210-4 Range Control SOP Apr 01

FLORIDA NATIONAL GUARDCAMP BLANDING TRAINING SITE210-5 RANGE CONTROL STANDARD OPERATION PROCEDURES3.2.14.1.1 Convoys or road marches that use any administrative road must have aroute overlay submitted for approval by the Provost Marshall Office 24 hours inadvance.3.2.14.1.2 During darkness, All vehicles must use driving lights on administrativeroads.3.2.14.1.3 Units conducting foot road marches during darkness will place trafficguards equipped with flashlights or similar lighting devices and reflective vest (orcross straps and sleevelets) approximately 100 meters to the front and rear of thecolumn. The guards will be instructed to wave lights to attract the attention ofapproaching traffic.3.2.14.2 Tactical Roads:3.2.14.2.1 All roads used in support of training (including tactical road marches) mustbe scheduled in the same manner as training areas with an overlay for routedesignated. This will be submitted to Range Control 24 hours prior to the movement.3.2.14.2.2 When roadblocks, craters, blackout driving, gas or smoke are used intraining, road guards will be positioned at appropriate points to control and re-directtraffic. Road guards will be equipped with yellow or similar type traffic signalingflashlights. Emergency vehicles (ambulances, military police, fire suppressionvehicles, Forestry, Range Control or Range Maintenance vehicles) will be permittedthrough tactical roadblocks without being challenged by sign/countersign procedures.3.2.14.2.3 Maximum speeds for tactical roads and limitations are as follows.Wheeled Vehicle - 30 mph (unless otherwise posted)Track – Not in convoy 20 mphConvoy – Lead Vehicle 20 mphConvoy – Other Vehicles 20 mphCrossing Bridges05 mphNote: Catch up speed not to exceed 25mph.Wheel and Track- Passing Troops 05 mph- Blackout 05 mph or not to exceed ground guides.Distance between vehicles must not be less than 100 meters.Distance must increase for dust conditions.CBTS 210-5 Range Control Standard Operating ProceduresRevision Date: 01 Oct 2001Page - 20 -