NOTE: The last in-person brief will be May 30, 2025 as the Quantico course is now available to all users with access to MarineNet.
Upon completion of the USMC Range Safety Course (Basic), you are next required to complete the MCB Quantico Installation OIC/RSO course. The course is also hosted on MarineNet. Log in and search courses for “MCB Quantico OIC RSO Certification Course” or “MCBQOICRSO”. Click here to search for and enroll in the course (MarineNet) (https://www.marinenet.usmc.mil/)
Tips for taking this course:
-You must complete the USMC Range Safety Course before the MCB Quantico OIC RSO Certification Course will allow you to enroll.
-Take your time. You must read each slide for a minimum of 5-10 seconds.
-You must click on “Presenter Notes” if there is a button in the upper left corner of the slide.
-Going through too quickly will result in failure of the test to launch.
-If the “Launch Test” button does not activate, close MarineNet, your browser, reopen, and log back in. If problems persist, call the MarineNet helpdesk at: (888) 435-8762
-No Proctor Pin is required for the MCB Quantico OIC RSO Course.
Once you complete both courses on MarineNet:
-Download and save copies of your Marine Corps and MCB Quantico certificates as a pdf.
-Email copies of your USMC Range Safety Course and MCB Quantico OIC/RSO Course certificates to the Range Control Shared Mailbox SMB_MCBQ_RNG_SAFETY@usmc.mil.
-Include the following information in your email: Full Name, Rank/Grade/GS level or Contractor status, unit, preferred phone number, and email address.
-Immediately go to Step 3 and request the Read-Only Account on RFMSS. Without this account approved in RFMSS, we will not be able to upload your certificates.
-Download and save copies of MCBO 3570.1B (click to download) and any SOP’s (found on the References/Resources Page under Resources>Range SOPs ) you need to your personal electronic devices.
-Range Control has QR codes at the check-out desk in the Range Safety Office for instant downloads.
-If you want a copy of the brief for your own reference, a PDF copy is available here: click to download
-Contact Range Control Safety Office for details. (703) 432-7466/7467/7468.
As always, inspect what you expect. Verify your certificates are uploaded in RFMSS prior to coming in to check out a range or training area