bo 3500.1n - Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton

BO 3500.1N
25 Mar 08
other activity affected by the unsafe condition shall be halted until the
unsafe condition has been corrected. Anyone has the option to call “ceasefire”
over their respective LONGRIFLE frequency. The greatest danger to life
and limb is associated with live-fire; therefore, range restrictions for
various weapons/ammunition are listed the special instructions for each range
and in paragraph 1005 of this Chapter and in Appendix C of this Order.
c. Where conflicts occur with safety instructions contained in Field and
Technical Manuals, the provisions in the MCO 3570 series and this Order shall
be adhered to.
1005. RANGE RESTRICTIONS
1. General
a. Firing or bombing will be conducted on authorized ranges and LFAM
areas only. This does not prohibit the controlled use of blank ammunition or
noisemakers (small, controlled demolition charges of ¼ pound of TNT or
equivalent) in accordance with this Order.
b. The use of chemical ammunition will be in strict compliance with
paragraph 7008 in Chapter 7 of this Order. The use of riot agents (CS) and
other obscuration materials shall be in strict compliance with paragraph 7009
in Chapter 7 and Appendix E of this Order.
c. Personnel not specifically scheduled to be on ranges or training
areas are not authorized.
2. POVs and Privately Owned Weapons
a. Privately owned vehicles (POVs) are prohibited on all live-fire
ranges, Artillery Firing Areas (AFAs), Mortar Firing Areas (MFAs), and
training areas with the exception of the following ranges and training
facilities: 102, 103, 116 series, 130 series, 131 parking lot, 213, 214,
314 series, Edson Range Complex, 25 Area Combat Town parking lot, and SIAC
parking lot. Parking of POVs on access roads to live-firing ranges, AFAs,
MFAs, and training areas is also prohibited without a POV pass from the RCO.
Prior to being issued a POV pass, personnel shall submit a command letter
(Battalion-level) to the RCO justifying the need to utilize a POV in support
of training. During authorized hunting and fishing periods, the RCO may
authorize hunter POV parking along main roads in training areas.
b. Privately owned weapons are only authorized on MCCS-designated
ranges.
c. Carrying military weapons to and from any range in POVs is not
authorized without organizational commander’s approval.
d. Violation of any vehicle provisions may result in the issuance of
a traffic violation and appearance before the MCB Magistrate and/or
administrative action or disciplinary action under the Uniform Code of
Military Justice.
e. All use of All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) must be approved by the RCO
[seven (7) days prior to the event]. All operators shall be required to have
a current Base ATV Safety Card and all ATVs must be fitted with a spark
arrestor.
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