Transcript M16A Range Brief_RNG 59_12NOV08 New

M16 QUALIFICATION
RANGE
SFC Covington
12 NOV 08
Range 59
OUTLINE
1. TRAINING OBJECTIVES
2. MISSION
3. EXECUTION
- COMMANDERS INTENT
- STRAC INFO
- TASK ORGANIZATION
- CONCEPT OF THE OPERATION/RANGE OPERATIONS
- TASK TO MANEUVERING UNITS
- COORDINATING INSTRUCTIONS
- TIME LINE
4.
5.
6.
7.
SERVICE SUPPORT
COMMAND AND SIGNAL
RISK ASSESSMENT
QUESTIONS
TRAINING OBJECTIVES
TASK: Conduct M16 qualification IAW FM 3-23.35,
FB REG. 350-6, AND DIVISION REG. 350-1.
CONDITIONS: Given an M16, one 25 meter target
and 18/40 rounds of ammunition in a tactical
environment.
STANDARDS: Without assistance, the firer
will zero and qualify, then engage the target in
the prone supported, prone unsupported and
kneeling position; achieving at least 26 hits IOT
qualify.
Task Crosswalk
Defend Assigned Area
Collective Tasks
• React to enemy target(s)
• Verify target acquisition
Supporting Leader Tasks
•(071-410-0019) Control Organic Fires
•(081-831-1054) Evacuate Casualties
•(081-831-0101) Request Medical Evacuation
•(081-831-1000) Evaluate a Casualty
Supporting Individual Tasks
•(113-571-1022) Perform Voice Communications
•(071-100-0003) Engage Targets with an M4
•(071-311-2006) Construct Field-Expedient Firing Aids for an
M16A1/A2 Rifle
•(071-311-2007) Engage Targets with an M16-Series Rifle
•(071-311-2025) Maintain an M16-Series Rifle
•(071-311-2026) Perform a Function Check on an M16-Series Rifle
•(071-311-2027) Load an M16-Series Rifle
•(071-311-2028) Unload an M16-Series Rifle
•(071-311-2029) Correct Malfunctions of an M16-Series Rifle
•(071-311-2030) Zero an M16A2 Rifle
METL/PETL/Core Warrior Tasks
82nd STB will train on the following tasks:
METL/PETL Tasks
Individual Tasks Collective Tasks Leader Tasks
Conduct
Zero Qualification/
Marksmanship
Training
Load and Unload a
M16
Defend Assigned
Sector
Ensure all
operations are
executed safely
Correct Malfunctions
of a M16
Engage Enemy at
Close Range
Emplacement of
fires
Small Unit Battle
Drills/ Core Warrior
Tasks (12 NOV 08 @
Range 59)
Engage Targets with a
M16
Control of Firers
and Fire
(Communication)
Maintain an M16
Ensure all needed
materials are
resourced
MISSION
82nd STB WILL CONDUCT AN M16
ZERO/QUALIFICATION RANGE ON 12 NOV O8 IN
ORDER TO PREPARE TROOPERS FOR FUTURE
OPERATIONS IN OEF/OIF AND TO ENSURE
TROOPERS ARE PROFICIENT WITH THEIR ASSIGNED
WEAPON.
EXECUTION
KEY TASKS:
• Ensure PMI is Performed at the Range
• Ensure Proper Safety Brief and Range Orientation
• Ensure Remedial Training is Available
• Ensure sufficient Ammo is available to zero/qualify and
re-qualify if necessary
• Ensure all Needed Resources are available
ENDSTATE:
• Quality Training Is Safely Conducted
• All Firers Have Qualified With Assigned Weapons
STRAC INFO
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TOTAL # OF ROUNDS
TOTAL # OF FIRERS
ROUNDS REQUIRED TO ZERO
FAMILIARIZATION ROUNDS
ROUNDS REQUIRED TO QUALIFY
REQUALIFICATION ROUNDS
5k Rounds
30
18 Rnds
7/30 Rnds
40 Rnds
18/40 Rnds
TASK ORGANIZATION
FIRERS BY COMPANY
82nd HHC: 30
21st CM:
82nd FMC:
11th QM:
82nd SIG:
18th HR:
STRAP-Hangers:
RANGE DETAIL
OIC – CPT Walls
NCOIC- SSG Rapu
RSO – SFC Covington
SAFETY – Firer’s Buddy
AMMO HANDLER – SGT Jayes
MEDICAL/RTO – SGT KING
ARMORER – SGT SKI
TOTAL TBD
RANGE OPERATIONS
CONCEPT OF THE OPERATION (RNG 59/QUAL RANGE)
The range will be conducted in five phases:
•
Range Set-up
•
Familiarization Fire ( Night Fire/ Limited visibility)
•
Qualification Fire
•
Range Clean-up and Closure
•
Night Fire
Concurrent Training
• At the Range
– Task: Test Proficiency Examination
– Conditions: Given an M16, dummy ammunition and a range
– Standards: IAW FM 3-22.31, Soldiers must demonstrate proper
techniques for the following tasks:
• Perform general disassembly and assembly, Identify and perform proper sight picture,
identify targets, load, unload, and place the weapon on SAFE. Apply immediate action
– Other training – Remedial PMI as needed on marksmanship
fundamentals for those requiring to fire qualification tables again.
