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References. a. AR 385-10 (Army Safety Program).

b. AR 385-40 (Accident Reporting and Records), dtd 1 Apr 95. c. AR 385-63 (Policies and Procedures for Training, Target Practice and Combat). d. AR 385-64 (Ammo and Explosives Safety Standards), TM 9-1300-206, dtd 22 May 87. e. DA PAM 385-40, Army Accident Investigation and Reporting, dtd 1 Nov 94. f. DA PAM 385-95, Aircraft Accident Investigation Reporting. g. FORSCOM Safety Reg, 385-1.

h. XVIII Airborne Corps Tactical Safety Standards for Field Operations, 385-4, dtd Aug 94 i. AR 600-55, Para 4-9, Hazardous Materials/Ammunition Transportation, 31 Dec 94. 2. General. Commanders are safety officers and will ensure that safety is a matter of command interest. Safety officers and NCO's will be designated to assist commanders with safety program responsibilities. At division and separate maneuver brigade level, normally, a full-time safety professional should be deployed. 3. Accident Investigation and Reporting. a. During Deployment and Redeployment.

(1) Notify G3/Ops through the tactical network when a class A, B, ground or A, B, C, aviation accident occurs. (2) All class A, B, accidents will be investigated by an officer appointed by the MSC. All other ground

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accidents, which would result in a soldier being hospitalized or property damage in excess of $2000, will be reported on DA Form 285 or Abbreviated Ground Accident Report (AGAR) Form by a person designated by the commander of the unit experiencing the accident. (3) All class A, B, C, D, aviation accidents will be investigated by an experienced aviation safety officer and reported using the DA Form 2397-R series with findings and recommendations attached. (4) Both aviation and ground class A, B, accident sites will be secured pending a decision by the United States Army Safety Center, to further investigate the accident. Release of the accident site will be the responsibility of the Safety Director. b. During Training Operations.

(1) All class A, B, ground combat mishaps will be investigated immediately by the unit safety officer or other person designated by the commander of the unit experiencing the mishap. Completed DA Form 285 or Abbreviated Ground Accident Report (AGAR) will be reviewed and initialed by the MSC chain of command and forwarded to this headquarters. Authority to recover equipment from the accident site is delegated to the first commander in the chain of command. (2) All class A, B, C, aviation mishaps will be investigated by an experienced aviation safety officer. Report of investigation will consist of the DA Form 2397 series, with one page findings and recommendations attached. Report will be completed and provided to this headquarters within 72 hours of occurrence. Authority to recover this aircraft is delegated to the first commander in the chain of command with the concurrence of the aviation safety officer investigating the accident. (3) The United States Army Safety Center may dispatch a team to investigate class A, B, accidents in and out of CONUS. When the USASC investigates an accident, it will be in addition to the investigation and reporting requirements of this memorandum. The CORPS Safety Director or Tactical Safety Officer is responsible for providing additional guidance as needed.

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Loss Control Measures.

a. Weather Related Casualties. Unit effectiveness is lost quickly through weather related casualties. Soldiers will be instructed in the causes, prevention, and first aid of cold/hot weather related injuries whenever these conditions are expected to be encountered. b. Vehicle Operation.

(1) Speed, recklessness, fatigue, and unfamiliar roads cause most losses. Commanders will exercise absolute control over all vehicle operations and require senior occupants to be responsible for safe vehicle operation. Insure vehicle ground guides are used during movement in bivouac and assembly areas, when backing and during periods of reduced visibility. Lack of driver skill contributes to many losses. Insure only trained and tested operators operate vehicles or equipment. Also insure that only drivers that are HAZMAT certified are allowed to drive vehicles transporting any hazardous material. Strict compliance with HAZMAT regulations are a CONUS requirement and OCONUS when mission allows, not withstanding mission accomplishment or impact. c. Night Operations.

(1) Personnel required to operate motor vehicles while wearing night vision goggles (NVGs) will be trained and tested on the use and operation of such devices. The training will be recorded on the individual's driver training record. (2) Vehicles with camouflaged headlights, turn signals or backup lights will not operate on public highways during hours of darkness. (3) Blackout driving is prohibited on public roads.

d. Equipment Maintenance. Make safety checks as required to prevent loss of equipment or personal injury. Follow-up with regular maintenance schedules. e. Aircraft Operations. Aircraft flight safety and maintenance requirements are clearly defined and will continue during tactical training. Aircraft and crew members will not be risked without full evaluation of the

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mission priority and success probability. Monitor implementation of crew rest procedures to reduce risk of pilot error accident. Make adjustments in flight tactics to reduce risk covered by a change in environment. f. Water Operations. Drowning and equipment loss are high risk during water operations. Identify weak and nonswimmers. Protect personnel as needed to prevent loss. g. Tactical Rest Policy. Where and how soldiers sleep depend on the tactical situations and is the commander's call. Soldiers suffering from sleep loss go through various stages of fatigue including decreased coordination, narrowed attention span, and reduced standards of performance. As tactical operations continue in length, fatigue becomes more of a factor. Identify critical personnel and equipment. Anticipate fatigue related errors and take action to prevent them. Sleeping areas must be strictly controlled to reduce risk of soldiers being crushed by moving vehicles. h. POL Storage and Handling. POL operations must be continuously monitored to prevent the occurrence of fire or explosion. Insure POL handlers know and practice safety rules and by the book procedures. Supervise closely to assure safe storage and transfer of POL products. i. Field Expedients. Tactical operations frequently involve the employment of various field expedients. Risk and benefits must be carefully weighed. In many cases, field expedients are the result of weak supply procedures or inadequate planning. j. Airborne Operations. Safety guidelines for airborne operations are clearly stated in applicable publications. Commanders must ensure that jumpers are exposed only to risks dictated by the training/operational situation. k. Environmental Hazards. Educate soldiers to the local hazards such as heat, cold, dust, wind, severe weather, insect, wild animals, and poisonous plants. (Pretrain for icy weather/ desert terrain, etc.) l. Risk Management. Leadership recognition of hazards and minimizing their impact on the operation through early

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integration of risk management assures successful missions. Use the deliberate planning process of risk management to aid your leaders in decision making. The risk assessments will be written and forwarded to Corps Safety Office. All leaders must exercise risk management procedures. m. Countermeasures. Countermeasures should be developed to raise the issue in all aspects, so "operators" are forewarned of a potential hazard and take appropriate pro-active measures to prevent a risky situation from becoming an accident.

Tabs: A - Safety Report B - Aviation Safety Tactical Pre-Accident Plan C - Air Operations, Aviation Tactical Pre-Accident Plan D - Helicopter Parachute Operations E - Fat Cow - Aviation Safety Tactical Pre-Accident Plan

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