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Preliminary Loss Reports (PLRs)

MEDIA Preliminary Loss Reports

About Preliminary Loss Reports (PLRs)

PLRs are intended to be used as an engagement tool for leaders to discuss the hazards and trends impacting Soldier safety and readiness. A PLR contains only basic information, as the investigation is ongoing, but provides sufficient background to allow leaders an opportunity to communicate risk at the Soldier level.

 

PLR 25-064 – Weapons and Explosives Mishap Claims One Soldier's Life

Posting Date:   /   Categories: Preliminary Loss Reports, Military Weapons

A 26-year-old Staff Sergeant assigned to Camp Erbil, Iraq, died in an on-duty Weapons and Explosives mishap on the installation at local. While handling his weapon, a Soldier unintentionally discharged a round, which struck another Soldier in the collarbone and neck area. The injured Soldier was transported to a ROLE III medical facility, where he was pronounced dead. Additional information is currently unavailable.

This was the first on-duty Weapons and Explosives fatality since FY22.

Safety Tips

Always THINK weapons safety:

  • Treat every weapon as if it is loaded.
  • Handle every weapon with care.
  • Identify the target before you fire.
  • Never point the muzzle at anything you don’t intend to shoot.
  • Keep the weapon on safe and your finger off the trigger until you intend to fire.

PLR 19-044 - Live-Fire Training Exercise Claims One Soldier's Life

Posting Date:   /   Categories: Preliminary Loss Reports, Military Weapons
A 20-year-old Specialist assigned to U.S. Army Alaska died in a live-fire mishap 30 March 2019 in Donnelly Training Area, Alaska, at 0225 local. The Soldier was struck by small-arms fire during a combined arms live-fire training exercise.

PLR 18-089 - Live-Fire Training Mishap Claims One Soldier's Life

Posting Date:   /   Categories: Preliminary Loss Reports, Military Weapons
A 19-year-old Private assigned to 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Kentucky, died in a training mishap 1 August 2018 on the installation at 1300 local. The Soldier was struck by a round fired from an M4A1 carbine while participating in a small-arms, live-fire training event. The USACRC is leading a safety investigation into the mishap.

PLR 18-037 - Weapons Mishap Claims One Soldier's Life

Posting Date:   /   Categories: Preliminary Loss Reports, Military Weapons
A Soldier assigned to 75th Ranger Regiment, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, died in a weapons firing mishap 31 January 2018 at 1812 local at Camp Rilea, Oregon. The Soldier was struck by a discharged round during a small-arms magazine change drill. The USACRC is leading an investigation into the accident.