25 October, 2018 v1.0
Range Safety
OIC and RSO
Information and Class
Handout
MCB Camp Pendleton OIC & RSO Information and Handout
Date Revised – 25 October, 2018
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RANGE SAFETY CERTIFICATION TEST WILL ONLY BE MAINTAINED FOR 30 DAYS FROM TEST DATE
Test Location: Building # R116B-08 (See Attached Map)
Publications
Vehicles:
1. Road & River Report
Dependent.
2. Driver must have positive
Radio Communications with
LONGRIFLE.
3. All POVs require a POV Pass
unless authorized to park in a
parking lot within specific range
special instructions.
4. Vehicle must be a “truck
like” vehicle – NO SEDANS
or Mini Vans.
5. Only CPFD vehicles are
authorized on Fire Breaks.
6. POVs are UNAUTHORZED on
Active Grenade Ranges, Demo
Ranges, MP’s, MFA’s or AFA’s.
7. If POV pass is pulled for
violations, it will not be returned
or replaced.
8. Food Truck (Roach Coach) is
only authorized behind the
firing line on KD Ranges with
OIC approval.
Test Days: Tuesday & Wednesday
Time: 0900-1215
CAMPENO 3500.1A
(dtd 18 Oct 2018)
MCO 3570.1C
(dtd 30 Jan 2012)
DA PAM 385-63
(dtd 16 April 2014)
Phone Numbers and Email
LONGRIFLE Frequencies
Phone Numbers – (DSN 365-)
OIC/RSO Confirmation – (760) 725-0357
Range Control Officer - (760) 725-0355
Range Safety Specialists - (760) 390-9339
LONGRIFLE - (760) 725-4277
Range Scheduling – (760) 725-4219/3510
(760) 725-4090 (FAX)
EMAIL:
[email protected]
[email protected]
SharePoint:
https://eis.usmc.mil/sites/mciw_rpolicy/rod/default.aspx
40.35 FM Primary Ground Safety Net
30.35 FM Alternate Ground Safety Net
310.3 UHF Air Safety Net
305.925 UHF Forward Air Controllers
255.2 UHF Forward Air Controllers
123.2 VHF Used By Civilian Aircraft
All Training Requires a Qualified RSO Assigned on RM
All Training with Any Munitions Requires a Knowledgably OIC Assigned on RM in Addition to RSO
OIC and RSO Testing
1. Walk-in testing is available Tuesdays and Wednesday (excluding holidays) 0900-1215.
a. OIC & RSO walk-in testing is conducted at Range 116 (Building # 116-08) IVO Pistol Range.
b. NO APPOINTMENT!
c. DL Testing for Non-Military Members.
d. For more information call (760) 725-0357/3510/4219
2. Prior to taking the test, complete of the Range Safety Course (DLRS) (per MARADMIN 214/06)
https://www.marinenet.usmc.mil/marinenet/
3. All Military Personnel MUST be in Uniform.
4. Types of OIC & RSO qualifications
a. Training OIC/RSO – This qualification is required for all types of training (Para Ops, Convoys, HRST, Gas Chambers, Hikes, etc.)
and live fire with munitions involving projectiles or explosives.
Personnel in this category include Military Personnel, Law Enforcement Officers, Civilian Contractors providing military training
and civilian entities conducting live fire under a real estate license.
Both Distance Learning Range Safety (DLRS) and local certification are valid for three years.
Test questions will be come from the Base OIC/RSO class/video, Handout (dtd 25 Oct 18), CAMPENO 3500.1A (dtd 18
Oct 18), MCO 3570.1C (dtd 30 Jan 12) & the current DA-PAM 385-63 (dtd 16 Apr 14).
Ensure you have read all orders.
Test is open book and attendees must bring all orders in paper or electronic form to test.
Ensure that your electronic device is fully charged, power may not be available.
Cell Phones and Cameras are NOT Allowed.
DOCUMENTS CANNOT BE SHARED.
Bring pen or Pencil.
b. Administrative RSO – This qualification is required for events or activities not related to training.
Personnel in this category include construction projects, environmental survey, etc.
Test questions will be come from the Base OIC/RSO class/video, Handout (dtd 25 Oct 18), CAMPENO 3500.1A (dtd 18
Oct 18).
Ensure you have read all orders.
Test is open book and attendees must bring all orders in paper or electronic form to test.
Ensure that your electronic device is fully charged, power may not be available.
Cell Phones and Cameras are NOT Allowed.
DOCUMENTS CANNOT BE SHARED.
Bring Pen or pencil.
5. Additional Endorsements - In order to conduct either TACP/JTAC/FAC/R130 or BFX operations on board MCB Camp Pendleton,
personnel need an additional RSO endorsement to their Training OIC/RSO qualification. Following qualification as a Training
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OIC/RSO as described above, completes the applicable remote class and MCB Camp Pendleton Range Operations proctored testing
as follows:
a.
For TACP/JTAC/FAC –
Watch the Remote FAC/JTAC Class on line on YouTube. Search Camp Pendleton FAC to find. There are two Videos.
Ensure you watch each portion of the video as it is broken into parts.
Bring FAC Handout to testing.
Complete the MCB Camp Pendleton Range Operations FAC/JTAC proctored testing.
b. For R130 OIC/RSO (1
st
MRB & EOTG Only) –
R130 OIC:
o E-7 and above.
o GS-7 and Above
R130 RSO:
o E-5 or E-6 & above (Range Dependant)
o GS-05 & above
o Government Contactor
Watch the Remote R130 OIC/RSO Class on line at: https://www.mciwest.usmc.mil/inst/mciwest/rpolicy/rod/default.aspx
Bring the R130 Handout, SOUM 2-02 and Quick reference Guide for Bullet Traps and Shoothouses to testing.
Complete the MCB Camp Pendleton Range Operations R130 proctored testing.
6. For BFX Operations (Contractors ONLY)
d. Watch the Remote BFX Class on line on YouTube. Search Camp Pendleton BFX Class to find.
e. Present your State certification when you check in the day of testing, must be current.
f. Bring the BFX handout
g. Complete the MCB Camp Pendleton Range Operations BFX proctored testing.
RFMSS Training
1. RANGE FACILITY MANAGEMENT SUPPORT SYSTEM (RFMSS) CRSE
a.
This course is conducted the First Wednesday of the month (Except Holidays) in Bldg. 2399.
b.
Contact Range Scheduling at (760) 725-3510/4219 for information.
c.
Prerequisites:
Must be a member of a unit authorized to use RFMSS on Camp Pendleton
Must be designated by unit Commanding Officer or authorized representative to attend.
Class Information: Class starts at 0800 and will last until approximately 1100.
Learning Resource Centers
Area
14 area
22 area
33 area
43 area
52 area
62 area
Building
14125
220165
33524
430602
520512
62330
Scheduling
1. All scheduling requests must be submitted via their battalion utilizing RFMSS.
a. Scheduling Priorities:
180 Days - USMC Formal Schools
120 Days - MEUs/HIMAR
90 Days - Active Duty Units & Marine Reserves
60 Days - Other Reserve Units and National Guard
30 Days - All Other Units/Civilians
b.
Schedule all facilities required (i.e. AFAs within Training Areas are separate facilities)
c.
Co-Use: Units must submit an email from both units to RCO NLT 7 working days prior to the event (Must show
facility, weapons,
munitions & SOM) from both units.
d.
