MCO 3570.1C.pdf

Army Regulation 385–63

MCO 3570.1C

Safety

Range Safety

Headquarters Departments of the Army, and the U.S. Marine Corps Washington, DC 30 January 2012

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SUMMARY of CHANGE

AR 385–63/MCO 3570.1C

Range Safety

This administrative revision, dated 29 March 2012--o Updates U.S. Marine Corps’ signature block (title page).

This major revision, dated 30 January 2012--o Prescribes responsibilities for firing ammunitions, lasers, guided missiles, demolitions, explosives, rockets, and the delivery of bombs (chap 1).

o Revises range safety policy (chap 2).

o Provides guidance for deviations from range standards and procedures (chap 3).

o Makes administrative changes (throughout).

Headquarters Departments of the Army, and the U.S. Marine Corps Washington, DC 30 January 2012

Safety

Range Safety

*Army Regulation 385–63

*MCO 3570.1C

Effective 29 February 2012

H i s t o r y . T h i s p u b l i c a t i o n i s a n a d m i n i s t r a t i v e r e v i s i o n . T h i s a d m i n i s t r a t i v e r e v i s i o n i s e f f e c t i v e 2 9 March 2012. The portions affected by this r e v i s i o n a r e l i s t e d i n t h e s u m m a r y o f change.

S u m m a r y . T h i s r e g u l a t i o n / o r d e r provides revised range safety policy for the Army and Marine Corps. For both the Army and the Marine Corps, this regula-t i o n / o r d e r i s t o b e u s e d i n c o n j u n c t i o n with DA Pam 385–63.

Applicability. This regulation/order ap-plies to the active Army, the Army Na-tional Guard/Army National Guard of the U n i t e d S t a t e s , a n d t h e U . S . A r m y R e -serve, unless otherwise stated. It also ap-plies to the following: the United States M i l i t a r y A c a d e m y ; D e p a r t m e n t s o f t h e Army and the Navy civilian employees and contractors; Reserve Officers’ Train-ing Corps students training on Army or Marine Corps controlled ranges; the Ma-rine Corps Total Force; any person or or-ganization using Army or Marine Corps c o n t r o l l e d r e a l e s t a t e o r o p e r a t i o n a l ranges; operational range training and tar-get practice activities; military real estate areas that are being or have been used as bombing ranges; artillery impact areas or target areas; all areas designated for live-f i r e w e a p o n s f i r i n g ; r e c r e a t i o n a l r a n g e s and rod and gun club ranges located on

Army or Marine Corps real property con-trolled by the Army or the Marine Corps;

personnel training outside the continental U n i t e d S t a t e s ; a n d o p e r a t i o n a l t r a i n i n g conducted on test and evaluation ranges (it does not apply to testing and evalua-tion conducted on such ranges). This reg-u l a t i o n / o r d e r i s a d v i s o r y f o r d e p l o y e d units engaged in combat operations. Army or Marine Corps commanders will apply the provisions of this regulation/order and/ or host nation agreements as appropriate.

Local standard operating procedures and range policies will reinforce this regula-tion/order. Contracts for work on Army/ Marine Corps ranges will comply with ap-plicable provisions of this regulation/or-d e r . D u r i n g c o n t i n g e n c y o p e r a t i o n s , c h a p t e r s a n d p o l i c i e s c o n t a i n e d i n t h i s regulation/order may be modified by the Director Army Staff/Commandant of the Marine Corps.

Proponent and exception authority.

The Army proponent of this regulation is the Director Army Staff. The proponent has the authority to approve exceptions or waivers to this regulation that are consis-tent with controlling law and regulations.

The proponent may delegate this approval authority, in writing, to a division chief within the proponent agency or its direct reporting unit or field operating agency, in the grade of colonel or the civilian equiv-alent. Activities may request a waiver to this regulation by providing justification that includes a full analysis of the ex-pected benefits and must include a formal review by the activity’s senior legal offi-cer. All waiver requests will be endorsed by the commander or senior leader of the requesting activity and forwarded through t h e i r h i g h e r h e a d q u a r t e r s t o t h e p o l i c y proponent. Refer to AR 25–30 for specific guidance. The Army’s consultant for sur-f a c e d a n g e r z o n e s a n d w e a p o n d a n g e r z o n e s i s C o m m a n d i n g G e n e r a l , U . S .

A r m y T r a i n i n g a n d D o c t r i n e C o m m a n d (ATIC–TCT). The Marine Corps propo-nent of this order is the Commandant of the Marine Corps. The proponent has the authority to approve changes to this order that are consistent with controlling law and regulations. The proponent has dele-gated approval authority to the Command-i n g G e n e r a l , M a r i n e C o r p s C o m b a t Development Command (C465). The Ma-r i n e C o r p s t e c h n i c a l a d v i s o r f o r r a n g e m a n a g e m e n t i s C o m m a n d i n g G e n e r a l , T r a i n i n g a n d E d u c a t i o n C o m m a n d ( C 4 6 5 ) . R a n g e S a f e t y W o r k i n g G r o u p members are direct representatives of the S e r v i c e p r o p o n e n t s a n d w i l l e n s u r e c h a n g e s t o t h i s r e g u l a t i o n / o r d e r f o l l o w Army policy and regulation, such as AR 25–30, and will ensure that any changes

*This regulation supersedes AR 385–63, dated 19 May 2003.

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a r e c o n s i s t e n t w i t h c o n t r o l l i n g l a w a n d regulations.

