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h. Provide the TACOM Safety Office
qualified operator and LRPO or ALRPO are available.
(AMSTACZ) a listing semiannually (April and November)
Any changes to LRPOs and ALRPOs or fester operator
of where all the testers, by serial number, are located.
(for using units without LRPOs and ALRPOs) shall also
i. Coordinate with the TACOM Safety Office
be provided to AMSTA-CZ, TACOM.
(AMSTA-CZ), before release of testers from the
c. Maintain records in accordance with AR 385-
manufacturer repair facility or Sharpe Army Depot or
11.
before transferring testers among using units.
d. Ensure that the tester is properly handled, as
specified in the operator's manual, applicable regulations
and Section IV of this manual. Periodically inspect and
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COMMANDER OF MAJOR COMMAND. Areas
audit the records of installation and activities that have
of responsibility are:
the tester.
a. Ensure compliance with applicable regulations
e. Ensure that radiation incident reports are
and Section IV of this manual.
submitted by electrical means to the Commander,
b. Establish at least one RMCP at the command
TACOM, ATTN: AMSTA-CZ, not later than 24 hours
level in accordance with AR 385-11.
after the incident has occurred.
c. Appoint a Radiological Control Officer (RCO)
for each RMCP. Ensure that the RCO is well informed
concerning applicable regulations and Section IV of this
4-9. USING UNIT COMMANDER (UC). Areas of
manual (see Appendix A).
responsibility are:
d. Ensure that each installation and activity that
a. Supervise implementation of the local
uses the tester has an effective radiation protection
radiation safety program in accordance with Federal and
program.
Army regulations.
e. Ensure the implementation of Title 10, Code
b. Ensure compliance with appropriate
instructions, regulations and Section IV of this manual.
of Federal Regulations (CFR), Parts 19, 20, and 21.
c. In writing, designate the LRPO and ALRPO.
Forward a copy of the appointing orders and the
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RADIATION CONTROL OFFICER (RCO).
certificates of training. The LRPO/ALRPO shall be
Areas of responsibility are:
commissioned officers, non-commissioned officers, or
a. Review and approve the qualifications of the
civilians who have completed one or more of the
Local Radiation Protection Officer (LRPO) and the
following courses.
Alternate Local Radiation Protection Officer (ALRPO).
(1) Radiological Safety Course 7K-F3, US Army
Forward LRPOs, and ALRPOs or tester operator (for
Chemical School.
tester assigned units without LRPOs and ALRPOs),
(2) A training program approved by the RCO and
certificates and appointing orders, for approval, to the
the TACOM Safety Office,ATTN:
AMSTA-CZ.
A
Commander, TACOM, ATTN:
AMSTA-CZ. Also
minimum of 40 hours.
semiannually (April and November) provide the TACOM
(3) USAREUR Local Radiation Protection
Safety Office (AMSTACZ) a listing of LRPOs, ALRPOs
Officers Course. A minimum of 40 hours.
or operators (for tester assigned units without LRPOs
(4) Army National Guard Radiation Protection
and ALRPOs) for each tester using unit.
Officers Course. A minimum of 40 hours.
b. When a qualified LRPO orALRPO, one or the
(5) Operational Radiation Safety Course 4J-F2,
other (assigned to the using unit or covering for the using
US Army Chemical School.
unit), cannot be on-site within a four hour response time,
(6) Combination of the Calibrator Custodian
the RCO shall suspend use of the tester until a qualified
Course and 51G Course (Material Quality
operator and LRPO or ALRPO are available. Any
changes to LRPOs and ALRPOs or tester operator (for
using units without LRPOs and ALRPOs) shall also be
provided to fester until a
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