TM 5-6635-386-12&P h.  Review  dosimetry  records  maintained  by  the medical facility in accordance with AR 40-14. i.  As  directed  by  Title  10  CFR  Part  20  and  in accordance with AR 40-14, limit radiation exposure to as low  a  level  as  can  be  reasonably  achieved.  Ensure  that an ALRPO has been appointed, and that  unit  personnel comply with radiation standards. j.    Notify    the    UC    and    Commander,    TACOM, ATTN:      AMSTA-CZ   of   any   radiation   safety   defects   or hazards  associated  with  the  tester,  and  with  any  other actions or circumstances that do not comply with Title 10 CFR Part 21. k.  Ensure  that  records  are  maintained  for  each tester in accordance with AR 385-11. I.   Ensure   that   all   radiation   survey   instruments used for monitoring the tester are calibrated in accordance with TB 43-180. m.   Be   knowledgeable   of   the   subject   matter   in this manual. 4-11. ALTERNATE LOCAL RADIATION PROTECTION  OFFICER  (ALRPO).  The   ALRPO   shall assist the LRPO as required. 4-12. OPERATOR. Areas of responsibility are: a. Upon initial assignment, all operators shall be checked out by the LRPO to ensure that they can safely and   correctly   handle   and   operate   the   tester.      Tester operators shall have attended and successfully completed   a    course    on    the    care,    maintenance,    and operation   of   the   tester.   Training   courses   shall   Include one of the following: (1) Material Quality Specialist Course, (51G), Ft. Leonardwood,    MO     School.     By     agreement     with     the school, it is possible to attend the three-day portion of the course that is related to operating the tester. (2) Tester Training Course. The course is taught by   an   instructor   who   has   been   certified   by   the   New Equipment Training School, TACOM Maintenance Directorate   or   by   the   Ft.      Leonardwood,   MO   training school. The instructor must also be approved of, by the TACOM Safety Office (AMSTA-CZ). b.  Maintain  the  tester  user’s  log.  A  copy  of  DA Form 5449 can be found at the back of this manual. c. The tester is under the control of the operator at  the  job  site.  The  operator  shall  not  leave  the  job  site until the tester is secured and locked in its storage case. The operator shall then ensure that the tester is returned to its proper storage area. d. Secure the tester when it is not in use. Ensure that the tester is not used when there is no LRPO/ALRPO assigned to the unit. e. Be knowledgeable of the subject matter in this manual.     Supplemental     operating,     maintenance,     and repair parts instructions are included in Section V of this manual. f. Notify the LRPO of any radiation safety defects or hazards that are associated with the tester. g.  Wear  a  beta-gamma  type  film  badge  or  TLD badge  when  operating  the  tester,  when  in  the  storage area for the tester, and at other times as directed by the LRPO. 4-13. TESTER    DISPOSAL.    Notify     the     NICP     item manager and the RMCP when testers are unserviceable, or are in excess of the amount required by the unit. WARNING Under no circumstances shall the testers be conveyed to a property disposal   officer.         All   Disposal   actions shall   be   conducted   in   accordance   with AR 385-11. PERSONNEL DOSIMETRY 4-14. RADIACMETERS.     All     personnel     who     enter radioactive    storage    areas    or    operate    the    tester    are authorized to wear IM-9E/PD Radiacmeters, NSN 6665- 00-243-8199, if required by the LRPO. 4-15. FILM    BADGES    or    TLD    BADGES.    All     per 4-4