The document outlines the responsibilities and procedures for Range Safety Officers (RSOs) at an MC Base. RSOs are responsible for safety briefs and oversight of all range, facility, and training area use. Commanders are responsible for certifying RSOs on each weapon system. Special requests for alternate range or training area use require advanced approval. Detailed safety briefs and adherence to standard operating procedures are required for any live fire or training exercises.
-In MCO P3570.1A it clearly states that the Range Control Officer is responsible for an OIC/RSO orientation and over all safety brief to CLNC (which you are getting here) -Unit Commander= Bn Cmdr/Squadron Cmdr/ equivalent is responsible for certifying each OIC/RSO on each weapon system to be used at that particular range, facility, TA. -ROIC is responsible and in the hot seat on the deck—everything that happens or fails to happen is his/her responsibility. -Very important that all understand this relationship. -If this is the only safety training that the proposed OIC/RSO are getting they are not ready to run a range and are being set up for failure.(they need to know this)
-In MCO P3570.1A it clearly states that the Range Control Officer is responsible for an OIC/RSO orientation and over all safety brief to CLNC (which you are getting here) -Unit Commander= Bn Cmdr/Squadron Cmdr/ equivalent is responsible for certifying each OIC/RSO on each weapon system to be used at that particular range, facility, TA. -ROIC is responsible and in the hot seat on the deck—everything that happens or fails to happen is his/her responsibility. -Very important that all understand this relationship. -If this is the only safety training that the proposed OIC/RSO are getting they are not ready to run a range and are being set up for failure.(they need to know this)
-Scheduling: ranges, TA’s, training facilities, restricted airspace, ALZs, TLZs, Drop Zones, impact areas, and waterways. -This is not all inclusive list (go over some ranges and when they need to be scheduled) –OIC responsible for scheduling -AIWW/GSRA one calendar month out. -Road closures 7 working days out. -SRR 10 days. -Earliest to be scheduled 90 days—latest 48 hrs out. (MOS producing schools have 120 privileges) Exceptions: Check with your 3 shop, Range control SOP, last resort Range Control -RFMSS= Range Facility Management Support System. Your 3 shop has a terminal and will input it for you. -Sometimes you need a paper TAR or SRR
Ignorance is not an excuse!!
Your boss as in Bn Commander or higher Ensure your chain knows what is going on and will support you. EX: L-5 Fire and Maneuver/CBC All GSRA ranges need a SRR