From an individual view, it is easy to dismiss the importance of the safety brief you’ve “already heard a hundred times” or the necessity of applying the risk management process to both your on- and off-duty activities.
While most have never suffered through the loss of a fellow Soldier from a preventable mishap, those who have can testify to its devastating effects on family, friends and the unit.A holistic view shows us that while each Soldier mishap fatality is tragic on its own, the totality of those losses across our Army has an even more devastating impact.
Every Soldier plays a role in the success of our Army. Actively engaging in risk management not only prevents your family and friends from suffering the consequences...
This week's Risk Management newsletter focuses on tactical vehicle operations, the Two-Challenge Rule, boating hazards, and avoiding ticks and tick-borne diseases. Also included is the USACRC's annual Independence Day safety message.
This week's Risk Management newsletter highlights standards deviations in ammunition and explosives management; trailer towing safety; crew coordination; and our recently released Supervisor's Guide to Safety and Occupational Health. Readiness Through Safety!
Joint Interagency Task Force 401 (JIATF-401) recently evaluated the effectiveness of the Sky Valor system against small unmanned aerial systems (sUAS) during a visit to Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona. This demonstration was conducted in close coordination with Joint Task Force-Southern Border and Customs and Border Protection.
Joint Interagency Task Force 401 (JIATF-401) has awarded a $13.8 million contract to deliver critical counter unmanned aircraft systems (c-UAS) detection and mitigation capabilities to Joint Task Force-Southern Border (JTF-SB). These capabilities will be employed by JTF-SB in support of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to secure the southern border.
This week's RM newsletter includes articles that highlight degraded visual environments, motorcycle mentorship, rip currents, privately owned weapons handling and National Safety Month.