Risk Management Magazine

Winter driving can be a hazardous task for Soldiers, especially in regions susceptible to a lot of snow. If proper techniques aren’t applied and Soldiers don’t exercise caution, winter driving could quickly turn into a tragedy.

Every day, safety is enforced in my company through risk assessments, briefs or training. The fact is my job is very safe due to the restrictions, policies and regulations put into place to mitigate many of the hazards I may face. The most dangerous portion of my day actually takes place when I’m on the ground, driving back and forth to work.

If you have been in the Army Aviation branch for more than a day, you’ve probably heard, “Those who have and those who will.” Here’s my story.