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Figure 14–11. Surface danger zone for the non-lethal/tube launched munition system 14–14. Special Effects Small Arms Marking System (Marine Corps) a. The Special Effects Small Arms Marking System (SESAMS) is a Marine Corps training system that fires a marking cartridge (colored dye) to enhance realism for force-on-force training. Improper use of the SESAMS training system may cause serious personal injury and/or damage to equipment. b. The mixing of live ammunition and SESAMS rounds is prohibited. c. Installation commanders should establish a RSO program that specifically addresses SESAMS training system requirements. SESAMS training systems will also be addressed in the installation’s range SOP. d. Upon completion of the SESAMS RSO requirements, installation commanders will certify Marine staff sergeants (and above), or other Service equivalent, as SESAMS RSO. e. Before SESAMS firing: (1) Ensure that only Marine Corps procured adapter kits and marking cartridges are used. (2) Force-on-force training with SESAMS 9mm DODICs (AA12) and (AA21) is prohibited when temperatures are below 38 degrees Fahrenheit. Training with SESAMS 5.56mm DODICs (AB05) and (AB06) is prohibited when temperatures are below 18 degrees or above 104 degrees Fahrenheit. (3) Account for and remove all live ammunition from the designated training area prior to commencement of SESAMS training exercises. (4) Instruct all participants that head shots are not authorized. (5) Ensure that all personnel within the 150 m safety distance (zone) wear PPE Level 0 protective equipment and clothing. The use of groin protection and gloves is highly encouraged. 181 DA PAM 385–63 • 16 April 2014