bo 3500.1n - Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton

BO 3500.1N
25 Mar 08
o. Requests for a field ASP must be submitted to the Range Control
Officer (RCO) at least seven (7) days prior to the event. A field ASP must
be established any time ammunition/explosives are stored or staged on a range
or in a training area where it is not authorized to be fired.
5. Modifications
a. Modification or “fixing” ammunition charges before shooting is not
authorized. If the charges are not fully ready to fire, return them to the
local ASP, and a contact team from Fallbrook (Naval Weapons Detachment) or
Crane will make the repairs.
b. Mixing or combining two or more separate DODICs into a single
munition is prohibited, unless the DODICs were designed to be integrated
(e.g., CS capsules or loose CS powder will not be introduced into smoke
grenades in order to generate a smoke/CS cloud).
7002. DEFECTIVE AMMUNITION. Defective ammunition shall not be expended.
Every round of ammunition which malfunctions, or does not fire as it is
designed shall be reported. The most current edition of MCO 8025.1D w/CH1,
Ammunition and Explosive Safe Policies, Programs, Requirements, and
Procedures for Class V Material, [reference (n)], establishes reporting
requirements and time frames. The CG, I MEF (G-4 Ammo) and CO, MCB [Base
Safety Center (Explosive Safety Officer)] shall receive copies of all
reports, through the appropriate chain of command, per BO P8000.3.
7003. MALFUNCTION REPORTS. Detailed malfunction reporting requirements and
exceptions are contained in MCO 8025.1D. Duds, hang fires and misfires
should be considered malfunctions for the purpose of reporting. In the event
of a malfunction, training units shall submit a malfunction report by Naval
message, within 24 hours of the malfunction if an injury occurs. Report
malfunctions within 72 hours if no injury has occurred. Additionally, the
malfunction shall be reported to the MCB Explosive Safety Officer [(760)
763-4817], with a copy of the report FAX’d to the Explosive Safety Office as
soon as possible [(760) 725-3169]. A copy of the malfunction report form is
contained in Appendix G of this Order.
7004. EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE DISPOSAL (EOD). The mission of EOD is to remove
explosive ordnance hazards posing a threat to personnel, equipment, material,
and the installation, which are beyond the capability of other MOSs in the
Marine Corps. EOD will provide appropriate technical assistance to units
requesting assistance. EOD is not available or responsible for the routine
transportation of ammunition and explosives. EOD assistance is available on
a 24-hour basis. Contact LONGRIFLE for EOD assistance.
7005. DUDS. A dud is ammunition, of any caliber or weight, that has been
fired, placed, dropped, thrown or launched, but which fails to function as
designed. Duds, (with the exception of hand grenade ranges) occurring within
a dedicated impact area do not normally require an EOD response, but shall be
reported to LONGRIFLE with the approximate location. Exceptions to this are
short rounds, which place the firing unit within the fragmentation radius of
the fired munitions. Duds found outside an impact area, or in a training
area, shall be reported to LONGRIFLE immediately. An exact, clearly marked
location of the dud is required, a guide made available, and all personnel
cleared of the immediate area. Do not disturb a dud in any manner.
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