CAMP SAN LUIS OBISPO

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CAMP SAN LUIS OBISPO

• RANGE SAFETY
• BRIEFING

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SAFETY

• The safety of personnel and equipment takes
  precedence over everything you do while here at
  Camp San Luis Obispo
• All personnel must conform to all rules and
  regulations
• The OIC is responsible for the safety of their
  troops
• No unsafe acts

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SAFETY

• Impact area
• Weapons and ammunition
• Non-certified ammunition
• Tracer rounds
• Personnel Safety Brief

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SAFETY BRIEF

• Firing Line
• Impact area
• Left and Right limits
• Fire procedures
• MEDEVAC procedures
• UXO procedures
• Aircraft alert

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SAFETY

• THERE IS NO REASON FOR ANYONE TO GET HURT OR
  EQUIPMENT TO BE DAMAGED. SAFETY MUST BE
  EMPHASIZED AND ENFORCED AT ALL TIMES!!

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OPERATIONS UTILIZATION

• All training will conform to CSLO Reg. 350-1,
• AR 385-63 and
• DA PAM 385-63.
• CSLO Reg. 350-1 applicable TMs and FMs for
  weapon systems being used must be on site.

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RANGE OPERATIONS

• Occupation
• Communications
• HOT status
• MEDEVAC procedures
• Live fire procedures
• COLD status
• Clearing procedures

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RANGE OPERATIONS

• A copy of DA FORM 581 must be turned in to Range
  Control before a range can be issued
• Only the OIC or RSO may sign for a range
• Both the OIC and RSO are required to be
  PHYSICALLY present on the range when in a HOT
  status.
• If either must leave, the range must go into a
  COLD status.

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RANGE OPERATIONS

• Units will be issued the following before
  occupying a range
• Range box
• Range flags
• Weapon board
• Range binder (w/CSLO 350-1)
• Telephone
• Range keys

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RANGE OPERATIONS

• Large Range flag must be flown at the main flag
  pole
• Weapon board must be placed on main Range Board
• Small Range flag must be flown at each individual
  range with personnel present
• Check condition of the range.

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RANGE OPERATIONS

• Dual method of communication with Range Control
• Primary method is land line
• Secondary is FM or cell phone
• FM frequency is 42.00 new squelch on
• Call signs are Range Control and the Range that
  you are occupying

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RANGE OPERATIONS

• RTO can NOT be the medic
• If Range Control tries to contact you with no
  success, a visit will occur
• If the problem is mechanical, Range Control will
  attempt to find a solution
• If the problem is personnel related, OIC and RSO
  will have a conversation with the Range Officer

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RANGE OPERATIONS

• OIC or RSO only must call 66546 to request a HOT
  status
• All safety requirements must be completed
• Range Control will verify the time you are
  entering a HOT status

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RANGE OPERATIONS

• You must have a dedicated RTO
• You must have a dedicated evacuation vehicle
• You must have a dedicated Emergency Medical
  person
• Medic
• Combat lifesaver
• Civilian EMT (must provide certificate to RC)

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RANGE OPERATIONS

• Live fire authorized between 0700 and 1730
• Outside this time frame and night fires must be
  coordinated and pre-scheduled through Range
  Control
• Tracers are not authorized without approval of
  Range Control

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CLEARING PROCEDURES

• OIC or RSO must call 66546 for a COLD status
• Range must be policed before calling for a range
  clearance
• What you bring in, must be taken with you when
  you depart

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MEDEVAC PROCEDURES

• No medical support on CSLO
• Call 911, land line 9-911 IMMEDIATELY
• 911 will determine evacuation method for loss of
  life, limb or eyesight
• Non-serious injury must be transported by unit
  organic vehicle
• Notify Range Control after calling 911

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MEDEVAC PROCEDURES

• Sierra Vista hospital is located on Murray Avenue
• HWY 1 south to Murray
• Left on Murray
• Hospital on left
• Strip maps available at Range Control

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CEASE FIRE

• Anyone can call a cease-fire
• If Range Control gives you a cease-fire, do it
  IMMEDIATELY
• Typical reasons for a cease-fire
• Weapon malfunction
• Personnel, vehicles or animals down range
• Aircraft overhead
• Unsafe actions

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CEASE FIRE

• If an aircraft flies overhead, try to pass the
  following information to Range Control
• Tail number
• Aircraft type ( of engines, etc.)
• Direction of flight
• Estimated altitude above ground

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MISFIRE

• If you have a misfire, perform the procedures in
  the TM or FM
• If misfire procedures are unsuccessful, attempt
  to determine if it is a weapon or ammunition
  problem
• Malfunctioning weapons will be removed from the
  range to be repaired by a certified armorer

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PYROTECHNICS

• Pyrotechnics must be approved by Range Control
  prior to arrival at CSLO
• Pyrotechnics are restricted to approved training
  areas IAW CLSO 350-1
• Review Safety of Use message
• All personnel will be briefed on the hazards and
  employment procedures of your device

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UXO SAFETY

• UXO is any munitions that didnt detonate when
  fired and is EXTREMELY dangerous
• Upon discovery, notify Range Control immediately
• Mark the UXO and remove all personnel and
  equipment from the area
• DO NOT tamper with a UXO

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ACCIDENT REPORTING

• All training accidents/incidents involving
  personnel or equipment must be reported
• Notify Range Control immediately
• Units must complete a SIR, CAARNG Form 190-40.
  Range Control can assist
• Initial reports must be reported immediately and
  follow-ups within 24 hours

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WILDLIFE

• Beware of snakes, scorpions, black widows and
  other poisonous creatures
• Dont shoot any wildlife
• Only Range Control can move cattle grazing in the
  impact area

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POISON OAK

• Found around wooded areas
• Severity of rash
• Wash thoroughly as soon as possible

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SENSITIVE AREAS/ISSUES

• Bog thistle
• Red-legged frog
• Historical/natural resources
• Avoid siber stake areas

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VEHICLES

• Speed limits
• Paved surface 25 MPH
• Unpaved surface 15 MPH
• Passing troops or joggers 5 MPH