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AGCW RFMSS Course
Introduction to the Web-based Remote Range Scheduler
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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.
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Agenda
• Bottom line• Scheduling: the old and new way• Checking availability• Scheduling ranges, facilities and training aids• Practical exercises• Submit your own requests now
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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
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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
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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
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AGCW website 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
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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
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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 – 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
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Scheduling Ranges
• Know how each range can accommodate you– Camp Williams Website:
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
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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
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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
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Course handouts
• Login IDs and Passwords– User Consent Form signed and turned in
• Help files
• Documentation is online
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Practical Exercise #1
Logon to RFMSS
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RFMSS website: https://rfmss.lmfs.belvoir.army.mil/
Find and click on “USARNG Sites”
Find and click on “Camp Williams”
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Logon Screen
Password is “rfmss”
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RFMSS AGCW Main Screen
User name will appear in the upper left hand area
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Practical Exercise #2
View a Range Bulletin/Schedule
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RFMSS AGCW Main Screen
Find and click on “Range Bulletin”
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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
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Practical Exercise #3
Schedule a Range on RFMSS
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AGCW RFMSS Main
Find and click on “New Request”
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Blank Request
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Sample unit info filled in
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Select Facility first
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Select “Event” second
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Click on “Add”
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General Info:
-Double check start date/time and end date/time
-Enter total # of persons attending training
-Click on “Communication” tab when finished
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-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”
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Click on “Add” button
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Review communications, then click on “Vehicle” tab
RFMSS schedulers will reply to your traffic as required. See “Review Requests” to view any responses.
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Select vehicle(s) that will be present
Then click “Add” button.
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Once added, to edit you must “delete”
Or if satisfied, click on “Weapon/Ammo”
Review vehicle information
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-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
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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
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Sample Safety Conflict
Lanes 1-12
Lanes 30 and up
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Note that your Request is
pending
Print this form for your receipt.Review your notes to
scheduler.
Disregard this action
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Practical Exercise #4:Review Requests
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Click on “Review Requests, the select Date
Note: each time you specify something in a field your search narrow.
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Practical Exercise #5:View Two Week Calendar
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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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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
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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
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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
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Workshop
• Ready, set…. Schedule your Ranges & Facilities