Attachment 07_MCB CAMPEN RANGE AND TRAINING OPERATING PROCEDURES.pdf

UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS

Marine Corps Installations West-Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton

RANGE AND TRAINING AREA

STANDING OPERATING PROCEDURES

(MCIWEST-MCB CAMPENO 3500.1B)

Range Operations Division Assistant Chief of Staff, G-3/5

Box 555021 Camp Pendleton, California 92055-5021

DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.

MCIWEST-MCB

CAMPENO 3500.1B

G-3/5 ROD

5 Jan 22

MCIWEST-MCB CAMPEN ORDER 3500.1B

From: Commanding General

To: Distribution List

Subj: MARINE CORPS INSTALLATIONS WEST-MARINE CORPS BASE, CAMP PENDLETON

RANGE AND TRAINING AREA STANDING OPERATING PROCEDURES

Ref: (a) MCO 3570.1C, Range Safety

(b) MCO 8020.10, Marine Corps Explosives Safety Management Program

(c) MCO 5530.14A, Marine Corps Physical Security Program Manual

(d) MCO 8025.1E, Class V(W) Malfunction and Defect Reporting

(e) MCO 5104.1C, Navy Laser Hazards Control Program

(f) MCO 1500.52D, Marine Corps Water Survival Training Program (MCWSTP)

(g) MCO 8010.13, Class V(W) Administrative and Management Program

(h) MCO 3400.3H, Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear

Defense Training Requirements

(i) MCO 5100.29, Marine Corps Safety Management System

(j) MCIWEST-MCB CAMPENO 5090.2, National Environmental Policy Act

(NEPA) Procedures for Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton (MCB CamPen)

(k) MCIWEST-MCB CAMPENO 5000.2, Base Regulations

(l) MCIWEST-MCB CAMPENO 1700.4, Waiver of the Minimum Drinking Age for Alcohol Consumption

(m) MCIWEST-MCB CAMPENO 8000.1, Ammunition and Explosive Safety

(n) Camp Pendleton Military Installation Map, V795S, Edition 4-NGA

(o) MCIWEST-MCB CAMPEN Aviation Range and Training Inventory

Volume 1 Final

(p) FM 3-23.30, Grenades and Pyrotechnic Signals

(q) StaO 3710.1F, Airfield Operations Manual, Marine Corps Air

Station Camp Pendleton

(r) United States Coast Pilot 7 (Pacific Coast: California, Oregon, Washington, Hawaii and Pacific Coast)

(s) CG TECOM's ltr 3550 C 465 of 27 May 20

(t) NAVMED P-5010-4, Manual of Naval Preventive Medicine

Reports Required: I. Mishap Reports under WESS (Report Control Symbol

MC-5102-08) chap. 1, par. 1015

II. Class V(W) Ammunition Malfunction Report (Report

Control Symbol DD-8025-01) chap. 7, 7003

1. Situation. The Commanding General (CG) is republishing information, instructions, and procedures governing the use of ranges, training areas, airspace and sea space operated and controlled by Marine Corps

Installations West-Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton (MCIWEST-MCB CAMPEN), per references (a) through (t).

UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS

MARINE CORPS INSTALLATIONS WEST-MARINE CORPS BASE

BOX 555010

CAMP PENDLETON, CALIFORNIA 92055-5010

2. Cancellation. MCIWEST-MCB CAMPENO 3500.1A.

3. Mission. To ensure all agencies and units operating within Marine

Corps Base, Camp Pendleton (MCB CamPen) training space designated as ranges, aviation and ground training areas, delegated Special Use

Airspace, and sea space under the control of the CG MCIWEST-MCB CAMPEN adhere to these regulations.

4. Execution

a. Commander’s Intent and Concept of Operations

(1) Commander’s Intent. Final result desired is safe operations within MCB CamPen ranges, aviation and ground training areas, delegated

Special Use Airspace, and sea space - preserving life, equipment, and natural resources.

(2) Concept of Operations. This Order will be distributed as directed and all agencies shall review and incorporate procedures from this most current version.

b. Coordinating Instructions

(1) This Order contains substantial revision and should be completely reviewed.

(2) In the event these instructions conflict with those issued by higher authority, orders of higher authority shall take precedence.

Notify the CG (Attn: Assistant Chief of Staff [AC/S], G-3/5) of any conflict or question of interpretation.

(3) Review of the laser special instructions, aviation special instructions, range special instructions and the aviation facilities study should be accomplished by commanders and all personnel in a supervisory role prior to conducting any training aboard MCIWEST-MCB CAMPEN.

(4) Commanders of organizations utilizing the ranges aboard MCB

CamPen are encouraged to submit recommendations concerning improvements or changes to the CG (Attn: AC/S G-3/5).

