3 ......... 10-1 Safety ...........................................................................................10-4 ......... 10-1 Authorized Routes........................................................................10-5 ......... 10-2 Dispatch Procedures ....................................................................10-6 ......... 10-2 Basic Load List (BLL) ...................................................................10-7 ......... 10-3 Preventive Maintenance Checks/Services (PMCS) .....................10-8 ......... 10-4 PMCS-Daily..................................................................................10-9 ......... 10-5 Scheduled Maintenance...............................................................10-10 ....... 10-7 Vehicle Washing/Cleaning ...........................................................10-11 ....... 10-8 Inoperative Vehicle.......................................................................10-12 ....... 10-8 Vehicle Accident...........................................................................10-13 ....... 10-8 Vehicle Security ...........................................................................10-14 ....... 10-10 Vehicle Tie-Down Security ...........................................................10-15 ....... 10-10 Vehicle Mileage Requirements………………………………………10-16… ... 10-10 References ...................................................................................10-17 ....... 10-10

Chapter 11. Shift Personnel Responsibilities

Purpose........................................................................................11-1 ......... 11-1 Applicability ..................................................................................11-2 ......... 11-1 Contract Composition...................................................................11-3 ......... 11-1 Responsibility/Auth and Accountability.........................................11-4 ......... 11-1 Uniform.........................................................................................11-5 ......... 11-1 Equipment ....................................................................................11-6 ......... 11-1 Appointments ...............................................................................11-7 ......... 11-2 Tours of Duty................................................................................11-8 ......... 11-2 Range and Training Area Management .......................................11-9 ......... 11-2 Safety ...........................................................................................11-10 ....... 11-2 Conduct of Impact Area Briefing ..................................................11-11 ....... 11-3 Training Area or Range Opns Actions..........................................11-12 ....... 11-4 Pyrotechnics.................................................................................11-13 ....... 11-5 Training Area/Range Opns After Action .......................................11-14 ....... 11-5 Tracked Vehicles..........................................................................11-15 ....... 11-6 Shift Changeover Responsibilities................................................11-16 ....... 11-6 Daily Staff Journal ........................................................................11-17 ....... 11-7 References ...................................................................................11-18 ....... 11-9 iv

Chapter 12. Communications

Purpose........................................................................................12-1 12-1 General ........................................................................................12-2 ......... 12-1 Safety ...........................................................................................12-3 ......... 12-1 Telephone Procedures .................................................................12-4 ......... 12-1 Radio Procedures/Security...........................................................12-5 ......... 12-2 Trunking System Procedures .......................................................12-6 ......... 12-3 References ...................................................................................12-7 ......... 12-4

Chapter 13. Reports

Recurring Reports ........................................................................13-1 ......... 13-1 Tri-Weekly ....................................................................................13-2 ......... 13-1 Weekly .........................................................................................13-3 ......... 13-1 Monthly.........................................................................................13-4 ......... 13-1 Quarterly ......................................................................................13-5 ......... 13-1 Semi-Annually ..............................................................................13-6 ......... 13-1 Annually .......................................................................................13-7 ......... 13-2

Chapter 14. Fire Prevention and Control

Purpose........................................................................................14-1 ......... 14-1 Responsibility ...............................................................................14-2 ......... 14-1 Building Fires ...............................................................................14-3 ......... 14-1 Training Area Fires.......................................................................14-4 ......... 14-2 Fire in the Aviation Gunnery Range Complex (AGRC).................14-5 ......... 14-2 Fire Extinguisher Inspections .......................................................14-6 ......... 14-2 References ...................................................................................14-7 ......... 14-2

Chapter 15. Airspace Management

Purpose........................................................................................15-1 ......... 15-1 General ........................................................................................15-2 ......... 15-1 Restricted Airspace ......................................................................15-3 ......... 15-1 Local Area Orientation (LAO) Procedures....................................15-4 ......... 15-2 References ...................................................................................15-5 ......... 15-2