Army internal control process. This regulation contains internal control provi-sions in accordance with AR 11–2 and identifies key internal controls that must be evaluated (see appendix B).

Supplementation. For the Army, sup-plementation of this regulation/order and e s t a b l i s h m e n t o f c o m m a n d a n d l o c a l forms are prohibited without the approval of the Chief of Staff, Army (Director of A r m y S a f e t y ( D A C S – S F ) ) , 9 3 5 1 H a l l Road, Building 1456, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060–5860. For the Marine Corps, sup-p l e m e n t a t i o n o f t h i s r e g u l a t i o n / o r d e r i s p r o h i b i t e d w i t h o u t p r i o r a p p r o v a l f r o m C o m m a n d i n g G e n e r a l , M a r i n e C o r p s Combat Development Command (C465), 2 0 7 9 B a r n e t t A v e n u e , Q u a n t i c o , V A 22134–5001.

Suggested improvements. Users are invited to send comments and suggested improvements on DA Form 2028 (Recom-m e n d e d C h a n g e s t o P u b l i c a t i o n s a n d B l a n k F o r m s ) d i r e c t l y t o H e a d q u a r t e r s , D e p a r t m e n t o f t h e A r m y , D i r e c t o r o f A r m y S a f e t y O f f i c e ( D A C S – S F ) , 9 3 5 1 Hall Road, Building 1456, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060–5860. Marine Corps users are invited to submit comments and suggested improvements to the Commanding Gener-a l , M a r i n e C o r p s C o m b a t D e v e l o p m e n t Command (C465), 2079 Barnett Avenue, Quantico, VA 22134–5001.

C o m m i t t e e C o n t i n u a n c e A p p r o v a l .

The Department of the Army committee management official concurs in the estab-lishment and/or continuance of the com-m i t t e e ( s ) o u t l i n e d h e r e i n . A R 1 5 – 1 requires the proponent to justify establish-i n g / c o n t i n u i n g c o m m i t t e e ( s ) , c o o r d i n a t e draft publications, and coordinate changes in committee status with the U.S. Army Resources and Programs Agency, Depart-ment of the Army Committee Manage-ment Office (AARP–ZA), 9301 Chapek Road, Building 1458, Fort Belvoir, VA

22060–5527. Further, if it is determined t h a t a n e s t a b l i s h e d " g r o u p " i d e n t i f i e d within this regulation, later takes on the characteristics of a committee, as found in AR 15–1, then the proponent will follow all AR 15–1 requirements for establishing and continuing the group as a committee.

Distribution. This publication is availa-ble in electronic media only and is in-tended for command levels A, B, C, D, and E for the active Army, the Army Na-tional Guard/Army National Guard of the U n i t e d S t a t e s , a n d t h e U . S . A r m y R e -serve. Publication and distribution to au-thorized users within the Marine Corps are indicated in the table of allowance for publications.

Contents (Listed by paragraph and page number)

Chapter 1 Introduction, page 1

Section I General, page 1 Purpose • 1–1, page 1 References • 1–2, page 1 Explanation of Abbreviations and Terms • 1–3, page 1 Responsibilities • 1–4, page 1 Range safety programs • 1–5, page 1

Section II Responsibilities, page 1 Army • 1–6, page 1 Marine Corps • 1–7, page 4 Army and Marine Corps • 1–8, page 5 Installation and unit-level range safety programs • 1–9, page 5

Chapter 2 Ranges, page 10 General • 2–1, page 10 Danger zones • 2–2, page 10 Ammunition and explosive items • 2–3, page 11 Use of non-Department of Defense property • 2–4, page 11 Risk management • 2–5, page 12 Military operations outside the United States • 2–6, page 12 Other military Services and/or agencies • 2–7, page 12 Prohibitions • 2–8, page 12 ii AR 385–63/MCO 3570.1C • 30 January 2012

Contents—Continued

Chapter 3 Deviations, page 13 Deviation from range standards and procedures • 3–1, page 13 Delegation of deviation authority • 3–2, page 14 Deviation limitations • 3–3, page 14

Appendixes

A. References, page 15

B. Internal Control Process, page 17

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Chapter 1 Introduction

Section I General

1–1. Purpose This publication prescribes Army and Marine Corps range safety policies and responsibilities for firing ammunitions, lasers, guided missiles, demolitions, explosives, rockets, and the delivery of bombs on Army and Marine Corps ranges and/or live-fire training facilities. It also provides guidance for range safety programs in support of range operations.

For Army and Marine Corps users, DA Pam 385–63 prescribes range safety standards and procedures to be used in conjunction with this publication. When standards in DA Pam 385–63 conflict with standards of other military Services or Federal agencies, the standards providing the higher degree of protection apply. When training in other countries, applicable host nation agreements supersede this publication and Department of Defense directive (DODD) 4715.12.

1–2. References Required and related publications and prescribed and referenced forms are listed in appendix A.

1–3. Explanation of Abbreviations and Terms Abbreviations and special terms used in this publication are explained in the glossary.

1–4. Responsibilities Responsibilities are listed in section II of this chapter.

