bo 3500.1n - Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton

BO 3500.1N
25 Mar 08
4. Fighting Holes. Fighting holes will be filled in upon the completion of
each training exercise.
5. Trash. All trash shall be removed from the training area or range by the
using unit. Trash will not be buried. The practice of stockpiling refuse for
removal later is not permitted.
6. Exclusive Use. Training areas are not exclusive use areas unless special
coordination with LONGRIFLE has been accomplished. Training areas are assigned
based upon the number of personnel, equipment, environmental impact,
and type of training conducted. Typically, up to five units or 500 personnel
will be scheduled in training areas, up to three units on the beaches and the
in the boat basin and only one unit on ranges and training sites (e.g., rappel
towers, gas chambers).
7. Training Near the ASP. A prohibited area, marked by signs, exists in the
Papa Three Training Area surrounding the Ammunition Supply Point (ASP) magazine
area. It extends 500 meters out from the perimeter fence. Although
troops are permitted in this prohibited area, the use of pyrotechnics of any
type is prohibited.
8. Communication Wire. Any wire strung across ravines, between poles or
trees, or at an altitude higher than 15 feet above ground level shall be
clearly marked with white engineer tape or other highly visible materials.
All communication wire laid by using units in training areas must be
retrieved prior to departure.
9. Livestock. If livestock (e.g., sheep, bison, etc.) are grazing in a
location where they interfere with training notify LONGRIFLE.
10. Cantonment/Built-up Areas. Use of cantonment for live-fire training
(e.g., small arms fire, blanks, pyro, smoke, etc.), shall be approved by the
Commanding Officer (AC/S, O&T), as well as the appropriate Area Commander.
11. I-5 Freeway and Railroad Tracks. The I-5 Freeway, the rights-of-way
immediately adjacent to I-5 Freeway highway and the North County Transit
District rail-road tracks are off-limits to pedestrians, troop training, and
all vehicular traffic. Underpasses and overpasses will be used when crossing
railroad tracks or the I-5 Freeway. If it is necessary to cross the railroad
tracks at ground level, the unit shall make prior arrangements to have a
certified flagman at the railroad tracks by contacting the Marine Corps Base
Transportation Management Office at (760) 725-8164. Units shall inform the
Range Scheduling Office when all coordination has been made. Any fees
incurred are the responsibility of the training unit. TMOs notification
requirement is 48 hours.
12. Road Crossings. Regulations pertaining to the use of tank/AAV and other
vehicle crossings are contained in paragraph 6029 in this Chapter. Personnel
formations and troop movements, of any type, on hard-surface roads are
prohibited unless coordinated in advance with LONGRIFLE and the Provost
Marshal Office (PMO). PMO’s notification requirement is 48 hours [(760) 763-
1219].
6010. LIVE-FIRING IN TRAINING AREAS. Live-firing in training areas is
limited to established ranges, AFAs, MFAs, LFAMs; and hunting approved per
the most current edition of BO P5000.2J, Base Regulations [reference (h)].
LFAM exercises shall be conducted per approved RCO briefs and this Order.
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