APPENDIX C
MULTIPURPOSE RANGE COMPLEXES
Multipurpose range complexes are generic range complexes intended to accommodate a wide range of vehicles and weapon systems, from HMMVV-mounted TOWs to M1 tanks and helicopters. For TOW training purposes, MPRCs are primarily used for TOW Training Tables 5 through 12. Units will mount the TFTT retroreflector assembly on the targets.
C-1. DIMENSIONS AND LAYOUTS OF MULTIPURPOSE RANGE COMPLEXES
Heavy and light units can both use MPRCs. To get the most benefit from training on MPRCs, use the dimensions and layouts discussed herein.
a. Heavy MPRCs. A heavy MPRC consists of three 4,500-meter by 300-meter lanes (Figure C-1), each separated by a 50-meter buffer zone. The total area occupies approximately 1,100 acres.
(1) Target and firing positions must be adjusted in the field to obtain intervisibility and to minimize site disturbance. Targets should use the protection of the natural terrain to minimize the size of any berms that might be required.
(2) Each 300-meter lane should contain the following targets:
- 4 moving armor targets.
- 20 stationary armor targets.
- 51 stationary infantry targets.
- 15 infantry moving targets.
- 10 defilade positions.
(3) Access to each target should be by means of a service road.
(4) The vehicle holding area should be close to the firing range baseline. This area requires approximately 5,000 square meters (sufficient area for parking and maneuvering of 17 mechanized vehicles).
b. Light MPRCs. A light MPRC is essentially identical to the heavy MPRC in concept and purpose. The primary difference is in the dimensions.
(1) A light MPRC consists of one 4,600-meter by 1,000-meter lane. This area comprises approximately 1,136 acres (Figure C-2).
(2) The light MPRC has the following targets and fixed positions (see TC 25-8 for target arrays):
- Moving vehicle targets.
- Stationary vehicle targets.
- System calibration and stationary vehicle targets.
- Personnel targets.
- Moving personnel targets.
- Defilade positions.
- Hardened emplacements (for aviation gunnery).
C-2. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Observe the following safety precautions when training on MPRCs.
a. Gunnery tasks requiring the use of dud-producing ammunition cannot be fired on the range proper. Provisions must be made for these tasks in impact areas adjacent to the range.
b. The M80 blast simulator used with the TFTT can cause death or injury. Observe the precautions listed in the preface of TM 9-6920-453-10.
(1) Do not load an M80 blast simulator until ready to fire. If the target is lost, remove the M80 from the firing chamber before moving.
(2) Always check to ensure no personnel are in the M80 blast simulator's danger zone. This danger zone extends for 75 meters behind the M80's firing chamber and covers an arc of 90 degrees.
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DANGER This equipment uses high voltage to operate. Death on contact may result if personnel fail to observe the safety precautions listed in TM 9-6920-453-10. |
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