JSP 403 Volume 1 Handbook of Defence Ranges Safety Part …

1 J JSP 403 Volume 1 Handbook of Defence Ranges Safety Part 2: Guidance JSP 403 Volume 1 Part 2 ( May 15) i JSP 403 Vol 1 Pt 2 ( May 15) Foreword 1. This Part 2 of JSP403 Volume 1 provides guidance in accordance with the policy set out in Part 1 of this JSP; the document is sponsored by Defence OME Safety Regulator (DOSR) who are responsible for developing, promulgating and enforcing the MoD regulatory regime for OME Safety and Environmental Protection across Defence . It provides policy-compliant business practices which should be considered current best practice in the absence of any contradicting instruction. ii JSP 403 Vol 1 Pt 2 ( May 15) Preface How to use this JSP 2. This JSP is intended as a practical Handbook to explain the requirements needed to demonstrate that the inherent risks from MoD Ranges are broadly Acceptable or Tolerable and As Low as Reasonably Practicable (ALARP) for the MoD, third parties and the environment.

2 3. It applies to all MoD Ranges . 4. It is designed to be used by personnel responsible for Ranges Safety employed by or contracted to the MoD. a. It provides direction on the use, safe operation and maintenance of MoD Ranges . 5. The JSP is structured in two parts: a. Part 1 The overarching policy which gives clear direction as to what must be followed in accordance with Legislation, Regulation, Direction, Instructions mandated by Defence or on Defence by Central Government. b. Part 2 Direction as to the implementation of the safe operation, use maintenance of Defence Ranges in compliance with the policy set out in Part 1 of this JSP. Further Advice and Feedback- Contacts 6. The sponsor of this JSP is DSA-DOSR-PRG-1a.

3 For further information on any aspect of this guide, or questions not answered within the subsequent sections, or to provide feedback on the content, contact: Job Title DSA-DOSR-PRG-1a Project focus DOSR Phone 030 679 35339 E-mail Address Secretary DRSC, Hazel Level 1, Abbey Wood North, #H019, Bristol, BS34 8JH Coherence with other Defence Authority Policy and Guidance 7. Where applicable, this document contains links to other relevant JSPs, some of which may be published by different Defence Authorities. Where particular dependencies exist, these other Defence Authorities have been consulted in the formulation of the policy and guidance detailed in this publication. 8. This JSP has been developed for use by Suitably Qualified and Experienced Personnel (SQEP) involved with MoD Ranges Safety .

4 It assumes that they will have a broad knowledge of Health and Safety Legislation. Simply following this JSP will not fulfil all your obligations arising from other legislation. iii JSP 403 Vol 1 Pt 2 ( May 15) Authority 9. This JSP403 Version dated May 15, supersedes JSP403 Volume 1 Part 2 Version dated Feb 15. 10. This work is Crown copyright and the intellectual property rights of this publication belong exclusively to the Ministry of Defence . However, material or information contained in this publication can be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form provided it is used for the purposes of furthering MoD Ranges Safety Management System. Status 11. All hard copies of JSP403 Version (May 15) Part 1 or 2 are uncontrolled.

5 The JSP will be updated whenever additional or improved guidance becomes available. This JSP will be reviewed and updated electronically at least annually. 12. Readers are encouraged to assist in the continued update of this document by informing the of any required changes particularly those resulting from their experiences in the development of MoD Ranges Safety regimes. 13. To check the latest amendment status reference should be made to JSPs within the Library section of the Defence Intranet. MoD Forms 14. Any MoD Forms shown in this document are non-functional examples. The following Forms are accessible using the following links: a. Defence Intranet: http://. b. Defence Internet: 15. The following MoD Forms are available: a.

6 MoD Form 904. MoD Range Authorisation Certificate. b. MoD Form 905. MoD Range Safety Certificate. c. MoD Form 906. Range Log (Single Nature Ammunition). d. MoD Form 906a. Range Log (Multi Nature Ammunition). e. MoD Form 906b. Test and Evaluation Range Log. f. MoD Form 907. Monthly Inspection of a Range is the questionnaire to be used by inspectors for the monthly inspections of Ranges unless the CO / OC / Manager of the RAU directs that a locally produced alternative be used instead. The form comes in five variants: iv JSP 403 Vol 1 Pt 2 ( May 15) (1) 907-1 Indoor Range. (2) 907-2 outdoor Marksmanship Range. (3) 907-3 Live Firing Tactical Training Area (LFTTA). (4) 907-4 EOD Range. (5) 907-5 Air Weapons Range.

