Risk Management Magazine

During fiscal year 2019, the Army lost 27 Soldiers to PMV-2 (motorcycle-related) mishaps. From the 13 PMV-2 preliminary loss reports (PLRs) published last year by the U.S. Army Combat Readiness Center, one can clearly glean the common fatal threads that led to the loss of these great Americans. 

Whether it’s a convoy operation or a trip with your family, it’s always a good idea to perform a map or route reconnaissance.

As a sergeant with the Louisiana State Police, I often respond to the scenes of fatal accidents. The hardest part of my job, however, is not seeing these tragic deaths; it’s having to tell loved ones that a family member is not coming home.