bo 3500.1n - Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton

BO 3500.1N
25 Mar 08
Notify LONGRIFLE approximately thirty (30) minutes prior to securing from the
gas chamber.
C. Responsibilities Of the OIC
1. OIC Requirements. The OIC shall be a SSgt or above and must hold an MOS
of 5711 or 5702 or equivalent.
2. Safety Brief. Ensure all personnel undergoing training participate in
the safety brief.
3. Range and Safety Regulations. The OIC shall be knowledgeable in all
local range and safety regulations pertaining to CS and IPECE training.
4. Scheduling. Ensure the IPECE is appropriately scheduled via the Range
Scheduling Office.
5. Safety Requirements. Ensure a dedicated safety vehicle with corpsman and
non-participating driver are on-site. Safety vehicle personnel shall be
familiar with Individual Protective Equipment (IPE) and have IPE to include
their issued protective mask in case they have to enter the chamber or
exercise area to tend to an emergency.
6. Preparation Supervision. Supervise preparation and conduct of the IPECE
to include build-up of CS concentration inside the chamber and ensure the
exercise is conducted at a safe distance from any non-participating
personnel.
7. Assistant Instructor Brief. Brief assistant instructors on safety
requirements.
8. Training Supervision. Supervise all IPECE training.
D. Responsibilities of the RSO
1. RSO Requirements. The RSO will be a staff sergeant or above and must
hold an MOS of 5711 or 5702 or equivalent.
2. Munition Modification. Per paragraphs 7008 and 7009 of this Order,
modifications or mixing of munitions are prohibited. CS capsules or loose CS
shall not be incorporated into smoke producing materials.
3. Hard-Surfaced Roads/Built-Up Areas/Base Boundaries. The RSO shall not
allow CS/HC smoke to be used in the areas listed below.
a. Anywhere west of the I-5 Freeway.
b. Within 1,000 meters east of the I-5 Freeway.
c. Within 1,000 meters of any Base boundaries.
d. Within 500 meters of any hard-surface roads or built-up areas
anywhere aboard Camp Pendleton.
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