Chapter 16. Unexploded Ordnance (UXO)

Purpose........................................................................................16-1 ......... 16-1 Notification ...................................................................................16-2 ......... 16-1 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) -Other Materials ...............16-3 ......... 16-1 Security and Marking....................................................................16-4 ......... 16-1 v

UXO Tracking Log........................................................................16-5 ......... 16-2 Safety ...........................................................................................16-6 ......... 16-2 Ammunition Support.....................................................................16-7 ......... 16-2

References ...................................................................................16-8 ......... 16-3

Chapter 17. Training

Purpose........................................................................................17-1 ......... 17-1 Responsibilities ............................................................................17-2 ......... 17-1 Training Objectives.......................................................................17-3 ......... 17-1 Training Records ..........................................................................17-4 ......... 17-1 Training Program .........................................................................17-5 ......... 17-1

Chapter 18. Range and Training Area (TA) Scheduling

Responsibility ...............................................................................18-1 ......... 18-1 Goal..............................................................................................18-2 ......... 18-1 Coordination .................................................................................18-3 ......... 18-1 Requirements...............................................................................18-4 ......... 18-1 Range Facility Management Support System (RFMSS) ..............18-5 ......... 18-1 Range Squaring ...........................................................................18-6 ......... 18-2 Automated Ranges.......................................................................18-7 ......... 18-2 Training Areas ..............................................................................18-8 ......... 18-3 Construction and Modification of Ranges.....................................18-9 ......... 18-3 References ...................................................................................18-10 ....... 18-3

Chapter 19. Physical Security and Crime Prevention/Key Control

Purpose........................................................................................19-1 ......... 19-1 Scope ...........................................................................................19-2 ......... 19-1 General ........................................................................................19-3 ......... 19-1 Crime Prevention Procedures ......................................................19-4 ......... 19-1 Shift Personnel Instructions..........................................................19-5 ......... 19-2 Key Control General.....................................................................19-6 ......... 19-3 Register........................................................................................19-7 ......... 19-3 Key Depository .............................................................................19-8 ......... 19-4 Locks............................................................................................19-9 ......... 19-4 Accountability ...............................................................................19-10 ....... 19-4 Key Duplicating Machine..............................................................19-11 ....... 19-5 References .................................................................................19-12 ....... 19-5 vi

Chapter 19A. Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection

Purpose........................................................................................19A-1……19A-1 Scope ..........................................................................................19A-2……19A-1 General ........................................................................................19A-3……19A-1 Range Operations Personnel Instructions....................................19A-4……19A-1 Force Protection Conditions (FPCON) ........................................19A-5……19A-1 FPCON A ....................................................................................19A-5a 19A-1

FPCON B ....................................................................................19A-5b 19A-3 FPCON C .....................................................................................19A-5c 19A-3 FPCON D ....................................................................................19A-5d 19A-3

Chapter 20. Automation Security

Purpose........................................................................................20-1 ......... 20-1 Applicability ..................................................................................20-2 ......... 20-1 Duties and Responsibilities ..........................................................20-3 ......... 20-1 Procedures ...................................................................................20-4 ......... 20-1 Use of Internet Services ...............................................................20-5 ......... 20-3 References ...................................................................................20-6 ......... 20-3

Chapter 21. Operations Security (OPSEC)

Purpose........................................................................................21-1 ......... 21-1 Scope ...........................................................................................21-2 ......... 21-1 General ........................................................................................21-3 ......... 21-1 Duties and Responsibilities ..........................................................21-4 ......... 21-1 Communications Security.............................................................21-5 ......... 21-2 Physical Security ..........................................................................21-6 ......... 21-2 Logistics/Information Security ......................................................21-7 ......... 21-2 Freedom of Information Act ..........................................................21-8 ......... 21-3 References ...................................................................................21-9 ......... 21-3

