AK Pamphlet 350-20 Eighth Army Range and Training Area

Appendix I
Artillery Range Safety Officer Checklist
1. The following list is a guide for ARSOs and not a comprehensive list of duties.
2. Checklist Items:
a. Before scheduling a Range:
Read and understand DA Pam 385-63, AK Reg 350-10, AK Pamphlet 350-20,
surface danger zone waiver, Range/TA SOP, and FM/TM's for weapons to be fired.
Successfully complete a battalion-sponsored Fire Battery Safety certification in
current unit. Have a copy of the certifying memorandum from the battalion
commander on file at servicing Eighth Army Range Control Center.
Has successfully completed the Eighth Army Range Certification Examination
within the last twelve (12) months.
b. Before Firing:
Have on-site DA Pam 385-63, AK Reg 350-10, AK Pamphlet 350-20, surface
danger Zone waiver, Range/TA SOP, and FM/TM's for weapons to be fired on range.
Ensure that communications are established and maintained with the servicing
Range Control Center.
Ensure medical personnel (as specified) are on site with aid-bags, litter, dedicated
aid vehicle and driver with strip map to nearest medical facility.
Ensure that a red range flag (red blinking light at night) is in use. No firing will take
place unless the flag is displayed.
Road guards are in place and have commo with ROIC.
All personnel are required to wear helmets or CVCs and hearing protection.
Unit is in correct position and firing data is correct.
Two (2) Safety Officers have certified safety diagram.
All personnel are cleared from surface danger areas.
Ammunition is authorized for firing.
Bore sight and lay are correct.
Verify MIN QE.
Section Chief has safety data.
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AK Pam 350-20, 10 October 2006