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EXHIBIT B, ATTACHED TO REVOCABLE NON-EXCLUSIVE LICENSE AGREEMENT P-503 16
INTRODUCTION
800 JOINT STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE BETWEEN THE
MARICOPA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE AND LUKE AIR
FORCE BASE FOR MILITARY USE OF MARICOPA COUNTY
SHERIFF'S OFFICE FIREARMS RANGE
The purpose of this Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) between the Maricopa County Sheriff's
Office (MCSO) and Luke Air Force Base (LAFB) is to specify procedures for the joint use of the
MCSO firearms range (Range).
1. This SOP is effective as of the date that License Agreement Number P-50316 by and between
Maricopa County and LAFB (the "License") is fully executed and shall remain in full force and
effect until the date the License is terminated and/or superseded by a separate agreement or
contract for the joint MCSO and LAFB use of the Range.
2. MCSO and LAFB may amend this SOP upon mutual written agreement. If either party desires
to amend this SOP, the requesting party shall provide notice to the other party as set forth in the
Point of Contact section of this SOP below no later than ninety (90) days before the amended SOP
is proposed to go into effect.
801 FACILITY DESCRIPTION
The Range is located at 26700 West Buckeye Hills Drive in Buckeye, Arizona 85326. The facility
has sufficient parking and space to facilitate firearms training for MCSO, other public safety
entities, and LAFB personnel.
1. The Range consists of several different areas within which all firearms certified personnel
participate in training:
A. Two indoor classrooms
B. Three outdoor classrooms
C. Two 100 yard multipurpose shooting bays with 40 firing positions each
D. One 300 yard rifle bay with 20 firing positions
E. One 1500 square foot ballistic shoot house
F. Explosive ordinance disposal training area
2. Other areas of the Range facility include, but are not limited to, the following:
A. Breezeway
B. One break room
C. Weapons maintenance room
D. Armory vault
E. Administrative offices for Range personnel
F. Ammunition storage room
G. Ammunition storage connex boxes
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802 DEFINITIONS
Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training (AZPOST): As the state agency overseeing the
certification of peace officers in Arizona, AZPOST provides formal guidelines for the sworn Basic
Training Academy and annual training requirements needed to maintain certification as an Arizona
peace officer.
Chain of Command: Lines of communication going downward or upward through each
successive level of command or supervision within MCSO (per MCSO Policy GB-2, Command
Responsibility) and within Air Force personnel in accordance with their policy.
Clean Condition: A condition in which debris or equipment from the training, i.e. targets, brass
(spent shell casings), tools, have been removed and trash can receptacles have been emptied and
replaced with new trash bag.
Command Personnel: Employees holding the rank of lieutenant, and/or its military Of civilian
equivalent, and above.
Critical Incident: For the purposes of this SOP, this is any incident that results in the death or
serious physical injury of a Range user, the intentional and unintentional discharge of a firearm by
a Range user and/or MCSO employee in the performance of his/her lawful duties, or the death of
a prisoner or inmate, by any means, while in the custody of MCSO. This does not include the
following:
1. The natural death of a prisoner or inmate; or
2. The necessary dispatch of an animal.
Firearm: Any loaded or unloaded handgun, pistol, revolver, rifle, shotgun or other weapon that
will, or is designed to, or may readily be, converted to expel a projectile by the action of expanding
gases.
Firearm Safe Condition: When a firearm has no magazine inserted, no round in the chamber, the
action is open, and the safety is on, if applicable. A flag safety device is also be an acceptable
method for ensuring no round is in the chamber.
Flexible Baton Rounds: An operational name for less lethal shotgun ammunition.
hi-Service: Continuing or proficiency training as required by MCSO and/or AZPOST.
Long Gun: Any rifle/carbine that has been approved for use by MCSO and/or LAFB and appears
on the Approved Weapons List(s).
LAFB Instructor: To be considered a qualified LAFB instructor on the MCSO Range, a person
must: (I) have completed the United States Air Force (USAF) Combat Arms Apprentice Course;
and (2) be trained and certified on all operating Range Procedures.
MCSO Employee: A person currently employed by MCSO in a classified, unclassified, full-time,
part-time, contract, temporary, or probationary status.
MCSO Firearms Training Unit (FTU): The FTU consists of the MCSO Range Facility in its
entirety and the MCSO personnel assigned to it.
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MCSO Instructor: To be considered a qualified instructor at MCSO, a person must: (1) have
successfully completed the AZPOST general instructor course prior to instructing; and (2) be a
subject-matter expert or highly qualified to teach the subject they are instructing.
