1. Camp Williams – Range Control AGCW RFMSS Course Introduction to the Web-based Remote Range Scheduler

2. Camp Williams – Range Control Sign-in Ensure your information is correct. (Spelling, unit, SSN, etc.) Make changes on sign-in sheet. Sign your name. The unit next to your name is the only unit for which you may schedule ranges/facilities. Sign user agreement form.

3. Camp Williams – Range Control Agenda Bottom line Scheduling: the old and new way Checking availability Scheduling ranges, facilities and training aids Practical exercises Submit your own requests now

4. Camp Williams – Range Control Bottom Line Know how to do your homework Maximize your training experience Your responsibility to submit requests Request only for the unit you represent You’ll have the power

5. Camp Williams – Range Control What is RFMSS? Range Facility Management Support System Scheduling program developed for DOD Tracks usage and de-conflicts scheduling –Military, Federal, State and local law enforcement Justifies facility maintenance and upgrade –Tells NGB how much we use the facilities; our budget is based on that usage Before web-based: limited number of personnel use RFMSS Today: Program being pushed to the each unit

6. Camp Williams – Range Control Can’t I just talk to Range Control? Range Control personnel always available Units have ability to request ranges on-demand Units can de-conflict their own schedules more effectively Decentralizes control over scheduling Reduces human error when resolving conflicts with multiple units Easier and more accurate tracking of facility usage Accurately tracking usage brings more $ to UT

7. Camp Williams – Range Control AGCW website http://www.ut.ngb.army.mil/campwilliams/default.htm http://www.ut.ngb.army.mil/campwilliams/default.htm Purpose –Show accommodations –Provide Information on procedures –Resource on Safety Regulations and Range SOPs The interactive map: ranges & garrison Range Control page –AGCW vs. DPG vs. LTAs –Maps available for download –Range SOP & RSO/OIC certification Scheduling Procedures –National Guardsmen: Must use RFMSS help files & class slides –Other users: old way

8. Camp Williams – Range Control Checking Availability Two week Calendar Review Requests Range Pages for status Real time info on scheduled trng events Accurate info on availability of facilities and ranges

9. Camp Williams – Range Control Scheduling Bays and Mess Halls Know how each facility can accommodate you –Camp Williams Website: http://www.ut.ngb.army.mil/campwilliams/Cantonment_Interactive_Map.htm http://www.ut.ngb.army.mil/campwilliams/Cantonment_Interactive_Map.htm –Get the right facility for your training event –There may be another facility better suited to your needs Know which one is available: –Check the hours the facility is being used –Check out other facilities: Accurate count of pax using bays You may have to share a bay / facility Request only for the unit you’re authorized to represent

10. Camp Williams – Range Control Scheduling Ranges Know how each range can accommodate you –Camp Williams Website: http://www.ut.ngb.army.mil/campwilliams/Interactive_Map.htm http://www.ut.ngb.army.mil/campwilliams/Interactive_Map.htm –Get the right range for your training event –There may be another range better suited to your needs Know which one is available: –Check the hours the range is being used –Check out other ranges that can suit your needs Accurate count of pax using the range Accurate dates/times for when you’ll use the range Accurately list weapons and ammo you’ll use Realize you may have to share a range Schedule only for the unit you’re authorized to represent

11. Camp Williams – Range Control Scheduling Other Facilities Training Aids –CPR dummings –M16 ducks –Audio/Visual Aids –Paintball equipment (coming soon) Class rooms EST/FATS Rappel Tower/ LRC Same guidelines as for Ranges and Facilities

12. Camp Williams – Range Control Keys to Scheduling Do your homework. –Check interactive map: know your ranges / facilities –Check availability on Range Bulletin, Review Requests, and 2- week calendar –Resolve scheduling conflicts if possible –Check safety conflicts Accurately input unit information Accurately input request information: facility, times, dates, and use the memo field Standard or non-standard request Communicate and deconflict Co-use agreements Range control can’t read your mind

13. Camp Williams – Range Control Course handouts Login IDs and Passwords –User Consent Form signed and turned in Help files Documentation is online

