Risk Management Magazine

In addition to reducing force readiness, non-battle injuries cause temporary or even permanent disability and limit the physical capability of thousands of active-duty service members each year.

I’ve made it my mission to ensure episodes like this don’t happen under my watch. My Soldiers’ safety is priority one.

Foot marches and land navigation training involve a great deal of walking while wearing a ruck sack and other required equipment. These types of physical activities induce significant sweating and fatigue, which can lead to heat illnesses.