Proficiency: The ability to safely demonstrate the operation or handling of a firearm, to include:
engaging or disengaging any safeties, magazine exchanges, or malfunctions.
Ready Condition (Less Lethal Shotgun): When a shotgun has the action closed, empty chamber,
fully loaded magazine, and safety on. Note: The shotgun is not drop safe and could potentially
discharge in the event of being dropped with a round in the chamber.
Ready Condition (Pistol or Rifle): When a firearm has a fully loaded magazine inserted, a round
in the chamber, and the safety on, if applicable. It is permissible to download a magazine by one
or two rounds to ensure proper function of the firearm.
Safe Condition: A condition that is not likely to cause or lead to harm or injury.
Service Firearm: A firearm on the Approved Weapon List for MCSO and other law enforcement
agency personnel per MCSO Policy GJ-23, an excerpt of which is attached to this SOP as
Appendix One and/or a firearm on the Approved Weapon List for Air Force personnel which is
attached to this SOP as Appendix Two.
POINTS OF CONTACT
The following Points of Contact (POC) will be used by the MCSO and LAFB to communicate and
implement this SOP. Both MCSO and LAFB may change its POC(s) with reasonable notice.
803 FOR MCSO
1. Sergeant James Alger, Range Master. Phone: 602-876-7538.
Email: J Alger@MCSO.maricopa.gov.
2. Sergeant Sean Azevedo, Range Master. Phone: 602-876-7533.
Email: S_Azevedo@MCSO.maricopa.gov
3. MCSO Communications Center-Radio. Phone: 602-876-1030.
804 FOR LAFB
1. Lieutenant Colonel Brian S. Loveless, Commander, 56 1 Security Forces Squadron, 561h
Mission Support Group. Phone: 623-856-5976. Email: 565FS.CC@us.af.mil
2. Captain Richard D. Cordova, Operations Officer, 56 1h Security Forces Squadron, 56th
Mission Support Group. Phone: 623-856-3607. Email: 56SFS.CC@us.af.mil
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PROCEDURES
805 RANGE SCHEDULING
I. Within thirty (30) days of the commencement of License Agreement P-50316, MCSO and
LAFB shall coordinate to document LAFB's proposed annual Range use schedule. MCSO
and LAFB acknowledge that LAFB will, from time to time, need to alter the proposed schedule
or schedule additional train ings as the need arises.
2. The Range, with the exception of the live fire shoot house, will be available for LAFB use
from 6 A.M. to 4 P.M., Monday through Friday during all non-holidays, which are considered
the "normal working hours". In all instances that do not constitute an "immediate need" for
use of the Range, defined as a case in which a deployment is imminent and a soldier needs to
be qualified before deploying, the use of the Range shall be scheduled with the MCSO POC a
minimum of sixty (60) days in advance. In the case of an immediate need, LAFB shall provide
a minimum of seventy-two (72) hours advance written notice to the MCSO POC of proposed
use of the Range.
3. A minimum of one (1) MCSO FTU employee must be on site during LAFB's use, and remain
on site until all LAFB personnel have left the Range.
4. Upon written request, the Range may also be made available for use outside the normal
working hours. Requests to accommodate LAFB's use of the Range after normal working
hours for night, weekend, and/or holiday trainings shall also be sent to the MCSO POC a
minimum of sixty (60) days in advance, and shall specify the numbers of students and vehicles
that are proposed to utilize the Range as well as the length of time the Range will be used. A
written request for night or weekend scheduling to accommodate an immediate need (as
defmed above) shall be submitted to the MCSO POC a minimum of seventy-two (72) hours
in advance.
5. If LAFB desires to utilize the live fire shoot house, the proposed use must be prearranged with
the Range Master in order to obtain entry to this locked facility. LAFB users must follow the
same sign-in procedure as any other area of the Range and shall complete the "MCSO Shoot
House Use and Inspection Form" which is attached to this SOP as Appendix Three, prior to
the start of the training as well as after the training is complete. A MCSO FTU range staff
member will accompany a representative from the LAFB user group to conduct the pre and
post-inspection walk through(s).
6. At the conclusion of each training event, LAFB shall submit a Range Use Summary Report to
the Range Master that, at a minimum, documents: (1) the number of LAFB students that
participated in the training event; (2) the type and quantity of rounds expended by LAFB
students during the training event; (3) the type of use day the training event took place on
(regular working day, night, weekend, or holiday); and (4) the length of time LAFB personnel
were present on the Range for the training event. The format of the report shall be substantially
similar to the report that is attached to this SOP as Appendix Four.