Hike/Convoy Routes and CS Overlays, Email to Scheduling.
e.
Waivers requests must be submitted at a minimum of 30 Days from date of event (i.e. Civilians (Non DoD Contractors/Employees),
experimental weapons/ammo, warrior nights, changes to range regs, etc).
f.
Remain clear of aviation Facilities – 500 METERS.
2. Air Space
a. R2503A/B – (0600- 2359) Available daily. Requests to utilize R2503A/B (2400 – 0600) must be submitted five (5) working days
from the training event.
R2503C – Requests to utilize must be submitted twenty (20 working days from the training event.
R2503D – Requests to utilize must be submitted thirty five working days from the training event.
3. Air Priority Days
a. Zulu Air Priority Days - 1
st
, 2
nd
& 3
rd
Wed & Thu of the Month
b. Whiskey Air Priority Times (Weekdays) - 1400-1700 & 2000-2300
3. During air priority times/day, non-supporting ground units will be check fired
4. Scheduling under Seven Days will be disapproved.
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Briefs, Waivers and Target Inserts
1. Briefs and Waivers
a.
Required Briefs (Concept of Ops & Scheme of Maneuver)
b.
LFAMs on ranges without dedicated impacts areas: 60 Working Days
c.
Ranges with dedicated Impact Areas, MFAs: 14 Working Days.
d.
All waivers must be submitted NLT 30 Days from event.
2. Target Inserts
a.
All requests for target inserts, impact area escorts or live penalty training shall be approved prior by the RCO.
b.
Request must be submitted to the RCO NLT 30 days from the event.
Range OICs, RSOs and PSOs
1. OIC of Training - The OIC shall be of equivalent or senior rank to the RSO. The OIC maintains surveillance of firing and safety within
the entire surface and vertical hazard space of the assigned range; he/she shall be physically present at live fire events. The OIC is a
supervisory position conducted by a commissioned officer, warrant officer, staff noncommissioned officer, noncommissioned officer or
Government Service civilian equivalent. Civilian contractors shall not perform the duties as an OIC. The OIC may personally participate
in training, as long as the OIC can maintain control of the training event.
a. Training
The OIC must complete the Training and Education Command (TECOM) Distance Learning Range Safety Course (DLRS) and
the MCIWEST-MCB CAMPEN Range Safety Certification Course (RSCC).
Upon successful completion of the RSCC, Range Operations will enter those names into the RFMSS data base.
Both DLRS and local certification are valid for three years.
Responsibilities
The OIC shall have a detailed RM worksheet, signed by the unit commander in their possession covering all phases of training.
For live fire and maneuver (LFAM) training, an approved concept of operations, scheme of maneuver and RCO Brief Sheet
must also be in their possession at all times while training.
The OIC shall ensure all personnel wear the appropriate personal protective equipment.
The OIC must be knowledgeable on the weapon(s) or weapons system(s) being used and brief the RSO on the duties to be
performed in support of the training event, and clearly establish the requirement for the RSO to brief the OIC on the safety of
the facility/unit, and the readiness to commence live-fire operations prior to the start of firing.
The OIC is responsible for accountability, handling, turn-in and proper use of ammunition and explosives.
The OIC will verify the RSO is qualified with the weapon(s) or weapons system(s) being used.
The OIC will ensure the RSO provides for a dedicated emergency vehicle and medical personnel for all training events.
Coordinate all Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC) requirements with LONGRIFLE.
2. RSO of Training - The RSO assists in maintaining surveillance of firing and safety within the entire surface and vertical hazard space
of the assigned range; shall be physically present at the training site. The RSO is a supervisory position conducted by a
commissioned officer, warrant officer, staff noncommissioned officer, noncommissioned officer, or civilian equivalent. Civilian
contractors may act as RSOs when approved by the CG. The RSO shall not participate in training. THE RSO WILL NOT BE
ASSIGNED OTHER DUTIES NOR FIRE A WEAPON, and will be the last to leave the range following completion of firing and clean-
up, ensuring the range is clear of all personnel and equipment. The RSO will ensure trash and brass are removed from the range after
completion of training.
a. Training
The RSO must complete the TECOM DLRS and the MCIWEST-MCB CAMPEN RSCC.
Upon successful completion of the RSCC, ROD will enter those names into the data base.
Both DLRS and local certification are valid for three years.
b. Responsibilities
The RSO is responsible for the enforcement of applicable safety regulations contained in this Order, directives in the MCO
3570 series, and other applicable field, technical, and ordnance publications. The RSO shall be qualified on the weapon(s) or
weapons system(s) being used.
The RSO must be able to identify the right and left lateral limits for all live fire ranges, and that each firing position observes
the proper left and right limits for each firing lane. The RSO will ensure that no cross firing between firing lanes occurs.
The RSO shall maintain communications with LONGRIFLE at all times. When communications are lost, the RSO will cease
all training until communications are reestablished.
RSOs shall conduct the check-in/check-out process for all ranges and training areas as outlined in paragraph 6002 of this
Order.
The RSO shall ensure all weapons settings (i.e., headspace, timing, Fire Direction Center (FDC), and safety “T”) are correct.
The RSO shall provide for a dedicated emergency vehicle and medical personnel for all training events.
c. The RSO for parachute and airdrop operations shall be current and qualified Jumpmaster performing as the Drop Zone Safety
Officer (DZSO); the RSO/DZSO must be at the DZ during parachute/airdrop operations.
3. Position Safety Officer - In addition to OIC and RSO requirements, weapons qualified PSOs shall be assigned for all static live fire,
live fire and movement, and live fire and maneuver training as follows:
a. Vehicle Weapons System. One PSO for each vehicle.
b. Crew Served Weapons on Static Range. One PSO for every two weapons.
c. Crew Served Weapons in a Support by Fire Position. One PSO for each weapon.
d. Dismounted Personnel on Static Range. One PSO for every four shooters.
e. Dismounted Personnel Conducting LFAMs or Live Fire and Movement. One PSO for every four shooters during day time and one
PSO for every two shooters during night time.
f. CQB. One PSO for each active team in a shoot house.
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OIC/ RSO Appointment Requirements
EVENT
OIC*1/2/5
RSO*2/3/5
OFF
WO
NCO
OFF
WO
NCO
HC Smoke/Riot Control Agents *6
X
X
E-6
X
X
E-5
CBRN Confidence Training (Gas Chamber) *4
X
X
E-6
X
X
E-5
AT-4 9mm Tracer Trainer, 9mm Spotting Rifle Shoulder Launched
Multipurpose Assault Weapons (SMAW) Not Rocket, Light Anti-Tank
Weapon Trainer, Light Armored Vehicle Brewster, Practice Hand
Grenades, All 40mm TP, Laser Devices, Simulators, Trip Flares, Small
Arms, Machine Guns, .50 Cal And Below
X
X
E-6
X
X
E-5
Field Artillery
X
X
E-7
X
X
E-6
LFAMs, Combined Arms Live-Fire Exercises, Aerial Gunnery, Air
Defense Weapons
X
X
E-7
X
X
E-6
Aerial Gunnery & Air Defense Weapons; Flame-Throwers; Live Hand
Grenades, Grenade Launchers, (All40mm HE); Live Mines, Demolitions;
Tank & Fighting Vehicle Cannons; Recoilless Rifles
X
X
E-7
X
X
E-6
Mortars/USMC
X
X
E-6
X
X
E-5
SRC-1 ITEMS: Javelin/AT-4/Dragon/Stinger
RSO REQUIREMENTS NON WAIVERABLE
X
X
E-7
X
X
E-6
Live-Fire Exercises Using Organic Weapons, Squad Company,
Battery, and Troops. Direct Fire
NON SRC-1 ITEMS: TOW, SMAW & ROCKET MISSLES
X
X
E-7
X
X
E-6
Parachute Ops/(HST) Ops/Dive Ops (Qualified
Instructor)/Rappelling/HRST
X
X
X
X
X
E-4
Training Area/Bch Operations/Training Facilities
(NO Munitions)
X
X
X
X
X
E-4
Training Area/Bch Ops/Training Facilities
(With Munitions)
X
X
E-6
X
X
E-5
Mortars U.S. Army
X
X
E-6
X
X
E-6
Special Effects Small Arms Marking System
X
X
E-7
X
X
E-6
Steel Reactive Targets
X
X
E-7
X
X
E-6
*1 - The OIC shall be of equivalent or senior rank to the RSO.