1–5. Range safety programs Range safety programs will be established for all ranges in accordance with AR 350–19, DA Pam 385–63, Marine Corps Order (MCO) 3550.9, and MCO P3550.10, change 1 and must—

a. Enhance safe and realistic live-fire training, enabling the Army and Marine Corps to train as they fight.

b. Protect personnel and property while improving combat readiness training and helping prevent fratricide in combat.

c. Protect civilian and military populations who live and work near live-fire operational ranges.

d. Minimize, to the extent practical through the design and management of ranges, both potential explosive hazards and harmful environmental impacts.

e. Prevent injuries and property damage by introducing risk management (RM) into the range operations process to enhance combat readiness.

f. Enhance the sustainability of operational ranges through the implementation of effective range clearance pro-grams, per Department of Defense instruction (DODI) 3200.16.

g. Establish range safety training and certification programs for range safety professionals and other personnel, as appropriate.

Section II Responsibilities

1–6. Army

a. Director Army Staff. The DAS will serve as the authorized official responsible for executing proponent responsi-bilities for all Armywide safety publications. The DAS is authorized to approve exceptions and waivers to all Armywide safety publications that are consistent with controlling law and regulations.

b. Assistant Secretary of the Army (Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology). The ASA (ALT) will—

(1) Establish policy to ensure range safety data specifications are incorporated into research, development, and acquisition strategies and test programs for new weapon systems and ammunition items.

(2) Ensure approved surface danger zones (SDZs) and weapon/ammunition safety characteristics are available prior to materiel release.

(3) Ensure project managers develop and provide SDZs in support of equipment and materiel fielding.

(4) Monitor the research, development, test, evaluation, distribution, and fielding of Army explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) equipment.

(5) Procure all Army EOD specific equipment and ammunition.

c. Chief of Staff, Army (Director of Army Safety). The CSA (DASAF) administers and directs the Army range safety program as an integral part of the overall Army Safety Program specified in AR 385–10. The DASAF will—

(1) Plan, program, direct, and evaluate an effective Army range safety program, to include integrating range safety

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(2) Develop and implement range safety policy as directed by the DAS.

(3) Advise the Deputy Chief of Staff, G–3/5/7 (DCS, G–3/5/7) on the establishment and management of range operating policy.

(4) Advise the DCS, G–3/5/7 on safety and RM issues pertaining to the Army Sustainable Range Program.

(5) Provide key range safety personnel data on accidents and/or incidents occurring on Army/Marine Corps ranges and training areas in a timely manner.

(6) Establish, in coordination with the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army (Environmental Safety and Occupa-tional Health), the DCS, G–3/5/7, and the Deputy Chief of Staff, G–4 (DCS, G–4) the Army risk assessment and deviation approval process for improved conventional munitions (ICM) and sub-munition clearance activities.

(7) Serve as Department of the Army focal point to coordinate and integrate range safety policy matters within Headquarters, Department of the Army (HQDA) and with Commanding General (CG), Marine Corps Combat Develop-ment Command (MCCDC) (C465), and other agencies as appropriate.

(8) Evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of range safety policies and publish changes to this regulation.

(9) Oversee publication of Army range safety messages/memoranda to provide updates and other technical informa-tion to Army commands (ACOMs)/Army service component commands (ASCCs)/direct reporting units (DRUs) and the Marine Corps (CG, MCCDC (C465)).

(10) Serve as a co-chair of the Range Safety Working Group.

d. Deputy Chief of Staff, G–1. The DCS, G–1 will ensure that the Manpower and Personnel Integration Program takes into consideration personnel requirements in the materiel development and acquisition phases for weapon systems and related components.

e. Deputy Chief of Staff, G–3/5/7. The DCS, G–3/5/7 will—

(1) Ensure that range safety standards in DA Pam 385–63 are incorporated into the standardization and moderniza-tion of ranges.

(2) Ensure adequate range safety training for range operations personnel.

(3) Validate requirements for the use of nonstandard ammunition and explosives.

(4) Approve procurement Army ammunition funds to purchase nonstandard ammunition and explosives after valida-tion of the requirement and appropriate range safety data has been obtained.

(5) Serve as a co-chair of the Range Safety Working Group.

f. Deputy Chief of Staff, G–4. The DCS, G–4 will—

(1) Serve as the proponent for munitions logistics (for example, storage, transportation, and demilitarization) issues related to ranges.

(2) Establish procedures with the Assistant Chief of Staff for Installation Management (ACSIM) for life cycle munitions management to ensure compliance with DODD 4715.11 and DODD 4715.12.

(3) Publish safety of use messages and ground precautionary messages pertinent to weapons and/or munitions worldwide in accordance with AR 750–6.

(4) Provide representation on the Range Safety Working Group.

g. The Surgeon General (Headquarters, Department of the Army). TSG will—

(1) Provide policies, guidance, and technical assistance to the ACOM/ASCC/DRU and the Marine Corps organic occupational health protection support staffs, with all Army resource expenditures fully reimbursed by the Marine Corps, as appropriate, for occupational health protection regarding electromagnetic radiation, laser, visible light, radar, smoke, and noise and eye hazards on outdoor and indoor operational ranges and associated work areas.

(2) Provide ACOM/ASCC/DRU and the Marine Corps occupational health protection support staffs technical assistance in evaluating and certifying laser ranges upon request.

(3) Evaluate and certify all Army tactical laser devices prior to fielding.

h. Assistant Chief of Staff for Installation Management. The ACSIM will oversee policy (Army) to ensure compli-ance with environmental laws and regulations for real property containing ordnance and explosives.

i. Chief of Engineers (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers). The COE (USACE) will—

(1) Ensure that the design of ranges meet the standards prescribed in AR 350–19 and Training Circular (TC) 25–8 and is consistent with Department of Defense (DOD) 6055.09–M.

