bo 3500.1n - Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton
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BO 3500.1N<br />
25 Mar 08<br />
Chapter 8<br />
Laser Operations<br />
8000. GENERAL. This Chapter applies to the use of the laser systems. All<br />
laser systems approved for use by the Navy Laser Safety Review Board (LSRB)<br />
can be used at <strong>Camp</strong> <strong>Pendleton</strong>. Questions concerning the use of Multiple<br />
Integrated Laser Engagement System (MILES), or any other Class I systems used<br />
a<strong>bo</strong>ard <strong>Camp</strong> <strong>Pendleton</strong> shall be submitted to the <strong>Base</strong> Laser System Safety<br />
Officer (LSSO) at (760) 725-0355. A graphic depiction of Laser Training<br />
Areas (LTAs) designated for laser use can be found under the P3500.1N button<br />
at http://158.238.251.13/pendleton/OT/staff/rod/default.aspx.<br />
8001. DISCLAIMER<br />
1. The safe lasing profiles discussed in this order are not to be construed<br />
as mandated aircraft flight paths, but rather as <strong>bo</strong>undary limits at a given<br />
location that distinguish between safe and unsafe laser use conditions.<br />
2. This Chapter addresses only those systems approved for general training<br />
scenarios by the Navy Laser Safety Review Board (LSRB). A separate<br />
evaluation should be done on a case-by-case basis by the Range Laser Safety<br />
Specialist (RLSS) on laser systems used in non-traditional modes, research &<br />
development applications, and prototype systems.<br />
3. Force-on-force scenarios are not allowed without the expressed consent of<br />
the Range Laser Systems Safety Officer (LSSO) using safety measures<br />
established by the LSRB.<br />
8002. REQUESTING RANGES/OBSERVATION POSTS FOR LASER USE. Units planning to<br />
use lasers at <strong>Camp</strong> <strong>Pendleton</strong> shall schedule laser training events as outlined<br />
in Chapter 3 of this Order. Scheduling requests shall list type of laser and<br />
associated buffer angle. All mounted aircraft laser systems and tripod<br />
mounted laser systems are considered to have a five (5) milaradiant<br />
divergence (mrad) buffer angle. Hand-held laser systems are considered to<br />
have a ten (10) mrad buffer angle.<br />
8003. LASER SYSTEMS SAFETY OFFICER (LSSO). Any unit operating lasers at<br />
<strong>Camp</strong> <strong>Pendleton</strong> shall assign an LSSO. All LSSOs shall be <strong>Camp</strong> <strong>Pendleton</strong>certified<br />
by the <strong>Base</strong> Laser Systems Safety Officer (LSSO). To receive<br />
certification, LSSOs shall provide a certification letter from the command<br />
LSSO validating the appropriate training in the operations and safety<br />
precautions of the systems to be used has been completed. LSSO shall also be<br />
familiar with the most current directives in the MCO 3570 series [references<br />
(a) and (b)] and MCO 5104.1B, Navy Laser Hazards Control Program, [reference<br />
(o)]. The LSSO may also serve as the RSO after successful completion of the<br />
<strong>Camp</strong> <strong>Pendleton</strong> Range Safety Certification Course. LSSOs must provide the<br />
Range Operations Division with a letter from their Unit Commander stating the<br />
LSSO is qualified to operate the laser systems used in the letter.<br />
8004. LASER SAFETY PROCEDURES<br />
1. General. Only personnel authorized by the unit LSSO shall operate ground<br />
lasers; and only on approved ranges and observation posts established per the<br />
most current edition of MCO 5104.1B, Navy Laser Hazards Control Program,<br />
[reference (o)] and those listed in this Chapter.<br />
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