*2 – Marine Corps Community Services activities may be conducted without an OIC, corpsman or safety vehicle as long as a qualified MCB CamPen RSO is present and
observing all activities.
*3 - Civilian contractors may act as RSOs when approved by the Installation Commander.
*4 - OIC and RSO must have been trained in the 2-Chlorobenzylidenemalononitrile (CS) chamber within the past year. An E–4 or above [chemical, biological, radiological,
and nuclear (CBRN) MOS 5702/5711] must be present when conducting CBRN training in a gas chamber.
*5 - The OIC shall be a field grade officer and the RSO shall be an E-7 or above for all battalion or larger live fire exercises.
*6 - When CS is used in outdoor confidence courses, the RSO must have been trained in the CS chamber within the past year. The use of a 5702 CBRN Defense Officer
and 5711 CBRN Defense Specialist is not required.
Medical and Safety Vehicle Requirements
1. Minimum Requirements.
a. The minimum level of medical personnel to support military or federal governmental agency non-live fire training is a
Combat Life Saver.
b. The minimum level of medical personnel to support military or federal governmental agency live fire training is a Navy
Corpsman, or service level equivalent.
c. The minimum level of medical personnel to support Non-Federal Entity live fire training is an Emergency Medical
Technician.
d. Unit commanders shall conduct a risk analysis to determine the requirement for a greater level of medical personnel
support.
2. Safety Vehicles.
a. A wheeled vehicle designated as a safety vehicle shall be present for all training activity.
b. Privately Owned Vehicles (POV) shall not be used as safety vehicles.
c. When possible, the vehicle should be an ambulance.
d. At a minimum, the safety vehicle shall be capable of accepting a litter.
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Range and Training Area (RTA) Access and Communications
1. ALL using Units/Agencies shall establish positive radio communication with LONGRIFLE before permission is granted to
access to any Range or Training Area.
2. CELL PHONES ARE NOT AUTHORIZED FOR USE TO MEET SAFETY COMMUNICATION REQUIREMENTS.
3. RSO WILL BE THE ONE TO CHECK IN
4. Units/Agency on ranges shall identify themselves by unit/agency and range number.
5. Units/Agency in training areas shall identify themselves by unit/agency and training area.
6. NO PERSONAL CALLSIGNS.
7. Radio Checks:
a. Units in training areas/TFs/Beaches/etc., conducting non-live fire will conduct radio checks every hour at the top of the
hour.
b. Units conducting live fire (including SESAMS) will conduct radio checks every hour at the bottom of the hour.
8. Bivouac Status - Units/Agency placed in a BIVOUAC status will maintain and monitor the net throughout the night and contact
LONGRIFLE prior to the start of any event for the next day.
9. Military Information Map (MIM), Environmental Operations Map (EOM) & Gas Lines Hazards Map.
a.
All Range Safety Officers (RSO) as well as any unit or person conducting site surveys must have in their possession, in
addition to the MIM, a copy of the EOM, or at a minimum, the pages from the EOM of the area/range that the unit is
operating at and the Gas Lines Hazards Map for that area.
b.
Any unit RSO or site survey found without the required maps will immediately cease all training/activity and/or depart the
training area or range.
c.
Electronic copies of the EOM and Gas Lines Hazards Map are available at the Range Operations SharePoint site
and in the Camp Pendleton RFMSS Library.
10. Additional environmental training can be scheduled with Environmental Security by contacting Mr. Dan Felkins by phone 760-725-
7308 or email at daniel.felkins@usmc.mil.
Range and Training Area (RTA) Emergencies and UXO
1. Emergency Medical Procedures.
a. All Emergency Calls Are Made to LONGRIFLE via Radio
b. Handled By Camp Pendleton Fire and Emergency Services
c. The Three (3) MEDEVAC Categories
Emergency / Urgent = Life threatening/Limb Loss
Priority = Non-Life threatening but warrants evaluation
Routine = Minor injuries
d. ALL M EDEV AC’S must be reported to LONGRIFLE promptly, regardless of the category.
e. If radio communication fails, units / agencies shall use any available telephone to contact LONGRIFLE – 760-725-
3975/4277
f. RED PYRO is designated as the ALTERNATE SIGNAL for any emergency.
g. During a MEDEVAC, ALL UNITS on the LONGRIFLE safety net shall cease transmissions on the net until the
MEDEVAC has been completed, or another unit requires MEDEVAC support.
2. Wildland Fires:
a. All personnel must recognize that training activities start over 200 wildland fires a year in our training areas (excluding
fires in the Zulu, Whiskey and Quebec impact areas)
b. Wildland fires are potentially devastating to life and property
c. Wildland fires will cause all training to stop in the vicinity of the fire and potentially cause all training aboard the base to
stop until the fire is out or under control.
d. All Fires must be reported to LONGRIFLE.
3. Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) - Follow these safety rules if you find a UXO:
a. Assume that all bombs, projectiles, canisters, and rockets are live ordinance.
b. Do not touch, run over, or disturb any UXO or duds.
c. Mark the UXO or dud with white engineer tape or a suitable substitute.
d. Determine Grid (10 digits).
e. Notify LONGRIFLE Immediately.
Environmental
1. Camp Pendleton is home to many endangered species, wetlands, and sensitive habitats which are protected by federal laws
strictly enforced by local agencies
2. It is essential to consider environmental concerns while planning training operations and exercises
3. OICs shall ensure all personnel are thoroughly briefed, as per the ORM, on the location of all environmentally sensitive areas
within the scheduled area prior to occupation
4. Prior to any activity involving: soil excavation, grading, filling, or digging of fighting positions in or adjacent to protected
habitat areas units must receive approval from Base Environmental at:
a. Alisa Zych (760)-725-9759; Anika McKessy (760)-763-7945; Andrea Souther (760)-763-7265, (760)-725-9763
5. Refueling:
a. Use existing access roads to all sites.
b. No digging/grading is allowed at any site without approval from the Assistant Chief of Staff, Environmental
Security.
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c. Secondary containment for refueling operations will be constructed using sand bags or some other
implement
over which impermeable material is draped and secured.
d. All sites are to be left in their original condition after each refueling operation (no permanent tanks,
containment
berms, etc.).
e. Units choosing to use the designated sites will not be required to seek additional environmental approval.