(2) Negotiate and conclude agreements for real property on behalf of the Army.

j. Commanding General, U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command. The CG, TRADOC will—

(1) Provide advice on range safety policies, procedures, and standards for the Army.

(2) Ensure TRADOC Schools/Centers of Excellence provide required technical information on weapons and muni-tions development to the Army Training Support Center (Attention: ATIC–TCT).

k. Commanding General, U.S. Army Materiel Command. The CG, AMC will—

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(1) Establish SDZ development criteria based on weapon, munition capabilities, and user requirements. SDZ criteria established by the CG, AMC are applicable to Marine Corps installations.

(2) Provide weapon system development data and range safety technical data for the maintenance and update of DA Pam 385–63 to CG, TRADOC (Attention: ATIC–TCT).

(3) Provide surface and airspace danger zone dimensions and supporting range safety technical data prior to materiel release of new munitions or weapon systems to CG, TRADOC (Attention: ATIC–TCT) and the Sustainable Range Program–Mandatory Center of Expertise (Attention: CEHNC–CR), Huntsville, AL, per AR 385–10 and DA Pam 385–10.

(4) Ensure munitions data and ballistic characteristics are included in materiel development and acquisition life cycle management phases.

(5) Establish a program to validate or amend existing SDZs, and provide recommendations to CG, TRADOC (Attention: ATIC–TCT), as required.

(6) Provide, upon request, milestone schedules for munitions and weapon systems SDZ development to CG, TRADOC (Attention: ATIC–TCT).

l. Commanding General, U.S. Army Special Operations Command. The CG, USASOC will designate a technical consultant to TRADOC for close quarters combat (CQC), advanced military operations in urban terrain (AMOUT), and other USASOC-unique range safety matters. The technical consultant will—

(1) Recommend CQC and/or AMOUT range safety policies, procedures, and standards for Army special operations forces (ARSOF), to include requirements for conducting ARSOF CQC/AMOUT training and operations.

(2) Provide USASOC subject matter expert (SME) on ARSOF CQC/AMOUT to develop proposed updates and revisions to DA Pam 385–63, and submit through CG, TRADOC (Attention: ATIC–TCT).

(3) Analyze USASOC range safety technical data, such as nonstandard munitions data and ballistic characteristics provided by AMC or other sources, and recommend changes to the DASAF (Attention: DACS–SF).

(4) Prepare and recommend SDZ standards for nonstandard weapons/munitions systems used in CQC/AMOUT training and operations to CG, TRADOC.

(5) Coordinate USASOC range safety matters and, in coordination with DASAF, provide USASOC technical range safety assistance to ACOMs/ASCCs/DRUs, Federal agencies, and other Services.

(6) Provide technical assistance on CQC/AMOUT and other USASOC unique range safety matters to other Federal, State, national, international, and other organizations, as appropriate.

(7) Monitor and/or review USASOC CQC/AMOUT ARSOF range safety operations and procedures worldwide to ensure the adequacy of CQC/AMOUT range safety practices.

m. Commanders of Army commands/Army service component commands/direct reporting units. Commanders of ACOM/ASCC/DRU will ensure adequate range safety training for appropriate personnel.

n. Chief, National Guard Bureau (Director, Army National Guard). The CNGB (Director, ARNG) will—

(1) Ensure resources are provided to review range design plans (to include support structures and facilities) to ensure that safety requirements are adequately addressed prior to new construction or modification/renovation of firing ranges and/or weapons training facilities.

(2) Maintain the central registry for deviations throughout the ARNG.

(3) Provide representation on the Range Safety Working Group.

(4) Ensure resources are provided to establish and maintain the range safety program throughout the ARNG, per applicable directives.

(5) Provide range safety training upon request to NGB installations and units, and others as required.

(a) Designated range safety training instructors and course material must be certified by the proponent for range safety training prior to initial delivery and annually thereafter.

(b) NGB will coordinate scheduling of range safety courses with the range safety training proponent to prevent duplication of effort and to capitalize on opportunities to meet Armywide range safety training requirements.

o. Director, U.S. Army Training Support Center, U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command Capability Manager-

Live). The Director, ATSC TCM-Live will designate a technical consultant for Army range safety matters. The technical consultant will—

(1) Provide advice on range safety policies, procedures, and standards for the Army.

(2) Serve as an SME for revisions or changes to this regulation and DA Pam 385–63.

(3) Analyze range safety technical data, such as munitions data and ballistic characteristics validated by AMC or other sources, and recommend resultant regulatory changes.

(4) Review surface and airspace danger zone policies for Army and weapon systems.

(5) Approve new SDZs and/or weapon danger zones and changes to existing SDZs/weapon danger zones based on recommendations from the CG, AMC and others, as appropriate.

(6) Assist in providing technical guidance to ACOMs/ASCCs/DRUs, Federal, State, and local agencies, and other organizations on range safety issues.

(7) Assist in monitoring Army range safety operations and procedures worldwide.

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(8) Serve as proponent for Army range safety training and coordinate range safety instruction.

(9) Publish Army range safety messages/memoranda to provide updates and other appropriate technical information to ACOMs/ASCCs/DRUs, and the Marine Corps (CG, MCCDC (C465)).

(10) Provide ATSC TCM-Live representation on the Range Safety Working Group.

(11) Coordinate, publish, and update a range safety pocket guide for use by Army personnel.

