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The OIC may personally participate in training, as long as the OIC can maintain control of the training event. a. Training • The OIC must complete the Training and Education Command (TECOM) Distance Learning Range Safety Course (DLRS) and the MCIWEST-MCB CAMPEN Range Safety Certification Course (RSCC).

*5 - The OIC shall be a field grade officer and the RSO shall be an E-7 or above for all battalion or larger live fire exercises.

An impact area is a designated area within the limits of a range. Dedicated Impact Areas are associated with: non-sensitive ammunition and explosives. Size of dedicated impact area. usually a large piece of land that several ranges fire into.

These signs come in a variety of sizes and styles and are intended to warn members of the public that they are in the vicinity of an MOD Range.

Range Safety Officer (RSO): Holds the rank of E-6 or above and must be certified by the Battalion Commander in live-fire training for close quarter combat techniques and all weapons utilized at the LFSH.

The Mk 19 can launch its grenade at a maximum distance of 2,212 meters (2,419 yd), though its effective range to a point target is about 1,500 meters (1,600 yd), since the large rear leaf sight is only graduated as far. The nearest safe distance to launch the grenade is 310 meters in training and 75 meters in combat.

The range safety officer (RSO) is responsible for the safe operation of the range to include conducting a safety orientation before each scheduled live-fire exercise. He ensures that a brass and ammunition check is made before the unit leaves the range.

The two-day resident course includes lectures, instructor demonstrations, hands-on exercises and performance tests.