5. Administration and Logistics. Directives issued by this headquarters are published and distributed electronically. Electronic versions of

MCIWEST-MCB CAMPEN directives can be found at:

https://eis.usmc.mil/sites/mciw_mpwr/MCIWMCBADJ/default.aspx.

6. Command and Signal

a. Command. This Order is applicable to all commands, organizations, units and activities located aboard MCB CamPen.

b. Signal. This Order is effective the date signed.

R. T. ANDERSON

Chief of Staff

DISTRIBUTION: A-4

B

C i

IDENTIFICATION

TABLE OF CONTENTS

TITLE

PAGE

Chapter 1 GENERAL................................................ 1-1

1000. Purpose and Scope...................................... 1-2

1001. Training Space......................................... 1-2

1002. Maneuver Corridors..................................... 1-2

1003. Range Control.......................................... 1-4

1004. Range Complex Access................................... 1-4

1005. Range Sustainment and Modernization.................... 1-5

1006. Battalion/Squadron Commander Responsibilities.......... 1-5

1007. OIC and RSO Qualifications............................. 1-5

1008. OIC of Training........................................ 1-6

1009. RSO of Training........................................ 1-7

1010. Safety................................................. 1-8

1011. Medical Support Requirements........................... 1-9

1012. Position Safety Officers (PSO)......................... 1-10

1013. Range and Training Area Restrictions................... 1-11

1014. Waivers to Regulations................................. 1-12

1015. Mishap Reporting....................................... 1-12

1016. MEDEVAC Procedures..................................... 1-12

1017. FDR.................................................... 1-13

1018. Prescribed Burns....................................... 1-15

1019. Wildland Fires......................................... 1-15

1020. Heat Conditions........................................ 1-15

1021. Weather Warnings....................................... 1-16

Diagram 1-1 Camp Pendleton Maneuver Corridors...................... 1-3

Figure 1-1 Range Operations Division Contact Information.......... 1-4

Figure 1-2 OIC/RSO Appointment Requirements....................... 1-8

Figure 1-2 OIC/RSO Appointment Requirements Continued............. 1-9

Figure 1-3 Fire Danger Ratings.................................... 1-14

Chapter 2 ENVIRONMENTAL.......................................... 2-1

2000. General................................................ 2-2

2001. Environmental Operations Map (EOM)..................... 2-2

2002. Environmental Coordination............................. 2-2

2003. Environmental Considerations and Restrictions.......... 2-2

2004. Field Drinking Water Supply............................ 2-7

2005. Greywater Disposal..................................... 2-7

2006. Hazardous Materials, Refueling, Spill Prevention and

Spill Response......................................... 2-8

2007. Environmental Training and Support..................... 2-8

Figure 2-1 TA Sierra.............................................. 2-5

Figure 2-2 TA Oscar Three......................................... 2-6

Chapter 3

SCHEDULING PROCEDURES.................................. 3-1

3000. General................................................ 3-2 ii

3001. Scheduling Precedence.................................. 3-2 3002. Priority Use for Zulu and Whiskey Impact Areas......... 3-3

3003. Range and Training Area Considerations................. 3-4

3004. Contractor Supported Ranges and Facilities............. 3-7

3005. Controlled Simulators and Training Devices............. 3-7

3006. Field Mess Nights (Warrior Nights)..................... 3-7

3007. Unit Sponsored Family Days............................. 3-7

Figure 3-1 Scheduling Precedence.................................. 3-3

Figure 3-2 Required Timelines and Documents...................... 3-6

Chapter 4

AIRSPACE AND AVIATION OPERATIONS....................... 4-1

4000. General................................................ 4-2

4001. Special Use Airspace (SUA)............................. 4-2

4002. Federal Airway Structure............................... 4-4

4003. Over Flight/Noise Abatement Restrictions...... 4-4

4004. Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Camp Pendleton......... 4-5

4005. Airspace Control Procedures............................ 4-5

4006. Aviation Facilities.................................... 4-8

4007. General Operations..................................... 4-8

4008. Night Vision Goggle (NVG) Operations................... 4-9

4009. Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) Operations........... 4-9

4010. Simulated Close Air Support (SIMCAS)................... 4-11

4011. Aviation Ordnance Delivery Operations.................. 4-11

4012. Helicopter Terrain Flight (TERF) Operations............ 4-12

4013. Helicopter Outlying Landing Field (HOLF) Operations.... 4-12

4014. Parachute Airdrop Operations........................... 4-14

4015. Aircraft Refueling Operations.......................... 4-16

4016. Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Operations............. 4-16

