Range Safety
Department of the Army Pamphlet 385–63
Safety
Range Safety
Headquarters Department of the Army Washington, DC 4 August 2009
UNCLASSIFIED
SUMMARY of CHANGE
DA PAM 385–63 Range Safety This administrative revision, dated 4 August 2009-o Clarifies procedures for application, processing, and approval for a Certificate of Risk Acceptance (para 3-9c(6)). Makes administrative changes (throughout).
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Headquarters Department of the Army Washington, DC 4 August 2009
*Department of the Army Pamphlet 385–63
Safety
Range Safety traffic safety requirements, these provisions do not apply to development, proof and function test ranges, or laboratories. However, Army Commands, Army Service Component Commands, Direct Reporting Units, and Marine Corps installations having such ranges and laboratories are required to develop and apply alternate standards that are appropriate to the mission and that ensure the preservation of life and property. Proponent and exception authority. The proponent of this pamphlet is the Chief of Staff, Army. The proponent has the authority to approve exceptions or waivers to this pamphlet that are consistent with controlling law and regulations. The proponent may delegate this approval authority, in writing, to a division chief within the proponent agency or its direct reporting unit or field operating agency, in the grade of colonel or the civilian equivalent. Activities may request a waiver to this pamphlet by providing justification that includes a full analysis of the expected benefits and must include formal review by the activity’s senior legal officer. All waiver requests will be endorsed by the commander or senior leader of the requesting activity and forwarded through their higher headquarters to the policy proponent. Refer to AR 25-30 for specific guidance. Suggested improvements. Army users are invited to send comments and suggested improvements on DA Form 2028 (Recommended Changes to Publications and Blank
Safety
Range Safety
Headquarters Department of the Army Washington, DC 4 August 2009
UNCLASSIFIED
SUMMARY of CHANGE
DA PAM 385–63 Range Safety This administrative revision, dated 4 August 2009-o Clarifies procedures for application, processing, and approval for a Certificate of Risk Acceptance (para 3-9c(6)). Makes administrative changes (throughout).
o
Headquarters Department of the Army Washington, DC 4 August 2009
*Department of the Army Pamphlet 385–63
Safety
Range Safety traffic safety requirements, these provisions do not apply to development, proof and function test ranges, or laboratories. However, Army Commands, Army Service Component Commands, Direct Reporting Units, and Marine Corps installations having such ranges and laboratories are required to develop and apply alternate standards that are appropriate to the mission and that ensure the preservation of life and property. Proponent and exception authority. The proponent of this pamphlet is the Chief of Staff, Army. The proponent has the authority to approve exceptions or waivers to this pamphlet that are consistent with controlling law and regulations. The proponent may delegate this approval authority, in writing, to a division chief within the proponent agency or its direct reporting unit or field operating agency, in the grade of colonel or the civilian equivalent. Activities may request a waiver to this pamphlet by providing justification that includes a full analysis of the expected benefits and must include formal review by the activity’s senior legal officer. All waiver requests will be endorsed by the commander or senior leader of the requesting activity and forwarded through their higher headquarters to the policy proponent. Refer to AR 25-30 for specific guidance. Suggested improvements. Army users are invited to send comments and suggested improvements on DA Form 2028 (Recommended Changes to Publications and Blank