Chapter 22. Hazardous Waste Management

Purpose........................................................................................22-1 ......... 22-1 Scope ...........................................................................................22-2 ......... 22-1 General ........................................................................................22-3 ......... 22-1 Responsibility ...............................................................................22-4 ......... 22-1 Site Specific Spill Plan..................................................................22-5 ......... 22-2 Hazardous Waste Minimization (HAZMIN)...................................22-6 ......... 22-2 References ...................................................................................22-7 ......... 22-3

Chapter 23. UXO Clearance Operations and Safety

Purpose........................................................................................23-1 ......... 23-1 vii

Applicability ..................................................................................23-2 ......... 23-1

Definitions ....................................................................................23-3 ......... 23-1 Safety ...........................................................................................23-4 ......... 23-1 General ........................................................................................23-5 ......... 23-2 Non-Dudded and Previously Cleared Area ..................................23-6 ......... 23-4 Mission Planning for Range Surface Clearance Operations ........23-7 ......... 23-4 Mission Planning for Range Subsurface Clearance .....................23-8 ......... 23-10 Operations

References ...................................................................................23-9 ......... 23-17 EOD/UXO Daily Activity Log ............................................ Enclosure 1 ......... 23-18 EOD Mission Planning Worksheet ................................... Enclosure 2 ......... 23-21 EOD Daily Range Safety Brief ......................................... Enclosure 3 ......... 23-22

Chapter 24. Severe Weather Plan

Purpose........................................................................................24-1 ......... 24-1 Responsibility ...............................................................................24-2 ......... 24-1 Notification ...................................................................................24-3 ......... 24-1 Safety ...........................................................................................24-4 ......... 24-1 Power Outage ..............................................................................24-5 ......... 24-1 Re-Establishing Main Power ........................................................24-6 ......... 24-2 Excessive Heat Indices ................................................................24-7 ......... 24-2 Excessive Wind Chill/Cold Weather .............................................24-8 ......... 24-2 Thunderstorm and Excessive Rainfall ..........................................24-9 ......... 24-3 Tornado Safety.............................................................................24-10 ....... 24-3 Hurricanes ....................................................................................24-11 ....... 24-4 After Actions .................................................................................24-12 ....... 24-4

Chapter 25. Hazard Communication Program (HAZCOM)

Purpose........................................................................................25-1 ......... 25-1 Scope ...........................................................................................25-2 ......... 25-1 Responsibilities ............................................................................25-3 ......... 25-1 General ........................................................................................25-4 ......... 25-2 Safety Data Sheets ......................................................................25-5 ......... 25-2 Container Labeling .......................................................................25-6 ......... 25-4 Training ........................................................................................25-7 ......... 25-4 Contractors...................................................................................25-8 ......... 25-5 Additional Information...................................................................25- 9 ........ 25-5 References ...................................................................................25-10 ....... 25-5 Glossary .......................................................................................25-11 ....... 25-6 viii

SOP Annexes

Annex 50 Critical Telephone Numbers Annex 51 Hand Grenade Qualification (HG-QUAL) Range (TA 6) Annex 52 Hand Grenade Live Fire (HGLF) Range Annex 53 Hand Grenade Familiarization (HGFAM) Range Annex 54 Training Areas Annex 55 South Range (Zero) Annex 56 North Range (Zero) Annex 57 Privately Owned Weapon (POW) Range Annex 58 Squad Live Fire (SQLF) Range Annex 59 Modified Record Fire (MRF) Range Annex 60 Movement To Contact (MTC) Range Annex 61 Kinetic UAS Annex 62 Demolition Training Range Annex 63 Range 27 (Zero) Annex 64 Multi-Purpose Machine Gun Range (MPMG) Annex 65 M203 Range Annex 66 Combat Pistol Qualification Course (CPQC) Annex 67 Matteson Range Annex 68 East Range (Door Gunnery) Annex 69 West Range (Door Gunnery) Annex 70 Leadership Reaction Course (LRC) (TA 16) Annex 71 Land Navigation Course (Warrior Trace) Annex 72 Urban Operations (TA10) Annex 73 Shoot House Facility (TA 10) Annex 74 Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Chamber Annex 75 Special Reaction Team (SRT) Range Annex 76 MPMG 10 Meter Transition Range Annex 77 Land Navigation Course (TA-16) Annex 78 Enhanced Zero (EZ) Range Annex 79 Break Contact (BC) Range Annex 80 Field Artillery Firing Points Annex 81 Hand Grenade Qualification (HG-QUAL) Range (TA 32) Annex 82 Convoy Live Fire Course Annex 83 Land Navigation Course (TA 34) Annex 84 Automated Record Fire (ARF) Range Annex 85 Shoot House Facility (TA G) Annex 86 Leadership Reaction Course (LRC) (TA G) Annex 87 Urban Operations (TA G) Annex 88 Bivouac Freedom / Warrior (TA G) Annex 89 Non-Kinetic UAS Annex 90 General Non-Kinetic UAS

