RANGE PROCEDURES.

FM 3-22.9

Appendix E
ELO A

• ACTIONS: discuss range procedures.

• CONDITIONS: Given a classroom setting and PowerPoint

instruction .

• STANDARD: 1/348 will learn and become efficient with the range
procedures IAW FM 3-22.9 appendix E.
Personnel required for range procedures

• OIC
• RSO
• NCOIC
• Ammunition detail
• Unit armorer
• Assistant instructor
• Medical personnel
• Control tower operators
• Maintenance detail.
Personnel required for range procedures

• NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICER IN CHARGE

• The NCOIC assists the OIC and safety officer by performing
duties as required; for example, he might supervise enlisted
personnel who are supporting the range.
• AMMUNITION DETAIL
• This detail is composed of one or more ammunition handlers. The
ammunition detail—
• Breaks down, issues, receives, accounts for, and safeguards live
ammunition.
• Collects expended ammunition casings and other residue.
Personnel required for range procedures

• UNIT ARMORER
• The unit armorer—
• Repairs rifles.
• Replaces parts.
• ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR
• One assistant instructor is assigned for each one to ten firing
points. Each assistant instructor—
• Ensures that all firers observe safety regulations and procedures.
• Assists firers having problems.
Personnel required for range procedures

• MEDICAL PERSONNEL
• Medical personnel provide medical support, as required by regulations
governing LFXs.
• CONTROL TOWER OPERATORS
• Control tower operators—
• Raise and lower the targets.
• Time the exposures.
• Sound the audible signal.
• Give the fire commands.
• NOTE: If possible, two men should be chosen to perform these
functions.
• MAINTENANCE DETAIL
• D-11. This detail should be composed of two segments: one to conduct
small arms repair and one to perform minor maintenance on the target-
holding mechanisms.
FIRING ORDER LINEUP

After the range cadre have given the safety and range briefings,
they assemble the Soldiers in firing orders in correlation with the
number of firing points on that range. After the firing order has
been determined, firers have their weapons rodded, move to the
firing line, and proceed to their assigned firing points, keeping
their weapons pointed up and downrange at all times.
Range Procedures and Range Operations Checklist

GENERAL COMMANDS Grouping Commands

• E-14. The following general commands Grouping commands include the following:
“Firers, assume a good supported prone position.”
may be altered when necessary:
“Lock one of three single rounds. Load.”
• “Firers, assume the ________ position.” “Ready on the right?”
• “Issue the firer ________ rounds of “Ready on the left?”
ammunition.” “The firing line is ready.”
• “Coach, secure ________ rounds of “Place your selector lever on SEMI.”
ammunition.” “Commence firing.”
“Cease fire. Lock and clear your weapons.”
• “Lock one round. Load.” “Clear on the right?”
• “Ready on the right?” “Clear on the left?”
• “Ready on the left?” “The firing line is clear.”
• “Move down to your targets, and triangulate your shot
“Ready on the firing line?”
group.”
• “Commence firing when your targets “After all personnel have triangulated their targets, move
appear.” back to the firing line.”
• “Cease firing. Lock and clear all weapons.” “At this time, make adjustments to your sights.”
“Repeat all firing commands until grouping standards are
met.”
RANGE OPERATIONS CHECKLIST

BECOME AN EXPERT
E-32. Mission analysis includes DOUBLE CHECK
GO NO GO REMARKS
identifying the following: GO NO GO REMARKS
1. Has sufficient ammunition been
1. Review TMs and FMs on the weapons to be
Who will be firing on the range? fired.
________ requested for the
number of personnel? 2. Talk with the armorer and other personnel
Number of personnel________ experienced with the weapons to be fired.
2. Are the range facilities adequate for
Units________ the type of 3. Review AR 385-63.
What weapons and course will be used? training to be conducted? 4. Visit range control and read the installation's
Weapons________ Course________ 3. Has enough time been scheduled to range
Where will the training be conducted? complete the instructions.
Range________ training? 5. Reconnoiter the range (preferably while it is
When is the range scheduled for 4. Have conflicts that surfaced been in use).
resolved? 6. Check ARTEPs to see if training tasks can be
operations? Date________
integrated into the range training plan.
Opens________ Closes________
DETERMINE REQUIREMENTS Personnel Range Procedures and Range Operations Checklist
E-34. The following 12 August 2008 FM 3-22.9 E-7
E-33. Determining the personnel are required for Ammunition personnel (determined by type of range).
requirements involves range operations: Target detail and target operators.
Tower operator.
identifying the equipment and • OIC. Concurrent training instructors.
• Safety officer. Assistant instructors.
personnel necessary to conduct Radio telephone operators.
• Assistant safety Guards (range requirements).
the training. officer. Medic(s).
Air guard.
• NCOIC. Armorer.
• Ammunition NCO. Tuck driver (range personnel and equipment).
Mechanic for vehicles.
E-35. Further, the following must be checked: Have you overstaffed your range?
EQUIPMENT
The following equipment is required for range operations:
Scorecards.
E-36. Range packet and clearance PA set with backup bullhorn(s).
Master score sheet.
form. Concurrent training markers.
Armorer's tools and cleaning
Safety fan and diagram (if Training aids for concurrent
equipment for weapons.
applicable). training stations.
Brooms, shovels, and other
Other safety equipment (for Sandbags.
cleaning supplies and equipment.
example, aiming circle, compass). Tentage (briefing tent, warm-up
Tables and chairs (if needed).
Publications pertaining to the tent).
Target accessories.
training that will be conducted. Space heaters (if needed).
Fire extinguishers.
Lesson plans, status reports, and Safety paddles and vehicle flag
Tarp, stakes, and rope to cover
reporting folder. sets or lights.
the ammunition.
Range flag and light (night firing). Ambulance or designated vehicle.
Toilet paper.
Radios. Earplugs.
Spare weapons and repair parts
Field telephone and wire. Water for drinking and cleaning.
(as needed).
292 antenna (if necessary).
DETERMINE AVAILABLE RESOURCES