Figure 4-1 Camp Pendleton Special Use Airspace.................... 4-3

Figure 4-2 Camp Pendleton Transition Routes....................... 4-7

Table 4-1 TACP OIC and RSO Requirements.......................... 4-10

Chapter 5 WATERBORNE OPERATIONS.................................. 5-1

5000. General................................................ 5-2

5001. Maritime Operations and Safety......................... 5-2

5002. Camp Pendleton Amphibious Vehicle Training Area (CPAVA) 5-2

5003. Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) Transit Lane.......... 5-3

5004. LCAC Operations........................................ 5-3

5005. Beaches................................................ 5-3

5006. Del Mar Boat Basin..................................... 5-4

5007. Fishing................................................ 5-6

5008. Restricted Sea Areas................................... 5-6

5009. Port of Refuge......................................... 5-6

5010. Privately-Owned Boats and Small Craft.................. 5-6

5011. Water Training Tanks................................... 5-6

Figure 5-1 Del Mar Boat Basin Federal Waters...................... 5-5 iii

Chapter 6 RANGE AND TRAINING AREA OPERATIONS..................... 6-1

6000. General................................................ 6-2

6001. Range and Training Area Access......................... 6-2

6002. Range Access Control Features.......................... 6-3

6003. Training Area Roads.................................... 6-4

6004. Impact Area Access..................................... 6-6

6005. Live Fire Operations................................... 6-6

6006. Training Area Operations............................... 6-7

6007. Bivouacking............................................ 6-8

6008. Police of Ranges and Training Areas.................... 6-9

6009. Field Heads............................................ 6-9

6010. Large Scale Exercises.................................. 6-10

6011. Infantry Weapons....................................... 6-10

6012. Mines, Booby Traps, and Pyrotechnics................... 6-10

6013. Demolitions............................................ 6-12

6014. Non-Lethal/Less Than Lethal Weapons.................... 6-12

6015. Shoothouses............................................ 6-12

6016. Artillery and Mortars.................................. 6-13

6017.

Tanks/Amphibious Assault Vehicles (AAV)/Light Armored

Vehicles (LAV)......................................... 6-14

6018. Vehicle Crossings...................................... 6-15

6019. Experimental Weapons and Ordnance...................... 6-15

6020. Force on Force Training................................ 6-15

Chapter 7 AMMUNITION AND EXPLOSIVES.............................. 7-1

7000. Transportation of Ammunition and Explosives............ 7-2

7001. Ammunition Handling and Storage........................ 7-2

7002. Defective Ammunition................................... 7-4

7003. Malfunction Reports.................................... 7-4

7004. Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD)...................... 7-5

