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Davis Range Live Fire Risk

A. Mission or Task: Risk Assessment B. Date/Time Group C. Date prepared: Annex F Begin: 1 October 2002 1 October 2002

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Davis Range Live Fire Risk

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  1. A. Mission or Task: Risk Assessment B. Date/Time Group C. Date prepared: Annex F Begin: 1 October 2002 1 October 2002 Davis Range Complex End: 1 October 2003 D. Prepared By: Mr. Lindsay D. Fleshman, Range Facility Manager E. Task F. Identify G. Assess H. Develop Controls I. Determine J. Implement Controls Hazards Hazards Residual (“How To”) Risk 1. Dry Fire Slips/Trips/Falls Moderate(IIIC) Proper foot gear and Low (IIIE) Wear proper foot gear Operation maintain trails and maintenance of (holes/pits/police) trails 2. Blank Fire Blank Ammunition: Operation -Fire Moderate (IIE) Prohibit flammable material Low (IIIE) Ensure fire extinguishers near ammo area are present and train personnel on use -Improper use and Moderate (IID) Minimize persons handling. Low (IIIE) Ensure careful handling handling of blanks Prohibit removal from package near ammo area. Emphasize until use control and accountability. Ensure receipt of correct blank ammo. -Malfunction Moderate (IID) Stress misfire and clearing Low (IIIE) Train personnel on proper procedures misfire/clearing procedures

  2. 2. Blank Fire -Loaded Weapons High (IIC) Keep weapons up and down Moderate (IIID) Establish misfire procedures Operation range at all times and rehearse immediate Continued action drill. No horseplay. -Practice Grenades Moderate (IID) Perform to same standards as Low (IIID) Train to standard and stress live fire operations proper throwing techniques -Noise Hazards High (IIC) Wear proper hearing protection Low (IIID) Ensure hearing protection is available and worn 3. Live Fire Grenade Effects: Operation -Grenade fragments High (IC) Training to standards and use Moderate (IID) 1. Rehearse prior to live fire use proper throwing techniques and train to standard. 2. Close coordination and supervision of assault teams. 3. Follow the commands of RSO at all times. 4. Explicit training in fraticide. 5. Wear helmet and protective vest. 6. Maintain proper cover at all times. 7. Limit access to one assault team at a time. -Malfunctioning or High (IC) Develop and thoroughly rehearse Moderate (IID) Train soldiers to standards Dud grenade standard procedures Contact EOD for assistance. Motivate soldiers not to abuse grenades.

  3. 3. Live Fire -Armed grenade High (ID) Develop and thoroughly rehearse Moderate (IID) Train soldiers to standard. Operation Contact EOD for assistance. Continued Motivate soldiers not to abuse grenades. -Improperly cooked High (IC) Cooking off grenades is Low (IIE) Stress in written procedures off grenade and to every soldier. Small Arms Effects Ammunition: - Improper handling High (ID) Minimize persons handling. Moderate (IIE) Ensure careful handling handling of blanks Prohibit removal from package near ammo area. Emphasize until use control and accountability. Ensure receipt of correct blank ammo. -Malfunction High (ID) Develop misfire and clearing Moderate (IIE) Train personnel on proper procedures misfire/clearing procedures. Stress danger of cook off. -Loaded Weapons High (IIC) Keep weapons up and down Moderate (IID) Establish misfire procedures range at all times and rehearse immediate action drill. No horseplay. Follow commands of RSO. -Noise Hazards High (IIC) Wear proper hearing protection Low (IIID) Ensure hearing protection is available and worn

  4. 5. Exiting Range Uncleared Weapon High (ID) Weapons must be cleared off Low (IIE) Require RSO or OIC to the range by the RSO or OIC clear all weapons NOTE: Control measures will be briefed and incorporated into the SOP. Supervision and training to standard are key to mission success. The Range Safety Officer, OIC and any other safety personnel will ensure that these control measures are implemented, the SOP is adhered to, and high standards of safety are maintained at all times to ensure risks are minimized. All personnel will be briefed on the control measures, emergency procedures and review lessons learned from previous accidents prior to training. Emergency procedures will be rehearsed, to include, simulating calling, contacting Range Control, directing immediate cease fire, etc. RISK ASSESSMENT RATING: The overall rating given to the Davis Range Complexis (HIGH). Implementing the suggested control measures will reduce the rating. The residual risk given the Davis Range Complexis (MODERATE).

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