Risk Management Magazine

When a mishap occurs within your formation, there is the potential that you may be assigned as a safety investigation board (SIB) member. As a board member, you will have certain responsibilities based on your position, skill set and experience.

According to Army statistics, there have been, on average, 288 Class C and D parachuting mishaps annually over the past five years. Nevertheless, it is possible to identify some hazards associated with inexperienced personnel on airborne operations.

As the D Company, 3rd Battalion, 25th Combat Aviation Brigade motorcycle mentor, I wanted to conduct a ride in light rain showers to prepare my less experienced Soldiers for the typical weather conditions they’d encountered while stationed in Hawaii.