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CHAPTER 1

GENERAL

1-1. PURPOSE. The instructions and procedures compiled in this SOP are for compliance by all Range Branch personnel. All personnel will become familiar with and adhere to guidance, instructions, and requirements outlined in this SOP.

1-2. RESPONSIBILITIES.

a. SAFETY. Due to the sensitive nature of the Range Branch mission, the entire period in which Range Branch personnel are on duty is to be considered a critical operational period. This demands strict adherence to policies designed for the overall safety of Range Branch personnel and their customers. Violations of these procedures will not be tolerated and may result in disciplinary action.

b. SMOKING/VAPING. Army regulations prohibit smoking/vaping within government buildings or vehicles. Range Branch personnel are in a highly visible location. It is our intent to ensure that we do not present a perception of regular smoking/vaping and not performing our assigned duties. Smoking/Vaping will be permitted during scheduled lunch and break times. Due to the nature of our overall mission, supervisors will ensure that breaks and lunches are set on a staggered schedule as mission allows.

c. APPEARANCE. Due to our supporting a military based operation, this area requires high standards and is to be taken into serious consideration. It is our intent to present a positive and professional appearance. The work environment at Range Operations is demanding and when scheduled for activity which may cause clothing to become extremely dirty, personnel should bring a change of clothes. Clothing will remain in a serviceable state. It will not be bleached, stained, or excessively faded.

Holes or tears within clothing will be repaired if possible or the use of that item will be discontinued. Shirts will be tucked in. Identification badges and safety shoes will be worn while on duty. Wearing of body piercing devices in this work environment is considered unsafe. The wear of devices such as cosmetic teeth caps, eye, nose, and tongue rings will not be permitted. Hair, to include facial hair, will be well groomed.

Protruding facial hairs as well as excessive hair are items in which safety becomes a concern. The overall mission at Range Operations changes rapidly and without advance notice. You may be required to run machinery in which these items could result in personal injury.

d. CONDUCT. It is our intent at Range Operations to present a professional working environment. The following issues are considered unacceptable: Sleeping on duty, reading of unofficial materials, being under the influence of alcoholic beverages or narcotics, violation of rules established by or for the benefit of Range Operations

1 - 2 General customers, failure to meet established standards, unauthorized possession of a dangerous weapon, creating a hostile work atmosphere by using racial slurs, sexually derogatory remarks, or engaging in other acts of harassment, insubordination, refusal to accept job assignments, violation of smoking policy, arguing, loud conversations within the workplace, and the radio playing music/talk radio. Additionally, the use of personal cell phones should be limited to the maximum extent possible. It is understood that personnel may have emergency situations and/or personal business issues that arise during scheduled work hours. Use of personal cell phones to manage those type issues is acceptable, as long as it does not interfere with conducting required duties or cause distractions that could contribute to a safety related incident and should be kept to the minimum time required to resolve the issue. The continued use of personal cell phones during scheduled work hours for other than those type issues, is not an acceptable practice. Any use of personal cell phones to access social media websites or just to "chat" or "text" should not occur during work hours other than authorized break periods.