7005. Duds................................................... 7-5

7006. Misfires and Hang Fires................................ 7-5

7007. Riot Agents, Smoke, and Other Obscuration Materials..... 7-5

7008. Nonstandard Ammunition................................. 7-6

7009. Blank Ammunition....................................... 7-6

Chapter 8 LASER OPERATIONS....................................... 8-1

8000. General................................................ 8-2

8001. Laser Use Aboard Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton..... 8-2

8002. Laser Range Safety Officer (LRSO) ..................... 8-2

8003. Laser Safety Procedures................................ 8-2

APPENDIX A DEFINITIONS............................................ A-1

Definitions............................................ A-2 iv

APPENDIX B IMPACT AREAS........................................... B-1

General................................................ B-2

Ranges not within Impact Areas......................... B-3

Signs and Entry........................................ B-3

APPENDIX C RANGE MATRIX........................................... C-1

Range Matrix........................................... C-2

APPENDIX D INDIRECT FIRE TRAINING AREAS........................... D-1

Artillery Firing Areas................................. D-2

Mortar Firing Areas.................................... D-3

Observation Posts...................................... D-4

APPENDIX E CHLOROBENZALMALONONITRILE (CS) TRAINING CHAMBERS....... E-1

CS Training Chambers................................... E-2

APPENDIX F AVIATION FACILITIES.................................... F-1

Administrative Landing Zones........................... F-2

Tactical Landing Zones................................. F-3

Confined Area Landing (CAL) Sites...................... F-4

Runways and Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) Sites.. F-5

Field Carrier Landing Practice (FCLP) Sites............ F-6

Aircraft Refueling Sites............................... F-6

Drop Zones............................................. F-6

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Chapter 1

General

PARAGRAPH PAGE

PURPOSE AND SCOPE.......................................1000 1-2

TRAINING SPACE..........................................1001 1-2

MANEUVER CORRIDORS......................................1002 1-2

RANGE CONTROL...........................................1003 1-4

RANGE COMPLEX ACCESS....................................1004 1-4

RANGE SUSTAINMENT AND MODERNIZATION.....................1005 1-5

BATTALION/SQUADRON COMMANDER RESPONSIBILITIES...........1006 1-5

OIC AND RSO QUALIFICATIONS..............................1007 1-5

OIC OF TRAINING.........................................1008 1-6

RSO OF TRAINING.........................................1009 1-7

SAFETY..................................................1010 1-8

MEDICAL SUPPORT REQUIREMENTS............................1011 1-9

POSITION SAFETY OFFICERS (PSO)..........................1012 1-10

RANGE AND TRAINING AREA RESTRICTIONS....................1013 1-11

WAIVERS TO REGULATIONS..................................1014 1-12

MISHAP REPORTING........................................1015 1-12

MEDEVAC PROCEDURES......................................1016 1-12

FDR.....................................................1017 1-13

PRESCRIBED BURNS........................................1018 1-15

WILDLAND FIRES..........................................1019 1-15

HEAT CONDITIONS.........................................1020 1-15

WEATHER WARNINGS........................................1021 1-16

CAMP PENDLETON MANEUVER CORRIDORS.......................DIAGRAM 1-1 1-3

RANGE OPERATIONS DIVISION CONTACT INFORMATION...........FIGURE 1-1 1-4

OIC/RSO APPOINTMENT REQUIREMENTS........................FIGURE 1-2 1-8

OIC/RSO APPOINTMENT REQUIREMENTS CONTINUED..............FIGURE 1-2 1-9

FIRE DANGER RATINGS.....................................FIGURE 1-3 1-14

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CHAPTER 1

General

1000. PURPOSE AND SCOPE

1. General. This Order prescribes the regulations and general precautions to be taken while conducting training activities within the Marine Corps

Installations West-Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton, (MCIWEST-MCB CAMPEN)

California, Range Complex. The Range Complex consists of the land space designated as ranges, aviation and ground training areas, delegated special use airspace, and sea space identified for training within this Order.

Failure to comply with these regulations may result in death or injury to personnel, or damage to equipment. In addition, noncompliance may result in suspension of Installation complex training privileges.

2. Purpose. The primary purpose of this Order is to establish policy which will guide and support training of operational units in those skills required to facilitate the training continuum, and ensure a safe and realistic training environment.

1001. TRAINING SPACE

1. The training space designated as ranges, aviation and ground training areas, delegated special use airspace, and sea space is identified and visually depicted on the Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton (MCB CamPen)

1:50,000 Military Installation Map, reference (n).

2. Units or personnel accessing the MCB CamPen Range Complex must maintain current paper or digital copies of the following:

a. Colored MCB CamPen Military Installation Map.

b. Road and River Report.

c. Training Area Access Hazards and Restrictions (TAAHR).

d. Environmental Operations Map.

e. Fire Danger Rating.

3. Unless otherwise described, all grid coordinates used in this Order correspond to the MCB CamPen Military Installation Map. Personnel should use the MCB CamPen Military Installation Map in conjunction with this Order for pre-mission planning to confirm locations of intended operating areas.

4. Unless otherwise stated, all headings/directions used in this Order are degrees magnetic.

1002. MANEUVER CORRIDORS. In accordance with the Marine Air Ground Task

Force (MAGTF) Training Program, training of Marine Corps units is executed on a continuum, beginning with training of individual Marines in basic and advanced warfighting skills, continuing through training of small units, and culminating in the MAGTF Large Scale Exercise. Based on the training continuum, proficiency with the variety of military weapons and hardware used

1-3 by Marines stationed aboard MCB CamPen is crucial to the readiness of the

Marine Corps and the military training mission of MCB CamPen. A key to developing weapons proficiency is ready access to the Range and Training

Areas (RTA) across MCB CamPen’s interior, particularly those firing positions located around the perimeter of the Zulu, Whiskey and Quebec impact areas located generally in the center of MCB Campen. Additionally, amphibious landing operations, with follow on movement to critical training ranges, are fundamental to the development of core competencies. One of the primary components of accessing interior ranges is the availability of inland transit routes, called maneuver corridors (Diagram 1-1). These maneuver corridors facilitate movement of military personnel, equipment and vehicles to key locations in order to support the training continuum.

Diagram 1-1

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1003. RANGE CONTROL. The Range Operations Division (ROD), AC/S G-3/5, MCIWEST-MCB CAMPEN operates the Range Control Facility for the MCIWEST-MCB

CAMPEN Range Complex. ROD provides scheduling, safety, and command and control services in support of unit training within MCB CamPen Range Complex.

ROD is located aboard Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) CamPen in Building

2399. The ROD Scheduling Office schedules all Range Complex activities. The

Range Control Officer (RCO) is responsible for implementation of the range and training area safety program. The Range Operations Branch – call sign

"LONGRIFLE" - provides command and control for all operations conducted within the MCIWEST-MCB CAMPEN Range Complex. ROD contact information is listed in Figure 1-1.

