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Blind to the Risks

I knew I couldn’t stop in time, so I instinctively grabbed a handful of front brake and started looking for maneuver options, but they were limited. There was no road shoulder — only a pineapple field to my right. Riding into it would ensure a crash, so that wasn’t a good option.

A PPE Success Story

After traveling a quarter mile at 45 mph (the posted speed was 55 mph) on an improved, multi-lane road, a deer entered his field of view from the right. In an attempt to avoid hitting the deer, he applied the brakes and turned toward it, hoping to pass behind the animal. His plan failed.

  • 23 February 2025
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Set Up for Failure

One day while watching ESPN, I saw a story about an NFL wide receiver who accidentally shot himself in the leg. I wondered how anyone in their right mind could put a bullet in their own leg. I never would have imagined that one day I’d find myself in a similar situation.

  • 23 February 2025
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Prepare for Life's Little Surprises

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. You’ll have the advantage of locating rest stops, places to fill up or, just maybe, possible road hazards. I didn’t do that during a winter ride from my home in Colorado Springs to Woodland Park, Colorado, and it literally proved to be my downfall.

  • 16 February 2025
  • Author: USACRC Editor
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Know Your Weather

I thought working at Fort Drum, New York, for more than 18 years had given me a pretty good feel on how to gauge weather conditions. However, one winter day, my complacency and overconfidence made me question not only my “weather nose,” but also my sanity.

  • 9 February 2025
  • Author: USACRC Editor
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Axel-Deep in the Snow

Soldiers do a pretty good job of integrating risk management into their professional decision-making process. Rarely do you catch us blatantly disregarding written procedures. Rotations to the National Training Center and Joint Readiness Training Center aren’t spur-of-the-moment decisions. They incorporate much planning and forethought at all levels. Off duty, however, we tend to live on the edge. We might do something like fill our hot lawnmowers with gasoline without personal protective equipment or gloves, giving little thought to the risk. Recently, I did an excellent job of demonstrating personal and professional differences from a safety standpoint.

  • 19 January 2025
  • Author: USACRC Editor
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