The Risk Management Approach: A Concept for Balancing Risks With Mission Needs

Abstract

One of the most controversial issues associated with Army readiness concerns a perceived dichotomy between realistic training and safety. On one hand, commanders must conduct hard, tough, realistic training-to train as they will fight. On the other hand, they are critically aware that safety is paramount. This seems to be demanding the impossible, as if realistic training and safety are incompatible partners in a marriage destined to fail.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1985
Accession Number
ADA383265

Entities

Organizations

  • United States Army Combat Readiness/Safety Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Army Aviation
  • Attack Helicopters
  • Aviation Personnel
  • Information Systems
  • Management Information Systems
  • Mission Profiles
  • Missions
  • Night Vision
  • Night Vision Devices
  • Risk
  • Risk Factors
  • Risk Management
  • Safety
  • Standards
  • Tactical Training
  • Time Standards
  • Training

Readers

  • Economics
  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.
  • Military Training and Readiness Simulation