– CTT Tasks- Target engagement Techniques
RANGE OPERATIONS
LOCATION
PREACHERS RD
RANGE 59
CHICKEN RD
RANGE 66C
MACRIDGE
LAMONT
ACP
N
ARDENNES
82nd STB
4th
BCT
LONGSTREET RD
W. LUZON
RANGERANGE
OPERATIONS
59 SITE
LEFT LIMIT
RIGHT LIMIT
BERM
50 FIRING POINTS
HEATER
TENT
WATER
BREAK AREA
BREAK AREA
ENTRY/TOWER
CONTROL
POINT
AMMO
LATRINE
TACTICAL VEHICLE
PARKING
TASK TO MANEUVER UNITS
HHC
• Provide Firers with M16’s and 3 Magazines Each
• Deliver ALL PAX to Range 59 NLT 0500
• Transport Firers to Range NLT 500
• Provide 1 Safety For The Range
• Provide 2 Soldiers For Ammo Distribution Point
• Provide 1 CASEVAC And 2 CLS
• Communication with Range Control
• DFAC provide A-rations for BDE
ALL BN CO
• *Provide Firers with M16’s and 3 Magazines Each
• *Transport Firers to Range 59 NLT 0500
COORDINATING INSTRUCTIONS
*Uniform: ACU’s, ACH, IBA,
Earplugs, Eye Protection, Gloves,
and Weapon
*Range Will Be Open 0500
*Units Provide Transportation For
Their Firers
*Units Provide 1 MRE For Each Firer
TIME LINE
DATE
0400
0430
0500
0500
0500-0515
0515-1530
0630
0515-UTC
TBD
TBD
PICK UP RANGE KEY
RANGE DETAIL FORMATION
MOVEMENT TO RANGE
ARRIVE AT RANGE 59
AMMO DELIVERED BY HHC
RANGE PREPARATION /
AMMO BREAK-DOWN
FIRERS ARRIVE / RANGE SAFETY
BRIEF
RANGE GOES HOT
RANGE OPS
RANGE GOES COLD
CLEAR RANGE
PMI will be conducted at Range 59 for first time Fires.
SERVICE SUPPORT
WATER
HHC will Provide 1xwater buffalo
TRANSPORTATION
Units Will Provide Transportation For
Their Firers
Medical Support
HHC will Provide 1 CASEVAC and 2 CLS
RESOURCES
RESOURCE
RED FLAG
1 JACK TELEPHONE
ICOMS
SOP G/3
QUALIFICATION TARGETS
EARPLUGS
TAPE
STAPLE GUN W/ STAPLES
RANGE CARDS
WHITE ENGINEER TAPE
AMMUNITION
MAGAZINES
POC
RANGE CONTROL
RANGE CONTROL
HHC
RANGE CONTROL
RANGE CONTROL
EACH COMPANY
EACH COMPANY
HHC
RANGE CONTROL
HHC
HHC
EACH COMPANY
CASEVAC ROUTE
LOCATION
RANGE 59
CHICKEN RD
PREACHERS RD
RANGE 66C
MACRIDGE
LAMONT
ACP
N
All American
SPORTS USA
WAMC
LONGSTREET RD
W. LUZON
COMMAND AND SIGNAL
COMMAND
•OIC – CPT Walls
•NCOIC- SSG Rapu
•RSO – SFC Covington
•SAFETY – Firer’s Buddy
•AMMO HANDLER – SGT JAYES
•MEDICAL/RTO – SGT KING
•ARMORER – SGT SKI
COMMAND AND SIGNAL
SIGNAL
(1) Range Control Phone # 432-2170/1161
(2) Range Control Frequency 38.90
Alternate 36.35
(3) MEDEVAC Request (Through Range Control):
Primary
38.90
Alternate
40.80
Phone #
836-2472/5385
Safety
• Safety is the number one priority during this live fire exercise
– Firers MUST ensure they are engaging targets with the appropriate ammo,
all ammo is expended prior to moving off the firing line, all firers will clear
weapons prior to moving off the firing line, all weapons remain on SAFE
when not actively engaging the targets. ABSOLUTELY NO HORSE-PLAY
will be tolerated on the range at any time
– All personnel will wear eye/hearing protection when utilizing live ammo and
will maintain their IBAs with plates and collars while on the range
– Two CLS qualified personnel will be on the Range with CLS bags
– Designated CASEVAC vehicle will be on-site with a strip map from the range
directly to WOMACK AMC
– Firers will ensure that they maintain their weapons pointed down range while
conducting remedial actions and immediate actions for malfunctions.
