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Chapter 2 ⎯ Description of the Proposed Action and AlternativesTable 2–1 Stryker Brigade Combat Team Required Training RangesRangesNumber Primary Alternate 1111111111111111125 m Zero RangeModified Record-Fire RangeCombat Pistol Qualification CourseMultipurpose Machine GunGrenade Launcher RangeSniper Field Fire RangeMK–19 Range (for Anti-Tank (AT)–4, Javelintraining also)Hand Grenade Qualification CourseAnti-Armor Tracking RangeMortar RangeDigital multipurpose Training RangeBattle Area ComplexInfantry Squad Battle CourseInfantry Platoon Battle CourseUrban Assault Course (contains Live-fire BreachFacility and Live-fire Shoot House)Combined Arms Collective Training FacilityQTRQTR25 m Alternate Pistol Course; QTRQTRNoneMPMG/MPTR/MPRC/QTRQTRNoneMPTR/DMPTRNoneBAX/Multipurpose Training RangeDMPRCNoneNoneNone1NoneBAX, battle area complex, DMPRC = digital multipurpose range complex, DMPTR = digital multipurpose trainingrange, MPMG = Multipurpose Machine Gun Range, MPTR = multipurpose training range, MPRC = multipurposerange complex, QTR = qualification training range.The requirements listed above were developed by the Army’s Training and Doctrine Command. Theywere subsequently accepted by HQDA as the official range requirements for the SBCT following anextensive process of vetting and review. Descriptions and the intent of SBCT range facilities are providedbelow.2.2.3.1 Individual/Crew Qualification RangesQualification Training Range: This range is a multi-functional range that can meet the weapons qualificationsrequirements for multiple SBCT weapons systems. This range combines the capabilities ofthe Modified Record Fire Range (MRF), Sniper Field Fire Range, Combat Pistol QualificationCourse (CPQC), MK–19 Range, and the Multipurpose Machine Gun Range (MPMG).25 Meter Zero Range: This range is used to train Soldiers in basic marksmanship. This range teachesSoldiers techniques to engage stationary targets and sighting adjustment techniques. It can supportM–16 or M–4 rifle firing as well as that of crew served machine guns.Modified Record Fire Range: This range is used to train support unit Soldiers in basic marksmanshiptasks. The range teaches Soldiers to quickly aim and engage stationary infantry targets.Combat Pistol Qualification Course: This combat pistol range is used to train Soldiers to identify, engage,and defeat an array of targets using the 9-mm, .38-caliber, or .45-caliber pistol.Multipurpose Machine Gun Range: This range is designed to train Soldiers to engage stationary infantryand mobile vehicular targets with the full range of Army machine guns to include the M249,M60, M240, and .50-caliber machine guns.February 2008 2–4 2/25th SBCT Final EIS