Risk Management Magazine

Last summer, the Pennsylvania State Safety Office conducted an unofficial investigation into recent vehicle mishaps. The reason for these investigations was due to an increase in vehicle mishaps from the previous year. There were as many accidents in a three-month period in 2019 as there were in six months the year prior. It also seemed the accidents are getting more severe.

We all know that in a combat environment your acceptable risk level might go up a notch to accomplish the mission and/or save or protect other forces with whom you have been fighting. However, is there a time that you could be doing more harm than good or taking an unnecessary risk while not really accomplishing anything? Sometimes I think so.

Combat offers a unique learning environment in which training can be your best friend or worst enemy.