Risk Management Magazine

As all Army aviators know, sometimes mission importance outweighs weather minimums. The question then becomes where to draw the line.

Celebrating decision-making sounds about as exciting as celebrating the move from fifth grade to middle school. But decision-making is the key for a successful day that involves multiple search-and-rescue missions flown in the high country of Colorado.

It should have been just another traffic pattern entry under night vision goggles to end the mission, but it ended up being a strong lesson for every member of the crew.