MCO 3550.10 — Policies And Procedures For Range And Training Area Management

MCO 3550.10 governs Marine Corps range and training area management, including range planning, control, safety, scheduling, and operations.

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  • Publication number: MCO 3550.10
  • Title: POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR RANGE AND TRAINING AREA MANAGEMENT
  • Date: 15 Feb 2018
  • Proponent: 03000 Operations & Readiness
  • Status: New

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It addresses range training systems, range control staffing and functions, fire desk operations, emergency procedures, equipment, reporting, and installation range regulations. It establishes standards, processes, personnel roles, certification programs, project submissions, and data requirements for range and training area management.

Topics covered

  • Range and training area management
  • Range planning and standards
  • Range control facility personnel
  • Fire desk operations
  • Range training systems
  • Special use airspace
  • Emergency procedures
  • RFMSS utilization data

Questions and answers

What must range safety personnel do before assuming range and training area responsibilities?

Safety regulations contained in references (b), (c), and local directives will be strictly enforced. Range safety personnel will be trained in accordance with applicable orders, publications and local directives; and assigned in writing prior to assuming RTA responsibilities. (paragraph 6)

When must range control be notified about an aircraft mishap or medical emergency?

Range control must be notified immediately in the event of an aircraft mishap or medical emergency occurring within assigned RTAs regardless of severity per the local mishap plan. (paragraph 6)

What does the range training facility training program include?

The Range Control Facility training program consists of three parts: (1) Part 1 — A Range Control Facility Manual (FacMan) that includes information required for position or facility qualification/designation. (2) Part 2 — A Range Control Orientation that orients newly assigned range control personnel. (3)Part 3 — Local Qualification Standard (LQS) for each operating and supervisory position to establish and standardize the minimum knowledge factors and performance factors required for qualification/designation. (paragraph 1)

How often must range complex management plans be updated?

RCMPs will be updated every five years or as required. (paragraph 4)

What range and training area data must commanders ensure is captured in RFMSS?

Commanders must ensure that RTA data is fully and consistently captured in RFMSS on an ongoing basis. (paragraph 6)

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