7. MCSO will provide a safe and serviceable firearms training environment. Pistol Bay One (1)
and Pistol Bay Two (2) will be the priority scheduling bays for LAFB personnel. Both pistol
bays measure 100 yards in length and 150 yards across and can accommodate 40 individual
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targets. Concrete pads line the entire length of both bays at the following yard lines; 3yd, 7yd,
15yd, 25yd, 50yd, 75yd, and 100yd. LAFB may run multiple relays on the pistol bay, but not
to exceed more than forty (40) shooters at any point in time.
8. No more than one hundred thirty (130) LAFB users shall utilize the Range at a time. In
addition, LAFB shall coordinate with the MCSO Range Master regarding the types of
weapons, number of vehicles, proposed activities, and amount and type of ammunition in order
to minimize conflicts with other users, ensure adequate safety, and ensure compliance with
applicable regulations and SOPs.
9. LAFB shall provide their own range safety officers, ammunition, targets, weapons, and other
materials as needed to support their own training. LAFB range officers shall check in with
MCSO Range staff upon arrival and prior to the start of their training.
10. LAFB shall bus their personnel to the Range in order to avoid wear and tear on the Range
access road and avoid the additional dust that would be emitted from all students arriving via
personal vehicles.
11. The MCSO range has one restroom facility to accommodate both genders. There are two (2)
female stalls, two (2) male stalls, and three (3) male urinals. Should LAFB exceed eighty (80)
personnel in one day, LAFB will, at its sole cost and expense, arrange for delivery, use, and
removal of portable toilets for their personnel.
12. All MCSO Range rules and policies shall be complied with on the Range. Additionally, all
speed limits and designated parking areas are marked and the rules regarding speeding and
parking will be enforced at all times.
13. LAFB or MCSO may cancel a previously scheduled class or session with a minimum of
twenty-four (24) hours advance notice to the other party.
806 LAFB INSTRUCTOR PROCEDURES
1. Prior to Departure for Range
A. Conduct roll call per roster (Air Force Form 710)
B. Safety Questions. If the answer to any of these questions are yes, the student will not be
allowed to participate in the training event.
a. Has the student consumed alcoholic beverages during the 8 hours before reporting for
training?
b. Is the student subject to a Do Not Issue (DNI) or Do Not Arm (DNA) order?
c. Does the student feel that they shouldn't fire for any reason?
d. Is the student under the influence of any prescription medication that may affect their
ability to fire?
2. Arrival at Range and Commencement of Training
A. Sign-in with MCSO Range Staff
a. Provide number of personnel that are attending the training
b. Provide types of weapons that will be utilized for the training
B. Ensure weapons are unloaded with the action locked to the rear firing position at
the designated clearing station(s)
C. Proceed immediately to ready line
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D. Put student's weapons in location (on the ground) at the ready line
E. Conduct Range safety briefing
F. Issue equipment can, ammunition and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to
student (ammunition shall remain at the ready line)
G. Provide student break time before shooting begins
H. Assign student point locations (shooting lanes and bays)
I. Students don PPE
J. Students hang up targets
K. Students load ammunition
L. Commence firing
3. Range Clean Up
A. Ensure weapons are unloaded with the action locked to the rear firing position
prior to entering the Range
B. Provide student break time before clean up
C. Students pick up brass
D. Students throw away targets
E. Students store equipment cans
F. Pack up trucks with trash and brass
G. Tour training site with MCSO FTU staff
H. LAFB to provide Range Use Summary Report to MCSO Range Master (see Appendix
Four)
4. Depart Range
A. Verify students do not have ammunition in gear
B. Conduct head and weapon count
C. Load students and depart Range
807 RANGE OPERATIONS
Dress and Personal Appearance
1. Generally, the attire for attending any training course is uniform of the day or appropriate
attire. All clothing worn to training will be neat, clean, and conservative.
A. In certain cases, students may be permitted to wear jeans and a t-shirt while attending
classes that require more strenuous activity. If this alternate attire is permitted, these
items of clothing must be neat, clean, free of holes, and not bear any possibly offensive
language or designs.
13. Students may be turned away from class by either the instructor or the facilitator for
inappropriate attire. If this occurs, the student's immediate supervisor and the Unit
Commander will be notified immediately.
C. LAFB personnel attending training on Range premises will adhere to their dress code
determined by their designated uniform of the day.
2. Personal grooming:
A. All students will maintain a high standard of personal hygiene.
B. Instructors and students will maintain their hair in accordance with the respective
policies of their agency.
Personal Conduct and Responsibilities
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1. Students will be entirely honest and truthful in their communications with all persons.
