ANNEX A TO
RAM / 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 Bellerby Range Complex, Catterick Training Area the following aide memoire
gives guidance on the procedures to be followed.
ITEM
(a)
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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)
1.
Whilst first aid is being administered, medical assistance should be sought. In cases of
serious injury Units are to call 999/112 (all Networks) requesting the service they require. This can
be done from all phones on the area. The emergency service will require the following information:
a.
Location (including GR) and nature of incident
b.
Number of casualties
c.
Nature and severity of injuries – best assessment particularly with regard to
neck or spine.
d.
Whether a doctor is required.
e.
ERV number at which unit will meet ambulance. See ERV Grids below
(These are known to the Emergency Services)
f.
Confirmation that live firing has been stopped if applicable.
g.
Other relevant information (eg casualty trapped , fire etc)
2.
Casualty Evacuation by Other Means. In the unlikely event that a civilian emergency
services ambulance is not available and military transport is being used then it is imperative that
the receiving A&E Hospital is forewarned by telephone to expect a casualty(ies). The A&E
hospitals are:
Bellerby, Catterick and Marne: A&E Department of the Northallerton Friarage Hospital – Tel:
01609 763334. 24-hour coverage.
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WEAPON/EQUIPMENT SAFETY
(PRESERVATION OF EVIDENCE)
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INFORM RANGE CONTROL, HSY ACF
CoC, TSA.
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.
Range Control can be contacted 94731 (01748 87) Ext 5502, 5507, 5503 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.
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CORDON
(PRESERVATION OF EVIDENCE)
The telephone from which the incident is reported is to remain manned until the incident is closed.
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.
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WITNESSES
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INFORM OTHER AGENCIES
(AC 71855-C Cadet Training Pamphlet –
Ranges, Sec 3, Page 2-16)
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)
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WEAPONS/EQUIPMENT DETAILS
(PRESERVATION OF EVIDENCE)
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AMMUNITION
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SUSPENSION OF SAFETY STAFF
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COMPLETION OF MOD FORM
906/906A LAND RANGE LOG
3.
JSEODOC – Mil - 94234 3360/3361/3362 Civil - 01235 513360/3361/3362
(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. Units should be prepared to give the grid to the service operator.
ERV No
Grid
Remarks
ERV 3
SE 1700 9473
Gandale Camp
ERV 4
SE 1564 9550
Pond Head Plantation
ERV 5
SE 1130 9615
Wathgill Camp incl HLS
ERV 6
SE 1350 9650
Green Hut
ERV 7
SE 1238 9970
Cattlegrid Plantation
ERV 8
SE 1550 9758
Tigris Washdown
ERV 9
SE 0910 9240
Deer Park Range
ERV 10
SE 0740 9455
Peat Fell Range
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.
Northallerton Friarage Hospital (A&E), Northallerton, North Yorkshire, DL6 1JG, 01609 763334
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.