Fort Benning Ranges and Training Areas

1. Fort Benning Ranges and Training Areas Welcome to the Fort Benning Range Safety Briefing. The following slide depicts a map of Fort Benning with overlays showing the ranges and training areas available. The data on the right of the slide provides general information about the post training facilities. TRADOC, FORSCOM and SOCOM units are the primary users of Fort Benning facilities. Small Arms, Armor, and various aircraft fire weapons on the post. Fort Benning has three major impact areas: A20, M6, and K15. Area �A20� is bounded by Dixie Road, First Division Road, Jamestown Road, Sunshine Road, and Sightseeing Road. Area �M6� is located in the center of the Malone Range complex, which is the Infantry�s primary initial-entry range facility. Area �K15� is in the Northeast portion of post. Tanks, BFVs, aircraft, and artillery routinely fire in this area.Welcome to the Fort Benning Range Safety Briefing. The following slide depicts a map of Fort Benning with overlays showing the ranges and training areas available. The data on the right of the slide provides general information about the post training facilities. TRADOC, FORSCOM and SOCOM units are the primary users of Fort Benning facilities. Small Arms, Armor, and various aircraft fire weapons on the post. Fort Benning has three major impact areas: A20, M6, and K15. Area �A20� is bounded by Dixie Road, First Division Road, Jamestown Road, Sunshine Road, and Sightseeing Road. Area �M6� is located in the center of the Malone Range complex, which is the Infantry�s primary initial-entry range facility. Area �K15� is in the Northeast portion of post. Tanks, BFVs, aircraft, and artillery routinely fire in this area.

2. This overview slide list the topics that will be discuss in the Range Safety Briefing. Please take a minute to review these topics. This overview slide list the topics that will be discuss in the Range Safety Briefing. Please take a minute to review these topics.

3. Contents of the Fort Benning Range Safety Briefing can be reference in the regulations shown on this slide. All USAIC regulations and publications can be access and downloaded from the Fort Benning Publication website listed on this slide. Contents of the Fort Benning Range Safety Briefing can be reference in the regulations shown on this slide. All USAIC regulations and publications can be access and downloaded from the Fort Benning Publication website listed on this slide.

4. Officer In Charge (OIC)and Range Safety Office (RSO)Grade Eligibilities Minimum rank requirements are shown on this slide. When small arms and machine guns, .50cal and below are to be fired the OIC must be an E-6 or above and the RSO must be an E-6 or above. For other standard ranges the OIC must be an E-7 or above and the RSO must be an E-6 or above. Company level LFX involving moving to contact, the OIC must be an E-7 or above and the RSO must be an E-6 or above. Battalion level LFX the OIC must be must be a MAJ or above and the RSO must be an E-6 or above. Refer to Table 2-5 of USAIC Regulation 210-4 for Officer in Charge & Range Safety Officer eligibility and requirements. Notice that unit commanders are required to appoint and certify OIC�s and RSO�s. This slide shows some Fort Benning unit-specific requirements. This list is not all-inclusive, but merely illustrates that there are weapon, range and training specific requirements.Minimum rank requirements are shown on this slide. When small arms and machine guns, .50cal and below are to be fired the OIC must be an E-6 or above and the RSO must be an E-6 or above. For other standard ranges the OIC must be an E-7 or above and the RSO must be an E-6 or above. Company level LFX involving moving to contact, the OIC must be an E-7 or above and the RSO must be an E-6 or above. Battalion level LFX the OIC must be must be a MAJ or above and the RSO must be an E-6 or above. Refer to Table 2-5 of USAIC Regulation 210-4 for Officer in Charge & Range Safety Officer eligibility and requirements. Notice that unit commanders are required to appoint and certify OIC�s and RSO�s. This slide shows some Fort Benning unit-specific requirements. This list is not all-inclusive, but merely illustrates that there are weapon, range and training specific requirements.