A. The FTU will take any and all steps necessary to ensure that a proper learning
environment is maintained at all times.
B. Sexual harassment will not be tolerated, regardless of form. Sexual harassment may
be defined as unwanted or unsolicited sexual comments, gestures, or actions. Any
Range user and/or MCSO employee found to have engaged in any sexual harassment
will face disciplinary action in accordance with the respective policies of their agency.
C. Students shall treat each other with respect and strive to obtain a high degree of
cooperation and teamwork.
2. All students will conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times.
3. Cell phones. All cell phones shall be placed in the silent or vibrate mode and will not be
used in the classroom during the class.
Classroom Conduct
1. Students will be in their seats on time at the start of each class, after breaks, and after lunch.
2. Students will treat the instructors with courtesy and respect.
3. Students will not sleep during class. Students will stand in back of class if fatigue occurs.
Smoking, e-cigarettes, and chewing tobacco are not allowed on Maricopa County property
and the no-smoking policy will be enforced.
4. Students will adhere to all range rules and guidelines during all training events.
5. Students must wear proper safety equipment, hearing protection, eye protection and a hat,
during all live fire training at the range.
808 RANGE SAFETY RULES
All MCSO and LAFB personnel are tasked with ensuring that while on the Range, all safety rules
are adhered to. It is the responsibility of all users to follow and ensure adherence to all safety
rules.
1. All rules and commands shall be observed. Failure to adhere to a directive will result in the
immediate dismissal from the Range.
2. Displaying a red warning flag on the flagpole shall signify use of the Range.
3. Instructors will visually inspect the Range for safety hazards prior to its use.
4. All weapons utilized on the Range will not exceed rifle calibers above 7.62x51 or .308.
5. All weapons shall remain holstered unless otherwise directed by an MCSO or LAFB firearms
instructor. Long guns will be kept slung or muzzle depressed.
6. Full eye and ear protection along with headgear shall be worn while on the Range.
7. Weapons shall not be handled when people are downrange.
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8. All unsafe conditions require an immediate cease fire and notification to range personnel.
9. The fundamental, firearms safety rules will be followed at all times.
A. All guns are loaded.
B. Always point the muzzle in a safe direction:
i. Safe direction is a direction in which, if an accidental or unintentional discharge
occurs, only minimum property damage will happen.
ii. Never let the muzzle of a weapon point at anything you are not willing to destroy.
iii. Keep your trigger finger straight along the frame until you are on target and have
decided to fire.
iv. Be sure of your target and surroundings.
10. Do not move off the line unless told to do so by an instructor.
11. Do not accept or hand a weapon to someone unless the weapon is unloaded and the action is
open.
12. Whenever a weapon has been out of your control, verify the condition of the weapon.
13. All loading, unloading or manipulation of weapons will be done online, downrange or at the
clearing station. This includes arriving at the Range.
14. All brass and debris shall be removed from the Range prior to leaving the area. Large items
such as targets or boxes shall be disposed of in a trash receptacle.
15. Any violation of the safety rules will result in a "dismissal" for the specific event and will be
reported to the Range Master for appropriate action.
809 MAINTENANCE
1. The MCSO FTU is responsible for the maintenance, including lead management, of the Range.
Specifically, the MCSO FTU shall ensure that all applicable EPA and OSHA regulations are
being met.
2. MCSO FTU maintenance of the main pistol range(s), firing lines for utility and rifle range(s):
A. Impact areas shall be monitored for erosion and debris build up, and maintenance
performed as deemed necessary.
B. Bays shall be power washed monthly or more often if use dictates.
C. Bays will be inspected weekly for maintenance issues. Any deficiencies will be
remediated immediately or scheduled for maintenance.
3. MCSO FTU berm and retention area maintenance:
A. Earthen berms used as backstops shall be periodically maintained on an as needed basis
as determined by Range use.
B. When it is determined that the berms are in need of remediation, a lead reclamation
company shall be contracted to complete the work.
C. Berm and retention areas shall be inspected on a monthly basis to ensure proper repair and
maintenance. Any issues noted will be reported to the MCSO Facilities Maintenance
Division and/or the Maricopa County Risk Management Department for repair and/or
testing/remediation.
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4. MCSO FTU 360 degree live fire shoot house maintenance:
A. This facility uses portable bullet traps that shall be serviced in the same manner that traps
of the main pistol range are serviced. All rules regarding PPE use remain in effect for
clean up inside the shoot house.
B. The shoot house and bullet traps shall be inspected and swept and cleared of debris on a
weekly basis and bullet traps shall be cleaned when a build-up of lead debris is detected.
