APPENDIX
D
SAFETY
GUIDANCE FROM NTC RULES OF ENGAGEMENT (ROE)
&
NTC SAFETY GUIDANCE FOR ROTATIONAL UNITS (SGR)
SAFETY GUIDANCE FORM NTC RULES OF ENGAGEMENT (ROE)& NTC SAFETY
GUIDANCE FOR ROTATIONAL UNITS (SGR)
WHEELED VEHICLE OPERATIONS
1. Speed Limits
SPEED (M.P.H.)
Walking 5 10 15 20 35
Day/Night-Assemble Area X
Day-Paved Rds/Tank
Trails/Off-Rd X
Night-Service Drive:
-Paved X
-Unpaved X
Night-Blackout on:
-Paved X
-Improved Dirt Rd X
-Other Dirt Rds X
-Off-Rd X
-Cdrs brief drivers on safe operating speeds.
ROE: Sec IIA-2a-b; SGR: 5a, 5g, 7b
2. Precautions for Unsafe Road Condition
-Convoy commanders brief drivers on hazardous areas and
conditions.
-Personnel protective equipment is required (CVC/Helmet, safety
belts, eye/hearing protection).
-Load must be secured IAW load plan.
-Ensure adequate seating. Riding on top of vehicles is
prohibited.
-Safety straps and tailgates must be secured.
ROE: Sec IIa-2a, 2c, 2i, 2l-m; SGR 5e
3. Night/Excessive Duty Hours
-Use only blackout markers/drives in field at night. In
cantonment area, use service drive lights.
-Enforce sleep policy: optimum 7-8 hours/night, minimum 3
hours/night plus 1 in the afternoon.
*avoid activites from 0300-0500.
*use night owls 2400-0300; early-risers 0300 on.
*encourage high protein foods; carbohydrates promote
sleepiness.
-Cdrs brief drivers on proper route, safe following distance,
and rest periods.
-During low visibility, use dismounted guides.
-Cdrs provide training (NVG, ground guiding, etc)
ROE; Sec IIA-2a, 2p; SGR: 5o-p, 7a-b; App G-13-5b, 5d; App G-
14-5f-g
4. Mechanically Unsafe Vehicle
-Inspect before dispatch/operation
*horn *exhaust systems
*lights *chains/straps, hitches, etc.
*brakes *antennas (tipped)
*tires *fire extinguisher
*mirrors *steering mechanism
*reflectors *windshield wipers
*seatbelts
-Do not operate mechanically unsafe vehicles until
deficiencies are corredted IAW with TMa.
ROE: Sec IIA-2n; SGR: 5d, 5i, 5l, 8a, 8c
5. Improper Backing
-Ground guides are required:
*near parked vehicles
*in assembly/bivouac/maintenance areas
*when backing two guides are necessary one guide in
front and one in rear.
-Cdrs provide ground guide training to all soldiers.
-While backing, drivers must:
*never leave the cab.
*conduct 360 degree search around vehicle.
*obey only one ground guide.
*stop vehicle when ground guide signal is unclear, or
visual contact is lost.
ROE: Sec IIA-2d, 2g,; SGR: 5n, 5p-q, 5s, 6b-d
6. Following Too Close
-Convoy commanders will brief drivers and senior occupants
on safe following distance.
ROE: Sec IIA-2a
SAFETY GUIDANCE FROM NTC RULES OF ENGAGEMENT (ROE) & NTC SAFETY
GUIDANCE FOR ROTATIONAL UNITS (SGR)
TRACKED VEHICLE OPERATIONS
1. Vehicle inspection/Checks (IAW TMs)
-Before dispatch/operation
*lights *safety chains/straps/hitches etc.
*brakes *intercom (no go Inspection)
*exhaust systems *hatch covers open, shake to test
*fire extinguishers *steering mechanisms
*seatbelts
*friendly vihicle marking (on back of vehicle for live fire
opns)
-During operation
*secure hatches with latches/tie downs
*shake to test hatch covers.