7 G. MoD Form 907A. Annual / Independent Inspection of a MoD Range is the questionnaire to be used by inspectors to record their annual / independent inspections of Ranges on behalf of the RAO. The form comes in five variants: (1) 907A-1 Indoor range. (2) 907A-2 Barrack range. (3) 907A-3 Range complex. (4) 907A-4 Gallery / ETR range. (5) 907A-5 Open Range. (6) 907A Section 4 Follow Up Action Ordered by Range Authorising HQ. (7) 907A Section 5 DRSC Comments and Recommendations. h. MoD Form 907A-1. Annual Inspection of a TERP Range. i. MoD Form 1057. Proceedings of a Board of Officers for a MoD Range. j. MoD Form 1057A. Proceedings of a Board of Officers for a MoD Air Weapons Range. 16. The following Forms are available from JSP403 Part 1: a.

8 Annex A JSP403 Change Proposal Form. b. Annex B DSA DOSR Range Safety Notice Template. c. Annex C - DSA DOSR Range Safety Policy Letter Template. 17. The following Forms are available from JSP403 Part 2: a. Chapter 2 Annex A DIO Form 5665. b. Chapter 2 Annex C Club Agreement and Order Form. c. Chapter 2 Annex D Appendix 1 Clay and Pigeon Shotgun Shooting on MoD Ranges Certificate of Authorisation. d. Chapter 2 Annex E Civil Police Force Range Practice Authorisation. v JSP 403 Vol 1 Pt 2 ( May 15) e. Chapter 5 Annex C Notification of Permanent Closure of a MoD Range. f. Chapter 5 Annex E Notification of Establishing a Temporary Exercise Range. g. Chapter 7 Annex A Notice of Improvement. h. DIO Policy Instruction 26 / 04.

9 Vi JSP 403 Vol 1 Pt 2 ( May 15) Contents Foreword i Preface ii How to use this ii Further Advice and Feedback ii Coherence with other Defence Authority Policy and ii iii MoD iii iii Chapter 1 MoD Service and Agency 1 Range Safety 2 Chains of 3 Changes to Range Safety 3 Range Safety Policy 4 Range Safety 4 List of Annexes Range Advice 5 Annex A Defence Ranges Safety 1-A-1 Terms of 1-A-1 Annex B Secretary Defence Ranges Safety 1-B-1 Terms of 1-B-1 Annex C Defence Ranges Safety Committee Working 1-C-1 Terms of Reference 1-C-1 Annex D Technical Working 1-D-1 Terms of Reference 1-D-1 Annex E MoD Service / Agency Ranges Safety Chain of Command and 1-E-1 Annex F Duties of the Range Administering 1-F-1 Annex G

10 Duties and Tasks of the Range Safety 1-G-1 vii JSP 403 Vol 1 Pt 2 ( May 15) Annex H Duties of Range 1-H-1 Chapter 2 Use of MoD 7 7 Use of a Service and DIO Ranges by a 8 Use of a Foreign Design Range under MoD Control in the UK and 8 Use of a Host Nation Ranges by MoD 9 Use of Service and DIO . Ranges by DE&S, Dstl, DSG, MDP, Foreign Forces and Northern Ireland Prison 9 Use of DE&S, Dstl, DSG and MDP Controlled Ranges by a Service or by Foreign 10 Use of MoD Ranges for Trials and 10 Use of MoD Ranges by Civil Police Forces and Marksmanship Tactical 11 Use of MoD Ranges by Civilian 12 Use of MoD Ranges by Civilian 16 Use of MoD Ranges by MoD Personnel on 17 Use of MoD Ranges for Shotgun 18 Deer Management on the Defence 19 Use of MoD Ranges to Generate 19 Annex A High Muzzle Energy 2-A-1 Annex B Club Agreement and Order 2-B-1 Annex C Civilian RCO Qualifications Required for MoD 2-C-1 Annex C Appendix 1 Clay and Practical Shotgun Shooting on MoD Ranges RCO Certificate of 2-C-1-1 Annex D Civil Police Force Range Practice 2-D-1 Chapter 3 Responsibilities for Authorised Civilian Personnel