bo 3500.1n - Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton
bo 3500.1n - Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton
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BO 3500.1N<br />
25 Mar 08<br />
Chapter 1<br />
General<br />
1000. PURPOSE AND SCOPE<br />
1. General. This Order prescribes the regulations and general precautions<br />
to be taken in the firing or other use of live ammunition and explosives; the<br />
use of training areas, airspace, sea space, landing and drop zones (DZs); and<br />
other range and training facilities at MCB, CamPen.<br />
2. Purpose. The primary purpose of this Order is to ensure a safe and<br />
realistic training environment. Nothing contained in these regulations will<br />
be construed as permitting live-fire or other training activities that<br />
endanger life or property.<br />
3. LFAM. Policies concerning Live-Fire and Maneuver (LFAM) training<br />
are promulgated by the Range Control Officer (RCO). All LFAMs shall be<br />
conducted in accordance with a brief approved by the RCO.<br />
4. Warning. Failure to comply with these regulations may subject the<br />
offender to administrative action or disciplinary action under the Uniform<br />
Code of Military Justice.<br />
1001. UNIT COMMANDER<br />
1. General. Ensure compliance with this Order, the most current edition of<br />
directives in the MCO 3570 series [references (a) and (b)], applicable<br />
Technical Manuals (TMs), Field Manuals (FMs), and <strong>Marine</strong> <strong>Corps</strong> Warfighting<br />
Publications (MCWPs), applicable Safety Of Use Memorandums (SOUMs),<br />
installation range guidance, and applicable Standard Operating Procedures<br />
(SOPs) for safe training and firing for each weapon system within the<br />
command.<br />
a. Designate an Officer in Charge (OIC) and or a Range Safety Officer<br />
(RSO) for all training events per this Order and in accordance with the<br />
provisions listed in figure 1-1 and 1002 and 1003 of this Order.<br />
b. ORM. Develop Operational Risk Management (ORM) procedures for all<br />
phases of training events. A signed ORM, with OIC and RSO designated, must<br />
be on hand during all training activities. An ORM worksheet is provided in<br />
Appendix G of this Order.<br />
2. Briefing. Ensure all personnel within the command are briefed on<br />
installation range procedures and safety requirements including required<br />
personal protective equipment.<br />
1002. OFFICER-IN-CHARGE (OIC) OF TRAINING<br />
1. General. The OIC shall be of equivalent or senior rank to the RSO.<br />
The OIC maintains surveillance of firing and safety within the entire surface<br />
and vertical hazard space of the assigned range; he/she shall be physically<br />
present at live-fire events. The OIC is a supervisory position. The OIC may<br />
personally participate in training.<br />
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