-Unsafe vihicles (faulty brakes, steering, or exhaust systems)
will not be operated until safety deficiencies are corrected.
-Equipment properly secured inside vehicle IAW load plan.
-Before moving any vehicle, conduct a 360 walk around.
-Radio antenna will be tipped with protective balls and tied
down when in garrison areas.
ROE: Sec IIA-2c, 2j-k, 2m-o, 2q; SGR: 5a, 5i, 5l, 8c, 9f
2. Crew and Passenger Protection
-CVC or helmet required.
-Restraint systems are required while vehicle is in motion.
-Drivers must wear eye protection when operating vehs.
-Ensure adequate seating. Riding on top of vehicle is
prohibited.
-Ensure drivers are briefed on hazardous areas/conditions.
-No firing or chambered rounds while vehicle is moving unless
turret stabilization is on and functioning.
ROE: Sec IIA-2a, 2c, 2i, 2l; Sec IIIC-4, 5
3. Speed Limits
SPEED (M.P.H.)
Walking 5 10 15 20 35
Day/Night-Assembly Area X
Day-Tank Trails/Off-Rd X
Night-Service Drive:
-Unpaved X
Night-Blackout on:
-Improved Dirt Rd X
-Other Dirt Rd X
-Off-Rd X
-NEVER use hard surface roads (except track crossings)
-Cdrs brief drivers on safe operating speeds.
ROE: Sec IIA-2a-b, 2e, 2s; SGR: 5a, 5g, 7b
4. Night Operations
-Enforce sleep policy
*optimum = 7-8 hours; minimum = 3 hours at night plus 1 hour
in the afternoon.
*avoid activites from 0300-0500.
*use night owl soldiers 2400-0300; early-risers from 0300
on.
*encourage high protein foods, avoid carbohydrates which
promote sleepiness.
-Do not sleep under/in front of/behind vehicles or in/on
vehicles while engine is running.
-Use only blackout markers or blackout drives in the field.
Use service drive light in cantonment area.
-Brief drivers on proper route, safe folowing distance, and
rest periods.
ROE: Sec IIA-2a, 2p; SGR: 5o-p, 7a-b; App G-13-5b, 5d; App G-
14-5f-g
5. Ground Guiding
-Ground guides are required:
*near parked vehicles.
*in occupied areas.
*while backing (front and rear).
*if road ahead is not visible.
-Provide ground guide training to all personnel.
-Signalling devices required for road guards at night or during
reduced visibility.
ROE: Sec IIA-2d, 2g, 2q; SGR: 5n, 5p-q, 5s, 6b-d, 7a(2), 7b
Note, 9a, 9c, 9e
6. Crew Coordination/Commo
-TC in position during vehicle operation.
-Driver 360 degree walk around before operaion to ensure
clearance under and around vehicle.
-A fully operational Intercom system is mandatory. Direct
commo with artillery HQ is required.
-During LFX, a 4-man, MOS-qualified crew is requied.
-Driver verify personnel not sleeping under/near vihicle prior
to movement.
ROE: Sec IIA-2a, 2h, 2j, 2q; Sec IIF-1a; Sec IIIC-13; SGR: 5d,
5p, 9c
SAFETY GUIDANCE FROM NTC RULES OF ENGAGEMENT (ROE) & NTC SAFETY
GUIDANCE FOR ROTATIONAL UNITS (SGR)
WEAPONS HANDLING OPS
1. Sighting/Firing/Throwing
-Before firing:
GENERAL:
*ensure safety-certified person is present during live fire
*All rotational artillery units/organizations must maintain
direct commo with force artillery hdqtrs.
*fire units conduct grid location checks.
*clear danger area
*all vehs mark postion with 3 stakes if dug in & 5 if not
dug in. These mark wpn's left/rt limit & center to guide
driver
*no tanks, mortar/artillery tubes will be fired without
current 2408-4 borescope and pullover guage records.
HOWITZERS:
*verify lay of howitzers
*howitzer sections will conduct boresight & prefire checks.