Range Operations Division Contact Information

Office Phone Email

Range

Scheduling

(760) 725-3510/4219/0362 PNDL_OTRANGESCHEDULING@usmc.mil

Range Control

Officer

(760) 725-0355

LONGRIFLE (760) 725-3974/4604/4277 PNDL_OTLONGRIFLE@usmc.mil

Range Safety

Inspectors

(760) 725-4926 PNDL_OTRANGEINSPECTORS@usmc.mil

Administrative

Support

(760) 725-0357

Range Facility

Management Support

System (RFMSS) -

MCEN Users https://rfmss.pendleton.usmc.mil/Pendleton/Pages/Login.aspx

Range Facilty

Management Support

System (RFMSS) -

Users without MCEN access https://rfmss.belvoir.army.mil/

SharePoint

Site https://usmc.sharepoint-mil.us/sites/mciwest_g3/rod/default.aspx

Figure 1-1

1004. RANGE COMPLEX ACCESS

1. The MCB CamPen Range Complex is available for training operations 24 hours a day, 365 days per year. Access must be scheduled and/or coordinated with ROD.

2. Normal times for live fire ranges are 0600 to 2359 daily.

3. To request extended live fire times, submit a request via Range Facility

Management Support System (RFMSS) or e-mail to the Range Scheduling Office at least five working days in advance.

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1005. RANGE SUSTAINMENT AND MODERNIZATION

1. Units that identify discrepancies with or damage to range and training areas, or their associated facilities and training systems should contact

Range Maintenance at (760) 725-4852.

2. Units requesting modifications or improvements to range and training areas, or adding new range and training capabilities should contact the Range and Training Area Management Division at (760) 725-4254.

1006. BATTALION/SQUADRON COMMANDER RESPONSIBILITIES

1. General. Ensure compliance with this Order, directives in the Marine

Corps Order 3570 series, applicable technical manuals, field manuals, and

Marine Corps Warfighting Publications, applicable Safety of Use Memorandums, Installation Range Guidance, and applicable standard operating procedures

(SOP) for safe training and firing for each weapon system within the command.

a. Designate an Officer in Charge (OIC) and or a Range Safety Officer

(RSO) for all training events in accordance with the provisions listed in

Figure 1-1, and paragraphs 1008 and 1009 of this Order. At your discretion, RSOs for Nonlive Fire training, other than dive or parachute operations, may be designated by company/battery commanders.

b. Develop Risk Management (RM) procedures for all phases of training activities in accordance with reference (i) or service level equivalent. A type written RM worksheet signed by the battalion/squadron commander, designating the OIC and RSO, must be on hand during all training activities.

2. Briefing. Ensure all personnel within the command are briefed on

Installation range procedures and safety requirements including required personal protective equipment.

1007. OIC AND RSO QUALIFICATIONS

1. Unless specifically authorized by the RCO or this Order, all personnel entering ranges and training areas must be supervised by a MCIWEST-MCB CAMPEN locally qualified RSO. As discussed below, a RSO for training safety oversight and a RSO supervising administrative activities have specific RSO training qualification requirements, in accordance with Figure 1-2.

Additionally, certain training events require supervision by a MCIWEST-MCB

CAMPEN qualified OIC. Foreign or bilateral nation partners serving as OIC or

RSO must be proficient in English.

2. Training OICs and/or RSOs are required for all types of training

(maritime activity, Para Ops, convoys, Helicopter Rope Suspension Training, 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 as part of a formal agreement with the installation commander. Qualification requirements for a Training OIC and

RSO are listed in paragraphs 1008.2 and 1009.2.

3. An administrative RSO is required for supervision of events or activities not related to training. Personnel in this category include civilians

1-6 providing range and training area services such as construction projects, environmental survey, or facility maintenance. An administrative RSO only requires MCIWEST-MCB CAMPEN specific training to ensure safe transition and operations in line with their activities.

4. Specific information regarding OIC and RSO training and qualification may be obtained from the ROD SharePoint site.

1008. OIC OF TRAINING

1. General. 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 participate in training, to the extent that they can fully influence the event. Examples include but are not limited to; supervising the Fire Direction Center (FDC), observing gun line procedures, establishing watches, supervising ammunition handling and issuance procedures, supervising malfunction drills, ensuring

Minimum Safe Lines (MSL) are not crossed, etc. Activities not allowed include conduct of any live fire such as pulling a lanyard, standing on the line and pulling a trigger or sitting behind a Machinegun (MG) pulling a trigger or dropping rounds in a mortar, etc.

2. Training

a. 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).

b. Upon successful completion of the RSCC, Range Operations will enter those names into the RFMSS data base.

c. Both DLRS and local certification are valid for three years. DLRS expiration date and local certification expiration date will coincide with each other. Personnel with DLRS that expire within 90 days or less will not be tested for local range safety certification.