Weather Warnings and Advisories
1. Thunder Storms:
a. THUNDERSTORM ADVISORY - Thunderstorms are occurring or imminent for convective activity within 50 NM of
MCAS Camp Pendleton.
b. THUNDERSTORM CONDITION I - Thunderstorms are occurring or are imminent over the next hour, within 10
NM of MCAS Camp Pendleton.
c. THUNDERSTORM CONDITION II - Thunderstorms are occurring or are imminent over the next 6 hours, within
25 NM of MCAS Camp Pendleton.
2. 30-30 Rule - Follow the "30-30 Rule" when outdoors.
a. When lightning is observed, count the number of seconds before thunder sounds; if it is less than thirty seconds,
cease all training and seek shelter immediately.
b. Take shelter in a building or vehicle
c. If no structure is available reach an open, low area and squat down. Do not stand near tall, lone trees or stand up
in a flat open area.
d. Avoid tall structures like power lines, towers, tall trees, etc.
e. Stay away from natural lightning rods (e.g. metal equipment)
f. Stay away from bodies of water.
g. After the storm dissipates, wait another thirty minutes before resuming outdoor activity.
2. First Aid:
a. If someone is struck by lightning, contact LONGRIFLE:
b. A person who has been struck by lightning may have a charge that can shock other people.
c. If the victim is burned, provide first aid treatment.
d. Provide CPR if the person has stopped breathing or if their heart has stopped.
3. Report and avoid downed utility lines.
4. Flood Alert:
a. Due to significant amounts of precipitation in the mountains around MCB CamPen, flash flooding may occur.
Range Control will monitor flood conditions set by the AC/S G-3/5. The following Alert Conditions apply:
Alert Condition III. Rainfall is reported in Riverside or San Diego Counties of one to two inches on wet or
saturated ground; four inches on dry ground; or local flash flood conditions.
Alert Condition II. Rainfall exceeds previous condition and visible flooding is detected upstream; or weather
services forecast heavy thunderstorms, flash flood watches, or flash flood warnings.
Alert Condition I. Rainfall exceeds previous condition with bridges, roads, or culverts overflowing with water.
Upstream fire departments are reporting local flooding.
Unless otherwise directed by the AC/S G-3/5, ranges and training areas shall be secured upon reaching Alert
Condition II.
5. Coastal Hazards:
a. Coastal Flood Warning - Coastal flooding is occurring or is imminent in the next 12 hours, which poses a serious
threat to life and/or property.
b. Coastal Flood Watch - Coastal flooding is possible in the next 24 hours, which would pose a serious threat to life
and/or property.
c. Coastal Flood Advisory - Minor coastal flooding is occurring or is imminent in the next 12 hours, which poses a
threat to life and/or property.
d. Storm Surge Warning - Localized heavy flooding due to storm surge caused by a tropical cyclone is occurring or
is imminent in the next 12 hours, which poses a threat to life and/or property.
e. High Surf Warning - Destructive, pounding surf poses a danger to those in and near the water and may damage
property near the shoreline.
f. High Surf Advisory - Pounding surf poses a danger to those in the water.
g. Rip Current Statement - Describes a risk of rip currents present in the specified area (may be issued as a beach
hazards statement).
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Fire Danger Ratings (FDR)
FDR
Caution To Be Exercised
Necessary Precautions
LOW
Use normal caution.
**Units SHALL adhere to restrictions promulgated by RCO.**
MODERATE
Use normal caution.
Fires will start easily.
**Units SHALL adhere to restrictions promulgated by RCO.**
HIGH
Use extra caution.
Fires will start very easily.
The use of tracers may be temporarily suspended. Handheld or grenade
launched airborne pyrotechnics ARE NOT authorized.
For interior Training Areas - blanks & smoke (used in an ammo can) are
authorized in cleared areas.
For perimeter Training Areas (Bravo I, Bravo II, Charlie, Delta, Echo, Foxtrot,
Golf, Hotel, India, Juliet, Lima, November and Sierra) ordnance or flame
producing devices (including smoking) ARE NOT authorized.
Smoking is permitted only in cleared areas or on fire breaks of interior raining
areas.
**Units SHALL adhere to any additional restrictions promulgated by RCO.**
VERY HIGH
Use extreme caution.
Fires are very hard to control.
All previous restrictions apply.
Authorized areas for increment burning will be identified by the RCO.
Smoking is permitted only in cleared areas or on fire breaks of interior training
areas.
**Units SHALL adhere to any additional restrictions promulgated by RCO.**
EXTREME
Flash condition. This is the
highest class of fire danger.
Fires started are practically
impossible to extinguish and
usually continue until danger
rating conditions improve or
burn themselves out. The
utmost caution with fire-
producing agents and devices
must be exercised at all times.
The firing of high explosives, pyrotechnics, incendiaries, or other ammunition
likely to cause fires is prohibited unless specifically authorized by RCO.
The use of any type of training/live ordnance (to include blanks), heat or flame-
producing devices (heaters, welders, stoves, or open fires) in training areas is
strictly prohibited unless authorized by RCO.
No off-road activities by vehicles (HMMWVs, etc.) are permitted without
authorization from RCO.
Firing units will exercise maximum precautions to prevent fires from starting.
Smoking shall not be permitted under any circumstances.
**Units SHALL adhere to any additional restrictions promulgated by RCO.**
**The RCO will publish additional restrictions via the Range Control SharePoint site and OPSGRAM. Units should refer to this
guidance prior to conducting training.
**Note: Fire breaks are to remain clear to allow transition or access by CPFD personnel when responding to fire emergencies.
Weather Warnings and Advisories
1. Thunder Storms:
a. THUNDERSTORM ADVISORY - Thunderstorms are occurring or imminent for convective activity within 50 NM of MCAS Camp
Pendleton.
b. THUNDERSTORM CONDITION I - Thunderstorms are occurring or are imminent over the next hour, within 10 NM of MCAS Camp
Pendleton.
c. THUNDERSTORM CONDITION II - Thunderstorms are occurring or are imminent over the next 6 hours, within 25 NM of MCAS
Camp Pendleton.
d. 30-30 Rule - Follow the "30-30 Rule" when outdoors.
When lightning is observed, count the number of seconds before thunder sounds; if it is less than thirty seconds, cease all training
and seek shelter immediately.
Take shelter in a building or vehicle,
If no structure is available reach an open, low area and squat down. Do not stand near tall, lone trees or stand up in a flat open
area.
Avoid tall structures like power lines, towers, tall trees, etc.
Stay away from natural lightning rods (e.g. metal equipment)
Stay away from bodies of water.
After the storm dissipates, wait another thirty minutes before resuming outdoor activity.
e. First Aid:
If someone is struck by lightning, contact LONGRIFLE:
A person who has been struck by lightning may have a charge that can shock other people.
If the victim is burned, provide first aid treatment.
Provide CPR if the person has stopped breathing or if their heart has stopped.
f. Report and avoid downed utility lines.
2. Flood Alert:
a. Due to significant amounts of precipitation in the mountains around MCB Camp Pendleton, flash flooding may occur. Range Control
will monitor flood conditions set by the AC/S G-3/5. The following Alert Conditions apply:
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Alert Condition III. Rainfall is reported in Riverside or San Diego Counties of one to two inches on wet or saturated ground; four
inches on dry ground; or local flash flood conditions.