In some instances, personal cell phones are used to conduct contract business, although not the preferred method should be kept to the minimum extent possible.

Individual words and actions should always reflect a professional attitude.

e. FOOD ITEMS. Meals, drinks, and other food items will be consumed in the break room or outside of the buildings. Personnel are encouraged to take scheduled breaks and mealtimes away from your workstations. While at the firing desk, bottled water may be consumed in the designated area.

f. READING MATERIALS. Personal reading material is not authorized while on duty except in approved break areas. Personal reading material is defined as any non- Department of Defense (DOD) or Contractor official publications.

g. HOURS OF OPERATION. The administrative hours of operation for Range Branch and Training Division offices will be from 0730 to 1615, Monday through Friday, except legal public holidays. Range Operations is open 24 hours per day when firing or field training is scheduled. Hours of operation may be adjusted as mission dictates or as directed/approved by Chief, Training Division. Firing Desk operations will be based on mission and contract requirements as identified in paragraph 11-3.

1-3. JANITORIAL REQUIREMENTS. Range Branch personnel will perform their own janitorial requirements. Although the duties are delegated between shifts, no one is exempt from performing janitorial duties during their duty day. Ensure that all offices are open and available for cleaning when contract cleaning personnel arrive to conduct services.

a. Day Shift: A complete police call of the area around Training Division Headquarters and Contractor Headquarters buildings will be performed weekly or after severe weather. Shift supervisors will coordinate timeframe for police call.

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b. Night Shift: All dispensers (toilet tissue/paper towels and napkins) will be adequately supplied; trash will be properly disposed of (taken to the dumpster) and janitorial duties completed by 0600.

c. All Shifts: Janitorial duties of building 24314 will be performed daily. The janitorial duties include all areas accessible to shift personnel. A schedule of duties will be posted by Operations. Supplies will be requested in writing to aid in the usage and accountability.

1-4. CONTRACTOR IDENTIFICATION.

a. All personnel will be issued identification badges. These badges are accountable items and must be controlled at all times. Range Branch Operations will be responsible for the issue and accounting of these badges.

b. Identification badges will be worn centered on the left chest.

c. Identification badges will be used to identify personnel to using units. As such, badges will be visible to OIC’s of using units when performing spot checks of ranges and training areas. These identification badges in no way empower personnel to perform the duties or responsibilities of game wardens or military police.

d. Any form of reproduction, alteration, or mutilation of identification badges is strictly prohibited. Violations and infringements of this policy or loss through neglect of an identification badge will be dealt with in accordance with all applicable regulations and Contractor’s personnel policies.

e. Identification badges will be surrendered to Operations upon departure from Training Division.

f. All contractor/subcontractor vehicles providing direct support to the Training Division mission will have the name of their organization clearly labeled on the doors of their vehicles. If contactor vehicles are not identified with their company name on the doors, “Contractor” signs will be issued from the firing desk for contractor vehicles while performing duties in and around ranges or training areas.

1-5. FIRING RESTRICTIONS.

a. Firing times will be in accordance with (IAW) this SOP. Live fire training is authorized until 0100 hours. Range Operations Firing Desk will issue a cease-fire at 0100 hours unless the Officer in Charge (OIC) requests an extension based on mission.

Extension will be recorded on Department of Army (DA) Form 1594. When firing pads, running dive lanes and door gunnery lanes are open, there will not be any restrictions of aircraft type or ammunition type.

The following restrictions will be enforced.

