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So Others May Live
1 Nov 2013

So Others May Live

Crew coordination is essential to preserving lives and resources. During an overwater hoist rescue, our standardized methods of verbal and non-verbal communication eliminated confusion and reduced delays in getting survivors to safety.

When 'Routine' Changes

When 'Routine' Changes
A simple air mission request with an additional drop off unexpectedly turned into a long evening for our crew. In the end, we learned that establishing common terminology was definitely something we needed to work on.
  • 1 November 2013
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Just Another Landing

Just Another Landing
When downrange in an unmanned aircraft system platoon, you are usually isolated from the rest of your unit. There, everyone knows the rules of the flight line. It’s when visitors arrive that problems arise. 
  • 1 November 2013
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The Right Call

The Right Call
You can't train for every curveball Mother Nature throws at you. However, you can — and hopefully will — revert back to your training in high-stress situations and make the right call.
  • 1 November 2013
  • Author: Army Safety
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Make Sure It’s A ‘Real’ Fire

Make Sure It’s A ‘Real’ Fire
  • 1 October 2013
  • Author: Army Safety
  • Number of views: 3325
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Never Ignore the Checklists

Never Ignore the Checklists
It had been relatively slow week. We were flying med-chase out of a remote outpost and had only received a couple of urgent calls and routine transfers — all during the daytime. On the forth night of our week-long stay, though, the call came.
  • 1 October 2013
  • Author: Army Safety
  • Number of views: 7297
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