Ammunition found left and/or abandoned on the the range
Transporting found on station ammunition must be done so in accordance with all required regulations. Government vehicle, Explosive driver, placards when required, ammunition properly segregated by caliber/DODIC/etc., containerized and secured.
Small arms ammunition .50 caliber and below with a quantity of less than one thousand rounds
- If the total quantity is less than one thousand rounds the unit will recover the ammunition and turn it in following the guidance and safety precautions listed above.
- Unit will collect as much information as possible, including pictures.
- ESO will be notified at 760-830-8464.
Small arms ammunition .50 caliber and below with a quantity greater than one thousand rounds
- If the quantity is from multiple ranges follow the guidance above.
- If the quantity is from a single range the following applies:
- In accordance with MCO 5530 as well as MARADMIN 592/20 this requires a Missing, Lost, Stolen, Recovered (M.L.S.R.) report.
- Unit will contact PMO (760-830-6810), CID (760-830-6820), and ESO (760-830-8464) for further guidance.
- PMO, CID may take custody or require the unit to transport to the CMA.
- Ammunition will be recovered and transported following the guidance and safety precautions listed above.
Ammunition larger than .50 caliber and all Pyro, Demo, etc., regardless of quantity
- DO NOT TOUCH munitions in this category. EOD must be notified (Office: 760-830-6885 or Duty Cell: 760-401-5841) for safe to transport inspection.
- In accordance with MCO 5530 as well as MARADMIN 592/20 this category requires a Missing, Lost, Stolen, Recovered (M.L.S.R.) report.
- Unit will contact PMO (760-830-6810), CID (760-830-6820), and ESO (760-830-8464) for further guidance.
- EOD may come out to inspect or ask questions to determine if munitions are safe for transport.
- If the item is not safe for transport, EOD will then take charge of ammunition and destroy on the range.
- If the item is deemed safe by EOD and PMO, CID may take custody or require the unit to transport to the CMA.
- Ammunition will be recovered and transported following the guidance and safety precautions listed above.
Ammunition found in an area other than the range, such as housing, barracks, etc.
Small arms ammunition .50 caliber and below
- DO NOT TOUCH. In accordance with MCO 5530 as well as MARADMIN 592/20 this requires and Missing, Lost, Stolen, Recovered (M.L.S.R.) report.
- Unit will contact PMO (760-830-6810), CID (760-830-6820), and ESO (760-830-8464) for further guidance.
- All ordnance will be turned over immediately to EOD.
- Disposition of ordnance having evidentiary value will be coordinated with the CID and EOD unit.
Ammunition larger than .50 caliber and all Pyro, Demo, etc., regardless of quantity
- DO NOT TOUCH. All Marines will be instructed to treat ordnance as unstable and ensure that only authorized, trained personnel handle the ordnance.
- In accordance with MCO 5530 as well as MARADMIN 592/20 found ordnance (ammunition, explosives, etc.) will be reported immediately to the CID (760-830-6820), EOD (760-830-6885), Duty Cell (760-401-5841), and ESO (760-830-8464) for further guidance.
- All ordnance will be turned over immediately to EOD.
- Disposition of ordnance having evidentiary value will be coordinated with the CID and EOD unit.
- Unit will submit a Missing, Lost, Stolen, Recovered (M.L.S.R.) report in accordance with MCO 5530.
- Initial report will be submitted within 48 hours with follow-on report every 30 days until adjudicated.