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Typical Soldier Response To:
"Actions I Will Take to Reduce My Accident Risk"

Thoroughly plan and supervise all vehicle movements.
Infuse risk management considerations and controls into all battalion staff planning and orders.
Conduct PCI of all personnel and equipment.
Conduct additional leader training for LOGPAC and ROM operations.
Establish internal soldier and leader rest plans.
Protect "MILES casualties" from unnecessary exposure to cold weather injuries during the evacuation process.
Provide hazard identification, assessment and control recommendations for each operation at the shift change briefings.
Put soldier safety considerations into every mission.
Make on-the-spot corrections and enforce safety standards.
Identify high risk soldiers and monitor their performance.
Conduct mission risk assessments and establish controls or ask for help.
Learn and enforce all safety standards and provide supervision.
Cross-train all crews.
Increase emphasis on Night Vision Device training and driving.
Focus on each task.
Drink plenty of water, eat well and get as much rest as possible.
Pay attention to the environment and wear cold weather gear correctly.
Brief soldiers on the mission hazards and controls.
Use buddy teams.
Think before acting and not be impatient.
Fix or report problems to the chain-of-command.
Stay alert for hazardous conditions.
Follow appropriate speed for the conditions.

"Chain-of-Command Action(s) Needed to Reduce My Accident Risk"

Schedule and deconflict problems at washracks and motorparks.
Provide clear, consistent and timely mission guidance.
Develop and enforce key leader, TOC and staff rest plans.
Provide time and resources to plan and execute missions.
Conduct new driver training.
Conduct additional leader training on risk management.
Incorporate safety considerations into all plans and orders.
Provide adequate reaction time to changes in plans.
Allow NCO support chain to enforce safety standards.
Provide adequate time to rehearse complex missions.
Provide more local training area time with equipment to practice maneuver tasks.
Provide clear guidance on safety standards and enforce them.
Provide reverse cycle training opportunities to improve night fighting skills.
Stabilize crew personnel for CTC rotations.
Provide the required tools to complete maintenance.
Keep plans simple.
Ensure soldiers receive adequate water, food and rest during CTC rotations.
Improve communication and coordination in the unit.
Publish SOP.
Conduct frequent AARs to discuss lessons learned.
Inform soldiers of weather and hazards prior to each mission.
Supervise safety by appointing exceptional safety officers/NCOs.
Explain "Why" missions are important.
Spread hard missions between all units.
Protect soldiers from frostbite.

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