5. OIC/RSO Certification To become OIC/RSO Certified personnel must attend: The range control safety briefing. Personnel must also comply with unit requirements such as: The medical training course. MILES training. The demolition permit course, refer to para 5-5 (Demolitions and explosives) of USAIC Regulation 210-4. Instructor training course. Drill Sergeant School. Tactics Certification Course. OJT Test and Evaluation To become OIC/RSO Certified personnel must attend: The range control safety briefing. Personnel must also comply with unit requirements such as: The medical training course. MILES training. The demolition permit course, refer to para 5-5 (Demolitions and explosives) of USAIC Regulation 210-4. Instructor training course. Drill Sergeant School. Tactics Certification Course. OJT Test and Evaluation

6. Documentation Requirement The following documents are required when training is conducted on Fort Benning ranges and training areas: Scheduling approval on Request Summary obtained from the Range Facility Management Support System (RFMSS) database. Consult your S3 for assistance. Firing data and authorization on FB Form 210-4-3-R and FB Form 210-4-2-R. Risk assessment. Range safety briefing card. Range and terrain regulation. FB Form 144R Current FMs and TMs for the Weapons System or Lasers being fired.The following documents are required when training is conducted on Fort Benning ranges and training areas: Scheduling approval on Request Summary obtained from the Range Facility Management Support System (RFMSS) database. Consult your S3 for assistance. Firing data and authorization on FB Form 210-4-3-R and FB Form 210-4-2-R. Risk assessment. Range safety briefing card. Range and terrain regulation. FB Form 144R Current FMs and TMs for the Weapons System or Lasers being fired.

7. Firing / Non-firing DataFB Form 210-4-3-R Firing and non-firing data that goes on FB Form 210-4-3-R include: Unit, range, and training identification Explosives, grenades, and mine use Weapons, ammo types, and ammo models. Limits of fire A scenario walk through. Sketch that depicts actions and controls Indirect fire maximum and minimum range and ordinate Directed control measures and coordination Restrictions imposed FB 144-R Safety officers will find the technical information required for running a range on the FB Form 210-4-3-R, which is valid for 2 years unless changes are required. Additionally, environmental issues for specific exercises are contained on the FB Form 144-R. The scheduling document, the FB Form 210-4-3-R, and the FB 144-R must be maintained on the training facility and inspectors have the authority to halt training until any noted deficiencies are corrected. FB Form 210-4-3-R is required for all HOT training and additionally COLD training involving the use of any laser devices. Firing and non-firing data that goes on FB Form 210-4-3-R include: Unit, range, and training identification Explosives, grenades, and mine use Weapons, ammo types, and ammo models. Limits of fire A scenario walk through. Sketch that depicts actions and controls Indirect fire maximum and minimum range and ordinate Directed control measures and coordination Restrictions imposed FB 144-R Safety officers will find the technical information required for running a range on the FB Form 210-4-3-R, which is valid for 2 years unless changes are required. Additionally, environmental issues for specific exercises are contained on the FB Form 144-R. The scheduling document, the FB Form 210-4-3-R, and the FB 144-R must be maintained on the training facility and inspectors have the authority to halt training until any noted deficiencies are corrected. FB Form 210-4-3-R is required for all HOT training and additionally COLD training involving the use of any laser devices.

8. Risk Assessment Risk assessments must be read or briefed to all range personnel by the OIC or RSO. OIC and RSO�s must comply with the commander�s risk assessment for each exercise. This slide illustrates a general overview of hazard identification, mitigation efforts, and risk acceptance. The safety officer must have a copy of a current risk assessment document present when conducting training on Fort Benning training facilities.Risk assessments must be read or briefed to all range personnel by the OIC or RSO. OIC and RSO�s must comply with the commander�s risk assessment for each exercise. This slide illustrates a general overview of hazard identification, mitigation efforts, and risk acceptance. The safety officer must have a copy of a current risk assessment document present when conducting training on Fort Benning training facilities.

