Dusty conditions pose significant risks to drivers, especially when operating tactical vehicles. Dusty environments can impair visibility, increase braking distances, hinder maneuverability, and lull drivers and vehicle commanders into a false sense of security. Tactical vehicles, crucial for military and emergency services, often operate in challenging environments. Dusty conditions, prevalent in arid regions or during military exercises, significantly impact driving safety. Here’s why:​
Reduced Visibility: Dust particles in the air scatter light, creating a haze that impairs visibility. Drivers may struggle to detect obstacles, pedestrians, or other vehicles.​
Increased Braking Distances: Dust-covered roads reduce tire...
This week's Risk Management newsletter features articles about combat vehicle rollovers, ATV safety and eliminating workplace hazards, as well as links to videos, posters, Preliminary Loss Reports and other USACRC products and tools.
The summer issue of Risk Management Quarterly contains articles about injury prevention in preparation for the new Army Combat Fitness Test, building an effective workplace, seat belt use, progressive taxi instructions, confined space hazards, and much more.
This week's Risk Management Newsletter features injury prevention information for the new Army Combat Fitness Test, archery hunting preparations, and disaster readiness.
The Army relies on convoy movements to accomplish its missions in both training and combat. While on-duty vehicle fatalities have declined in over the past decade, leaders and Soldiers must remain vigilant regarding safe driving. Driver's training, leader engagement and individual responsibility all help keep complacency at bay and ensure Soldiers carry out their vehicle missions to standard.
Nearly 48 years to the day after safely landing his aircraft following a catastrophic engine failure, a retired master Army Aviator finally received recognition for his skill and courage in the cockpit.
