bo 3500.1n - Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton

BO 3500.1N
25 Mar 08
2. Training
a. The RSO shall have completed the Distance Learning Range Safety
Course (DLRS) and the Range Safety Certification Course.
b. Upon successful completion of the RSO class, the RSOs Commanding
Officer will submit a roster to the RCO certifying their personnel as RSOs.
c. Range Operations will complete the certification process by entering
those names into the Range Facility Management Support System (RFMSS) data
base.
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.
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 in Chapter 6 of this Order.
e. The RSO for rappelling/HRST training shall be a qualified Rappel/HRST
Master and be present at all times during rappel/HRST operations.
f. The RSO for assault climbing training shall be a qualified Assault
Climber/Mountain Leader, and be present at all times during training.
g. The RSO for High Concentrated (HC) smoke and Nuclear Biological and
Chemical (NBC) operations must be a qualified 5711/5702 or equivalent.
h. The RSO shall ensure all weapons settings [i.e., headspace, timing,
Fire Direction Center (FDC), and safety “T”] are correct.
i. The RSO shall provide for an emergency vehicle and medical personnel
for all training events as prescribed in figure 1-2.
1004. SAFETY
1. Safety
a. 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.
b. Any individual who observes an unsafe condition shall report the
location and condition immediately to LONGRIFLE. A training event or any
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