FLIGHTFAX: Army Aviation Risk-Management Information. Volume 30, Number 9
Abstract
Executing our missions in support a of Operation Enduring Freedom requires a high state of readiness that, in turn, makes it even more imperative that we not allow accidents to degrade our ability to accomplish those missions. Every day we expose our soldiers to hazards in uncertain and complex operational and training environments. Increased mission optempo, leader inexperience, constant changes with personnel resource issues in terms of time, equipment, etc., are all present. None of these elements alone is the inherent cause of accidents. However, when left uncontrolled, seemingly low-risk hazards can collectively raise risk to an unacceptable level. The cumulative effect of these risks may create) breakdowns in leadership, discipline, training, and standards, which in turn can quickly set the accident chain of events in motion. In fact, an analysis of Class A accidents reveals that breakdowns in discipline, leadership, training, and standards were the main contributing causes of these accidents. Data also supports that, in many cases, the accident didn't just happen on the day of the helicopter crash or the tank rollover. Sometimes the sequence of events that culminated in the accident started days, weeks, and even months before-and not always at the accident unit level.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 2002
- Accession Number
- ADA406773
Entities
Organizations
- United States Army Combat Readiness/Safety Center