9. Unit Safety Briefings The Officer In Charge (OIC) or Range Safety Officer (RSO) must give the soldiers a range safety briefing. This slide depicts some subjects that may be addressed, but is not all-inclusive. Weather, surface danger zones, and wildlife may also be hazards. The trick is to alert the soldiers to hazards present on that particular training area at that particular time. All ammunition is forbidden to be fired overhead of friendly troops, unless otherwise approved by proper authority. This includes standard ball ammunition for M-60 MG.The Officer In Charge (OIC) or Range Safety Officer (RSO) must give the soldiers a range safety briefing. This slide depicts some subjects that may be addressed, but is not all-inclusive. Weather, surface danger zones, and wildlife may also be hazards. The trick is to alert the soldiers to hazards present on that particular training area at that particular time. All ammunition is forbidden to be fired overhead of friendly troops, unless otherwise approved by proper authority. This includes standard ball ammunition for M-60 MG.

10. Communication Communications must be established with range control. Portamobile radios have the Range Control frequency pre-set. Range control provides the coordination link with other units and agencies that may be training or working in the area. The OIC will receive an opening code, which provides official notification that the unit has permission to use the facility at that specific time. The codes are given as colors and alpha-numeric characters. For example: red 12 (color and two numbers) indicates a live-fire exercise; blue AB (color and two letters) shows a non-firing training event. Range control issues instructions, monitors aircraft, disseminates weather bulletins, and provides all information needed for the units to train safely. Should communications fail, all training outside the cantonment area must cease until communication is restored. The Range Control net must be monitored continuously when occupying training facilities.Communications must be established with range control. Portamobile radios have the Range Control frequency pre-set. Range control provides the coordination link with other units and agencies that may be training or working in the area. The OIC will receive an opening code, which provides official notification that the unit has permission to use the facility at that specific time. The codes are given as colors and alpha-numeric characters. For example: red 12 (color and two numbers) indicates a live-fire exercise; blue AB (color and two letters) shows a non-firing training event. Range control issues instructions, monitors aircraft, disseminates weather bulletins, and provides all information needed for the units to train safely. Should communications fail, all training outside the cantonment area must cease until communication is restored. The Range Control net must be monitored continuously when occupying training facilities.

11. Types Of Medical Support Officer in Charger and Range Safety Officers must be familiar with the post medical support procedures outside the cantonment area. Specific details are available in USAIC Reg 40-2, which can be accessed on the Fort Benning Publication Website. Officer in Charger and Range Safety Officers must be familiar with the post medical support procedures outside the cantonment area. Specific details are available in USAIC Reg 40-2, which can be accessed on the Fort Benning Publication Website.

12. Training RequiringOn Site Medical Support Training that requires on-site medical support includes: - Airborne training, jump week, jumpmaster, and pathfinder - Ranger training and airborne operations - Fire and maneuver exercise - Demolitions and explosives - Flame expedients - Hand grenades - Operations in or over water - helocast - Infiltration courseTraining that requires on-site medical support includes: - Airborne training, jump week, jumpmaster, and pathfinder - Ranger training and airborne operations - Fire and maneuver exercise - Demolitions and explosives - Flame expedients - Hand grenades - Operations in or over water - helocast - Infiltration course

13. MEDEVAC Information Required This slide shows the Army�s standard MEDEVAC request, which should be readily available in the training area. The most efficient way to request a MEDEVAC is by going to 911 on the Portamobile radio. According to USAIC Regulation 40-2, the OIC or RSO, not the medic must be the individual who will personally contact 911 for request of MEDEVAC. Medics will remain and attend to the patients at all times. This slide shows the Army�s standard MEDEVAC request, which should be readily available in the training area. The most efficient way to request a MEDEVAC is by going to 911 on the Portamobile radio. According to USAIC Regulation 40-2, the OIC or RSO, not the medic must be the individual who will personally contact 911 for request of MEDEVAC. Medics will remain and attend to the patients at all times.