C. The MCSO FTU will coordinate with other user groups prior to rearranging any portion
of the shoot house to ensure the layout of the shoot house will meet their training needs.
D. All activities at the shoot house will be scheduled through the Range Master or their
designee.
810 AMMUNITION
1. LAFB shall provide their own ammunition in support of their training. MCSO is not
responsible for the storage of ammunition belonging to LAFB.
2. LAFB will keep its designated training area clean at all times and will remove all equipment
and pick up brass, trash, and debris at the completion of their training.
811 SECURITY
Only the MCSO FTU staff assigned to the Range will have the access code to arm or disarm the security
alarm system. At no time will the access code be given to LAFB personnel.
EQUIPMENT
812 KEYS
The MCSO Range Master will ensure that all keys are properly secured, inventoried, accounted for and
replaced when needed. All FTU staff will be issued a key. At no time will keys be issued to LAFB
personnel. MCSO FTU personnel will be on site at all times when LAFB personnel are present to ensure
access to training areas at the Range.
813 SHOP EQUIPMENT
1. The MCSO FTU uses shop equipment, such as, but not limited to, drill press, bench grinders,
lathe, and handheld drills. This equipment is properly secured and maintained in various
locations within the FTU. Safety glasses are required while using this equipment. MCSO is
not responsible for storing any shop equipment owned by LAFB.
2. LAFB instructors will have access to the Range shop tools and equipment for emergency
repairs, but must be accompanied by a MCSO FTU staff member.
814 FORKLIFT/PALLET JACKS
The FTU uses a forklift/pallet jack to off load and move delivery items sent to the Range. Only
qualified MCSO FTU personnel may operate the forklift/pallet jacks.
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815 VEHICLES
1. All vehicles on Range premises will be parked in designated parking spaces.
2. No vehicles shall be driven on either pistol bay unless approved by the Range
Commander or Range Master.
3. Vehicles to be utilized in Range training or Range scenarios must be approved by
Range Master.
816 TRACTOR
The FTU uses a tractor to fix or repair areas of the Range such as, but not limited to, fixing
the parking lot after heavy rain, and relocating material. Only qualified MCSO FTU
personnel may operate the tractor.
817 FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
The MCSO Range contains multiple fire extinguishers in various locations, as shown on the map
attached to this SOP as Appendix Five. Each fire extinguisher is checked by a member of the FTU
once per month to ensure that it is functioning properly. Each fire extinguisher is also annually
inspected by an outside contracted vendor and replaced as needed. MCSO FTU shall be
responsible for the maintenance and care of every fire extinguisher on site.
818 AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILATORS (AEDs)
1. The MCSO Range contains multiple AEDs in various locations, as shown on the map attached
to this SOP as Appendix Five. AEDs are found in red storage units labeled AED located on
the walls. AED storage units also contain an AED kit and a flashlight to help assist when
responding to a situation.
2. Each AED battery is checked once per month by the AED/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
(CPR) Coordinator (or designee). All AEDs are inspected by the CPR/AED Coordinator bi-
annually to ensure proper functioning. If AED or AED supplies are not functioning properly,
Range users shall inform the Range Master.
819 GYM EQUIPMENT
The Range contains various types of gym equipment which is stored in the small classroom and at
the outside classroom. The gym equipment may be utilized by County employees only.
820 TARGET SYSTEM
The MCSO Range uses a pneumatic target system.
1. The targets are designed to have the target edged and then turn 90 0 and face the shooter on
command. This current system is a tandem system that contains a specialized actuator
designed specifically for applying a turning force to banks of tandem target actuators.
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2. The control system uses a laptop computer with the current vendor's program, air compressor,
and a cordless phone to turn the targets. The ultimate function of the controller is to switch
the air pressure on or off at the command of the operator. MCSO Range personnel will train
LAFB instructors on the correct operation of the pneumatic target system.
1 Any maintenance or repairs needed on the pneumatic target system will be performed by
MCSO FTU personnel only.
821 TRAINING REQUESTS
Any LAFB law enforcement personnel wishing to attend an MCSO training class must complete
proper paperwork request and receive proper approval through MCSO Training Division.
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
This section describes the positions, duties and general procedures to be followed during an emergency
situation. Some incidents require specific actions as indicated in the appropriate sections of this SOP.
It is important that all emergency situations be handled in a well supervised and controlled manner to prevent
injury, interference, confusion, damage, and contamination.
Note: This section is not intended to be all-inclusive or to limit the actions of responding personnel. In all
cases, the emergency situation itself will guide the actions and decisions of the responsible personnel.
