bo 3500.1n - Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton

BO 3500.1N
25 Mar 08
e. Bivouacking in training areas shall not impede training at specific
facilities unless those facilities have also been scheduled to support the
bivouac.
f. Bivouac sites shall remain a minimum of 500 meters clear of all
aviation facilities.
g. Bivouac sites in locations within training areas or beaches shall be
marked at night.
h. A six-digit grid coordinate shall be provided to LONGRIFLE when
bivouacking in training areas or on beaches.
i. A RSO must be present.
3. Environmental. Bivouacking shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 2
of this Order.
6007. MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS
1. Corpsman and Safety Vehicle. Appropriate medical personnel (per figure
1-2) with first aid equipment shall be present on all ranges, unless specifically
excluded in this Order. He/She shall not be assigned any additional
duties when live-firing is in progress. The term “live-firing” includes any
caliber of ammunition (including blanks), hand or rifle grenades, demolitions,
rockets, or any other ordnance capable of producing an explosion or
high rate of burning. Additionally, a wheeled vehicle designated as a safety
vehicle shall be located at all ranges during live-firing. Whenever possible,
this vehicle should be an ambulance. POVs shall not be used as safety
vehicles. At a minimum, the safety vehicle shall be capable of accepting a
litter. During HST or HRST operations, the helicopter involved in the
training meets the requirements for a safety vehicle.
2. Training Areas. Appropriate medical personnel (per figure 1-2) and
safety vehicle shall be present during unit training activities conducted
within training areas and beaches.
3. Range Series/Complexes. When the 116, 130, 210 and 314 range series or
the Horno or Wilcox Range complexes are used by the same organization, use of
a single appropriate medical personnel (per figure 1-2) and safety vehicle
with two-way radio communication is authorized.
6008. TRAINING AREAS
1. Training Areas. Field training and tactical exercises are conducted in
the training areas, shown on the Camp Pendleton Military Installation Map
[reference (d)].
2. Scheduling. All training areas are assigned to the Commanding Officer,
MCB, and will be scheduled through the Range Scheduling Office per Chapter 3
of this Order.
3. Training Area Provisions. Units scheduled to use training areas shall
have a Camp Pendleton-certified RSO, a safety vehicle, and appropriate
medical personnel (per figure 1-2); and will check in and out by radio with
LONGRIFLE upon commencing and terminating training in their assigned area.
In the initial contact, the following information shall be provided: unit
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