4-7. COMMANDER OF MAJOR COMMAND

TM 5-6635-386-12&P h. Provide the TACOM Safety Office (AMSTACZ) a listing semiannually (April and November) of where all the testers, by serial number, are located. i. Coordinate with the TACOM Safety Office (AMSTA-CZ), before release of testers from the manufacturer repair facility or Sharpe Army Depot or before transferring testers among using units. 4-7. COMMANDER OF MAJOR COMMAND. Areas of responsibility are: a. Ensure compliance with applicable regulations and Section IV of this manual. b. Establish at least one RMCP at the command level in accordance with AR 385-11. 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 manual (see Appendix A). d. Ensure that each installation and activity that uses the tester has an effective radiation protection program. e. Ensure the implementation of Title 10, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Parts 19, 20, and 21. 4-8. RADIATION CONTROL OFFICER (RCO). Areas of responsibility are: a. Review and approve the qualifications of the Local Radiation Protection Officer (LRPO) and the Alternate Local Radiation Protection Officer (ALRPO). Forward LRPOs, and ALRPOs or tester operator (for tester assigned units without LRPOs and ALRPOs), certificates and appointing orders, for approval, to the Commander, TACOM, ATTN: AMSTA-CZ. Also semiannually (April and November) provide the TACOM Safety Office (AMSTACZ) a listing of LRPOs, ALRPOs or operators (for tester assigned units without LRPOs and ALRPOs) for each tester using unit. b. When a qualified LRPO orALRPO, one or the other (assigned to the using unit or covering for the using unit), cannot be on-site within a four hour response time, the RCO shall suspend use of the tester until a qualified 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 qualified operator and LRPO or ALRPO are available. Any changes to LRPOs and ALRPOs or fester operator (for using units without LRPOs and ALRPOs) shall also be provided to AMSTA-CZ, TACOM. c. Maintain records in accordance with AR 385- 11. 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 audit the records of installation and activities that have the tester. e. Ensure that radiation incident reports are submitted by electrical means to the Commander, TACOM, ATTN: AMSTA-CZ, not later than 24 hours after the incident has occurred. 4-9. USING UNIT COMMANDER (UC). Areas of responsibility are: a. Supervise implementation of the local radiation safety program in accordance with Federal and Army regulations. b. Ensure compliance with appropriate instructions, regulations and Section IV of this manual. c. In writing, designate the LRPO and ALRPO. Forward a copy of the appointing orders and the certificates of training. The LRPO/ALRPO shall be commissioned officers, non-commissioned officers, or civilians who have completed one or more of the following courses. (1) Radiological Safety Course 7K-F3, US Army Chemical School. (2) A training program approved by the RCO and the TACOM Safety Office,ATTN: AMSTA-CZ. A minimum of 40 hours. (3) USAREUR Local Radiation Protection Officers Course. A minimum of 40 hours. (4) Army National Guard Radiation Protection Officers Course. A minimum of 40 hours. (5) Operational Radiation Safety Course 4J-F2, US Army Chemical School. (6) Combination of the Calibrator Custodian Course and 51G Course (Material Quality 4-2