M240/M249 Range Briefing

Bravo CompanyClear Creek Machine Gun Alpha

8-9 May 2012

OIC: 1LT GulifordRSO: SSG Gable

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Agenda

• Task, Conditions and Standards• 8 (+1) Step Training Model• Mission• Concept of the Operation• Timeline• Risk Assessment• Range Personnel

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Agenda• Equipment • Range Layout• Inclement Weather Plan• Communications• Unit Responsibilities• MEDEVAC Plan• Concurrent Training• Remedial Training

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Task, Condition and Standards

•Task: Detect and engage paper targets with the M249/M240B weapon.

•Condition: During daylight hours, given and M249/M240B with 112 rounds per weapon system; engage targets from a mounted position for the M29 and M240B.

•Standard: Must hit all targets shown with no more that two bursts with the amount of rounds given.

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8 Step (+1) Training Model• Plan the Training

• Range issued from BN on 8-9 May 2012• Develop range brief for BN

• Train the Trainers• OIC and RSO are range certified• Concurrent trainer and armorer are prepared to provide assistance and are familiar

with applicable FMs/TMs for the event

• Recon the site• On site of Clear Creek Machine Gun Alpha on 19 Apr 2012

• Issue the Order• MOI sent on 25 Apr 2012 • Brief BN CDR on 1 May 12

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8 Step (+1) Training Model

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- Rehearse the TrainingFirers will receive PMI from B Co on 2 May 12 at SFRC and Gambler Field

- Execute the TrainingM249/M240B range will be conducted from 8 May – 9 May 2012

- Evaluate the TrainingSoldier score sheets will be evaluated and turned into respective companies

- RetrainingAll Soldiers that have problems with hitting the targets will be retrained at the range withConcurrent trainer

- SafetyAll operations throughout training will be conducted in the safest manner possible

Mission

B Co, 15th BSB conducts Machine Gun range consisting of M240B & M249 with day familiarization IAW FM 3-22.88, FM 3-22.65 at Clear Creek

Machine Gun Alpha (CCMA) 8-9 May 2012 IOT enhance Soldier readiness and prepare for upcoming combat

operations

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Concept

• Phase I (Preparation)• Recon Range• Train and certify OIC/RSO/Other duties• Verify request/draw/store ammo• Identify names of range detail• Stage vehicles• Rehearsal • Sign for range on 7 May 2012

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Concept

• Phase II (Set-up)• Convoy to range• Establish communication with range control• Combat lifesaver prepped/vehicle PMCS’D• Range detail briefed and oriented• Ammo detail breaks down and stages ammo• Safeties briefed

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Concept• Phase III (Execution)• Range safety brief• Firing orders communicated• Issue ammo to firing positions• Range goes hot• Safety• Dry run• Familiarize with M249/M240B• Relevant concurrent training• Range goes “cold”

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Concept

• Phase IV (Recovery)• Obtain “cold” status from range control• Brass and ammo accounted for• Sensitive items status communicated• Clean and clear the range• Live and expended ammo separated for T/I• Closure report with BN S-3 Daily• Equipment inventory

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Timeline• 19 April 2012

1030 hrs Conduct leaders recon

• 25 April 2012

A Co pick up ammo and store at Installation AHA

• 1 May 2012

Brief Gambler 6

• 2 May 2012

0900 – 1200 PMI at Soldier and Family Readiness Center and Gambler Field

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Timeline• 7 May 2012

1330 Range personnel dispatch vehicles, conduct commo checks, stage and rehearse, at 15th BSB motor pool

1600 OIC/RSO Sign for range, conduct commo check and pick up Range Supplies

• 8-9 May 2012

0600 Formation (Conduct Inspection/PCC,PCI)

0630 Personnel and ammo depart to range

0645 Arrive at CCMA and setup range

0800-1500 Range goes “Hot”, conduct concurrent training

1530-1600 Range goes “Cold” Clear Range/ Depart to BN/CO areas / submit closure report to BN S-3