3. Responsibilities

a. 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.

b. The OIC shall ensure all personnel wear the appropriate personal protective equipment. Helmets and flak jackets shall be worn for any live fire event involving movement or maneuver, high explosives or grenades, machine gun, or Close Quarters Battle (CQB) in shoot houses. For all other training, either the RM or unit SOP will determine if helmets and flak jackets will be required.

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c. 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.

d. The OIC is responsible for accountability, handling, turn-in and proper use of ammunition and explosives. OICs will account for all ammunition and explosives on the Navy Marine Corps Form 11381 Expenditure

Report.

e. The OIC will verify the RSO is qualified with the weapon(s) or weapons system(s) being used.

f. The OIC will ensure the RSO provides for a dedicated emergency vehicle and medical personnel for all training events as prescribed in Figure

1-2.

g. Coordinate all Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC) requirements with

LONGRIFLE.

1009. RSO OF TRAINING

1. General. 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.

2. Training

a. The RSO must complete the TECOM DLRS and the MCIWEST-MCB CAMPEN RSCC.

b. Upon successful completion of the RSCC, ROD will enter those names into the data base.

c. Both DLRS and local certification are valid for three years. DLRS expiration date and local certification expiration date will coincide with each other. Personnel with DLRS that expire within 90 days or less will not be tested for local range safety certification.

3. Responsibilities

a. 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.

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b. 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.

c. The RSO shall maintain communications with LONGRIFLE at all times.

When communications are lost, the RSO will cease all training until communications are reestablished.

d. RSOs shall conduct the check-in/check-out process for all ranges and training areas as outlined in paragraph 6002 of this Order.

e. The RSO shall ensure all weapons settings (i.e., headspace, timing, Fire Direction Center (FDC), and safety “T”) are correct.

f. The RSO shall provide for a dedicated emergency vehicle and medical personnel for all training events as prescribed in Figure 1-2.

g. The Drop Zone Safety Officer (DZSO) for parachute and airdrop operations shall act as the RSO.

1010. SAFETY

1. Safety is the responsibility of every individual, at all times, and is a key factor in successful training. Concerns for safety, however, should never be limited to the training event itself, but should always include associated activities as well; including any movement to and from training, maintenance activities, bivouac operations, etc.

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

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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 CG.

*4 – OIC and RSO for gas chambers must be chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) MOS 5702 and/or

5711.

*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.

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2. Any individual who observes an unsafe condition shall report the location and condition immediately to LONGRIFLE. A training event or any other activity affected by the unsafe condition shall be halted until the unsafe condition has been corrected.

3. All members associated with the training event have the option to call

“cease-fire.” The greatest danger to life and limb is associated with live-fire; therefore, range restrictions for various weapons/ammunition are listed in the special instructions for each range.

4. Effects of live fire must be contained within designated impact areas and associated surface danger zones (SDZ)/weapon danger zones (WDZ) for ranges.

If the effects of live fire are known or suspected to have been fired outside of the SDZ/WDZ for the range, such an event must be reported to LONGRIFLE immediately.

1011. MEDICAL SUPPORT 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 or a civilian possessing an Emergency Medical Technician or higher certification from an approved United States Department of Transportation

National Emergency Medical Services Education Standards Curricula, which is current and recognized in the State of residence.

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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. Live Fire Training. When munitions are utilized on ranges or in training areas, the OIC will ensure appropriate medical personnel with first aid equipment and safety vehicle are present, unless specifically excluded in this Order. Medical personnel shall not be assigned additional duties when live fire is in progress.

3. Non-Live Fire Training. During non-live fire training within training areas and beaches, the RSO will ensure appropriate medical personnel and safety vehicle are present.

4. Safety Vehicles. A wheeled vehicle designated as a safety vehicle shall be present for all training activity. Privately Owned Vehicles (POV) shall not be used as safety vehicles. When possible, the vehicle should be an ambulance. At a minimum, the safety vehicle shall be capable of accepting a litter.

5. During Helicopter Support Team (HST) or Helicopter Rope Suspension

Training (HRST) operations, the ground unit must provide a dedicated safety vehicle.

6. Range Series/Complexes. When training complexes are used by the same military organization, use of a single appropriate medical person and safety vehicle with two-way radio communication is authorized; i.e., R-116, R-130, R-210, R-314 range series, Field Medical Service School, Infantry Immersion

Trainer, Improvised Explosive Device lanes, Horno Range, or Wilcox Range.

F1012.

1012. POSITION SAFETY OFFICERS (PSO). 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:

1. Vehicle Weapons System. One PSO for each vehicle.

2. Crew Served Weapons on Static Range. One PSO for every two weapons.

3. Crew Served Weapons in a Support by Fire Position. One PSO for each weapon.

4. Dismounted Personnel on Static Range. One PSO for every four shooters.

5. 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.

