EMERGENCY PROCEDURE AIDE MEMOIRE
1.
In the case of any type of incident or accident occurring on the ranges or training area the SRCO’s/RCO’s or
ECO’s are to ensure that they are fully conversant with the procedures to be followed as laid down in pamphlet 21 and
other relevant documents. If the SRCO/RCO or ECO is in any doubt as to whether an incident may have the potential to
be an accident he should report it as an accident.
2.
In the event of any type of accident or incident occurring on Thetford Ranges the
following aide memoire gives guidance on the procedures to be followed.
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M
(a)
ACTION
REMARKS
(b)
(c )
CEASE
FIRING/TRAININ
G
FIRST AID
(if required)
All firing or training is to cease. All weapons are to be
placed on the ground.
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MEDICAL
ASSISTANCE
(if required)
4
WEAPON/EQUIP
MENT SAFETY
(PRESERVATION
OF EVIDENCE)
Whilst first aid is being administered, medical assistance
should be sought. In cases of serious injury Units are to
call 999 requesting the service they require. This can be
done from all phones on the area. The emergency service
will require the following information:
a. Type of incident (what has happened).
b. Number and type of casualties.
c. RV Point with grid reference (see RV points
below).
d. The contact person and the telephone number
being used. This phone must remain manned
throughout.
e. Be prepared to answer additional questions
from the Ambulance Service.
f. In the event of an Air Ambulance being
tasked, be prepared to man and marshal a landing
area.(NO SMOKE IS TO BE USED)
Once the appropriate service has been contacted or should
the unit experience problems then contact Range Control
on the emergency number ext 5222. Outside normal
working hours this number connects to the guardroom at
West Tofts Camp.
Do not attempt to unload, make safe, strip or clean any of
the weapons or move any vehicle or equipment involved in
the incident, unless not doing so would further increase
the risk to personnel,
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INFORM RANGE
CONTROL
Range Control can be contacted on 5222/5235/5167 and
will give advice on how to contact other agencies. It is a
unit responsibility to ensure the correct reporting
procedure is followed. Range Control will require the
following information:
a. Name and Rank of person reporting the
accident/incident.
b. Unit involved in the accident/incident.
c. DTG of accident/incident.
d. Location of accident/incident.
e. Fatalities and or injuries (if applicable).
f. Weapon type and damage (if applicable).
g. Contact number of unit.
h. Action taken by unit so far.
The telephone from which the incident is reported is to
remain manned until the incident is closed.
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CORDON
(PRESERVATION
OF EVIDENCE)
Cordon off the area of the accident/incident to prevent any
evidence being destroyed or moved. Everything should
remain as it is in situ until the arrival of the investigative
authorities. All personnel involved in the exercise are to
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Injured personnel are to be given first aid treatment. In the
case of fatal accidents, bodies should not be touched
except to confirm death. Out of respect bodies should be
covered until they can be removed from the scene.
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WITNESSES
8
INFORM OTHER
AGENCIES
(Pam 21C, Sec 3,
Page 2-15)
mark their position on the ground using appropriate
markers e.g. helmet or webbing. As soon as possible write
a brief account of what they were doing and what they saw
at the time of the accident/incident. Produce a sketch map
or plan containing the following information:
a. Location of all fragments.
b. All personnel involved and witnesses, record
direction they were facing, their posture (standing etc)
at the time of the incident and if applicable, the state of
readiness of their weapons and the direction the
weapon was pointing.
The names of all witnesses to the accident/incident are to
be recorded. To prevent personnel changing their minds
on events, discussion about the accident/incident is to be
discouraged. If possible witnesses should be separated.
Witnesses should produce a sketch or plan and write a
brief account of the accident/incident.
1. The Land Accident Prevention and Investigation Team (LAIT) are to be informed by the fastest possible means. An INCREP s
the format of LANDSO 3202.
Advice on completion of LANDSO 3202 INCREP can be gained from Range Control.
Special Investigation Branch (SIB) RMP may also need to be informed
LAIT can be contacted by telephone on the following numbers:
Mil - 96798 6587
Civil - 03067986587.
FAX - 01264 886811
Mobile – 07717 424000
Email- ArmyLF-CESO-LAIT-mailbox@mod.uk
2. Army Incident Notification Cell (AINC) are to be informed by the fastest possible means. They will give advice and assistance
the
incident. AINC contact number is:
Mil – 96770 3661.
FAX - 94393 6889
Civil - 03067 703661
FAX - 01264 886889
Email – ArmyLF-CESO-AINC-mailbox@mod.uk
3. When any incident / accident involves weapons or ammunition, including pyrotechnics, the ATO and SASC are to be contacte
means. The telephone numbers are:
SASC: Mil 96798 6591 (Civ 03067 986591), Mob - 07717424005 (Weapon Incident / Accident)
JSEODOC – Mil - 94234 3360/3361/3362 Civil - 01235 513360/3361/3362
(Ammunition Incident /Accident)
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WEAPONS/EQUI
PMENT DETAILS
(PRESERVATION
OF EVIDENCE)
The serial number of the weapon or equipment involved is
to be recorded. Damaged or defective weapons, lodged
bullets and empty cases are to be left where they fell after
the incident. An armourer should be requested to attend.
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AMMUNITION
The ADAC, designation and BKI of the ammunition
involved in the accident/incident are to be recorded. The
ammunition is to be segregated and not used again unless authorised by ATO.
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SUSPENSION OF
SAFETY STAFF
Those Safety Staff directly involved in the incident will
immediately have their range qualifications / authorisations
temporarily suspended.
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COMPLETION
OF MOD FORM
906/906A
LAND RANGE
LOG
It is the responsibility of the SRCO/RCO, ECO to ensure
that the details of the accident/incident are entered in the
Land Range Log as well as the Range Control Occurrence Book.
3.
STANTA RV points for emergency services are shown below. Units should be prepared to give both the
postcode and/or grid to the service operator.
a. West Tofts Camp Gate IP26 5EP Grid TL 837922.
b. POL Gate Thorpe Camp IP24 1RU Grid TL 900903.
c. Bodney Camp Gate IP25 6NU Grid TL 852989.
d. Wretham Camp IP24 1QU Grid TL 919901.
e. Area “GRIM” Grid TL 805901
f. Bridgham Heath “Z” Pedders Way Gate Grid TL 934875.
g. Sculthorpe Airfield Gate NR21 7RJ Grid TF 849302.
h. Thetford Range Complex Grid TL 848816
i. Barnham Training Area Grid TL 864804
4.
Units are to note that they must supply a guide to escort emergency services to the scene of any incident
from the RV. Units must also man the RV so that any follow on emergency services can be instructed as to where
to find the incident. It is possible following a request for an ambulance that a “Lay Response” person may be the
first on the scene. A “Lay Response” person is a medically trained civilian who is volunteered to the ambulance
service to make certain that the correct type of ambulance has been deployed.
5.
The nearest hospitals with casualty departments are shown below. Units are to prepare route cards to
these locations in case they have to transport less serious casualties in unit transport.
West Suffolk Hospital, Bury St Edmunds. 01284 713000
Norfolk and Norwich Hospital, Norwich. 01603 286286
Kings Lynn Hospital, Kings Lynn. 01553 766266
6.
It is vital that all incidents no matter how small are correctly reported. Units must not take a parochial view of
incidents as this may result in vital evidence about equipment or procedural failings being missed. Range Control can
provide Units with advice and assistance with all reporting procedures.