ANNEX A TO
CHAPTER 4
THE HEADINGS IN THIS EXAMPLE OF A RANGE ACTION AND SAFETY PLAN (RASP) DESCRIBE THE KEY ELEMENTS OF THE SAFE SYSTEM OF TRAINING AND SHOULD BE USED AS A GUIDE FOR THE PLANNING OF YOUR RANGE ACTIVITY
Your Reference Unit Address
Unit Telephone Details
See Distribution Date
RANGE ACTION AND SAFETY PLAN (RASP) - RIFLE LF?
Reference(s):
List the references to be used in the RASP (the references must state the current version of the document). For example:
A. Infantry Training Volume IV Pamphlet 21, Regulations for Training with Armoured Fighting Vehicles, Infantry Weapon Systems and Pyrotechnics – 2009.
Outline
1. An opening paragraph stating the aim of the range activity and outlining who (Unit), what (Activity), when (Dates) and where (Range) the activity is to take place.
Aim
2. State the aim of the RASP.
Safe Person(s)
3. List the key appointments, for example:
Ser / Appointment / Rank / Name / Quals Held / Remarks1 / Exercise Director
2 / Senior Planning Officer
3 / Planning Officer
4 / RCO
5 / Safety Supervisors/Coaches / Ratio of supervisors to firers
Ser / Appointment / Rank / Name / Quals Held / Remarks
6 / Ammunition NCO
7 / OIC Console/Butt IC
8 / Medical
9 / Concurrent Activity
4. RCO.
List the responsibilities of the RCO to conduct the range (this information can be found in the relevant sections of Pam 21 and the Range Orders).
5. Safety Supervisors.
List the responsibilities of the Safety Supervisors/Coaches (Chap 4, Sect 2, Pam 21).
6. Console Operator/Butt IC.
List the responsibilities of the Console Operator or Butt IC (Chap 4, Sect 2, Pam 21).
7. Ammunition NCO.
List the responsibilities of the Ammunition NCO (Chap 4, Sect 2, Pam 21).
Safe Place
8. Name of the Range……………………………………………………………………….
9. I read the Range Orders on (date)………………………………………………………
10. *Date of the range recce…………………………………………………………………
11. *Name of the person conducting the range recce…………………………………….
12. *I am entirely familiar with this range and its facilities and therefore do not require to conduct a detailed recce. In this instance the minimum requirement is for contact to be made with the Range Warden by telephone (must be the name of the RCO)…………………………………….
* Delete as applicable.
Note: Reconnaissance is a vital part of the planning process. The RCO is to consult with the Range Warden and thereafter reconnoitre the range to establish what facilities and targetry are available and what, if any, restrictions are placed on training.
13. Medical Risk Assessment. This assessment should take into account the medical procedures highlighted within local Range Orders.
Explain in outline the Medical Risk Assessment:
Immediate Action (IA):
Explain and list the IA procedure.
14. Minor Casualty. After the IA, the following plan will be carried out:
Explain the procedure for a minor casualty.
15. Major Casualty. After the IA, the following plan will be carried out:
Explain the procedure for a major casualty.
16. Reporting of Training Incidents or Accidents. Should any training incident or accident occur the RCO is responsible for implementing the procedure outlined in Section 6 of Chapter 1 to Pam 21. It is also the responsibility of the RCO to ensure the procedure is understood by all other members of the range staff.
17. Changes/Amendments to the Activity Plan. State that any change is to be recorded and signed by the RCO. If a new RCO is to take over the range conduct, they must have been part of the planning process, e.g. the recce and/or given a detailed handover of the range, by the original RCO.
Action At Range Control/Range Wardens Facility/Range
18. State the procedure for the RCO on arrival at the Range Control/Range Wardens Facility/Range.
19. The RCO is to ensure the following are carried out:
State the actions to be carried out (listed in Pam 21)
Safe Weapons and Equipment
20. List any weapons or equipment you have been given clearance to use from the Range Administering Unit (RAU) that is not listed on the MOD Form 904. Documentary evidence to this effect is required showing the name and appointment of the person granting this authority.
Safe Practice
21. Activity Risk Assessment. State if the Safe System of Training is in place. IF NOT, include the risk assessment and, where appropriate, the 2* dispensation to cover the aspect that does not comply.
Briefings
22. State the brief by the RCO to the Range Team.
23. Additional points pertinent to the Safety Supervisors/Coaches must be covered as follows:
State the additional points.
24. Additional points pertinent to the Console Operator/Butt IC must be covered as follows:
State the additional points.
Rehearsals
25. Explain the rehearsals procedure.
The Conduct
Arrival Of The Firers
26. List the sequence of events to be followed:
a. NSPs. State the procedure for conducting the firers’ NSPs.
b. Hearing Protection. State the importance of checking for serviceable, issued hearing protection and include the mandatory requirement to wear hearing protection.
c. Additional Weapon Safety Checks. For example, checking GPMG/LMG barrels for obstructions or conducting the function check on the L9A1 Pistol.
d. Details. State the information for each detail and include the change round procedure.
Detail 1 / Detail 2 / Detail 3 / Detail 4Firers / Concurrent Activity / Butts / Re-shoots if required and time permits.
Butts / Firers / Concurrent Activity
Concurrent Activity / Butts / Firers
e. Safety Brief. The Safety Brief to firers must cover the following:
List the safety points.
f. Range Area Layout. Explain the layout of the area.
g. Revision. Conduct relevant revision.
h. Introduction. Give an introduction to the LFMT (include the reason why, incentive and aim).
i. Scoring System/Standards. Explain the scoring system/standards and HPS/Pass Mark.
j. Ammunition. List the ammunition and magazine requirements.
k. Clearance to fire. Where necessary, the RCO is to obtain clearance to commence firing from Range Control/Range Warden.
Completion Of Each Detail
27. On completion of each detail the following procedure is to be followed:
Explain the procedure for completion of each detail.
Completion Of The Last Detail
28. On completion of the last detail the following procedure is to be followed:
Explain the procedure for completion of last detail.
Return Of Ammunition
29. Once ammunition has been returned to store:
List the actions to be carried out on returning ammunition to the store. Particular emphasis is to be made of the importance of ammunition accountability and the responsibility of all involved in the range activity to ensure that no ammunition is retained.
(Signature) (Counter Signature)
Name Name
Rank Rank
For Exercise Director Appointment (Ex Director or SPO)
Telephone No. of RCO
Annexes:
A. Conducting Notes.
B. Time Chart.
C. Administrative Instruction.
Distribution:
OC A Coy CQMS A Coy
2IC A Coy All Safety Supervisors
CSM A Coy Console Operator/IC Butts
Copy to:
Range Control
Exercise Director
OC Training Wing
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