No one will be allowed to proceed forward of any access gate(s) unless cleared by Range Operations to a range, firing point (FP), observation point (OP) or maneuver access trail. FAFP’s

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1, 2, 4, 5, 14, 15, 16, MTC Range, and Convoy Live Fire Range will not be occupied when aircraft are present. Field Artillery Firing Point (FAFP) 2 will not be occupied when Matteson Range is in use. OP7 and SQLF will not be occupied when Aviation gunnery utilizes Matteson Off-Axis, Aviation Firing Pads F3, F7, J2, K1, and K2 or when ARF, South, or POW Ranges are in use. All access gates to ranges and impact area will remain closed and locked when not being utilized by authorized personnel for access into these areas. When opened for access by multiple personnel / vehicles, a guard must be present until access gate is closed and locked. Units must inform Range Operations that (Example Gate 1A) will be opened, and a guard is posted. Once the gate is secured/locked the unit must notify Range Operations.

(1) All contractors/government workers will be advised of all restrictions.

(2) Equipment remaining inside the access gates will be located in areas that provide protection from direct or indirect hits. Operations will ensure precautions are included in the planning process and that owners of equipment understand the risks of leaving equipment inside the AGRC.

b. EAST/WEST CLOSURE. The Aviation Gunnery Range (AGR) can be divided using Highway One to separate east and west sides. Dividing the AGR is based on firing pad availability that adequately supports the scheduled aircraft density. Although the range can be divided, PERSONNEL, when cleared, are ONLY authorized to be on the pad access road, firing pad, and cleared area around the firing pad. This will permit the following type activities.

(1) Pad Police.

(2) Priority maintenance on the firing pad.

(3) Other activity when coordinated with and approved by Chief, Training Division, Contracting Officer Representative (COR), or Quality Assurance Evaluator (QAE).

c. The presence of aircraft does not prevent access to a Precautionary Landing (PL): Response personnel, to include aircraft recovery, are authorized to enter the firing pad as required due to PL’s.

d. Ground weapons fire will terminate daily not later than (NLT) 0100 unless the OIC requests an extension based on mission. Extension will be recorded on DA Form 1594.

The following weapons will not commence fire prior to 1200 on Sunday.

(1) Field Artillery – ALL

(2) Tank Main Gun

(3) Mortars – ALL

(4) M136 Anti-Tank (AT)-4, 84mm

(5) M72/M74 Light Anti-Tank Weapon (LAW), 66mm

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(6) 40mm Grenade

(7) Tube-launched Optically-tracked Wire-guided (TOW) missile

(8) M18 Claymore

(9) Explosive/Demolition

(10) 50 Caliber Weapons

(11) Hand Grenades (Live)

(12) All other small arms (not listed above) can commence firing at sunrise on Sunday.

e. When track vehicles are operating on the roads, trails, and/or crossing points, gates and barricades will be positioned as required to prevent conflict between vehicles and tracks.

f. The POW Range availability will be based upon range usage. Training as well as priority maintenance will take precedence over private individual use of the POW range.

1-6. INCIDENTS OR MISHAPS ON RANGES.

a. All incidents/mishaps on Ranges, Training Areas, and/or Facilities will be reported immediately to the Chief, Training Division, Senior Ops Tech, and/or Range Branch Operations. Reports will be made verbally, when possible, followed up with an email, and annotated in the Journal 1594. This is to ensure that a thorough investigation is conducted, and steps are taken to preclude future incidents/accidents.

The notification process is not intended to insult our abilities or judgment. Incidents rapidly reach general officer levels. The Chief, Training Division is expected to know details when asked and is responsible for reporting the details to the command.

b. Other incidents involving damage to government/contractor equipment, personnel injury, loss of accountability of equipment/materials, etc., will be reported immediately to the Chief, Training Division, Senior Ops Tech, and/or Range Branch Operations.

Reports will be made verbally, when possible, followed up with an email, and annotated in the Journal 1594. Follow up actions and reports will be forwarded to the Governmental in Nature (GIN) staff as they occur.

c. Complacency by anyone will not be tolerated. Failure to comply with proper notification or response to incidents could lead to further damage and/or injury. As such, improper actions or lack of notification may result in disciplinary action.