*verify howitzer QE is no less than 267 mil.
*ensure cannon fire units meet requirements or Accurate
Predicted Fires
MORTARS:
*ensure OC is present (mortars).
*mortar FDC inform OC of target number, intended grid, bump
grid, OC's call sign, no. & type of rounds to be fired.
*ensure mortar carriers have turntable & std recoil stops
*mortar section cheifs must conduct known data checks to
ensure impacts do not leave intended site
MLRS:
*MLRS firing will be IAW TC 6-60
ROE: Sec III-C 17-18; I-1a, 2i, 5, 7d, 9, 10b, 11c, 11i-j; N
-During firing:
*store charges in sealed containers away from mortar pit and
vehicles.
*ammo will be stored IAW TMs, not on cargo hatches.
*"pop and drop" mortar breaching method is prohibited.
*Grenades will be lobbed, not thrown.
ROE: Sec IID 2g; Sec III I11o; Sec IV C4
Firing is prohibited:
*at anyone, equipment, or vehicles.
*overhead of troops.
*directly into firing ports.
*withing 10 meters of dismounted slodiers.
*within 50 meters when using main guns/Hoffmans/blanks.
*before MICLIC firing, vehicles must be 200 meters to the
rear.
ROE: Sec IIA 5b(1); IIB 5b; Sec III-C8, G2a, G2e, H4i, I11f
2. Unauthorized Use/Handling
-Ammo
*MOS-qualified, 3-man mortar crew required
*do not disturb duds, mark and report site to OC.
*store/carry only in authorezed sites/areas.
*prohibited in cantonment area & during Force-on-Force ops
*maintain accountability
ROE: Sec IIA-5c(2)-(3), 5d(2); Sec III I11m; SGR: 26b-g
-Pyrotechnics
*do not remove gunpowder
*do not use near flammable materials.
*do not activate in vehicles.
*use only when approved by an OC.
ROE: Sec II A5b(4)-(6)
-Demolitions
*maintain accountability.
*ensure danger zone is clear.
*obtain OC permission for use.
ROE: Sec II H4a(1), d
-Non-electrical primed explosive systems
*minimum of 2-min of time fuse required.
*conduct test burn same day of use.
*before use, OC safety verification required.
*Offensive ops - 5-min misfire wait period then, OC
investigates.
Other conditions - 30 min misfire wait period.
ROE: Sec III H4b, 4f(1)
-Electrically primed exploseve systems.
*shunt blasting cap/firing wire until use.
*before use, OC safety verification required.
ROE: Sec III H4c
3. Carrying/Moving
*do not transport mortar ammo on cargo hatches.
*do not stack uncrated anti-tank mines more than 4 high &
keep at least 2 inches off ground.
*store ammo IAW TMs.
ROE: II E1i; III I11o
4. Disarm/Unload
-Download live ammo from weapons/vehicles before force on force
ops.
-Download blanks before live fire exercises.
ROE: Sec III C15-16
5. Emplacing
-Ground-mounted mortars will be dug in IAW FM 7-90 and ammo
will be covered with 18 inches overhead cover.
ROE: Sec III I11p
SAFETY GUIDANCE FROM NTC RULES OF ENGAGEMENT (ROE) & NTC SAFETY
GUIDANCE FOR ROTATIONAL UNITS (SGR)
COMBAT SOLDIERING OPERATIONS
1. Precautions for Fatigue
-Enforce sleep policy
-optimum = 7-8 hours; minimum: 3 hours (night) plus 1 hour in
the afternoon.
-Avoid activities from 0300-0500
-Use night owl personnel 2400-0300; early-risers from 0300 on.
-Encourage high protein foods, avoid carbohydrates that promote
sleepiness.
SGR: App G-13-5b, d; G-14-5f-g
2. Personnel Protective Equipment
-Provide, train, and enforce use.
-Helmet/CVC: riding in tracked/wheeled vehicles.
-Mask: in concentrations of HC, CS smoke or toxic vapors.