822 COMMUNICATION
1. During any emergency situation, all personnel will hold radio transmissions to an absolute
minimum and will not contact the affected area with unnecessary phone calls, nor will any
contact be made over the intercom system. Officers will also restrict travel to the emergency
scene, unless they have been authorized to be there.
2. The nature of the incident will indicate which emergency operating procedure will be
followed.
3. In major emergencies, the MCSO senior officer on site assumes the responsibility as Incident
Commander (as defined below) until relieved by proper authority.
4. During any emergency situation, personnel should call 911, or utilize the direct land line
phones located in each pistol bay under the ramada(s) which instantly connect to MCSO
emergency dispatch.
5. For other assistance, personnel can call the MCSO Communications Center-Radio at 602-876-
1030.
823 PERSONNEL RESPONSIBILITIES
MCSO uses the Incident Management System to manage and control emergency situations. For
the purposes of this SOP, the Incident Commander shall be a MCSO sergeant, lieutenant, or other
command officer within the chain of command.
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An officer/deputy may assume the role of Incident Commander only when there are no sergeants,
lieutenants, or other command staff available.
The following is a list of roles and responsibilities for an emergency situation. All or part of this
list may be activated based on the nature and extent of the emergency.
1. Incident Commander: This will be the highest ranking MCSO-staff member on-scene. The
Incident Commander will have authority over the incident until properly relieved by higher
authority, but will continue to retain authority over the facility.
2. Deputy Incident Commander: The MCSO Deputy Incident Commander reports directly to
the Incident Commander and will respond to the incident scene until the command post is
established.
3. Internal Security Liaison Officer: The MCSO Internal Security Liaison Officer reports to
the Deputy Incident Commander and is responsible for making tactical assignments.
4. Transportation Liaison Officer: The MCSO Transportation Liaison Officer reports to the
Deputy Incident Commander and is responsible for establishing the vehicle staging areas. The
staging areas for emergency vehicles will be coordinated with the MCSO Occupational Safety
Division (OSD) Nurse.
5, Resource Liaison Officer: The MCSO Resource Liaison Officer reports to the MCSO Deputy
Incident Commander and is responsible for requesting the services of outside agencies at the
discretion of the incident commander.
6. Triage Liaison Officer: The MCSO Triage Liaison Officer reports to the MCSO Deputy
Incident Commander and is responsible for coordinating services with the MCSO OSD Nurse,
maintaining a communication link between medical and all other working personnel and
providing security for the triage area.
7. Scribe: The scribe reports to either the Incident Commander or Deputy Incident Commander
and documents pertinent information regarding the incident.
8. Public Information Officer (PIO): The MCSO PIO will act as the liaison officer to handle
the press, news releases and other media and public inquiries.
824 INJURIES
1. Each Range user is responsible for ensuring safe working and training conditions.
2. Working and training hazards shall be identified and reported immediately to the Range
Master, or their designee, so that immediate action can be taken to eliminate the hazard.
3. The supervisor and/or instructors shall adhere to the following procedures:
A. Supervisors/instructors will be alert in identifying persons who appear to be ill or injured.
B. Students who appear ill or injured, or who report to staff that they are ill or injured, will
be ordered to immediately cease the physical activity and the supervisor/instructor will
evaluate the situation to determine if medical attention is necessary.
4. MCSO and LAFB are individually responsible for the supervision and management of its own
personnel. All injuries or property damage occurring at the Range will be reported to the
instructor in charge of the training session and the Range Master.
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5. In the event of an unintentional discharge which results in no injury or property damage:
A. While on the firing line:
i. Unless there is "gross negligence" the incident shall be reported to the instructor and
will be handled as a training issue.
ii. In the case of "gross negligence" the incident shall be reported to the instructor and
will be handled as a training issue as well as reported to the MCSO Range Master.
B. Off the firing line:
i. It may be considered a Critical Incident if there is injury or damage to property.
ii. The incident will be reported to the Range Master for appropriate documentation and
assessment of damage.
MCSO personnel will complete a memorandum to the Range Master documenting the
details of the event.
iv. The assigned instructor will also complete a memorandum documenting the incident.
6. In the event of a minor injury:
A. Personnel for each respective agency will render first aid to injured personnel as
necessary.
B. Range staff will be notified.
C. All appropriate forms will be completed in accordance with the respective policies of their
agency. If complications from the injury develop at a later date, an additional written
statement will be completed at that time.
D. For MCSO, the Range Master or the most senior representative of the training staff will
determine the correct course of action in regards to having a MCSO user, or a non-LAFB
user, treated for their injury.