1-7. ARMY TRAFFIC SAFETY TRAINING PROGRAM (ATSTP).

a. ATSTP is a series of driver behavior-oriented web-based training module targeting the major causes of privately owned vehicles (POV) accidents.

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b. ATSTP offers a flexible program that allows it to be readily adopted into existing scheduled and training programs.

c. In accordance with the Secretary of the Army Memo, Prioritizing Efforts – Readiness and Lethality (Update 2), dated 18 April 2018, the AAC, referenced in both AR 600-55 and AR 385-10, is no longer a requirement. Instruction contained in the

Army Traffic Safety Training Program fulfills required training in accordance with DODI 6055.04.

d. All users of Army Motor Vehicles must have a valid driver’s license.

e. Contractor will ensure AMV operator’s driver’s licenses are randomly inspected at pre-determined intervals (Quarterly, Semi-annually, Annually).

1-8. Contractor Injuries. In accordance with Gunnery Range and Training Complex Operations, Maintenance, and Repair Services Performance Work Statement, the following shall apply to contractor injuries.

a. Medical services for contractor personnel are the responsibility of the contractor.

Fort Rucker does not have an emergency room.

b. If ground medical evacuation is required, Range Operations Firing Desk should be contacted for ground ambulance evacuation.

c. If contractor injuries are serious enough to warrant air evacuation, Range Operations Firing Desk should be contacted for air evacuation.

d. When requesting ground or air evacuation, name, location, six-digit grid location, and nature of injury (if known) should be reported.

1-9. REFERENCES.

a. AR 385-63, Range Safety

b. TC 25-8, Training Ranges

c. Fort Rucker Reg 385-1, Range and Training Area (TA) Regulation

d. Fort Rucker Reg 385-10, The Army Safety Program

e. Fort Rucker Reg 190-5, Fort Rucker Motor Vehicle Regulation

Range Branch, Training Division, DPTMS SOP Chapter 2, Aircraft Mishap Plan

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CHAPTER 2

AIRCRAFT MISHAP PLAN

2-1. DEFINITION. An aircraft mishap or incident (for emergency response) applies to situations when the aircraft is not confirmed as “DOWN AND SAFE”. Refer to Fort Rucker Regulation 385-1 for additional information.

2-2. PURPOSE. To define Range Operations actions in the event of an aircraft mishap or incident.

2-3. AIRCRAFT MISHAP OR INCIDENT. During an aircraft mishap or incident, Range Operations will be notified and will render the following types of assistance:

a. Escort ground ambulances to:

(1) The scene of the mishap site occurring within the impact area.

(2) To all precautionary landings (PLs) not confirmed as down and safe.

(3) To all forced landings within the AGRC and immediate areas.

b. Act as coordination center for assistance.

c. When required, provide access control at mishap, precautionary landing and forced landing sites resulting in injury or damage to the aircraft until properly relieved.

d. Operations personnel will assist the Chief, Training Division in the exercise of this plan.

e. Shift supervisors will ensure that all personnel assigned to his/her shift are proficient in the execution of this plan; provide guidance to shift members during exercise of this plan; seek guidance from the Chief, Training Division as required;

ensure that a second escort is available to assist secondary agencies; if need be, call off-duty personnel to assist; ensure that the Radio Telephone Operator (RTO) initiating the plan remains at his station until all emergency personnel and equipment have departed the mishap site.

f. The RTO:

(1) Dispatches the escort to all PLs not confirmed down and safe in the impact area and all forced landing sites north of Highway 27.

(2) When the aircraft is inside the AGRC and not confirmed as “DOWN AND SAFE”, immediately calls a range-wide CEASE-FIRE on all ranges. The Molinelli OIC and Chief, Training Division jointly determine whether to lift the CEASE-FIRE.

(3) Notifies the Chief, Training Division of all mishaps.

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(4) Notifies agencies as requested by the escort, Range Safety Officer (RSO), Air Traffic Control (ATC), mishap aircraft, or the Chief, Training Division.