-Hearing: noise at or above 85 dB.
ROE: Sec IIA 2l, 7a, 7c; SGR: 14, 15
3. Precautions for Environment
-Leave wildlife alone.
-Inspect for snakes, scorpions, spiders, wasps and ants:
*Bedding, clothing, socks, boots.
*Where you step, sit, sleep, crawl and climb.
*Especially near bushes, rocks, woodpiles, dark/damp places.
*Sleep off ground if possible.
-Use Buddy System.
-Very hot/cold weather
*4-day gradual acclimatization period.
*Aviod heat stress (reduce work schedules; plan heavy work
for cooler hours; daily water consumption is 13 qts if
over 80 F(WBGT) and 9 qts if less than 80 F(WBGT);
additional salt consumption is detrimental.)
*Special care for troops not physically fit.
*Proper clothes discipline.
*Provide and ensure soldier carries: pocket knife, watch,
matches/lighter, yard of strong cord, and wax lip balm.
*Enforce sleep policy, fatigue promotes cold injuries.
-Enforce "No Digging" rules, many areas are off-limits.
-Flash floods
*Aviod low sites for bivouac/maint/assembly areas.
*If low sites tactically necessary, develop plans to reduce
danger.
-Obstacles such as single strand, head-high barbed wire that
are inherently dangerous will not be used.
ROE: Sec IIA-4b-c, 4h(5), 5c(4), 6c, 6g(1)(a)& 6k, 6m(1),
6p; Sec II E-1a(1), 6; SGR: 11a-3, 24a-b
MATERIEL HANDLING OPERATIONS
1. Unsecured/Unstable Load
-A load plan is required for vehicle transport.
-Loads must be secured IAW load plan.
ROE: Sec IIA, 2m
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS
No specific safety guidance in ROE or SGR.
SAFETY GUIDANCE FROM NTC RULES OF ENGAGEMENT (ROE) & NTC SAFETY
GUIDANCE FOR ROTATIONAL UNITS (SGR)
AVIATION OPERATIONS
1. Pyrotechnics will not be thrown from any aircraft.
ROE: Sec IIA-10a
2. Ensure all weapons are unloaded prior to boarding aircraft.
SGR: 20c
3. Aircraft will not approach/land within 50 meters of any
OPFOR personnel or vehicles.
ROE: Sec IIA-10c
4. No blackout operations are authorized at NTC.
ROE: Sec IIK-1f
5. For every person on board, all aircraft & vehs will have as
a minimum:
-Two quarts of water
-One MRE
-One blanket or poncho liner
Cold/hot weather survival kit can be used in lieu of above
items, with one kit for every two personnel.
-AHs and OH-58D will have one quart of water and a survival
vest per crew member due to space limits.
ROE: Sec IIK-1h
6. No air to air engagement or aerial maneuver against another
aircraft is authorized.
ROE: Sec IIK-3a
7. Aircraft will not hover over target pits due to potential
hazard of radio transmissions setting off pyrotechnics.
ROE: Sec IIIE-1m
8. Aircraft will not fire over heads of ground troops or
vehicles.
-Rounds will impact no closer than 1,000 meters from troops and
vehicles.
-Aircraft will not engage targets located between the aircraft
and ground troops or vehicles.
ROE: Sec IIIE-1s
9. All aircraft will remain 1,000 meters from proposed
artillery targets. All aircraft will observe all O/C-
specified minimum safe distances & altitudes from
demolitions.
ROE: Sec IIIE-1t
10. All aircraft PICs will have artillery and mortar platoon
locations plotted on their maps. Company commanders/flight
leaders will have friendly ground positions plotted on their
maps.
ROE: Sec IIIE-1v
11. All helicopters will remain at 100 ft AGL or below at all
times. TACAIR will remain at 300 dt AGL or above at all
times.
ROE: Sec IIIE-1x
12. There are no moving targets in live fire area. Aircraft
will not fire at any moving targets.
ROE: Sec IIIE-1y
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