Alert Condition II. Rainfall exceeds previous condition and visible flooding is detected upstream; or weather services forecast
heavy thunderstorms, flash flood watches, or flash flood warnings.
Alert Condition I. Rainfall exceeds previous condition with bridges, roads, or culverts overflowing with water. Upstream fire
departments are reporting local flooding.
b. Unless otherwise directed by the AC/S G-3/5, ranges and training areas shall be secured upon reaching Alert Condition II.
3. Coastal Hazards:
a. Coastal Flood Warning - Coastal flooding is occurring or is imminent in the next 12 hours, which poses a serious threat to life and/or
property.
b. Coastal Flood Watch - Coastal flooding is possible in the next 24 hours, which would pose a serious threat to life and/or property.
c. Coastal Flood Advisory - Minor coastal flooding is occurring or is imminent in the next 12 hours, which poses a threat to life and/or
property.
d. Storm Surge Warning - Localized heavy flooding due to storm surge caused by a tropical cyclone is occurring or is imminent in the
next 12 hours, which poses a threat to life and/or property.
e. High Surf Warning - Destructive, pounding surf poses a danger to those in and near the water and may damage property near the
shoreline.
f. High Surf Advisory - Pounding surf poses a danger to those in the water.
g. Rip Current Statement - Describes a risk of rip currents present in the specified area (may be issued as a beach hazards statement).
Specific Non-Live Fire Training Events
1. Rappelling, Fast Rope and HRST Operations
a. RSO Must be a Rappel Master/Rope Master/HRST Master
b. Ensure that the proper number of certified Rappel/Rope/HRST masters are present at all times
c. Assault Climbing Events
a.
RSO Must be an Assault Climber or Mountain Leader
b.
Ensure that the proper number of certified Assault Climbers are present at all times
d. Para-Ops
a.
The RSO must be a qualified Jump Master.
b.
The RSO & DZ Commander must be present within the Drop Zone while training is being conducted.
e. Laser Operations
a.
Certified LSRO MUST be present
b.
RSO may serve as both LSRO and RSO.
c.
Ensures unit personnel employing lasers receive
thorough safety briefings.
d.
The LSRO will provide a copy of the laser-firing
log to the RCO 24 hours following the completion
of training.
f. Force-on-Force:
a.
OIC & RSO will ensure that:
That no personnel have conducted any live fire
training within the past 24 hours. If any have,
than they shall not be
permitted to train.
All magazines are inspected to ensure no live
ammo is present.
All ammunition delivered is either blank or
approved SESAMS munitions.
All weapons are inspected to ensure that all are
in condition 4 prior to training.
That all personnel who arrive after the safety brief is conducted and inspections have taken place will be given a safety
brief and all magazines and weapons are inspected.
Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) Requirements
1. Training casualties on operational ranges must be minimized through the use of appropriate Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE).
2. Refer to specific orders, directives and range special instructions as to the level of PPE to be used with specific
weapon systems and type of training.
3. PPE Level 1 MUST be worn for the following live fire training events:
a. Live fire and movement and maneuver
b. High explosives or grenades
c. Machine guns
d. Close Quarters Battle in shoot houses
PPE Level
Protection Required
0
Standard utility uniform, hearing/eye protection
1
Body armor and helmet, hearing/eye protection
2
Body armor with front/back enhanced small arms protective insert plates and helmet, hearing/eye protection
3
Body armor with front/back/side enhanced small arms protective insert plates and helmet, hearing/eye
protection
Note: Civilian attire equivalent for PPE Level 0 is closed toed shoes, long trousers/pants and at a minimum, quarter length sleeved shirts.
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Ammunition
1.
Joint Inventory shall be conducted by OIC and the Ammo tech (2311).
a.
DD Form 1348-1A (Official Supply Document From ASP) & Delivery of Ammunition and NAVMC 11381
2.
Ammo must only be delivered to appropriate ranges and training areas
3.
Drivers must have completed the explosive driver’s course and the Ammo Guards must be armed.
4.
All Security Code One (or “Category One”) items (e.g., AT-4, LAW, etc.)
shall be positively controlled by an E-6 (or
above), from ASP pick-up to
expenditure/return of unused ammunition.
5.
The E-6 (or above) shall sign, escort,
and observe use while maintaining control at all times. Any unused Category One
item shall be returned to the ASP by an E-6 (or above).
6.
Per Appendix F of
reference (h), Category One item control may be turned over to another E-6 (or
above) utilizing the
DD Form 1907, Signature Tally Record, which is included
with every Category One item.
7.
Ammo Expenditure Report/Accountability is conducted by the Range OIC
a.
NAVMC 11381
• Nomenclature
• Lot Number
• Quantity
• Requested/Received - Filled Out at range by OIC prior to going hot
• Expended
• Turned In
8.
Ammo Watch
a.
At a minimum there must be two guards at least one of which is an NCO and one armed.
b.
The guards shall maintain hourly radio checks with LONGRIFLE.
c.
The range must be scheduled via Range Scheduling.
d.
The OIC must conduct an inventory of all ammunition prior to departing and upon returning to the range.
9.
Field ASP/AHA
a.
Submit request to establish a Field ASP/AHA to RCO (7 Working Days)
b.
The Field ASP OIC shall ensure that all ammo is properly segregated and appropriate firefighting equipment is
present.
c.
The guard force shall consist of the following:
d.
SNCO
e.
Corpsman
f.
Watch Standers (shall be armed)
g.
All ammo will be issued to appropriate OICs on appropriate ranges.
h.
NAVMC 11381s will be maintained by each OIC on each range.
10.
Report of Ammo Expenditure
a.
Prior to departing or going cold on a range, the
OIC shall report all ammunition expended.
b.
The Expenditure report will include the following:
• DoDIC
•
Nomenclature
• Quantity Expended
c.
OICs will utilize their NAVMC 11381 to provide
the report.
Specific Live Training Events
1.
In addition to OIC and RSO requirements, weapons qualified PSOs must be assigned for all static live fire, live fire and
movement, and live fire and maneuver training as follows:
a. Vehicle weapons system - one PSO for each vehicle.
b. Crew served weapons on static range - one PSO for every two weapons.
c. Crew served weapons in a Support by Fire Position - one PSO for each weapon.
d. Dismounted personnel on static range - one PSO for every four shooters, day or night.
e. Dismounted personnel conducting Live Fire and Maneuver or Live Fire and Movement - one PSO for every four shooters
during day time; one PSO for every two shooters during night time.
f. Close Quarters Battle – One PSO for each active team in a shoot house.
2.
When Range Guards are not in sight of the RSO they are required to be posted in pairs of two with positive communication with
the RSO.
3.
Minimum engagement distances for RETS, PITS, or LARUE targets:
a. RETS & PITS
25 meters – 5.56mm and below
100 meters - .50 Caliber
Targets must not be exposed for a period longer than 30 seconds.
b. La Rue
100 meters – 5.56mm, 7.62mm and .50 Caliber
4.
Authorized munitions on RETS, PITS, and La Rue Targets:
a. RETS Targets – .50 Caliber and below (API or APIT) NO A606 RAFUS
b. PITS Targets – 7.62mm and below
c. La Rue Targets – 7.62mm and .50 Caliber (Target Type Specific) RAFUS (A606) is UNAUTHORIZED on La Rue targets.
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5.
