Risk Management Magazine

As a young Soldier, I was always trained to execute any orders from my superiors without question. This discipline alone defined and ensured my — and many other Soldiers’ — survival at the two-way live-fire range. I remember my platoon sergeant being especially hard on Bradley crews to be disciplined and vigilant before, during and after combat operations.

As pilots, it is our responsibility to minimize every hazard we encounter. In a job such as ours, there is enough inherent danger. There is no need for us to create more.

The weather is getting nicer, but the inside of your Army watercraft is still carrying its winter bulk. It’s time to shed that winter fluff and take care of your accumulation of equipment.