P-385-63 Range Safety Pamphlet Download
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impact area that include bivouac must prevent disturbing earth by driving poles, pegs, and so forth into the ground, trenching around tents, or any activity that could disturb a UXO located just beneath the ground surface. Open fires will not be permitted. j. Unauthorized personnel are prohibited from handling UXO and munitions or removing them from the training complex. Procedures (for example, amnesty boxes) will be established for turn-in of ammunition and explosives (AE) items. k. All normal vehicular and foot traffic approaches to ranges and impact areas will be guarded by range guards, properly instructed in their duties, or closed off by appropriate barriers, as determined by the installation RMA (Army), RCO (Marine Corps). When barriers are used, appropriate signs will be posted. l. Aeronautical charts limit aerial access to ranges within restricted areas. 2–2. Posting warning signs, markers, and flags a. Warning signs should comply with Section 200, Part 1926, Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations (29 CFR 1926) and DA Pam 385–11. Such signage should include a signal word (such as "Danger" or "Warning"), safety symbols that identify the hazard and hazard avoidance (such as a pictogram of an explosion and "Do Not Enter" symbol), and a text message (such as "Explosive Hazard, Keep Out") (refer to DA Pam 385–11). (Note: New signage, if constructed locally, shall be at least 33 centimeters (cm) by 43.5cm in overall size and of weather-resistant materials.) The sign will state "UNEXPLODED ORDNANCE - DO NOT ENTER" in two lines of red, sans-serif capital letters in the lower white section of the sign. Lettering will be at least 5cm high and of weather-resistant materials or as dictated by the host nation. Warning signs will be posted around the installation training complex to warn and prohibit entry by unauthorized persons, and to alert authorized personnel entering a hazard area (see fig 2–1). Figure 2–1. Sample warning signs b. Signs at entry points to the training complex will prohibit trespassing and removal of items under penalties provided by law. Signs will also emphasize the dangers associated with unlawful entry and handling of dud ammuni- tion. Where appropriate, signs will be in both English and the applicable foreign language. c. Warning signs will be placed to ensure they are visible to individuals attempting to enter training complex live- fire areas at any point around its perimeter. They will be placed at 200 m intervals or less, if practicable, or in a way that will ensure that a person cannot enter the range without seeing at least one sign within a legible distance. d. Commanders will ensure UXO hazard signs are posted at a maximum of 200 m intervals around all UXO locations. e. Safety (danger, warning, caution) signs and signals will be used to warn personnel approaching a firing area. Scarlet danger flags supplemented by blinking red lights at night or during reduced visibility will be displayed from a prominent point, normally at the range entrance. f. Signs warning personnel of the danger from projectiles, bombs, lasers, and UXO will be posted near the firing area at all times. 4 DA PAM 385–63 • 16 April 2014