Demolitions Ranges
a. OIC ensures that the total NEW of explosives in
demo pit does not exceed the range regulations.
b. OIC will calculate the max Ord for the total NEW
to be detonated.
c. RSO verifies all calculations.
d. Over 5lbs NEW, heavy equipment required.
6.
Safety of Use Memorandums (SOUM)
a. Are required to be read and on hand for specific
training
b. SSRT, MILES, J-TAC, Flash Bangs,
TOW, SMAW-NE & APOBS
7.
CS Gas & HC Smoke:
a. RSO must be at least an E-5 or equivalent
b. Training shall be conducted by an NCO or
above with an MOS of 5702, 5711.
8.
Ensure that CS and Smoke Producing
Devices are not used:
a. 1000 meters east of I-5 freeway or anywhere west of the I-5
b. At a distance less than 500 meters from all hard
surface roads and built-up areas.
c. Units must submit a “CS Overlay” to Range Scheduling for RCO approval prior to use.
9.
Powder Burning
a. FDR LOW, MODERATE, and HIGH: Burn Powder bags/Increments in scheduled AFA/MFA.
b. FDR is VERY HIGH or EXTREME: The unit conducting training shall burn powder at AFAs 16, 31, 43, MP1, MP6 MFA 14,
R218A & R215A Burn Pits and R408 Concrete Pad only, unless coordinated with LONGRIFLE.
c. During all powder burning activities, powder
shall be burned in areas cleared to mineral
earth, and no closer than
200 feet to
vegetation.
d. Powder Burn Quantities: Arty - not to exceed a total of 40 bags.
Mortars – not to exceed 100 increments.
e. Units shall have fire extinguishers, water, and
shovels at the burn site.
f. Units shall contact LONGRIFLE for
permission prior to burning.
g. During FDRs of VERY HIGH and EXTREME,
units shall remain at the burn site for 30 minutes
after the
last burn, ensuring no fires have been
started in the surrounding vegetation.
10.
Battle Special Effects (BFX).
a. BFX are defined as:
Any Black Powder Device
Any Propane/Black Powder IED Device
Any RPG Simulator Device
b. BFX RM
The Units Operation Risk Matrix shall list all BFX to be utilized.
The ORM will be signed by the Unit Commander, Unit OIC & RSO and the BFX Supervisor.
It is critical that all BFX activities are clearly listed and procedures have been developed that adhered to the supporting
publications.
c. Specific BFX Requirements OIC (GySgt (E-7) And Above): OIC Shall:
Ensure that Only BFX listed and approved by the RCO is used. Give final authorization to fire each BFX IED or RPG.
Visually approve the location of all BFX and approved the designation of the minimum safety distances.
Ensure that reflective over pressures are calculated and minimum safety distances are adhered to.
d. RSO (SSgt (E-6) & Above): RSO shall:
Visually verify the location of all BFX and the designation of the minimum safety distances approved by the OIC.
BFX Site Supervisor & Operators:
All BFX operators & Supervisors shall attend the Camp Pendleton BFX Operators Class. The Site Supervisor shall be
appointed via a letter from the contracting office.
All other operators shall hold a current state pyrotechnics card. Personnel that are not card holders may assist only.
BFX supervisor and operators shall check-in with the unit OIC and ensure that all IEDs are briefed and that all required
safety measures are adhered to.
e. At no time shall any BFX be used in any enclosed space.
f. At no time shall any BFX be used without “eyes on”.
Contractor Supported Ranges
1. Contractor support is at NO COST to the unit.
2. Contractor support is REQUIRED to be scheduled if the unit intends to use the Range Public Address System or Automated
Targets.
3. The contractor times MUST be scheduled in RFMSS, utilizing the “USER FIELDS” tab, for the duration of live-fire training.
4. If unit fails to schedule contractor times, use of the sound system or automated targets will NOT be authorized.
5. If the unit is a "no-show" one hour after the scheduled start time, the contractor can depart the range and is not required to return.
6. For further information concerning contractor support, contact TSD at 760-725-4444.
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Aviation Training Events
1. UAS Operations
a. Other than FCC Part15 compliant “Drones”, unit must obtain frequency approval from Base Frequencies Manager before
scheduling each event.
b. UAS RSO must be knowledgeable of the type of platform that is flying.
c. Multiple UAS operating within the same ACA require only (1) RSO as long as the following control measures are being
met:
RSO shall personally verify home location data for each platform prior to launch.
Positive communication is being maintained with other launch sights.
d. Standard ACA UAS Training must be scheduled in RFMSS at least 7 working days prior to event.
e. Non-Standard UAS training must be scheduled at minimum 14 working days from the event.
f. Launch/Recovery Site needs to be scheduled separately from the ACA.
g. Submit UAS Brief Sheet & Overlay to RCO 14 Days Prior to Event.
h. UAS operating at Camp Pendleton shall remain within R-2503A and/or R-2503B.
Available for use 0600-2359 daily
Extended Airspace request must be submitted NLT 5 working days out from event.
i. RSO will be in compliance with both Technical and Field Manuals specific to the UAV platform IOT preclude any
electromagnetic interference (EMI).
j. UAV operations shall be conducted in Visual Metrological Conditions (i.e. UAS are not authorized to fly during heavy
cloud/fog events).
k. UAS equipped with transponders shall be set to 4036.
l. Air Sentry posted at all times.
3. TACP:
a.
FAC/JTAC must submit a FAC brief sheet and with SIMCAS overlay (if conducting SIMCAS) no later than 14 working days
prior to event.
b.
Brief sheet and overlay will be submitted to Range Scheduling at pndl_OTrangescheduling@usmc.mil
TACP OIC & RSO Requirements
OIC/RSO
FAC/JTAC/LSSO
Controls
With No Ground Mark –
No Laser
With No Ground Mark –
With Laser
With Ground Mark –
No Laser
With Ground Mark –
With Laser
FAC/JTAC
From Grd Unit
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
LRSO
From Grd Unit
No
Yes
No
Yes
OIC
From Indirect Fire Grd Unit
No
No
Yes
Yes
RSO
From Indirect Fire Grd Unit
No
No
Yes
Yes
Certified FSC
From Grd Unit
No
No
Yes
Yes
New Walk-In RSO Test Site at R116B on
Every Tuesday and Wednesday From 0900 - 1215.
Coming From I-5 Exit Las Pulgas Rd
and enter Camp Pendleton.
Follow Las Pulgas Rd inland
Until you reach Basilone Rd.
Turn Right onto Basilone Rd.
After 1.3 miles R116A shall be on your right.
R116B Classroom Parking Lot.
From Vandegrift Rd turn onto Basilone Rd
and drive 5 miles then turn left into the
R116A and drive to the R116B Parking Lot Area.
Las Pulgas Road
Basilone Road
R116A
Bldg. R116B Classroom
Parking
63
4
63
000m .
E
64
64
36
89
000m .
N
89
36
90
36
90
R116B Classroom
RSO Test Parking
RSO MUST CONTACT LONGRIFLE AND SEND OCCUPATION INFORMATION:
FOR LIVE-FIRE RANGES
Longrifle this is (Unit) ________________ at Range _______________ request to occupy.
RSO (Range ID) ___________ (Last Name) ________ (Rank) ________.
OIC (Range ID) ___________ (Last Name) ________ (Rank) _________.
Number of Personnel __________.