(12) Coordinate with DOD laboratories to obtain technical data upon which to establish SDZs, weapon danger zones, and other range safety measures.

(13) Coordinate, publish, and update weapon danger zones for rotary wing-delivered and Army delivered ordnance.

1–7. Marine Corps The Commandant of the Marine Corps (CMC) (Safety Division) establishes overall Marine Corps safety and occupa-tional health policies. The Deputy Commandant, Installations and Logistics (I&L) establishes environmental program policy.

a. Commanding General, Marine Corps Combat Development Command (C465). The CG, MCCDC (C465) admin-isters and directs the Marine Corps Range Safety Program in support of the Marine Corps Range and Training Area (RTA) Program as specified in applicable regulations. The CG, MCCDC (C465) serves as the central point of contact for all Marine Corps RTA issues, to include the dissemination of policy guidance. The CG, MCCDC (C465) is the CMC agent for RTA validation in the requirements determination process. The CG, MCCDC (C465) will—

(1) Maintain this publication with associated pamphlets, and update as required.

(2) Prioritize training resources, submit training program objective memorandum initiatives, and identify present and future RTA requirements.

(3) Establish an RTA investment strategy program.

(4) Serve as coordinator of all RTA issues and act as the Marine Corps RTA safety representative.

(5) Receive and review requirements documents, integrated logistics support plans, and materiel fielding plans relating to RTAs.

(6) Coordinate enhancement efforts with installations managing existing RTAs.

(7) Coordinate with installation efforts for effective scheduling and utilization of military special use airspace

(SUA).

(8) Coordinate with other Services, appropriate Marine Corps staff offices, and regional Marine Corps installation and base/station commanders on range management information systems.

(9) Ensure that range safety standards in DA Pam 385–63 are incorporated into the standardization and moderniza-tion of ranges.

(10) Ensure adequate range safety training for range operations personnel.

(11) In conjunction with Marine Corps regional installation and base/station commanders, initiate military construc-tion programs in support of force structure and training area enhancement.

(12) Coordinate with the Deputy Commandant, I&L (Land Use and Military Construction Branch) to maintain an accurate inventory of RTAs.

(13) Ensure management plans developed by the bases/stations include management procedures to maintain long-term sustainable range use.

(14) Coordinate with the Deputy Commandant, I&L (Land Use and Military Construction Branch) to establish and implement procedures to assess the potential environmental impacts of munitions use on RTAs.

(15) Establish procedures for range clearance operations to permit the sustainable use of RTAs. These procedures will include the frequency and scope of range clearance operations based on safety hazards associated with the clearance operations, the range’s intended use, and quantity and type of munitions expended on the range.

(16) Publish safety of use memorandum and precautionary messages pertinent to weapons/munitions worldwide.

(17) Provide key range safety personnel with timely data on accidents and/or incidents occurring on Army and/or

Marine Corps RTAs.

(18) Coordinate, publish, and distribute a range safety pocket guide for use by Marine Corps personnel.

(19) Coordinate, publish, and update weapon danger zones for aviation-delivered ordnance.

(20) Serve as a co-chair of the Range Safety Working Group.

b. Commander, Marine Corps Systems Command. The Commander, MARCORSYSCOM will—

(1) Provide CG, MCCDC (C465) hazard assessment and recommendations regarding ammunition and explosives to be used on operational ranges.

(2) For Marine Corps developed or sponsored items, ensure that approved danger zones and weapons and/or ammunition safety characteristics are available prior to fielding and that data are forwarded to CG, TRADOC (Attention: ATIC–TCT) and CG, MCCDC (C465).

(3) Serve as the proponent for munitions logistics (for example, storage, transportation, and demilitarization).

(4) Provide representation on the Range Safety Working Group, as required.

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c. Commanding General, Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory. The CG, Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory will provide all appropriate technical data on nonstandard ammunition, explosive items, and weapon systems to be used on operational ranges to CG, MCCDC (C465).

1–8. Army and Marine Corps The following applies to Army and Marine Corps:

a. ACOM/ASCC/DRU commanders and Army separate commanders; the Adjutant Generals of the States/Territo-ries; Commander, Marine Corps Forces Reserve (COMMARFORRES); Commander, Marine Corps Installations Com-mand (MCICOM); and the regional commanders of Marine Corps installations with RTA complexes will ensure accomplishment of the following:

(1) Establishment of range safety programs in accordance with the provisions of this regulation/order, AR 350–19, AR 385–10, and DA Pam 385–63. Marine Corps organizations will follow guidance published in this regulation and MCO 3550.9 and MCO P3550.10.

(2) Establishment of review and approval procedures for conducting RM in accordance with established doctrine.

(3) Maintenance of a central register of deviations from the standards of this publication and DA Pam 385–63 within the command.

(4) Review of range design plans (to include support structures and facilities) to ensure that safety requirements are adequately addressed prior to new construction or modification/or renovation of firing ranges and/or weapons training facilities.

(5) Final safety acceptance surveys are conducted of all firing ranges, weapons training facilities, and related structures following new construction, modification, or renovation.

(6) Proper use of both SUA and airspace outside SUA used for live-fire training.

(7) Appropriate actions, including closure, to control hazards on ranges determined to be unsafe.

(8) Risk management is performed prior to conducting operations on assigned ranges.

