Downloaded from https://www.everyspec.com 13–6. Safety training All participants will be provided safety training in those areas needed for a safe and efficient execution of the operation. This training shall specifically address— a. The PPE required. b. General safety requirements particular to the contingency and tactical operations. c. Special safety requirements. d. Lessons learned from previous contingency and tactical operations. e. Procedures for reporting and responding to accidents. 13–7. Army Safety Augmentation Detachment a.
The Army Safety Augmentation Detachment (ASAD) consists of individual mobilization augmentee Soldiers who are trained in safety through the Combat Safety Officers Course. b. The mission of the ASAD is to provide trained augmentees in the event of mobilization to serve as unit safety officers/NCOs for brigade and larger units. The ASAD is the DOD-unique organization providing ground safety support to worldwide contingency and Army Joint training exercises. c. Requests for support must be forwarded through DCS, G–3/5/7 tasking channels to HQ FORSCOM (AFPE–SO).
Requests should normally be submitted no less than 60 days in advance of the requested start date and will be submitted in accordance with AR 500–5, FC REG 350–12, and FC REG 500–3–1, Vol 1, Annex E. 13–8. Tactical water safety operations Commanders of units conducting water operations will develop and implement standard procedures and advanced training for vehicle swimming, fording operations, and stream crossings. Commanders in the grade of O–6 and above must approve deviations from the SOP. 13–9.
Environmental hazards The DA policy is to conserve the Army’s fighting strength by controlling preventable disease and injury through command-oriented occupational, environmental, and personal protection programs. All personnel are responsible for maintaining their own health and fitness. Preventable personnel losses from heat, cold, diseases, or other environmental factors are important. History has repeatedly shown that nonbattle losses have played a significant role in the outcome of military operations. While mission requirements will dictate unit policies, commanders must evaluate the effects of environmental hazards on their ability to complete the mission.
The following hazards must be assessed using the CRM process and appropriate methods taken to minimize the risk: a. High altitude. b. Disease vectors. c. Contaminated food and water. d. Poor air quality. e. Heat. f. Cold. 13–10. Bivouac areas Many accidents occur in bivouac areas (especially at night) and most are due to violation of existing standards and complacency. Commanders must enforce discipline in bivouac areas to minimize accidents and provide procedures for— a. Site selection. b. Camouflage. c. Field sanitation. d. Generators. e. Field mess operations. f. Storage of flammable. g. Fire extinguishers. h. Grounding of equipment. i. Restriction and/or control of motor vehicles. 13–11.
After action reports Document hazards encountered and controls used to control them, as well as how safety planning could have been improved to better serve the mission. 64 AR 385–10 • 23 August 2007