14. Camp Williams – Range Control Practical Exercise #1 Logon to RFMSS

15. Camp Williams – Range Control RFMSS website: https://rfmss.lmfs.belvoir.army.mil/https://rfmss.lmfs.belvoir.army.mil/ Find and click on “USARNG Sites” Find and click on “Camp Williams”

16. Camp Williams – Range Control Logon Screen Password is “rfmss”

17. Camp Williams – Range Control RFMSS AGCW Main Screen User name will appear in the upper left hand area

18. Camp Williams – Range Control Practical Exercise #2 View a Range Bulletin/Schedule

19. Camp Williams – Range Control RFMSS AGCW Main Screen Find and click on “Range Bulletin”

20. Camp Williams – Range Control Range Bulletin -Leave the RC ID as “All RC” -Find your unit in the pull down menu then click on “Display Bulletin” Select the right search range for the dates and times of events

21. Camp Williams – Range Control Practical Exercise #3 Schedule a Range on RFMSS

22. Camp Williams – Range Control AGCW RFMSS Main Find and click on “New Request”

23. Camp Williams – Range Control Blank Request

24. Camp Williams – Range Control Sample unit info filled in

25. Camp Williams – Range Control Select Facility first

26. Camp Williams – Range Control Select “Event” second

27. Camp Williams – Range Control Click on “Add”

28. Camp Williams – Range Control General Info: -Double check start date/time and end date/time -Enter total # of persons attending training -Click on “Communication” tab when finished

29. Camp Williams – Range Control -For de-confliction or general issues select “memo” -For additional coordination i.e. special range requirements select “special instructions” -For non-standard events use “unit activity”

30. Camp Williams – Range Control Click on “Add” button

31. Camp Williams – Range Control Review communications, then click on “Vehicle” tab RFMSS schedulers will reply to your traffic as required. See “Review Requests” to view any responses.

32. Camp Williams – Range Control Select vehicle(s) that will be present Then click “Add” button.

33. Camp Williams – Range Control Once added, to edit you must “delete” Or if satisfied, click on “Weapon/Ammo” Review vehicle information

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38. -It is the unit’s responsibility to resolve scheduling conflicts -For safety conflicts call Range Control before submitting request -Environmental conflicts call ERM 253-5659

39. Camp Williams – Range Control Handling Scheduling Conflicts Talk to the occupying unit Verify the times you need range Talk to Range Control –Possibly co-use range –Occupy before/after other units

40. Camp Williams – Range Control Sample Safety Conflict Lanes 1-12 Lanes 30 and up

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43. Note that your Request is pending Print this form for your receipt. Review your notes to scheduler. Disregard this action

44. Camp Williams – Range Control Practical Exercise #4: Review Requests

45. Camp Williams – Range Control Click on “Review Requests, the select Date Note: each time you specify something in a field your search narrow.

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50. Practical Exercise #5: View Two Week Calendar

51. Camp Williams – Range Control 1. Click on “Two Week Calendar” 2. Select start of 2-week period. 3. Select “Range ID”. 4. Select “Facility Group”, never “Event”. Range ID: -Fire Desk = live-fire ranges, training areas, and simulators. -Operations = LRC, Rappel twr, Bays, classrooms, and mess halls. -Disregard STRENGTH and Air Space 5. Click on “Get Two Week Calendar”.

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53. Practical Exercise #6 Unit: RFMSS # of personnel on range: 56 Event: M4 weapons qualification. Facility: MRF Dates: 60 days out Times: only four hours required preferably AM Use your own POC info

54. Camp Williams – Range Control Practical Exercise #7 Unit: RFMSS # of pax needing accommodations: 56 Facility: Bldg 4140, 4110, 4120, or 4100 Dates: 30 days out Starting at 1800 on Friday night of drill Ending at 2000 on Saturday night Use your own POC info

55. Camp Williams – Range Control Practical Exercise #8 Unit: RFMSS # of personnel needing accommodations: 9 # of personnel on Range: 120 Event: SAW, M2, M249, MK19 & M240B qualification Facility: MPMG Dates: 120 days out Times: only 6 hours required preferably AM Using 2x M998s & 2x LMTVs on AGCW Use your own POC info

56. Camp Williams – Range Control Workshop Ready, set…. Schedule your Ranges & Facilities