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d. The Marksmanship Training Branch will supply ammunition for
semiannual Base and Division intramural tournaments.
3. Firing Sites
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a. Ammunition at firing sites shall be positioned to minimize the
possibility of accidental ignition, explosion, or detonation. Ammunition
shall be staged in a dry place; and protected from inclement weather and the
direct rays of the sun.
b. Matches, cigarette lighters, or other spark-producing items shall not
be in or near an explosive area (within 25 feet of any explosive item).
c. Precautions shall be taken to prevent ammunition from contacting the
ground or spark-producing substances (for example, placing the ammo on the
pallets provided upon delivery will prevent the ammunition from ground
contact).
d. Ammunition may be pre-positioned at firing sites if approved by the
RCO and in compliance with the provisions of the most current edition of MCO
P8020.10A, Marine Corps Management and Explosives Safety Policy Manual, and
BO P8000.3, Ammunition and Explosives Safety (A&E Safety) [references (k) and
(l)].
4. Ammunition Control. The following ammunition control procedures shall be
observed.
a. Supervisory personnel shall be present with the vehicle/convoy
designated to pick up or return ammunition from or to the Ammunition Supply
Point (ASP).
b. All ammunition shall be delivered to the OIC of the range/firing
site. The OIC shall conduct a joint physical/visual inventory of the
ammunition received with the designated personnel delivering the ammunition.
The OIC shall compare this against what is reflected on the ASP issue
document (DD Form 1348-1A). The OIC shall verify the lot number on every
container of ammunition to ensure it matches the lot number on the issue
document (DD Form 1348-1A). The OIC shall open all containers which are not
factory-sealed, and physically/visually inspect the ammunition to ensure it
corresponds with the ammunition type on the issue document.
c. The OIC shall receipt for the ammunition by signing the DD Form 1348-
1A; and entering the quantity received by DODIC, document number, and lot
number on the NAVMC 11381, Expenditure Report [reference (c)] upon completing
the inventory to ensure the quantity matches the corresponding DD Form 1348-
1A. A copy of the properly completed Expenditure Report shall remain on the
range with the OIC at all times.
d. The OIC is ultimately responsible for the accountability of ammunition
and shall supervise the issue and control of the ammunition for the duration
of the exercise. The OIC shall ensure ammunition is not removed from the
original packing until just prior to firing. Ammunition not containing a
factory seal shall be expended first.
e. The OIC shall take measures to prevent ammunition from being rendered
unserviceable, in the event the exercise is terminated prematurely, by not
removing excessive quantities of ammunition from its original packaging,
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