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 pamphlet 21c 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 Warcop 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. Live firing ranges are also issued Airwave Radios which can
be used if required to request Range Control/MGS to task the Emergency Services 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.
If during daylight hours (air ambulance will only fly during daylight hours) and the air
ambulance is dispatched then before the air ambulance arrives, Range Control/MGS MUST be
informed by the RCO/OIC so that a ranges wide check fire can be imposed. In all cases, the
emergency services/doctor will determine what transport is available and decide by what method of
travel and to which hospital the casualty is to be dispatched.
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INFORM RANGE CONTROL, HSY ACF
CoC, TSA.
Range Control can be contacted 94542 (017683 4) Ext 3235. MGS Ext 3236 (outside normal
working hours) 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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Ammunition Incident
(PRESERVATION OF EVIDENCE)
The telephone from which the incident is reported is to remain manned until the incident is closed.
In the event of an Ammunition Incident then preserving evidence is vital. Where there is damage to
equipment but non injuries to persons then the following immediate actions are to be carried out:
a.
Cease Firing.
b.
Weapon Safety. Do not unload, make safe, strip or clean any weapon
Involved, unless not doing so would further increase the risk to personnel.
c.
Inform Range Control on Airwave or Telephone Ext 3235
d.
Inform Exercise Director.
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INFORM OTHER AGENCIES
(Pam 21C, Sec 3, Page 2-15)
e.
Inform ATO and HQ SASC, Info AINC (numbers listed below).
f.
Complete INCREP (LANDSO 3202).
g.
Cordon the area of the Incident to preserve evidence.
h.
Record the Names and Locations of all Witnesses.
i.
Ammunition Designation and BKI are to be recorded.
j.
The ammunition is to be segregated and not used unless cleared by ATO.
k.
Note the details of the Incident in the MOD 906.
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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. 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
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.
3.
RV points for emergency services are shown below. Units should be prepared to give the grid to the service operator.
a.
Entry Point 1 Grid 7415 1660
b.
Entry Point 2 Grid 7549 1585
c.
Entry Point 3 Grid 7585 1552
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
Minor Injuries: Penrith Hospital Penrith Community Hospital, Bridge Lane, Penrith, CA11 8HX, Tel: 01768 245555
A&E: Cumberland Infirmary, Newtown Road, Carlisle, CA2 7HY. Tel 01228 523444.
Warcop Med Centre, Warcop Camp, Tel 01768 343283
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.