6. CQB. One PSO for each active team in a shoot house.

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1013. RANGE AND TRAINING AREA RESTRICTIONS

1. General

a. Firing or bombing will be conducted on authorized ranges and LFAM areas only. This does not prohibit the controlled use of blank ammunition or noisemakers [small, controlled demolition charges of .25 pound of trinitrotoluene or equivalent] in accordance with this Order.

b. The use of chemical ammunition will be in strict compliance with technical manuals and directives. The use of riot agents CS and other obscuration materials shall be in strict compliance with Chapter 7 of this order.

2. POVs and Privately Owned Weapons

a. POVs are prohibited on all live-fire ranges, Artillery Firing Areas, Mortar Firing Areas, training areas and access roads to those areas, unless authorized per range special instructions or approved by the RCO. All authorized POVs shall display an issued POV pass. Prior to being issued a

POV pass, personnel shall submit a command letter (battalion-level) to the

RCO justifying the need to utilize a POV in support of training. During authorized hunting and fishing periods, the RCO may authorize hunter POV parking along main roads in training areas. Privately owned motorcycles are not authorized at any time.

b. Privately owned weapons are only authorized on designated recreational ranges or during authorized hunting activities.

c. Carrying military weapons to and from a range in POVs is not authorized without organizational commander’s approval.

d. Off road activity by POVs is strictly prohibited.

e. All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) operators are required to have a current

Base ATV Safety Card, and ATVs must be fitted with a spark arrestor.

f. Violations of any vehicle provisions may result in the issuance of a traffic violation and appearance before the MCIWEST-MCB CAMPEN Magistrate and or administrative action or disciplinary action under the Uniform Code of

Military Justice.

3. Civilians

a. Requests for Unit sponsored functions involving civilian observation requires RCO approval.

b. Family Day requests or events involving civilian participation must be submitted 30 days prior to the event along with higher headquarters endorsement. Complex events involving combined arms and/or aviation activity require a confirmation brief to the RCO.

c. Department of Defense employees, other federal agencies, or government contractors operating within the scope of their employment or contract are not subject to this provision.

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d. All media observation/filming shall be routed through MCIWEST-MCB

CAMPEN Communication Strategy and Operations office (COMMSTRAT).

(1) COMMSTRAT shall notify Range Scheduling no later than 48 hours from the event.

(2) Civilian media personnel shall be accompanied by COMMSTRAT personnel.

(3) Media and COMMSTRAT personnel shall only observe from the unit

OIC and RSO designated viewing area.

(4) All protective equipment must be provided by the requesting unit.

e. All civilian activities shall be in accordance with reference(a) and local restrictions imposed by the RCO.

4. Recreational Activity. Recreational activity such as biking, hiking or running must be approved by the RCO.

5. Alcohol. Alcohol is not allowed on ranges or in training areas unless a waiver has been granted. In accordance with reference (l), specific waiver requests for underage drinking must be submitted directly to the CG MCIWEST-

MCB CAMPEN.

6. Camp Fires. Open fires, including camp fires, charcoal grills or wood grills, are prohibited unless authorized by the RCO. Gas grills are authorized but use is dependent on current Fire Danger Rating (FDR) conditions.

1014. WAIVERS TO REGULATIONS. Requests for waivers to the provisions contained in this Order will be addressed to CG MCIWEST-MCB CAMPEN (Attn:

AC/S G-3/5) and submitted no less than 30 days prior to the planned event;

waivers must include all required endorsements. It is recommended that waiver requests be coordinated with the RCO prior to submission.

1015. MISHAP REPORTING. When a training mishap occurs on a range or in a training area (i.e. vehicle roll over), the RSO shall immediately notify

LONGRIFLE by radio or telephone, to include number of personnel and equipment involved. In addition, the unit commander will immediately notify the appropriate chain of command. When ordnance material is involved, freeze all weapons or munitions in place. The mishap will also be reported to the MCB

CamPen Explosive Safety Officer, and an ordnance malfunction report shall be filed, if required. RCS MC-5102-08 is assigned to this reporting requirement.

