Running a Match on Batouche Range

1. At Range Control: Signing out keys
  • Sign out key #26 (Batouche range) & key #89 (RNBRA trailer).
  • Sign out a red flag for range gate.
  • Get a copy of Daily Range Standing Orders (DRSOs).
  • No need to sign out rake, shovel, stretcher, etc. We have those in our trailer.
2. Prior to Commencing Fire, Get Permission to Go Live
  • Look in the DRSOs, find our event and note the line number ("serial") of the event.
  • If we're the only one listed, we are Serial 1.
  • Contact Range Control by calling 422-3121
    • "Range Control, this is One-Foxtrot, requesting permission to go live."
    • RC: "Go ahead."
    • "We are Serial ___ (the number we are on the DRSO)."
    • "OIC (officer in command) is ___ (your name)."
    • "We will be firing ___ (calibers we are approved for on DRSO, such as 556, 762, or 338)."
    • "The flags are up; the gate is closed and locked; we have our first aid and safety vehicles in place."
    • RC: "One-Foxtrot, (read back details), is this correct?"
    • "Yes."
    • RC: "Permission to go live granted."
    • "Thank you."
3. When Finished Firing
  • Contact Range Control by calling 422-3121
    • "Range Control, this is One-Foxtrot, we are range safe."
    • RC: "We'll send a patrolman out to clear you."
4. Prepare the Range Inspection Sheet
  • Have it ready when the range patrolman arrives.
  • Information needed to complete the sheet includes the number of rounds fired, the number of vehicles, which firing points were used, any damage or maintenance required.