E. LAFB will determine the course of action for treatment of any of their personnel injured
on County property; however, the assigned instructor shall report the injury to Range staff
for documentation purposes.
F. If it appears that no medical attention is needed but the student insists on seeking medical
attention, the student may do so.
7. In the event of a major injury (Critical Incident):
A. Render immediate first aid.
B. Notify emergency medical personnel via telephone or MCSO radio.
C. Secure the scene.
D. Notify the Range Master, or their designee, immediately. The Range Master will make
appropriate notification through the chain of command.
E. The Range Master will assume command of the Critical Incident and direct/coordinate all
activities in compliance with MCSO Policy GJ-2, which is attached to this SOP as
Appendix Six.
F. All personnel present will be directed to complete a written statement as to their
observations of the incident in accordance with the policies of their Agency.
G. A member of the MCSO FTU will be assigned to complete a MCSO report concerning
the incident.
H. All personnel who were involved or witnessed the incident will remain at the Range
until released by the Incident Commander.
825 FIRE EMERGENCIES
I. Types of fires:
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A. Major Fire: A major fire is a fire involving a large area or where heavy smoke is present.
A major fire is not easily extinguished or contained by facility personnel, and will
normally require support of other agencies.
B. Minor Fire: A minor fire is a fire that may be extinguished or contained by personnel
without the support of other agencies.
2. Personnel response to fires: When smoke or fire is discovered, personnel duties may include,
but are not limited to, the following:
A. Identify the type and location of the fire.
B. Proceed to the scene and assess the situation.
C. Direct personnel/visitors away from the affected area.
D. Send personnel to the emergency scene as appropriate.
E. Direct firefighting and containment efforts as appropriate.
F. Close all doors to confine the smoke and fire.
G. Determine perimeter security needs.
H. Assign personnel to key duty posts as appropriate.
I. Establish a command post as appropriate, a safe distance from the incident. All responding
personnel will report to this command post.
J. Establish a medical triage area in coordination with medical personnel as appropriate.
K. Establish a vehicle staging area as appropriate.
L. Provide first aid, CPR and medical assistance in accordance with training.
3. Notifications:
A. Range Master (major/minor fire)
B. MCSO Communications to request appropriate support, such as the Phoenix Fire
Department (major fire)
826 MEDICAL DISASTER
A medical disaster is defined as situation(s) where Range users are forced and/or are threatened to
be forced into a helpless and suffering situation, and as a result are in need of food, clothing, shelter
and/or medical treatment. The highest-ranking MCSO staff member at the time of the disaster
will be the Incident Commander until relieved by a person of MCSO higher authority.
I. Disasters may be categorized by the following:
A. Sudden: Without warning, such as fires, explosions, and bomb threats.
B. Forewarned: Notification of something unavoidable, up to twenty-four hours in advance,
such as flood, tornado, etc.
C. Internal: Fire, explosion, gas inhalation, loss of utilities, and building collapse.
D. External: Emergencies occurring outside of the Range.
2. During the onset of a medical disaster, personnel duties may include, but are not limited to,
the following:
A. Assess the situation.
B. Announce the emergency, identify its locations, describe its nature, and identify the
immediate actions needed.
C. Send personnel to the emergency scene as appropriate.
D. Direct personnel/visitors away from the affected area.
E. Determine perimeter security needs.
F. Assign personnel to key duty posts as appropriate.
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G. Establish a command post as appropriate, a safe distance from the incident. All responding
personnel will report to this command post.
H. Establish a medical triage area in coordination with OSD Nurse as appropriate.
I. Establish a vehicle staging area. Assigned personnel will direct emergency vehicles to the
designated area, and escort emergency personnel to the required areas.
J. Provide first aid, CPR and medical assistance in accordance with training.
3. Notifications:
A. MCSO Range Master
B. MCSO Communications, if other agency support is needed
827 MEDICAL EMERGENCY
A medical emergency is defined as a situation in which a person or persons, regardless of reason,
become(s) ill or injured in a manner that requires immediate medical attention to avoid possible
serious impairment and/or death.
First aid and CPR shall be rendered, as needed. Certified personnel are required to render first aid
and CPR; however, they are not permitted to render it beyond the scope of the training they have
received and are certified to provide.
I. When a medical emergency is discovered, personnel duties may include, but are not limited
to, the following:
A. Assess the situation.
B. Announce the emergency to all personnel, provide the location, type of injury or
symptoms, if known, and type of assistance required.