14. Officer In Charge (OIC) Responsibilities During Firing Now that we have looked at some general safety considerations, let�s more closely examine specific range problems. The range flag must be flown in a prominent place. A blinking red light should be displayed at night. Road guards or barriers must be positioned to prevent entry to the impact area. The location of these guards and barriers will be identified on the FB Form 210-4-3-R. Requirements for the wearing of helmets or other protective equipment is outline in USAIC 210-4. This information should be identified in the commander�s risk assessment.Now that we have looked at some general safety considerations, let�s more closely examine specific range problems. The range flag must be flown in a prominent place. A blinking red light should be displayed at night. Road guards or barriers must be positioned to prevent entry to the impact area. The location of these guards and barriers will be identified on the FB Form 210-4-3-R. Requirements for the wearing of helmets or other protective equipment is outline in USAIC 210-4. This information should be identified in the commander�s risk assessment.

15. OIC Responsibilities (cont) Additional responsibilities include: Ammo issue and control enforced. Weapons cleared properly. Enforce explosive minimum safe distances. Enforce CS minimum safe distances. Comply with black-out requirements. Report missing personnel promptly. Additional responsibilities include: Ammo issue and control enforced. Weapons cleared properly. Enforce explosive minimum safe distances. Enforce CS minimum safe distances. Comply with black-out requirements. Report missing personnel promptly.

16. Range Safety Officer (RSO)Responsibilities The Range Safety Officer is a representative of the OIC and can not be assigned any other duties. Some typical actions required of the Safety Officer are shown on this slide. Additionally, the RSO as well as the OIC must be weapon system certified.The Range Safety Officer is a representative of the OIC and can not be assigned any other duties. Some typical actions required of the Safety Officer are shown on this slide. Additionally, the RSO as well as the OIC must be weapon system certified.

17. Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) All Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) must be reported to Range Control. These are considerations when dealing with unexploded ordinance: Report unacceptable rate of firing into designated dud-impact area. Unexploded ordinance outside designated dud-impact area should be marked and reported. Unexploded ordinance found on post should be reported and left alone.All Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) must be reported to Range Control. These are considerations when dealing with unexploded ordinance: Report unacceptable rate of firing into designated dud-impact area. Unexploded ordinance outside designated dud-impact area should be marked and reported. Unexploded ordinance found on post should be reported and left alone.

18. Forest Fires This slide shows forest fire considerations. ALL FOREST FIRES MUST BE REPORTED TO RANGE CONTROL Forest fires impact activities other than the training occurring in the immediate area. If left unattended they could burn into other training areas and injure personnel or endangered wild life. The effects of the smoke can aggravate medical conditions of people in adjacent dependent or civilian housing areas. Unplanned fires must be suppressed as soon as possible.This slide shows forest fire considerations. ALL FOREST FIRES MUST BE REPORTED TO RANGE CONTROL Forest fires impact activities other than the training occurring in the immediate area. If left unattended they could burn into other training areas and injure personnel or endangered wild life. The effects of the smoke can aggravate medical conditions of people in adjacent dependent or civilian housing areas. Unplanned fires must be suppressed as soon as possible.

19. Severe Weather This slide shows severe weather considerations. Weather warnings are called out to allow units conducting training to take appropriate action to avoid injury to the soldier. The warning will be repeated three times and the Range Control radio operator will call all open areas for confirmation that the message was received. All automated ranges will be shut down during lightning storms. This slide shows severe weather considerations. Weather warnings are called out to allow units conducting training to take appropriate action to avoid injury to the soldier. The warning will be repeated three times and the Range Control radio operator will call all open areas for confirmation that the message was received. All automated ranges will be shut down during lightning storms.

20. After Use Actions Upon completion of training, the OIC is responsible for ensuring that the training facility is restored to its original condition for use by the next unit. This slide addresses many of the items that must be attended to. The OIC must contact the owner of the training facility for specific requirements. An ammo and dud count must be reported to Range Control. A Closing Code from Range Control must be obtained before a unit departs their scheduled training facility.Upon completion of training, the OIC is responsible for ensuring that the training facility is restored to its original condition for use by the next unit. This slide addresses many of the items that must be attended to. The OIC must contact the owner of the training facility for specific requirements. An ammo and dud count must be reported to Range Control. A Closing Code from Range Control must be obtained before a unit departs their scheduled training facility.