THE IMPACT' OF A RISK ANALYSIS ON A UNITS FIREARMS TRAINING OPERATOR

In order to prepare a documental risk analysis of a firing range and the training operations to be conducted on a range, a detailed ballistics analysis must be conducted. At the Central Training Academy's (CTA) Live Fire Range (LFR), the U.S. Army Ballistic Research Laboratory at the Aberdeen Proving Ground was helpful in providing ballistic data especially tailored to the CTA's environment, climate and altitude. The data was used to develop both the horizontal and vertical Surface Danger Zones (SDZ). After the determination and authorization of surface danger zones, it is necessary to provide methods of continuing training within these authorized zones. Instructors must have the ability to alter training scenarios to accommodate training needs and student abilities. A comprehensive Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for each individual range or facility within a range is required. This SOP will provide guidance for precise limits of fire while allowing the instructor a large degree of training versatility and flexibility. A system of providing instructors with an on-range visual limit of fire systems will be presented. This discussion will include specific problems associated with scenario training and controls such factors as instructor abilities, ratios and student abilities, including pretests.