1. Ensure a typed ORM assigning in writing the OIC/RSO’s and signed by the
command must be on hand in order to conduct any type of training.
2. Unit must possess and utilize an Environmental Operations Map (EOM).
2. Firing (State types of ammunition) DO NOT SEND DODIC’s UNLESS REQUESTED.
3. Before going hot have all ammo annotated on NAVMC 11381 with the OICs
information filled out on top.
4. Units must possess and utilize a compass and a Colored Camp Pendleton map to
identify the lateral limits for all non-KD ranges.
5. RSO and OIC must read and understand all Regulations pertaining to the Range
utilizing the regulations located on the range in the ammo-can. If missing from the
ammo-can contact Longrifle and wait for an inspector to bring a copy to the range.
6. Verify Range Flag is posted.
7. RSO must verify Corpsman and Safety Vehicle are present.
8. RSO requests the FDR (FIRE DANGER RATING) for the day.
9. RSO request’s to go into an OCCUPIED, Hot, or Training status.
10. Radio checks every Bottom of the Hour for ranges and facilities with ordinance, weather
in an Occupied or Hot status.
11. Positive Two Way RADIO Communication is required at all Times. NO CELL
PHONES!
12. If communications is lost with Longrifle for any reason, then cease training until
communication with Longrifle can be re-established!
RSO MUST CONTACT LONGRIFLE AND SEND OCCUPATION
INFORMATION:
FOR TRAINING AREAS
Longrifle this is (Unit) _________ in Training Area _________ at Grid ____________
Request to Occupying the Following Training Areas. ________________________
Type of Training ____________ Number of Personnel___________________
We (must / must not) be using Blanks and or PYRO. (Verify types of Blanks/Pyro)
RSO (Range ID) ____________ (Last Name) _________ (Rank) ____________
OIC (Range ID) ____________ (Last Name) _________ (Rank) __________ (If needed)
1. Corpsman and Safety Vehicle is Present.
2. Signed typed ORM must be on hand in order to conduct any type of training.
3. Unit must possess and utilize an Environmental Operations Map (EOM).
4. RSO requests the FDR (FIRE DANGER RATING) for the day.
5. RSO requests to go into an OCCUPIED or Training status.
6. Radio checks at the Top of every Hour.
RSO MUST CONTACT LONGRIFLE AND SEND INFORMATION:
RSO/OIC CHANGE OVER
RSO: Range ID ___________ Name ________ Rank________.
OIC: Range ID ___________ Name ________ Rank _________.
1. RSO and OIC have read and understand all Regulations pertaining to the Range
utilizing the regulations located on the range in the ammo-can.
2. RSO requests the FDR (FIRE DANGER RATING) for the day.
3. RSO must request to remain in OCCUPIED or Training status.
RSO MUST CONTACT LONGRIFLE:
DEPARTING FROM LIVE-FIRE/TRAINING AREA
1. Police Call and accountability of all personnel/equipment is complete prior to
inspection.
2. The unit must call for a police call inspection only when they have enough transportation
to be able to depart the range with all gear and personnel directly after passing the
inspection.
3. Radio Checks must remain in effect until you have reached the nearest hard surface
road.
RSO MUST CONTACT LONGRIFLE SEND INFORMATION:
WHEN BIVOUACING ON A LIVE-FIRE RANGE AND OR / TRAINING AREA
RSO FOR THE BIVOUAC: Range ID ________ Name ________Rank________.
OIC FOR THE BIVOUAC: Range ID ________ Name ________ Rank _______.
SENIOR PERSON FOR BIVOUAC: Range ID_________ Name________ Rank_______.
1. New RSO/OIC/ SR PERSON must verify they have read and understand all Regulations
pertaining to the Range utilizing the regulations located on the range in the ammo-can.
2. Send 6 Digit Grid to Location using a Camp Pendleton Map.
3. RSO requests the FDR (FIRE DANGER RATING) for the day.
4. Send Total Number of Personnel Remaining on The Range/Training Area for Bivouac.
5. Positive Two Way RADIO Communication is required at all Times. NO CELL
PHONES.
6. Once in a Bivouac Status Monitor the Nets all Evening Contact Longrifle at 06:00am.
7. At 06:00 Contact Longrifle and provide updates to
OIC/RSO/Personnel/Ordnance/Waivers/Brfs information for training for that day.
8. Ammo Guards left on the range over night must be a minimum of two armed guards with
at least one of which is a NCO. The guards must maintain hourly radio checks at the
bottom of every hour with LONGRIFLE.
9. If guarding Category One type ammo there must be a SNCO or higher at all times with
the CAT-1 items until expended or turned in back to the ASP.
AIR PRIORITY TIMES ZULU IMPACT AREA:
Base Order Chapter # 3
Air Priority Days. Aviation Operations have priority use of the ZULU Impact Area on
Wednesdays and Thursdays during the first three weeks of the month. Ground Units
desiring to conduct Close Air Support (CAS) Operations should schedule the event on Air Priority
Days.
Ground Priority Days. Ground Operations have Priority Use of the ZULU Impact Area on
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday during the first three weeks of the month.
During the last week of the month, ground operations have priority during the entire week.
MEDEVAC PROCEDURES
RSO / OIC MUST CONTACT LONGRIFLE (Do Not Call 911)
LONGRIFLE this is (Unit) ________ at (Rng / Trng Area) __________ Grid __________
We have a have a (Routine / Priority / Emergency) Medevac.
Emergency/Urgent (Life Threatening) Requires immediate response, typically by civilian
air ambulance. Must be transported in a timely manner
Priority (Non-Life Threatening) Evacuation may be performed by air or ground
Routine (Minor Injuries) Transport is accomplished via vehicle
We (must or must not) require assistance.
Number Injured ______________
Type of Injuries___________________________________
The Patient (is or is not) the following: Breathing / Bleeding / Conscious.
Cause of Accident ___________________________
Injured Personnel Information (Sex) ______________ (Age) _________
Unit _____________
Destination of Injured Personnel __________________Time Departed _____________
POC: Name and Rank _______________________ Phone ______________
Emergency Contact Number: LONGRIFLE RANGE OPERATIONS (760)-725-4277
Frequencies: Primary (FM 40.35) Alternate (FM 30.35)
RANGE INSPECTION SHEET
Force-on-Force training is unauthorized within a 24 hour period from the end of the live fire event.
Date:
Time Arrived:
Time Departed:
Unit:
Range:
FDR:
OIC/FAC
RSO/LRSO/HRST/FAC
Rank:
Rank:
Name:
Name:
Range ID:
Range ID:
Phone:
Phone:
Positive Comm w/Longrifle Established (Radio Only)
Yes
No
Type of Training
Range Regs/Brief Present, Read and Understood
Yes
No
NA
Static
HRST
Range Flag posted, Hot Status Light On (At Night)
Yes
No
NA
EMP/CMP
ARTY
ORM On Hand (Typed & Signed)
Yes
No
NA
BZO
CAS
Safety Vehicle, Nonparticipating Corpsman
Yes
No
NA
LFAM
DEMO
Range Fan Limits Identified (Remarks on method)
Yes
No
NA
Other
Mortar
Range Guards with Positive Comm (If applicable)
Yes
No
NA
Brief#
Waiver#
Gates Locked (If applicable)
Yes
No
NA
Type of Weapons:
NAVMC 11381 (Filled out prior to going HOT)
Yes
No
NA
Ammo Properly located separated by DoDICs & lot#
Yes
No
NA
Live Ammo & Blanks/SESAMS Stored Separately
Yes
No
NA
Misfire Can/Pit Properly Located and Marked
Yes
No
NA
Data Card for AFA, MFA, and MP (Check FDC)
Yes
No
NA
Proper Targets Utilized (Remark on type)
Yes
No
NA
Eye and Hearing Protection (PPE If applicable)
Yes
No
NA
Range pass POV’s (Truck Type Chassis)
Yes
No
NA
Type of AMMO:
The RSO has conducted a SAFETY BRIEF
Correct all WPNS Malfunctions per the TM/FM and Unit SOP’s
FDR & Wildlife Brief
Colored Map, EOM Map, and Compass on Hand.
