Risk Management Magazine

It was a clear, cool day in Afghanistan when the aircraft departed the runway under perfect visual flight rules conditions. While climbing to cruise altitude in a left-hand orbit, air traffic control contacted the pilot and vectored him to a 180 heading to deconflict with other traffic.

It was a typical day for the Headquarters and Headquarters Company scout platoon. Everyone came in early that day to pack and get ready for a field exercise.

Some things are more important than rank. Be willing to listen to anyone who is knowledgeable about the hazards you are facing and understands how to use risk management to mitigate them.