(5) Knows the status of agencies responding to any and all mishaps at all times.

(6) Treats all suspected aircraft mishaps as a real emergency, until confirmed otherwise. This includes precautionary landings.

(7) Never discusses the details of any mishap or states the words “aircraft accident” over the radio. Civilian agencies do monitor our frequencies, and we do not want to involve the news media this way. It is the job of Public Affairs Office (PAO) to notify the media.

g. Escort.

(1) Proceeds immediately to all precautionary landings not confirmed as down and safe and/or in the impact area and all forced landing sites to render coordination assistance. All coordination requests will be relayed to the Range Operations RTO.

(2) Escorts will remain at the mishap site until relieved by the Chief, Training Division.

(3) Always knows the status of agencies responding to the mishap site.

2-4. RESPONSIBILITIES.

a. ATC activates the primary crash alarm system and clears air space.

b. FLATIRON provides air ambulance service.

c. Game Warden evacuates hunters from affected areas and restricts these areas from further use until the accident investigation team releases the crash site.

d. Aircraft logbooks will remain with the aircraft and will be secured by either Aviation Branch Safety Office (ABSO) or Aviation and Missile Command-Aviation Center Logistics Command (AMCOM-ACLC).

e. ABSO advises the Command Group and ensures that all preparations are made for the arrival of the accident investigation team.

f. Ammunition Officer advises the Command Group on all issues involving ordnance.

g. Forward Arming and Refueling Point (FARP) Ammunition Teams download ammunition from aircraft that did not experience damage, ordnance malfunction, or a hard landing.

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h. EOD downloads ammunition from aircraft that did experience damage, ordnance malfunction, or a hard landing. This team also disposes of any rocket pods that may be jettisoned during the precautionary landing.

i. The Secondary Crash Alarm System consists of support agencies that may be required after the aircraft is on the ground. These agencies are notified via a class "A" phone. Range Operations may be called upon for assistance. The following is a list of some of the secondary agencies.

AGENCY PHONE NUMBER

EOD from Ft Benning -------------------------------- DSN 835-4154 / 2914 / 3761

Ammunition Office 5-4092

Directorate of Public Works (DPW) Forestry ---- 5-9368 / 9363

DPW Maintenance Div -------------------------------- 5-3401

Game Warden ------------------------------------------- 5-2222 / 4735 / 4213

Safety Office 5-3000 / 1027 /2301

2-5. SAFETY.

a. Always assume that all aircraft are armed until confirmed otherwise.

b. Never allow a radio to operate within 50 meters of a 2.75 rocket that has dislodged from the aircraft rocket pod.

c. Never allow anyone to operate in front of or behind aircraft weapons systems unless the aircraft is confirmed as unarmed.

Chapter 3, Risk Management

3 - 1 Risk Management

CHAPTER 3

RISK MANAGEMENT

3-1. PURPOSE. To outline general guidelines for deliberate risk management and best safety practices to ensure risks associated with military training events and employee work environment are mitigated to the lowest possible level.

3-2. RESPONSIBILITIES. Commanders, directors, and leaders at every level have been charged with the task to identify risks associated with everyday operations and training related activities. Soldiers, civilian employees, and contractors share equal responsibility in the risk management process and will adhere to the standards and guidelines set before them. The requirement for risk mitigation is defined in ATP 5-19, AR 385-10, applicable command directives, local policies, and SOPs. Be advised that each Range Operations Headquarters is unique and additional or internal guidelines for those respective areas of operation are not defined in this SOP. Each unit is responsible for providing DD Form 2977 (Deliberate Risk Assessment Worksheet) prior to any scheduled training event. POI units conducting repetitive training events, DD Form 2977’s will be kept on file for a period of time not to exceed 6 months. POI units must submit updated DD Form 2977 if there is a change in command or change to training events.

3-3. NEED FOR RISK MANAGEMENT. Range Operations controls many different facets…