C. Announce the presence of blood and body fluids or other contaminants, to allow personnel
to respond with the appropriate PPE.
C. Provide first aid and CPR in accordance with training.
D. Send personnel to the emergency scene as appropriate.
E. Direct personnellvisitors away from the affected area.
F. Only move the victim upon the orders of the medical personnel or in the case that the
victim is in immediate danger.
2. The medical personnel will assume control and responsibility of the medical emergency upon
arrival.
3. Notifications:
A. Immediate supervisor
B. Outside agencies (i.e. fire department)
C. Range Master in cases of serious or life threatening injuries
828 EVACUATIONS
This procedure is in accordance with MCSO Policy GD-15, Emergency Evacuation Plan, which
is attached to this SOP as Appendix Seven, and is to provide guidance to training staff in case of
an evacuation.
I. Evacuation Routes
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A. The MCSO FTU has several exits in case of an emergency evacuation. All Range users
shall become familiar with the design of the entire facility so that a successful evacuation
is completed in a safe and orderly manner.
B. The MCSO FTU building is a single level. All entrances and exits are shown on the map
attached to this SOP as Appendix Five.
2. Evacuation Exits
A. The administrative building entrance/exit is located on the north and south side of the
building.
B. The shop entrance/exit is centrally located on the west side of the building into the
breezeway.
C. The classroom has two exits (within the room itself); one on the south wall and one on the
east wall.
D. The Milo room has an available exit on the east side of the building adjacent to the lobby
entrance.
3. Evacuation Maps
A. Evacuation maps are posted on the walls throughout various areas of the FTU. These
particular descriptions will provide guidance to those inside the facility and help assist in
the evacuation process.
B. The evacuation maps also include the location of fire extinguishers and AEDs.
4. Evacuation Sweep
A. Evacuation maps are posted on the walls throughout various areas of the FTU. The
depictions will provide guidance to those inside the facility and help assist in the
evacuation process.
B. Sweep Route:
i. The Range Commander will designate a MCSO supervisor to be in charge of the
sweep. The sweep supervisor shall identify four MCSO staff members to assist in the
sweep. Of the four MCSO staff members, two teams are made consisting of two
MCSO staff members each. Both teams will obtain radios, utilize evacuation kit
supplies (two kits), and maintain contact throughout the remainder of the evacuation.
The MCSO supervisor shall delegate one team to clear the administrative building
that consist of all offices and cubicles, staff kitchen, the back shop, ammunition issue
room, and vault. The other team will clear the classroom, Milo room and outside
restroom and rejoin the sweep detail at the breezeway. Staff will gather fire
extinguishers and AEDs and emergency medical kits as they are encountered.
iii. All staff participating in the sweep will report to the sweep supervisor immediately
after exiting the building and prior to engaging in other activity in support of the
emergency
5. Rally Points:
A. The designated rally point/triage area will be the parking lot due north of the Range
training buildings. Upon recognition of the need for an evacuation, the incident
Commander will assemble a small number of personnel to assist in organizing the rally
point.
B. The Incident Commander will dispatch two personnel to direct traffic in the parking lot.
One person will take a position at the rally point and begin organizing the evacuees so that
headcounts can be made by the instructors and section supervisors, ensuring all personnel
have evacuated the building.
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C. The Incident Commander will ensure that medical supplies have been moved to the triage
area. Personnel assigned to the triage area will further assist in setting up the triage area
at the direction of the supervisor or highest ranking medically trained person.
D. Any time the Incident Commander finds it necessary to dispatch members of their team
to a separate area, a minimum of two personnel will be sent to ensure officer safety. The
Incident Commander will be responsible for immediately accounting for each member of
the team once at the rally point.
829 EVACUATION SUPPLIES
Supplies and equipment for an evacuation are located in two areas of the Range building. Both
kits are maintained by a designated MCSO staff and are inventoried once per month.
1. Evacuation kit supplies include, but are not limited to, the following:
A. Sweep route maps for both sweep teams.
B. Reflecting vests.
C. Flashlights.
2. The evacuation routes are shown on the map attached to this SOP as Appendix Five.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the following individuals acknowledge that they have: (1) read this SOP and its
attached Appendices; (2) hereunder set their signatures on the day and year set forth below; and (3) agree that
this SOP, and any amendments thereto, shall be disseminated and read by all MCSO and LAFB personnel that
utilize the Range.
MCSO
By; Captain Jesse Spurgin Date
Training Division Commander
LAFB
3 Oec (e)11(
By: Lieutenant Colonel Brian S. Loveless Date
Commander
561b Security antes Squadron, 56111 Mission Support Group
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