Camp Gruber Ranges

Building 740

Hours of operation:

• 0630-1700 Mon-Fri and on IDT Weekend
• Manned during all training on ranges and training areas

Mandatory Check in/out at Range Control

Coordinate Convoy/Ammo movements

Continuous block in RFMSS indicates training will be over night; impacts Range Control coverage and ability of unit to train
                                
Safety Brief/Information (TA, Ranges, Facilities)

Mandatory 0800 Daily Coordination Meeting for BN S3/XO/OPS

Advises units on Range Safety Certification Program

• Only Commanders (05) can certify
• OIC’s must be certified
• RSO’s must be qualified - Qualification on weapons systems by type

Inspects all Ranges

Maintains Range Equipment

Coordinate Range Set-up and Prep

Confirms SDZs and exceptions

Guides and assists on Ranges and Training Areas

Clears Ranges and Training Areas

All incidents Report to Range Control

• Unexploded Ordinance -- UXO
• Civilians in training areas
• Fires (ranges/training areas)
• Accidents

The primary purpose of the Live-Fire Shoot House is to train units during live fire exercise to move tactically, engage targets, conduct breaches, and practice target discrimination in an urban environment.

This range is used to train individual soldiers on the skills necessary to align the sights and practice basic marksmanship techniques against stationary targets. The range is designed for training shot grouping and zeroing exercises with the M16 and M4 series rifle. This range has 32 firing points and firing lines at 100m, 200m, 300m, 400m, and 500m. Targets are mounted on lifter type frames. This range is also used for Squad Designated Marksmanship (SDM) training and certification. Certain competition shooting matches for which 9mm ammunition may also be fired and is subject to approval by Range Management Authority no less than 60 days prior to the day of the training event.
 

This range is used to train and test soldiers on the skills necessary to detect, identify, engage, and defeat stationary infantry targets and stationary armor targets in a tactical array. Range may also be used for Squad Designated Marksman (SDM) training with the M16/M4 series rifle (5.56mm). Targetry must be coordinated with Range Operations for placement and operation prior to drawing the range.

This range is used to train individual soldiers on the skills necessary to align the sights and practice basic marksmanship techniques against stationary targets. The range is designed for training shot grouping and zeroing exercises with the M16 and M4 series rifle as well as light crew served machine guns (5.56mm only). This range has 17 firing points. Targets are mounted on fixed frames. This range is used for rifle 25 meter zero, and Short-Range Marksmanship (SRM). Range may also be used for 9mm alternate pistol qualification. Weapons/ammunition authorized for use on this range are M16 and M4 series/5.56mm, M249/5.56mm, M9/9mm, and M1200 12Ga. Shotgun.

This range is used to train and test soldiers on the skills necessary to detect, identify, engage, and defeat stationary infantry targets in a tactical array. The complex satisfies the training and qualification requirements of the 9mm, .38 caliber, and .45 caliber pistols. This range has eight (8) lanes with pop-up silhouette targets located at 10, 13, 16, 17, 23, 27, and 31 meters in each lane. Targets are electrically activated from the range tower. Weapons/ammunition authorized for use on this range pistol/.22 cal (short & LR), 9mm, .38 cal, and .45 cal.

This range is used to train individual soldiers on the skills necessary to align the sights and practice basic marksmanship techniques against stationary targets. The range is designed for training shot grouping and zeroing exercises with the M16 and M4 series rifle and the M249 SAW. This range has 17 firing targets that are mounted on fixed frames. This range is used for rifle 25-meter, Short-Range Marksmanship (SRM), and IWQ Table IV . Range may also be used for alternate pistol qualification. Weapons/ammunition authorized for use on this range are M16 series and M4/5.56mm, M249/5.56mm, and M9/9mm. All mechanized targets MUST be put in the prone position unless conducting hold off and standoff confirmation zero.

This range is used to train and test individual soldiers on the skills necessary to identify, engage, and defeat stationary infantry targets for day/night qualification requirements with the M16 and M4 series rifle, or the M249 SAW. This range has 16 firing points. Weapons/ammunition authorized for use on this range are M16 and M4 series/5.56mm and M249/5.56mm.

This range is used to train and test individual soldiers on the skills necessary to engage and defeat stationary target emplacements with the 40mm grenade launcher. Range consists of four (4) firing points. This range features two (2) zero targets marked with a white “Z” and located 200 meters from the firing line. Weapons/ammunition authorized for use on this range are M79, M203/40mm TP and M320, M1200 12ga only. HIGH EXPLOSIVE AMMUNITION IS PROHIBITED ON THIS RANGE.

A single building for training personnel in the employment of protective equipment and the effects of chemical agents. The building consists of a 16 ft. by 32 ft. one room chamber area. Weapons/ammunition authorized for use: CS Riot Control Agents (RCAs). Only CS in capsule form may be used in the CS Chamber. NO BURNING CANISTERS OR SYSTEMS WILL BE USED IN THIS FACILITY.

This range is used to train mortar crews on the skills necessary to apply fire mission data, engage and hit stationary targets in a tactical array. Range consists of two SRTR Ranges with four (4) firing points each and various targets ranging out to 3300 meters. Weapons/ammunition authorized to fire: M224 (60mm)/M769 (SRTR), M252 (81mm)/M879 (SRTR).