(9) Compliance with the prohibitions established in paragraph 2–8 of this regulation/order.

b. Commanders of ACOMs/ASCCs/DRUs, MARFORRES, MCICOM, and the regional commanders of Marine

Corps installations with RTA complexes are authorized to approve the use of foreign nation technical data on foreign nation weapon systems not in the U.S. inventory when used by U.S. forces.

c. The Range Safety Working Group membership consists of Army and Marine Corps representatives who are SMEs on operational range safety and the training requirements pertinent to safe range operations. The Range Safety Working Group will—

(1) Develop and coordinate Army and Marine Corps range safety policy and procedures for operational ranges.

(2) Coordinate with and provide technical expertise to weapon and ammunition program managers before and during weapon systems development, to include training simulators.

(3) Review each weapon system to ensure operational range safety requirements are identified and promulgated prior to weapon fielding.

(4) Develop, coordinate, and execute Army and Marine Corps range safety training curricula.

(5) Coordinate with DOD laboratories to obtain technical data upon which to establish danger zones and other range safety measures.

(6) Coordinate changes and revisions to this regulation/order and associated pamphlets.

1–9. Installation and unit-level range safety programs

a. Senior Commander (Army) Base/Station Commander (Marine Corps). The Senior Commander (Army) Base/

Station Commander (Marine Corps) will—

(1) Establish a range safety program that meets the requirements of paragraph 1–5.

(2) Assign the installation range control officer (RCO) in writing.

(3) Ensure essential personnel involved with live-fire training receive appropriate range safety training such as the

Army/Marine Corps Interservice Range Safety Course (Intermediate) which provides policies and techniques necessary for safe and efficient range operations.

(4) Implement a certification program for installation range officer in charge (OIC)/range safety officers (RSOs).

(5) Establish a range clearance program per DODI 3200.16 that balances training requirements and high-tempo operations with the need to ensure safe and sustainable ranges.

(6) Comply with Military Handbook (MIL–HDBK) 828B, MCO 5104.1, and DA Pam 385–63 in establishing firing ranges, training facilities, and maneuver areas for laser use within the installation training complex.

(7) Appoint a senior range safety officer (SRSO) for air defense artillery (ADA) guided missile and large rocket firing exercises.

(8) Establish and maintain a proactive 3Rs (Recognize, Retreat, Report) Explosive Safety Education Program for assigned and on- and off-post personnel, particularly school children (kindergarten through 12th grade).

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(9) Ensure the command’s public affairs office’s community relations section participates in planning for and the execution of the command’s explosives safety program.

(10) Develop procedures to ensure all release of information to the public news media is made through the installation’s public affairs office and in accordance with AR 360–1 and Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Instruction 5720.44B.

(11) Ensure warnings are issued at least 24 hours in advance through the installation public affairs officer (PAO) to the public news media before firing operations that may involve possible hazards to the general public.

(12) Prohibit use of alcohol and controlled substances in the training complex and any individual under the influence of alcohol or controlled substance entrance into the training complex.

(13) Ensure ammunition and explosives not expended during training are returned to the ammunition supply point (ASP), in the original packaging, when firing is completed or as directed by local policy.

(14) Ensure the use of the Range Facility Management Support System (RFMSS) for the scheduling, daily reporting of usage data, and recording of activation/deactivation of SUA.

b. The garrison safety manager (Army)/installation range operations director (Marine Corps). The garrison safety manager (Army)/installation range operations director (Marine Corps) will—

(1) Provide oversight responsibility for all range safety matters (Army) and is responsible for all range safety matters (Marine Corps).

(2) Evaluate the overall effectiveness of the installation range safety program annually to ensure the range safety p r o g r a m i s b e i n g i m p l e m e n t e d i n a c c o r d a n c e w i t h t h i s r e g u l a t i o n / o r d e r a n d i n s t a l l a t i o n r a n g e r e g u l a t i o n s a n d procedures.

(3) Inspect the installation training complex semiannually and high-risk training operations quarterly (Army), as required (Marine Corps) to support safety in training missions.

(4) Review proposed local range safety policies and procedures.

(5) Review and comment on all high-risk and/or extremely high-risk assessments for training and operations on installation-owned facilities and units, and others as directed by the commander.

(6) Assist the installation RCO, PAO, and EOD officer as required in developing and implementing an on- and off-post range safety and dud awareness educational program for children (kindergarten through 12th grade).

(7) Investigate or ensure range accidents are investigated by the appropriate command level.

(8) Maintain records of accidents occurring within or originating from the installation training complex in accord-ance with AR 385–10, DA Pam 385–40, or MCO P5102.1B, as appropriate.

(9) Review all range modification and construction proposals, designs, and plans.

(10) Participate in final range acceptance inspections following construction, renovation, or modification of facilities prior to any firing on the range.

(11) Review all nonstandard range and training activities, to include the user-provided RM documentation for those activities with high or extremely high residual risk.

(12) Review and make recommendations regarding the conduct of overhead fire.

(13) Monitor installation OIC and RSO training program effectiveness. For the Marine Corps, OIC/RSOs must complete the Range Safety Course (Basic) Distance Learning Course prior to attendance at installation OIC/RSO training.

c. Installation range control officer. The installation range control officer will—

(1) Serve as the central point for control and coordination for all activities conducted within the installation training complex to ensure safety and unified operations.

(2) Coordinate safety issues with appropriate installation staff including the installation safety manager (Army).

Coordinate range safety issues with appropriate installation staff offices (Marine Corps).

(3) If authorized in writing by the installation commander/senior commander, withdraw or suspend installation training complex privileges from any person, organization, agency, or club that willfully violates the policies in this publication or local range regulations and procedures; or from any person whose ability or conduct is incompatible with the safe use of Government range structures and facilities.

