RSO QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
GUARANTEED SUCCESS!!!
Q: What is MCO P8020.10 and what does it cover?
A: This Marine Corps Order outlines the regulations for ammunition handling,
including policies for transportation, storage, security, accountability, and
malfunction reporting.
Q: What does MCO 8011.5 focus on?
A: It provides safety requirements and procedures specific to Class V(W) training
ammunition, covering its use during training exercises.
Q: What are the communication responsibilities of the Officer in Charge (OiC)
during training events?
A: The OiC/RSO must ensure effective communication with Range Control and
relevant personnel like gate or tower guards throughout the exercise.
Q: What is the primary method of communication for the OiC?
A: Typically via radio using a primary frequency assigned by Range Control, with
a secondary frequency also provided as backup.
Q: When and how is secondary communication used by the OiC?
A: It is used if the primary radio fails. During this time, a cease-fire is enforced.
Secondary communication usually involves a landline or cell phone, as outlined in
range SOPs.
Q: What is considered Unexploded Ordnance (UXO)?
A: Any munition that has been armed, launched, or deployed but failed to detonate
as intended, and still poses a risk to people, equipment, or operations.
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
GUARANTEED SUCCESS!!!
Q: What is MCO P8020.10 and what does it cover?
A: This Marine Corps Order outlines the regulations for ammunition handling,
including policies for transportation, storage, security, accountability, and
malfunction reporting.
Q: What does MCO 8011.5 focus on?
A: It provides safety requirements and procedures specific to Class V(W) training
ammunition, covering its use during training exercises.
Q: What are the communication responsibilities of the Officer in Charge (OiC)
during training events?
A: The OiC/RSO must ensure effective communication with Range Control and
relevant personnel like gate or tower guards throughout the exercise.
Q: What is the primary method of communication for the OiC?
A: Typically via radio using a primary frequency assigned by Range Control, with
a secondary frequency also provided as backup.
Q: When and how is secondary communication used by the OiC?
A: It is used if the primary radio fails. During this time, a cease-fire is enforced.
Secondary communication usually involves a landline or cell phone, as outlined in
range SOPs.
Q: What is considered Unexploded Ordnance (UXO)?
A: Any munition that has been armed, launched, or deployed but failed to detonate
as intended, and still poses a risk to people, equipment, or operations.
