By Cmdr. Linda Sharpe, Industrial Hygienist, Headquarters Marine Corps – Health Services
For Marines, hearing is not just a sense; it’s a tactical advantage and a critical survival tool.
Whether it’s detecting the faintest rustle in the bush, following orders in the heat of battle, or coordinating movements with your fire team, sharp hearing is essential. Yet, hearing loss is one of the most common and preventable injuries among Marines.
The importance of hearing conservation in the Marine Corps cannot be overstated. Auditory readiness often makes the difference between mission success and failure.
According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, more than 1.3 million veterans receive disability compensation for hearing loss,...
By Cmdr. Linda Sharpe, Industrial Hygienist, Headquarters Marine Corps – Health Services
For Marines, hearing is not just a sense; it’s a tactical advantage and a critical survival tool.
Whether it’s detecting the faintest rustle in the bush, following orders in the heat of battle, or coordinating movements with your fire team, sharp hearing is essential. Yet, hearing loss is one of the most common and preventable injuries among Marines.
The importance of hearing conservation in the Marine Corps cannot be overstated. Auditory readiness often makes the difference between mission success and failure.
According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, more than 1.3 million veterans receive disability compensation for hearing loss,...
Heating is the second leading cause of U.S. home fires and related injuries. As the weather cools, check out these tips to prevent a disaster while heating your home. For more on seasonal safety, visit https://navalsafetycommand.navy.mil/Off-Duty/Fall-and-Winter-Safety/. This video was created using Canva.com. (U.S. Navy video by Melissa Wenger)
The Marine Corps operates in some of the worldâs loudest environments. The importance of hearing conservation in the Marine Corps cannot be overstated. Auditory readiness often makes the difference between mission success and failure.
In a major step toward modernization, the U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Army jointly released an update to their range safety policies, MCO 3570.1D/AR 385-63, in May 2025, superseding MCO 3570.1C and DA PAM 385-63.
Robert Stephenson, deputy director of Naval Safety Command Mishap Investigations, left, and Mark Maskell are pictured with the Deployable Flight Incident Recorder Set (DFIRS) discovered by Maskell. The Naval Safety Command enhances the naval enterprise's ability to identify, communicate and account for risk through assessments, investigations and enterprise-wide policy development and implementation. (Photo by Robert Stephenson)