1016. MEDEVAC PROCEDURES

1. General. LONGRIFLE must be notified of all medical emergencies occurring within MCIWEST-MCB CAMPEN ranges, training facilities, and offshore operating areas. Designated medical personnel or unit personnel on location shall determine the extent of a medical emergency. Sound judgment will always be paramount in any successful responses to an emergency. The MEDEVAC category shall be relayed to LONGRIFLE. The categories or classifications are as follows:

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a. Emergency/Urgent. Requires immediate response. This category includes any injury considered to be life threatening or involving loss of limb or eye sight if not transported in a timely manner. Evacuation method will be determined by Emergency Medical Services (EMS). All MEDEVACs involving maritime operations will be classified emergency/urgent.

b. Priority. Requires timely response. This category includes any serious injury not considered to be life threatening or loss of limb or eye sight. Evacuation method will be determined by EMS.

c. Routine. May or may not require transport. This category includes minor injuries, (cuts, bruises, sprains not involving head or spinal cord injury). MEDEVAC, if required, is accomplished via organic unit assets.

2. Coordination. LONGRIFLE will initiate emergency and priority MEDEVAC requests with MCIWEST-MCB CAMPEN EMS, and remain the principal coordination agency with MCB CamPen EMS during the MEDEVAC. In order to facilitate a timely response to training mishaps, incident details such as number of personnel injured, extent of injuries, and vital signs should be relayed to

LONGRIFLE. The following information pertains to MEDEVAC responses.

a. EMS will determine the most effective means of evacuation.

b. Naval Hospital, MCB CamPen is not trauma-capable.

c. MCB CamPen does not have a dedicated military MEDEVAC or Search and

Rescue aircraft. In the event EMS determines an air ambulance is required, civilian services will be utilized.

d. The MCB CamPen Fire Department must be on-scene for the arrival of any civilian air ambulance to ensure the victim is prepared for transport and the landing zone is identified and marked in accordance with civilian air ambulance requirements.

e. Victim(s) should not be transported via military aircraft.

f. During a MEDEVAC. All units on base range control safety nets shall continue to monitor the nets but shall not transmit unless they require additional medevac support.

1017. FDR

1. General. FDRs and associated control measures are promulgated to reduce the danger from wildland fires. FDRs are applicable to all organizations and individuals aboard MCB CamPen at all times. The FDRs are determined by the

MCB CamPen Fire Department; restrictions are determined by the AC/S G-3/5.

2. FDRs. FDRs and commonly employed restrictions are contained in Figure

1-3 of this order.

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FIRE DANGER RATINGS

FIRE DANGER

RATING

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 training 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.

Figure 1-3

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3. Dissemination

a. MCIWEST-MCB CAMPEN Fire Department is responsible for dissemination of the FDR.

b. A notice reinforcing or adding additional restrictions based on the

FDR will be available on the ROD SharePoint site and will be promulgated via

OPSGRAM.

4. Action

a. OICs/RSOs are responsible for adherence to the FDR restrictions.

b. LONGRIFLE shall notify OICs/RSOs of FDR changes as they occur.

1018. PRESCRIBED BURNS. The MCB CamPen Fire Chief may conduct prescribed burning of the Range Complex to mitigate the risk of wildland fires.

Requests for prescribed burning on ranges and in training areas should be submitted to the RCO who will coordinate the request with the Fire Chief and

AC/S G-3/5. The Fire Chief will coordinate with Environmental Security.

1019. WILDLAND FIRES

1. In the event of a wildland fire, the RSO will immediately account for personnel and relocate as required. Notify LONGRIFLE, as soon as possible, stating the exact location and extent of the fire, and its proximity to any personnel, equipment or property (to include targetry/equipment/signage).

The RSO shall follow the directions of LONGRIFLE and/or the MCB CamPen Fire

Department to ensure the safety of personnel and equipment. UNDER NO

CIRCUMSTANCES WILL ANYONE ENTER AN IMPACT AREA TO FIGHT FIRES.

2. The RCO will monitor all range and training area fires, and assist the

MCB CamPen Fire Chief to safeguard government property and personnel. This will include the control of firing and the removal of units from training areas threatened by fire. Maximum effort will be made not to interfere with scheduled training. However, safety considerations shall take precedence.

1020. HEAT CONDITIONS

1. Atmospheric (weather) conditions should always be a consideration during the planning and RM phase of a training event. The factors associated with heat stress during training aboard the MCIWEST-MCB CAMPEN RTA complex are separate and distinct from cantonment area flag conditions.

2. Heat stress conditions specific to the RTA complex are established at the unit level.

3. The atmospheric conditions should be measured periodically and serve as an on-site, general guideline to the unit OIC and RSO throughout the training event. When a hazardous heat stress condition exists, every precaution should be taken by the OIC and RSO to mitigate the hazard, to include but not limited to: seeking shade, increased water breaks/rest periods, reduction or cessation of activity.

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1021. WEATHER WARNINGS. Weather warnings are provided as an advisory for units. However, the severity of weather conditions may dictate evacuation from base personnel.

1. 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:

(1) 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.

(2) 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.

(3) 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.

2. Thunderstorms. Range Control will monitor location of thunder storm activity based on proximity to MCAS CamPen.