Force Protection Leader's Guide

Abstract

In every operation, whether combat or humanitarian assistance, force protection is essential to success. Statistics show that during such operations, soldiers are more likely to be killed or injured from an accident than from any other cause. In World War II, 56 percent of the casualties were from accidents; in Korea, it was 44 percent; Vietnam was 55 percent; and, in Desert Shield/Storm, it was an alarming 75 percent. These are more than just numbers. They represent a serious loss in our ability to accomplish our mission. As such, they present a significant leadership challenge.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1993
Accession Number
ADA372993

Entities

Organizations

  • United States Army Combat Readiness/Safety Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accidents
  • Aircrafts
  • Construction
  • Explosives
  • Fire Extinguishers
  • Hazardous Materials
  • Health Services
  • Maintenance
  • Material Degradation Processes
  • Medical Personnel
  • Personnel Management
  • Risk
  • Safety
  • Safety Equipment
  • Static Electricity
  • Survival Equipment
  • Unexploded Ammunition

Readers

  • Maritime Security/Maritime Homeland Security
  • Military Mobilization and Reserve Forces Studies.
  • Strategic Security Studies