ANNEX A TO
RAM/EASP/EAM
DATED:
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 AC 71855-C Cadet Training Pamphlet – Ranges 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 Otterburn Training Area the following aide memoire gives guidance on the
procedures to be followed.
ITEM
(a)
1
2
3
ACTION
(b)
CEASE FIRING/TRAINING
FIRST AID
(if required)
REMARKS
(c )
All firing or training is to cease. All weapons are to be placed on the ground.
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.
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
(if required)
Whilst first aid is being administered, medical assistance should be sought. In cases of serious
injury Units are to call Range Control Tap in Point 101, Civi 0191 2394222 or Airwave Radio
requesting the service they require. On No account must units contact civilian emergency
services directly. This can be done from all phones on the area. The Range Control will require
the following information:
A. Location
B. Number and type of casualties.
C. Conscious or unconscious.
D. Walking or Unable to walk.
E. Treatment being given.
F. The contact person and the telephone number being used. This phone must remain manned
throughout.
4
WEAPON/EQUIPMENT SAFETY
(PRESERVATION OF EVIDENCE)
5
CORDON
(PRESERVATION OF EVIDENCE)
6
WITNESSES
7
INFORM OTHER AGENCIES
(AC 71855-C Cadet Training Pamphlet –
Ranges, Sec 3, Page 2-16)
Range Control will advise on which RV point to be used.
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.
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 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 should be sent following 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 in the further reporting of 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 contacted by the fastest possible 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
8
WEAPONS/EQUIPMENT DETAILS
(PRESERVATION OF EVIDENCE)
9
AMMUNITION
10
SUSPENSION OF SAFETY STAFF
11
COMPLETION OF MOD FORM
906/906A LAND RANGE LOG
3.
(Ammunition Incident /Accident)
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.
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.
Those Safety Staff directly involved in the incident will immediately have their range qualifications /
authorisations temporarily suspended.
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.
RV points for emergency services are shown below. Range Control will advise on which RV point to use.
a. ERV A: Hopefoot Carpark
b. ERV B: Bennetts Field Junction
c. ERV C: Redesdale Junction
d. ERV D: Quickening Cote Entrance
e. ERV E: Holystone Flag/Entrance
f. ERV F: Laingshill Entrance
Gr: 888948
Gr: 856961
Gr: 821989
Gr: 890065
Gr: 932017
Gr: 938954
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.
Hexham General Hospital, Corbridge Road, Corbridge Road, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1QJ. 0844 811 8111
Wansbeck Hospital, Woodhorn Lane, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 9JJ. 0844 811 8111
The Royal Victoria Infirmary, Queen Victoria Road, New Victoria Wing, Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 4LP.
0191 233 6161
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.