(4) Maintain and update RFMSS files of current and historical usage data on the installation training complex to include known hazards, type of ammunition expended on each range, dud accumulation and disposal records, and clearance status of temporary, dedicated, and high-hazard impact areas where available.

(5) Maintain original records of current and historical danger zones, weapon system safety data, firing limitations, and survey data for firing points and impact areas within the installation training complex boundaries.

(6) Approve, control, and monitor personnel access into the installation RTA complex for both training and administrative activities. All visitors to RTAs will be approved by the RCO. The RCO will be included in all range scheduling activities. If empowered by the installation commander/senior commander, the RCO is the final authority regarding the use of training facilities and will authorize the commencement of live-fire and/or lasing operations.

(7) Determine, for the Army, before personnel who have an operational requirement are granted access to range impact areas, whether ICM or sub-munitions are known or suspected to be present. The RCO, in coordination with

6 AR 385–63/MCO 3570.1C • 30 January 2012 installation safety and EOD representatives, determines whether it is safe to permit access and, if required, establishes prerequisite precautions including escort by EOD or unexploded ordnance (UXO)-qualified personnel. Personnel permitted access to any area known or suspected to contain ICM or sub-munitions will be fully appraised of the potential dangers and the safeguards to be exercised. Additional actions required for operational ranges and/or other areas where ICM or sub-munitions are known or suspected to be present are specified in DA Pam 385–63.

(8) Maintain current maps and overlays of training complex impact area boundaries, danger zone diagrams, and ground hazards for dissemination of information to installation training complex users.

(9) Establish, maintain, and document safety certification procedures for unit range OIC and RSOs. For artillery units, the commander provides the installation RCO a list of personnel who have successfully completed the unit certification program. The installation RCO ensures that all OIC and RSOs have received baseline education addressing the use of installation training complex facilities (for example, installation procedures for opening and closing facilities, communications requirements, medical evacuation procedures, and so forth).

(10) Perform administrative and investigative duties related to the safe operation of ranges, training areas, and airspace.

(11) Assist the installation safety office and PAO in establishing and implementing an on- and off-post range safety and dud awareness educational program.

(12) Exercise oversight of unit range OIC and RSO training programs and serve as the authority on suspension or termination of OIC/RSO certification (Army). Installation RCO will conduct all OIC/RSO certifications and serve as the authority on suspension or termination of those certifications (Marine Corps).

(13) Exercise approval authority for the conduct of overhead fires when authorized by the installation commander/ senior commander. Approval is based on considering unit RM documentation, maneuver plans, and the installation safety manager’s (Army) recommendation.

(14) Coordinate, as required, with installation facilities engineers for maintenance of ranges and training facilities to provide safe operating conditions.

(15) Participate as a member of the installation range accident investigation team, providing weapons and munitions information, scenario input and time-line data, and SME input to the installation safety manager.

(16) Coordinate with local EOD, environmental, installation safety, and other involved staff organizations for clearance of specific UXO on a case-by-case basis as dictated by mission requirements (Army). Coordinate with appropriate staff offices for the clearance of specific UXO on a case-by-case basis as dictated by mission requirements (Marine Corps). This unscheduled UXO clearance is in addition to the recurring operational range clearance require-ments in DODI 3200.16. (Marine Corps EOD does not have the mission for range clearance operations.) Maintain a working register of all known RTA facts, circumstances, and information concerning UXO within the installation RTAs. This data must be maintained as a critical historical record and be made available to those installation staff elements that may employ the information to reduce the risk of UXO-related incidents (for example, Department of Public Works, safety office, provost marshal, public affairs office, fire department, and so forth).

(17) Develop and publish an installation/garrison standard operating procedure (SOP)/range regulation.

(18) Ensure that appropriate explosives safety site plans are submitted for permanent ammunition and explosive storage facilities (except for 1.4 small caliber ammunition) on ranges. Note that there is no requirement for a site plan unless the storage/distribution facility is improved and is used on a recurring basis, such as a building or a covered concrete pad.

(19) Designate ranges/areas that are not known or suspected to contain UXO for hunting and other recreational activities. Control the movement of personnel so as not to interfere with operational range training.

(20) Prohibit unnecessary access (for example, livestock grazing, recreational uses such as hunting and hiking) and take appropriate action to deter unauthorized access to areas known or suspected to contain UXO or other munitions that have experienced abnormal environments.

(21) Successfully complete, for the Army, the Interservice Range Safety Course (Intermediate) or the Range Safety Course Level II. For the Marine Corps, successfully complete the Interservice Range Safety Course (Intermediate).

d. Quality Assurance Specialist, Ammunition Surveillance (Army). The Quality Assurance Specialist, Ammunition Surveillance (Army) will—

(1) Ensure only ammunition certified and cleared in accordance with Technical Bulletin (TB) 9–1300–385 or NAVSEA TWO 24–AA–ORD–010 is issued for overhead fire of unprotected personnel.

(2) Ensure ammunition is stored, handled, and transported in accordance with applicable regulations, standards, and policies.

(3) Investigate and forward malfunction reports in accordance with AR 75–1 and DA Pam 385–40, as appropriate.

Acts as installation’s coordinator for ammunition malfunctions, explosive accidents, and ammunition investigations.

(4) Provide using units with technical assistance concerning all aspects of ammunition and explosives.

