210-4 Range Control SOP Apr 01

FLORIDA NATIONAL GUARDCAMP BLANDING TRAINING SITE210-5 RANGE CONTROL STANDARD OPERATION PROCEDURES3.1.2.5 Ensuring that medical support and range personnel are familiar with air and groundmedical evacuation procedures in accordance with Chapter 5, MEDEVAC Procedures3.1.2.6 Ensuring that the communications requirements outlined in Chapter 4 are accomplished.3.1.2.7 Upon completion of training exercises the OIC/Principle instructor or designatedrepresentative will:3.1.2.7.1 Ensure that all weapons have been cleared of ammunition prior to removalfrom the firing line or problem area. It is mandatory that a shake down inspection beconducted after all live fire ranges have completed their exercise.3.1.2.7.2 Inspect the area and ensure that all explosive charges, booby trap materials,simulators and pyrotechnics emplaced but not used are removed and turned in to theAmmunition Supply Point (ASP). Explosive that cannot be removed will be detonatedin place by Explosive Ordnance Demolition (EOD) personnel.3.1.2.7.3 Ensure compliance with Range Control's Training and Range Area ClearanceProcedures (See Appendix-8).3.1.2.7.6 Ensure that unexpended ammunition, explosives or simulators are returned tothe ASP. All misfires need to be turned into the ASP. Do not discard misfires downrange for any reason. This creates a hazard (cookoffs) to personnel in a fire situation.3.1.3 Range Safety Officer (RSO): Before firing any type of weapon commands/activities will appoint,in writing, a Range Safety Officer as defined in Chapter 1, Definitions. The RSO must be physicallypresent on the range prior to and during any firing. The RSO represents the OIC and is responsible forcomplying with appropriate safety publications, range regulations and adherence to these directives byall personnel participating in the conduct of range activities. The RSO will not be assigned additionalduties which hinder the accomplishment of his/her primary duty. Publications listed in Appendix -1 andappropriate weapons Field Manuals provide additional information and guidance for RSO's. In general,the RSO's responsibilities include, but are not limited to:3.1.3.1 Being thoroughly indoctrinated in all the publications pertaining to the safety proceduresfor the range, weapons and ammunition to be used.3.1.3.2 Instruct all safety personnel on their responsibilities and duties. Appointment of safetyassistants may be made on an as required basis, but does not relieve the RSO/OIC of theirresponsibilities.3.1.3.3 Assuring that all personnel are briefed on the left and right limits for the range being firedand that troops remain within the range boundries. Brief all personnel to command "CEASEFIRE" if any unsafe situation occurs.CBTS 210-5 Range Control Standard Operating ProceduresRevision Date: 01 Oct 2001Page - 15 -