bo 3500.1n - Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton

BO 3500.1N
25 Mar 08
source to the potable distribution system. Prevent water hoses at vehicle
filling sites from contacting any source of contamination, including the
vehicle, ground, tools, and equipment.
2. Pumping. Units shall obtain approval from the AC/S, FAC to pump water
from any lake, pond, stream, river, well, storage area, sitting irrigation
pumps, and well drilling equipment. Water drawn from the Base distribution
system for further transport and uses as potable water shall be protected
from accidental contamination. All hoses or valves marked “potable” shall
be kept scrupulously clean at all times.
3. Reports. Report all instances of water pipe breaks, valve and pipe
leaks, and other system failures to the AC/S, FAC (Emergency Maintenance
Branch) at (760)725-4683/4368.
2006. OPERATION OF VEHICLES. Whenever possible, vehicles will use secondary
[dirt or decomposed granite (DG)] roads within training areas. The speed
limit is 25 mph for all areas, unless otherwise posted.
1. To the maximum extent possible, administrative vehicle traffic shall use
existing roads and paths to or within the established camp, command post, or
bivouac site.
2. Vehicles operating tactically, in support of a training objective,
may transit terrain as dictated by the scenario, providing they do not damage
threatened or endangered species habitat, or archaeological sites. Vehicles
operating in the vicinity of creeks or rivers shall use existing roads,
trails, and stream crossings. Traffic is not permitted in creek or river
beds except at established crossings. Refer to paragraph 2007 in this
Chapter for specific environmental restrictions in these areas.
3. Unit commanders are requested to use prudent judgment in the sche-duling
and conduct of training and exercises that might result in heavy vehicular
traffic over recently burned terrain.
4. No off-road activities by vehicles [High Mobility Multi-Purpose Wheeled
Vehicles (HMMWVs, etc.)] will be permitted when the Fire Danger Rating (FDR)
is EXTREME, without permission from LONGRIFLE prior to entering the training
area or range.
2007. ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS AND RESTRICTIONS
1. General. To comply with federal, state, and local laws for the protection
of the environment, special care must be taken when conducting
training in sensitive environmental areas. When planning training events,
refer to the most current edition of BO 5090.2A, NEPA [reference (e)], the
Camp Pendleton Military Installation Map [reference (d)] and the most current
MCB Environmental Operations Map to determine locations of sensitive areas,
and use the guidance found in this Chapter to determine applicable restrictions
in those areas. For training events larger than a Marine Expeditionary
Unit (MEU) in size, or when operational requirements conflict with the following
guidance, exercise commanders must obtain approval from the AC/S, ES.
2. Environmental Training. Training for unit S-3 and S-4 officers/SNCOs
interested in specific environmental training focused on operational planning
and execution (i.e., MCB Environmental Operations Map) is provided by the
AC/S, ES. Additional information and course schedule are provided in BBul
2-4