E-37. Determining available FOOLPROOF

E-38. To foolproof range operations—
resources involves the following: Write an overall lesson plan for the range.
Organize a plan for firing:
• Fill personnel spaces. 􀂄Determine the range organization.
• Keep unit integrity. 􀂄Outline courses of fire to be used.
Have fire commands typed for use on the range.
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Utilize NCOs. 􀂄Set the rotation of stations.

• Coordinate with supporting Rehearse concurrent training instructors and assistants.
Brief the RTO on unique range control radio procedures.
organizations: Brief and rehearse the reporting NCO on range operation and all of his duties.
• Ammunition. Collect and concentrate equipment for use on the range in one location.
Obtain training aids.
• Transportation. Pick up targets from the range warehouse (if required).
• Training aids. Report to range control for a safety briefing (if required)
and sign for any special items.
• Medics. Publish the LOI:
• Weapons. 􀂄 Uniform of range and firing personnel (helmets and earplugs).
􀂄 Mode of transportation, departure times, and places.
• Other equipment. 􀂄 Methods of messing to be used.

􀂄 Any special requirements being placed on units.

Occupy the Range (orientation)

Inspect the range for operational condition.

E-40. When occupying the range, Raise the flag when occupying or firing according to the
perform the following actions: local SOP.
• Request permission to occupy the Check the ammunition to ensure that it is the correct type
range. and quantity.
• Establish good communications. Ensure that range personnel are in the proper uniform
• Have designated areas prepared: and the equipment is in position.
• Parking. Receive firing units.
Ammunition point. Conduct safety checks on weapons.
• Medical station.
Check for clean, fully operational weapons.
• Conduct a safety briefing (to include administrative
Water point.
• personnel on the range).
Concurrent training.
• Organize personnel into firing orders (keep unit integrity, if
Mess.
•
possible).
Helipad.
Request permission to commence firing from range
• Armorer
control.
Conduct of Firing
Questions asked prior or during fire

• When conducting firing, the Is the air guard on duty and alert?
following must be checked: Are personnel in proper uniform?
• Are communications to range Are earplugs in use?
control satisfactory? Are troops responding properly to commands?
Are on-the-spot corrections being made when troops use
• Are commands from the tower poor techniques or fail to hit the target?
clear and concise? Is conservation of ammunition being enforced?
• Are range areas policed? Are weapons cleared before they are taken from the firing
• Is ammunition accountability line?
maintained? Are personnel checked for brass or ammunition before
• Is the master score sheet updated? they leave the range?
Is anyone standing around not involved in training or
• Is personnel accountability support?
maintained?
• Are vehicles parked in the
appropriate areas?
CLOSE THE RANGE

To properly close the range, the following must be

performed:
1. Close downrange according to the local SOP.
2. Remove all equipment and ammunition from the
range.
3. Police the range.
4. Repaste and resurface targets as required by
range instructions.
5. Perform other maintenance tasks as required by
the local SOP.
6. Request a range inspector from range control
when ready to be cleared.
7. Submit an after-action report to headquarters.
8. Report any noted safety hazards to the proper
authorities.
COMPUTER CONTROLLED RANGES

Modern computer-controlled ranges allow trainers to

develop scenarios and control targets and
battlefield simulation devices. This permits Soldiers
and units to practice mission-essential tasks in a
stressful environment. Computerized systems also
provide performance feedback. Using data recorded
during training, the computer generates AARs. This
accurate feedback allows commander to assess the
unit’s performance and leaders to assess their unit's
mission status and design training programs to
overcome the identified shortcomings. The
performance feedback highlights positive actions to
reinforce
correct procedures and to foster Soldiers’ confidence,
enabling Soldiers and leaders to recognize and
correct their shortcomings.
SUMMARY

• What appendix is range operations found in FM 3-22.9?

• Appendix E
• Name the personnel required to run a range:
• OIC , RSO, NCOIC, Ammunition detail, Unit armorer, Assistant instructor, Medical personnel, Control tower operators, Maintenance detail.

• Name some commands you may hear from the tower during range operations?
• “Ready on the left?/Right”, “Clear on the right?”, “Cease firing. Lock and clear all weapons.”

• Name several equipment used during a range operation

• Radios, Sandbags, Scorecards, Target accessories, Fire extinguishers.
• Name several task to properly close the range, the following must be performed:
• Close downrange according to the local SOP.
• Police the range.
• Report any noted safety hazards to the proper authorities.