(5) Provide ammunition liaison with range control office, installation safety office, logistics assistance office, EOD personnel, and training units.

e. Battalion and/or squadron commanders. Battalion and/or squadron commanders will—

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(1) Comply with the installation procedures for the certification of OIC/RSO/laser range safety officer. Once satisfied through training and testing that individuals are qualified to perform the duties of OIC/RSO/laser range safety officer, forward their names to the range control facility for appropriate action.

(2) For commanders of Army field artillery battalions and larger field artillery units, establish and maintain an artillery safety training and certification program to train and qualify personnel in safety procedures for their specific areas of responsibility.

(3) Ensure personnel who have not completed training and certification are not appointed as an OIC or RSO. For the Marine Corps, commanders of field artillery and tank battalions will establish and maintain weapon safety and certification programs to train and qualify personnel on their respective weapon systems. Personnel must complete this training prior to being nominated by their commanders as OIC and RSOs in the installation’s range safety certification program.

(4) Integrate RM into all range operations.

f. Unit commanders. Unit commanders will—

(1) Ensure compliance with this publication, DA Pam 385–63, applicable technical manuals, field manuals (FMs), doctrinal publications (Marine Corps), installation range guidance, and applicable SOPs for safe training and firing for each weapon system within the command.

(2) Ensure all personnel within the command are briefed on and comply with installation range procedures and safety requirements including required personal protective equipment.

(3) Designate an OIC and an RSO for each firing exercise and/or maneuver in accordance with OIC/RSO appoint-ment requirements in DA Pam 385–63. Except as designated in paragraph 1–9h(1)(a), below, the RSO may have no additional duties during the firing exercise.

(4) Ensure personnel performing duties of OIC and RSO are certified in accordance with established installation range safety certification program.

(5) Comply with range safety certification program requirements in DA Pam 385–63 for OIC and RSOs to ensure they are—

(a) Competent and properly instructed in the performance of their duties.

(b) Knowledgeable or qualified in the weapon systems for which they are held responsible and in safe ammunition handling and use procedures.

(6) Develop SOPs for laser operations to include provision for immediate medical attention for personnel who incur eye or other overexposure to laser energy and reporting laser overexposure incidents in accordance with DA Pam 385–24, DA Pam 385–40, TB MED 524, MIL–HDBK 828B, and MCO 5104.1C.

(7) Apply RM and develop controls and procedures for all phases of training events.

g. Officer in Charge.

(1) Qualifications.

(a) Commissioned officer, warrant officer, or noncommissioned officer (NCO) (Army), staff noncommissioned officer (SNCO) (Marine Corps) or civilian equivalent. NCOs serving as OIC will be in the grade as shown for OIC/ RSO appointment requirements in of DA Pam 385–63 at a minimum.

(b) OIC will be knowledgeable in the weapon systems for which they are responsible. For weapon systems equipped or dependent on lasers, the OIC will be knowledgeable of laser hazards and proper employment. The OIC holds responsibility and accountability for the conduct of the activity and the adherence to governing regulations and guidance. He/she must be able to fully influence the conduct of the event.

(c) Proof of satisfactory completion of unit (Army) or installation (Marine Corps) range safety certification program.

(2) Duties.

(a) Ensures the overall safe conduct of training and proper use of the installation training complex.

(b) Receives a range safety briefing from installation range control organization on use of the RTA complex.

(c) Ensures the using unit is on the correct range, firing point, or firing area as assigned by the range control office, and has the weapons and munitions approved for use on the range.

(d) Ensures the RSO is physically present at the training site.

(e) Determines when it is safe to fire in accordance with applicable regulations and installation range requirements.

(f) Ensures receipt of final clearance to fire from range control.

(g) Ensures proper supervision of personnel performing misfire, hang-fire, and cook-off procedures.

(h) Ensures required communications are established and maintained.

(i) Ensures safe laser operations.

(j) Ensures adequate medical support is available.

(k) Ensures ammunition and explosives are properly handled, transported, stored, and accounted for within the training complex from the time of receipt to the time of expenditure or turn in.

(l) Ensures a written log is maintained of pertinent safety and control data concerning the operation of firing ranges, 8 AR 385–63/MCO 3570.1C • 30 January 2012 weapons training facilities, maneuver areas, authorized operating times, impact areas (entries and exits), and cease-fire authorizations.

(m) Ensures plans for firing exercises and maneuvers are coordinated with range control.

(n) Ensures control of target areas to prohibit entry by unauthorized personnel.

(o) Ensures all ammunition malfunctions and accidents are reported to range control in accordance with AR 75–1 and DA Pam 385–40 (Army), or MCO P5102.1B and MCO 8025.1E (Marine Corps).

(p) Ensures coordination and approval has been gained from the range control agency for all civilian and contractor personnel who will be entering the training site.

(q) Briefs the RSO on the duties to be performed in support of the training event. Clearly establishes the requirement for the RSO to brief the OIC on the safety of the facility and unit, and the readiness to commence live-fire operations prior to the start of firing.

(r) Implements RM in all phases of the training events.

h. Range safety officer.

(1) Qualifications.

(a) Commissioned officer, warrant officer, or NCO (Army), SNCO (Marine Corps), or civilian equivalent. Civilian contractors may act as RSOs when approved by the installation commander/senior commander. For field artillery applications, the position commander or OIC may assume RSO duties. Grade requirements will be in accordance with OIC/RSO appointment requirements in DA Pam 385–63.