Risk Management Magazine

Soldiers, Marines, Sailors and Airmen have many things in common, one of which is running. Some run only when it is time for their physical fitness tests, while others may run as a hobby.

It was the end of a very productive, mishap-free day. We’d completed about 10 building safety inspections, and the clock was ticking closer and closer to time to punch out for a well-deserved weekend. Then the phone rang.

I learned several things from this experience. First, IIMC is an emotional event which is mitigated through training. Second, it is very hard to choose not to go on a mission even though all of the indicators are present.