Have the Weapons been LTI/PFI’ed.
RSO/OIC have VERIFIED the LLL & RLL’s
Report all FIRES to L/R with SIZE & LOCATION
RSO/OIC will identify type of demo training: Bare Charge,
Tamped Charge, Non-Robust, or Robust.
PSO’s have been Briefed on their RESPONSIBILITIES
Targets are made of:
Unit has ___ 0931’s & ___ 0933’s on Deck
Unit shall call LONGRIFLE in the case of any Medevac.
PSO’s 1:4 DAY 1:2 NIGHT
Conduct a good Police Call, Line out and Shake Down
THIS INSPECTION DOES NOT RELIEVE THE OIC & RSO OF ANY RESPONSIBILITIES TO SAFELY EXECUTE ANY TRAINING
EVENT IAW AR 385–63/16April2014, MCO 3570.1C/30January2012, BO 3500.1CH1/01July2014, and any applicable FMs or TMs,
and Range Special Instructions or DIRECTIVES from the RCO.
Inspector:
OIC:
OIC:
RSO:
RSO:
REMEMBER!!!
Ensure Unit goes cold 1 Hour prior to sunset,
and no standing water or mud is in grenade
throwing pits.
RSO is required to check all gun settings (head
space and timing, FDC/Gun line safety T’s etc).
All Mortar Increments are to be burned IAW BO
3500.1O & MCRP 3-15.2A/FM 23-90
Helmets and flak shall be worn for the
following live fire training events:
Live fire and movement/maneuver
High explosives or grenades
Machineguns
Close quarter battle in shoot houses
CS chambers Requires a NCO 5711. Ensure the
Unit waits 30 Mins. Before departure.
SESAMS requires everyone within 150m safety
perimeter shall wear protective equipment.
IIT requires two Fire Evacuation Drills Prior to
going into a hot status.
For all Weapons Incidents
FREEZE ALL DATA AND FALLTO THE REAR
OF THE PIECE
__OIC & RSO are required to be on the range and observing all training the entire time the range is Hot.
__If an incident occurs involving a weapon, OIC & RSO shall ensure the weapon is left in the condition it
was in when the incident occurred; do not attempt to clear the weapon.
__Verify/Confirm the Range has been set-up is IAW the Range and Training Regulations, and paying
particular attention to the Special Instructions portion of that range.
__OIC & RSO ensure dry runs have been conducted prior to live fire training.
__OIC & RSO ensure no-one goes beyond the limit of advance as stated in the Range Regulations for
that range.
__OIC & RSO shall ensure no-one ever goes into the High-Hazard Impact Areas of Quebec, Whiskey, and
Zulu!
__OIC & RSO ensure all weapons are condition 4 before departing any firing line or limit of
advance/cease firing line.
NO FIRING OUTSIDE LATERAL LIMITS OF LANE
OR FIRING POINT, NO CROSS LANE FIRE.
Individual SDZs
Type of ammunition Rate in %
High-explosive, target-practice, and chemical ammunition with all types of fuzes:
Duds 5
Misfires 1
HEAT and HEP ammunition:
Duds and failure to penetrate 5
Misfires 1
AP type:
Failure to penetrate or poor performance 5
Misfires 1
Anti-personnel rounds:
Failure to function 5
Misfires 1
Rockets:
Duds and poor performance 5
Misfires 1
Guided Missiles:
Duds 1*
Misfires 1*
Mines, grenades:
Duds 5
Pyrotechnics (flares, signals, and so forth):
Duds or poor performance 10
Illuminating shells:
Failure to illuminate 15
Misfires 1
Bombs:
Duds 5
Small arms (through .50 caliber):
Misfires 0.1
Exception to the above:
Artillery with fuzes set DELAY-duds 15
Burning-type grenades-duds 20
Failure to trace (20-mm and above) 20
Failure to self-destroy (if applicable) 10
Flare, surface, trip M49 series-duds 10
Projectile, 155-mm; illuminating, M118 series-duds 20
Simulator, booby trap, illuminating, M188-duds 10
Ammunition, 20-mm duds, 150 rounds 3
For CPEND, Cease use of LOT of Ammunition if Malfunction Rate Meets Percent
Guided Missiles Rate is Number NOT Percent
Notes:
Cease Use of Ammunition LOT
Scheduling and Safety Requirements for a Successful Training Event
Version 1.4 (31 July 2018)
Scheduling of Ranges/Training Facilities and Site Surveys
1. Review Special Instructions in either ROD SharePoint or RMFSS Libraries to select appropriate
Range/Training Facility for training requirements.
2. Conduct site survey of Range/Training Facility.
3. For site survey:
a. Positive radio communication with LONGRIFLE.
i. 40.35 FM Primary Ground Safety Net.
ii. 30.35 FM Alternate Ground Safety Net.
b. Appropriate Vehicle.
c. Camp Pendleton Military Information Map.
d. Environmental Operations Map (EOM).
e. Gas lines restrictions map.
f. Road and River Report.
g. FDR Sheet.
4. Submit Request for Range/Training Facility with unit S-3/G-3 through RFMSS.
5. Verify with unit S-3/G-3 that request was approved by Range Scheduling prior to occupying
Range/Training Facility.
Conducting Non-Live Fire Training
1. Positive radio communication with LONGRIFLE:
a. 40.35 FM Primary Ground Safety Net.
b. 30.35 FM Alternate Ground Safety Net.
2. Appropriate Vehicle.
3. Range Safety Officer (RSO).
a. Unit S-3/G-3 Verified current CPEND and Marine Net Range Safety.
4. Combat Life Saver (CLS).
5. ORM.
6. Camp Pendleton Military Information Map.
7. Environmental Operations Map (EOM).
8. Gas lines restrictions map.
9. Road and River Report.
10. FDR Sheet.
11. Government Safety Vehicle.
Conducting Live Fire Training
1. Positive radio communication with LONGRIFLE:
a. 40.35 FM Primary Ground Safety Net.
b. 30.35 FM Alternate Ground Safety Net.
2. Appropriate Vehicle.
3. Officer In Charge (OIC).
a. Unit S-3/G-3 verified current CPEND and Marine Net Range Safety.
4. Range Safety Officer (RSO).
a. Unit S-3/G-3 verified current CPEND and Marine Net Range Safety.
5. Corpsman.
6. ORM.
7. NAVMC 11381.
8. Camp Pendleton Military Information Map.
9. Environmental Operations Map (EOM).
10. Gas lines restrictions map.
11. Road and River Report.
12. FDR Sheet.
13. Government Safety Vehicle.