Video by JE Snowden and Angela Grice | U.S. Army Combat Readiness Center | 02.07.2024
USACRC Safety Shorts Series - Souvenir Munitions Explosive Safety War Trophies and Souvenirs UXO mishaps that have seriously injured service members show that possession of these types of items can be dangerous. Ordnance items are designed to do one thing, kill the enemy! When ordnance items, whether they are U.S. or foreign, are taken off the battlefield or range, supposedly inerted, and......
Video by JE Snowden | U.S. Army Combat Readiness Center | 02.07.2024
USACRC Safety Shorts Series - Pedestrian Safety You don’t have to stop being a Good Samaritan to keep yourself safe, but what you should do is be situationally aware; AT ALL TIMES. If you are involved in a roadside emergency, do not let your focus or frustration distract you from the serious dangers posed by other drivers on the road. Follow these tips to remain as safe as......
Video by JE Snowden | U.S. Army Combat Readiness Center | 02.07.2024
10 Ways to Paddle Safely: ALWAYS WEAR YOUR LIFE JACKET – Wear a properly fitting U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket at all times on the water. DON’T DRINK WHILE PADDLING – Avoid alcohol, which impairs the coordination and balance you need to control a canoe, kayak or raft. STAY LOW – Learn how to enter and exit your boat safely and stay low in your boat when possible. Mot......
Video by JE Snowden and Angela Grice | U.S. Army Combat Readiness Center | 02.07.2024
USACRC Safety Shorts Series - Fast Obscurant Grenade It is imperative that Soldiers correctly identify the type of grenade before use. Improper identification, arming or employment of the M106 Fast Obscurant Grenade (FOG) can cause severe injury or death. All grenades must be identified, armed, and employed IAW TC 3-23.30, Grenades and Pyrotechnic Signals. The M106 is a bursting......
Video by JE Snowden and Angela Grice | U.S. Army Combat Readiness Center | 02.07.2024
USACRC Safety Shorts Series - Ammunition is designed to explode and should NEVER be used in place of a hammer or any other appropriate tool! Always use the right tool for the job!!! Here are some additional safety tips for the safe handling of ammunition: Always check your ammunition before use. Always handle ammunition as live. Before loading your weapon, ensure that you are using......
Video by Cpl. Jacob Richardson | U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Europe and Africa | 02.07.2024
On March 7, 2024, Sweden officially joined the NATO alliance after Hungary approved its accession Feb. 26, 2024. Sweden, the 32nd member of NATO and one of the participants of NATO exercise Nordic Response 24, will bolster the Alliance's transatlantic security, strengthen our ability to reinforce our Baltic Allies, and improve our posture in the High North as all but one of the Arctic states......
Video by Angela Grice and JE Snowden | U.S. Army Combat Readiness Center | 02.07.2024
USACRC Safety Shorts Series - Ladder Safety Almost every home in the United Sates States has one, and chances are you have used one personally either at work or at home. From changing out a lightbulb to getting on top of a roof, ladders are a common piece of equipment used in almost every home or building and appear to be harmless — and yet according to iInjury fFacts, thousands of people......
Video by Angela Grice and JE Snowden | U.S. Army Combat Readiness Center | 02.07.2024
USACRC Safety Shorts Series - Open Water Swimming Swimming in open water (lakes, rivers, ponds, and the ocean) is harder than in a pool. People tire faster and get into trouble more quickly. A person can go under water in a murky lake, making them very hard to find, or be swept away in currents. Swim in a designated swimming area (preferably one with a life-guard lifeguard) especially......
