AK Pamphlet 350-20 Eighth Army Range and Training Area

Misfire procedures have been briefed.
ACS Eighth Army must approve overhead fire over troops or villages.
Verify masking and overhead clearance.
Give safety briefing to firers (translated if KATU.S.A or ROKA personnel are
involved in the firing). This briefing will include the different signals used for signaling
a cease-fire.
c. During Firing:
Safety requirements in appropriate regulations, waivers, SOPs, TM’s/FM’s
regulations are being followed.
d. After Firing:
Elevation, deflection, and charge are checked before firing.
Mortar is announced safe prior to firing.
Settings are only changed by direction of FDC.
Ammunition lots are kept separated.
Down-range area and impact area is clear.
Supervise proper disposal of unused propellant increments.
Ensure that all weapons are “cleared” and placed on “SAFE” prior to their
removal from the firing line or position.
Ensure that prior to leaving the range, a shakedown inspection is conducted so
that unauthorized personnel remove no live ammunition from the range.
Ensure that all UXOs are marked and guarded until EOD personnel dispose of
them.
Report any significant malfunction rates to Range Control Center and the unit
Ammunition Officer.
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AK Pam 350-20, 10 October 2006