Desert Shield - Leader's Safety Guide
Abstract
In combat, safety is essential to force preservation. Statistics show that - * In World War II, one out of every five American soldiers killed died as a result of an accident. * In Korea, more than half the Army personnel who were hospitalized were injured in accidents. * In Vietnam, accidents killed 5,700 soldiers, disabled more than 106,000 others, and produced nearly 5 million nondisabling injuries. These are more than just numbers. They're a measurement of a serious loss of combat assets at a time when we could least afford to lose them -- the heat of battle. We must strive to keep such losses from happening on any future battlefield. We can do this by -- * Establishing and enforcing high standards of performance. * Creating a command climate of "tough caring." * Using risk management principles to make good decisions. * Recognizing the effects of stress and fatigue on performance. Let us not forget that accident prevention is an important weapon in our arsenal; using it will multiply our combat power by preserving our assets. This pamphlet is a quick reference intended to help unit leaders prevent accidents during Operation Desert Shield, thereby saving lives and preserving their combat assets.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 1990
- Accession Number
- ADA373059
Entities
Organizations
- United States Army Combat Readiness/Safety Center