This range is used to train individual soldiers in the employment of live fragmentation hand grenades. Range consists of four (4) throwing bays, one (1) control bay, and one (1) ready bay. Throwing bay target areas are separated by earthen berms. Each throwing bay area contains one (1) target. Ammunition authorized for use on this range is the M67 fragmentation grenade.

 

This range is used to train and test individual soldiers on the skills necessary to identify, engage, and defeat stationary infantry targets for day/night qualification requirements with the M16 and M4 rifles. This range has 16 firing points. Weapons/ammunition authorized for use on this range are the M16 and M4 series/5.56mm. The M249/5.56mm is authorized for use on the center eight (8) lanes.

This range is used to train individual soldiers on the skills necessary to align the sights and practice basic marksmanship techniques against stationary targets. The range is designed for training shot grouping and zeroing exercises with the M16 and M4 series rifles and the M249 SAW. Range may also be used for alternate pistol qualification on the M9, Short Range Marksmanship (SRM) or qualification on the M1200 shotgun. This range has 32 firing points. Targets are mounted on fixed frames. Weapons/ammunition authorized for use on this range are the M16 and M4 series/5.56mm, M249/5.56mm, M9/9mm, and the M1200/12gage #00 buckshot.

This range is used to train individual soldiers on the employment techniques of explosives and demolitions. Range consists of one (1) open blast area. Two shelters are located at 200 meters and 300 meters from the blast area. This range is restricted to a maximum charge of 250 lb. of non-fragmenting material per surface shot, and 320 lb. of non-fragmenting material per subsurface shot. Use of fragmenting material (Claymores/cutting charges) is prohibited on this range.

This range is used to train and test soldiers on the skills necessary to employ weapons, identify, track, engage, and defeat stationary armor targets presented individually or as part of a tactical array. Range consists of two (2) firing points and various targets arrayed at 2000 meters to 2750 meters. Weapon/ammunition authorized for use on this range is the TOW/Training Practice (TP) round.

This range is used to train and test individual soldiers on the skills necessary for firing the MK19 and M320. The soldiers practice target observation, fire adjustment, machine gun traversing, searching, developing speed during operation, and obtaining an accurate burst. Range consists of two (2) lanes with point and area targets. Weapons and ammunition authorized are MK19/ Training Practice (TP) round only.

Range 3600 - Buddy Team/Fire Team

This range is used to train individual soldiers and buddy-teams on basic fire and movement techniques against stationary infantry targets. Weapons/ammunition authorized on this range are: M16 series/5.56mm and M4/5.56mm. Targetry must be coordinated with Range Control (for placement and operation) prior to drawing the range.

Description and Capacity: This course consists of nine (9) obstacles from TC 3-22.20. Bleachers are located in an administration area adjacent to Station 9. Obstacles are as listed below:
(1) Tough One
(2) Confidence Climb
(3) Six Vault
(4) High Step Over
(5) Low Belly Over
(6) Belly Crawl
(7) Swing Stop Jump
(8) Incline Wall
(9) Weaver

Camp Gruber has two (2) Land Navigation Facilities.
TA 200 Land Navigation Course: An area used for dismounted map reading, terrain association, or unit sustainment navigational training. Course consists of 14 start points and 8 waypoints. This is a self-correcting course.
EIB Land Navigation Course: An area used for dismounted map reading, terrain association, or unit sustainment navigational training. Course consists of 12 start points and 32 waypoints.

This facility teaches the skills and unit cohesiveness necessary to conduct clearing, breaching, offensive, and defensive operations in an urban setting. Weapons/ammunition authorized for use: organic weapons with use of blanks, MILES and CCMCK (Close Combat Mission Capability Kit). Targetry must be coordinated with Range Control (for placement and operation) prior to drawing of the range.

This range is used to train individual soldiers on the technical aspects of breaching techniques. It is also used to train tactics, procedures, and explosive techniques not trained on any other type of facility. Blasts are restricted to a maximum charge of 1 lb. of material per shot. Total weight of explosives maintained on the range may not exceed 25 lbs. Net Explosive Weight (NEW).

Site consists of approximately one (1) acre lot in which the Earth can be disturbed. This site can be utilized by horizontal engineers to train on heavy equipment operations.

This facility teaches the skills and unit cohesiveness necessary to conduct clearing, breaching, offensive, and defensive operations in an urban setting. Weapons/ammunition authorized for use: organic weapons (no live fire)/blanks, MILES and CCMCK (9mm).

This course consists of a 16 ft. incline wall and a 60 ft. tower. The 60 ft. tower is set up to rappel from three (3) sides (1 wall and 2 helicopter configurations). Each side contains anchor points, with five positions for wall rappelling and 10 positions configured for fast rope. The 60 ft. tower is accessed by a series of ladders with landings every 10 feet. The 16 ft. incline wall consist of two separate walls extending from opposing sides of a single training deck with five rappelling positions each side, for a total of 10.

This range is used to train and test individual soldiers in the employment of hand grenades using the proper gripping procedures and throwing techniques. Weapon/ammunition authorized: M69 practice grenade/M228 fuse. Course consists of seven (7) stations IAW TC 3-23.30.

16 training areas (TA’s) encompassing 29,291 acres with over 50 miles of light and heavy maneuver capabilities. There are 14 maintained HLZs.