• 10 May 2012

0700 Range Clean up/ clear range

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Risk Assessment

See Handout

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Range Personal

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•OIC 1LT Guliford•RSO SSG Gable•TOWER NCO SGT Rossin•SAFETY NCO SGT Warner•SAFETY NCO SGT Lafave•SAFETY NCO SGT Melendez•SAFETY NCO SGT Gallegos•AMMO NCO SGT Oxenford•CONCURRENT TRAINER SGT Gonzales•REMEDIAL TRAINER SGT Luciano• RTO SPC Brockman•COMBAT LIFESAVERS SPC Paul, PFC Santa Maria•ARMORER SGT Davis•AMMO DETAIL SPC Perez, SPC Ayers• GUARDS SPC King, SPC Still•RANGE DETAIL PFC Tipton, PFC Williams, PFC Spannn•Clerk SPC Peebles

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Equipment

2 LMTV (Ammo, A Co.)2 Radios (Manpack)2 LMTV (Personnel/Equipment)2 HMMWV1 Water Buffalo2 Combat Lifesaver Bags/Aid Bags (B Co)3 Fire Extinguishers2 Staple gunsRange Book and Range SuppliesTrash BagsMREs (8 cases for two days)

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FIRING POSITIONS1 25

TOWERBLEACHERS

LATRINES

AMMO POINT

TRAINING AREA

PARKING

Range Layout

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REMEDIAL/CONCURRENT TRAINING

ECP

REMEDIAL TRNG FIRING LANES

Clear Creek Machine Gun Alpha

•Unit Soldiers need to bring appropriate equipment for inclement weather (ie: wet weather gear)

•Concurrent training will continue to be given even if inclement weather stops the mission

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Inclement Weather Plan

B Co - Blacksmith 2-6 Motorola handhelds ( 4 each)

RANGE CONTROL :

Primary - 30.45

Secondary - 38.30

Range Control DSN – 287-9857

MP – 287-2176

OIC Cell – 910-813-3145

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Communications

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Unit Responsibilities

B Co. is responsible for PMI, each company is accountable for their Soldiers and providing one squad leader for every seven Soldiers firing.

A CO Ammo

B CO: Water buffalo, Range Detail, 2 CLS personnel w/ kit and ambulance

Each unit will provide transportation for their Soldiers to and from Range and MREs

Ground MEDEVAC, B Co Combat Lifesavers push to Darnall Army Medical Center via established route; see strip map.

Darnall Hospital36000 Darnall LoopFort Hood, TX 76544Phone # (254) 288-8000

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MEDEVAC Plan

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MEDEVAC Plan

1. Head southeast on W Range Rd toward Turkey Run Rd2. Take the 2nd right onto 72nd St3. Turn left onto Tank Destroyer Blvd4. Turn right onto 58th St5. Take the 1st left onto Darnall Loop6. Darnall Loop, Fort Hood, TX 76544

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Alternate MEDEVAC Plan1. Head northwest on W Range Rd toward Clear Creek Rd.2. Take the 1st left onto Clear Creek Rd 3. Turn left onto Tank Destroyer Blvd 4. Turn right onto 58th

5. Take the 1st left onto Darnall Loop

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Concurrent Training

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• Hot Weather Safety• Evaluate a casualty• 9 Line MEDEVAC• Perform first aid to treat shock

•Task: Conduct remedial training to aid and retrain Soldiers who are unable qualify initially

•Conditions: Daylight hours, given an M240/M249, and motivated instructors

•Standards: Training will improve Soldiers skills enabling them to qualify

• Reference: FM 3-22.9

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Remedial Training

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Ammunition Allocated

M249: 6,400 Rounds (5.56)M240B: 10,500 Rounds (7.62)

Expected number of soldiers who will be attending the range: 66

M240B – 26M249 – 40

8 May 9 May Total

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Service Support•Class I: MREs provided for lunch for range cadre,

• Class V: A Co P/U store and deliver

• Transportation: B. Co. (2) HMMWV and (2) LMTV

• Commo Plan: Two radios, conduct hourly radio checks with Range Control; SCPT- 30.45 / 4 hand helds

• Uniform: ACUs, ACH, IOTV w/plates, hearing pro, eye pro, and hydration system.(GCU)

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