Downloaded from https://www.everyspec.com commander of the supervisor directly responsible for the operation, material, or persons involved in the accident. This official will review the accident report, provide written concurrence or nonconcurrence with the findings/recommenda- tions, ensure that factual data are circulated within the unit, ensure recommendations that can be put into effect at the unit level are implemented, and forward the original through the designated chain of command to the Army Headquar- ters reviewing authority. b. Installation-level safety manager review.
The installation-level safety manager or their equivalent when an installation safety office does not exist will ensure that the entire accident report is prepared per instructions, and accident data are analyzed for prevention purposes. c. Army Headquarters approving authority. Army Headquarters commanders or their designated representatives will provide written concurrence or nonconcurrence for each finding and recommendation made by the accident investiga- tion board (Class A, Class B, and Class C aviation accidents). The Army Headquarters safety office will ensure that the accident report is complete and take additional actions when required. 3–18. Reports prepared by the U.S.
Army Combat Readiness Center Reports prepared by USACR/SC will be completed within 90 calendar days and returned through the unit chain of command. The original and one copy of the report will be forwarded to the unit experiencing the accident; another copy will be forwarded directly to the appropriate Army Headquarters. Commanders will review the original report, concur or nonconcur in writing, and return the report through channels to the Army Headquarters. The Army Headquarters office will ensure the original copy of the report is returned to USACR/SC within 90 calendar days from the date of the USACR/SC letter of transmittal. 3–19.
Processing accident reports Prepare one original and two copies of the appropriate forms and supporting documents. Send ARNG accident reports through Army National Guard Reserve Component (NGB–AVN–S), 111 South George Mason Drive, Arlington, VA 22204–1382, to the commander, USACR/SC. a. For all on-duty Class A and Class B accidents, forward the original report through channels to the appointing authority’s Army Headquarters and mail to Commander, U.S. Army Combat Readiness Center (CSSC–SDA), Fort Rucker, AL 36362–5363. b. For all other accidents, submit the original or electronic copy of the report to the Commander, U.S. Army Combat Readiness Center (CSSC–SDA), Fort Rucker, AL 36362–5363. c.
Copies will be retained by the appointing authority’s safety office and any other offices as directed by the Army Headquarters. 3–20. Changes to accident reports and request for extension of submission time limits a. A change to an accident report will be submitted when— (1) An event occurs that changes the classification of an accident (for example, from Class C to Class B or from Class B to Class A). (2) Additional information is discovered that was not known when the initial report was submitted. Changes to reports will not be submitted for changes in number of days lost or property damage estimates, except as indicated in 3–20 a (1), above. b.
When requesting a downgrade change (that is, Class A to Class B) supporting documentation such as an actual cost of damages/estimated cost of damages is required. c. Requests for extension beyond the accident report due date will be made telephonically or via e-mail to the A d m i n i s t r a t i v e Q u a l i t y C o n t r o l S e c t i o n , U S A C R / S C ( c o m m e r c i a l ( 3 3 4 ) 2 5 5 – 2 3 2 5 / 2 5 5 – 2 3 4 7 , D S N 5 5 8 – 2 3 2 5 / 558–2347), by the Army Headquarters Safety Office. 3–21. Headquarters, Department of the Army accident report evaluation, review, and action a. The USACR/SC will review all accident reports for regulatory and technical compliance. b.
The USACR/SC will evaluate all DOD and DA-level recommendations for entry into the recommendation and tracking system. The USACR/SC will— (1) Establish and maintain a formal automated system to track actions on DA-level recommendations from accident reports. (2) Provide written notification to the command, organizations, or agency responsible for implementing or initiating corrective action on DA-level accident recommendations. c. Army Headquarters, PEOs, and DA staff agencies and activities will— (1) Establish and maintain a formal system to track actions taken on DA-level recommendations from accident reports for which they are responsible.
(2) Establish and maintain a formal system to track actions taken on unit level and higher level recommendations from Class A, Class B, and Class C accident reports for units, organizations, agencies, or activities under their respective command or control. 32 AR 385–10 • 23 August 2007/RAR 14 June 2010