A. Mission or Task:
M9 Range
B. DTG: 080800SEP08
Begin: 0500
End: TBD
C. Date Prepared:
12 NOV 08
4. PREPARED BY: SFC Covington
E. Identify
Hazards
G. Develop
Controls
Fratricide
M
Negligent Discharge/
Events resulting in
Paratroopers losing life,
limb, or eye-sight
Handling Ammo
M
L
All firers will be briefed on range ROE,
respective sectors, proper movement
techniques, and safe weapon handling for
weapons. Firers will ensure weapons are on
SAFE when not actively engaging the TGT.
Firers will clear their weapons prior to
moving off the firing line. Firers will be
aware of other firers at all times.
Absolutely NO HORSEPLAYING will be
tolerated anywhere on the ranges. Firers will
lock and load ONLY on the command. Firers
will be instructed on proper clearing
procedures and will clear their weapons prior
to exiting firing line. Firers will wear eye
protection and maintain their IBAs at all
times. Firers will utilize hearing protection
when using live ammo. All weapons will
remain on SAFE when not engaging the TGT.
Firers will know the location of MEDEVAC
vehicle.
Firers will only receive ammo from the ammo
point
H.
Determine
Residual
Risk
L
L
L
I. Implement Controls
HOW TO
SUPERVISE
CONTROL
EFFECTIVE
OIC will ensure all firers are
briefed, understand, and
adhere to ROE, sectors of fire,
movement techniques, and
proper weapons handling. OIC
will maintain C2 of firers, will
ensure all safety measures are
enforced. Firers will ensure
weapons are put on SAFE and
maintained in a safe position.
OIC/NCOIC, RSO will
ensure all safety measures
are being enforced and
OIC is maintaining
positive C2 of the firers.
OIC/NCOIC will ensure
each lane has one firers at
one time.
Yes
OIC will manage when their
Paratroopers lock and load
their respective weapons. OIC
will ensure firers are in the
correct uniform for the
duration of the range
execution. All weapons will be
checked before leaving the
firing line. MEDEVAC vehicle
will be on-site & will have
strip map from range to
Womack AMC.
OIC/NCOIC/RSO will
ensure safety measures are
in-place & safety
violations are not
occurring
All leaders will ensure that
they are operating in a
responsible, alert, and
safety-conscious manner
Firers will draw ammo from
the Ammo NCOIC. Firers will
draw, account for, and
disseminate ammo to their
firers. NCOIC will conduct a
thorough shakedown upon
ENDEX to ensure firers do not
possess any brass or ammo.
OIC/NCOIC, RSO will
ensure only firers are
drawing ammo from the
Ammo NCOIC, that the
appropriate quantity of
ammo is being drawn,
.
Yes
Yes
Weapons Malfunction
L
Fires will conduct immediate actions a for
weapon malfunctions. If that fails they will
conduct remedial action
L
Firers will ensure that they
maintain their weapons pointed
down range while fixing
malfunctions
OIC and NCOIC will ensure
only an Amorer handles the
weapon system if remedial
actions fails to work.
Yes
Vehicle Accidents
L
All vehicles will be properly PMCSed prior to
movement. All vehicles will have an alert TC
IAW DIV PAM 600-2. All vehicles will
maintain posted speed limit signs and maintain
appropriate distance between vehicles. All
vehicles will transport no more than the
maximum authorized number of personnel (i.e.
LMTVs 12). All Paratroopers will wear an
ACH or ballistic helmet if traveling in a
military vehicle.
L
Leadership will ensure that only
drivers who possess a current and
valid driver’s license will operate
the vehicles. All drivers and TCs
will be given a convoy and safety
brief prior to movement. Key
leadership will ensure that their
Paratroopers have been briefed
on the appropriate uniform when
traveling in a military vehicle and
only the authorized number of
passengers are being transported
in each vehicle.
TCs will supervise their drivers
to ensure they are alert and
adhering to traffic laws. SL
will ensure soldiers are
conducting PMCS to standard.
Key leaders will ensure
soldiers understand the convoy
brief and the driving
limitations on post.
Yes
Dehydration/Hot WX
Injuries/ Inclement
weather conditions
L
All personnel will have 2 full quarts of water
on their FLC/IBV or a Camelback.
Paratroopers will wear appropriate clothing in
layers down-grade if necessary according to
outside weather. Drivers will drive and brake
more cautiously in the event of inclement
weather.
L
Firers will ensure they are
hydrating during the execution of
the range. CLS bags with IVs
and designated MEDEVAC
vehicle will be on-site if needed.
OIC will ensure adjustments are
made and forecasted WX are
checked prior to training.
Firers will ensure their
Paratroopers are drinking
water and watching for hot
WX injury symptoms, Soldiers
who were previous hot weather
casualties will be monitored .
OIC/NCOIC will monitor heat
index and adjust training
accordingly. OIC will ensure
that Paratrooper safety and
training benefits are not
compromised due to inclement
weather.
Yes
LOW (L)
MODERATE (M)
HIGH (H)
EXTREMELY HIGH (EH)
Robert L. Walls, CPT, COMMANDER
QUESTIONS