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CAP Safety Program

Download current safety information from CAP National Headquarters/DOR (Safety):

Download safety publications and forms:

• CAP Regulation 62-1, CAP Safety Responsibilities and Procedures
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• CAP Form 26, Civil Air Patrol Safety Improvement or Hazard Report
• CAP Form 78, Mishap Report Form
• CAP Form 79, CAP Mishap Investigation Form, September 1999

Download current ND Wing safety program documents (MS Word 97, ZIP format):

• Accident Notification Procedures, 24 July 2007
• ND Wing Accident Prevention Plan, 24 January 2004

Safety presentations:

• Risk Management Decision Tree (MSPowerpoint)
• Safety Program Overview (MSPowerpoint)

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You are being hunted by something so lethal... it can strike anyone at anytime. It's an accident looking for an opportunity. Don't give it one! Be Alert -- Think Smart -- Be Safe

Operational Risk Management (ORM)

Simplifying ORM
By Col. James L. Stanley, HQ ACC/SEO, Langley AFB, VA
[Reprinted from the January 2000 issue of The Combat Edge]

In the May '99 issue of "The Combat Edge" I wrote an article that discussed Operational Risk Management (ORM) from a "common sense" perspective. Essentially, I talked about how there were three levels of ORM -- Basic, Operational, and Strategic. Each level is equally important; however, each requires a different amout of ORM effort.

[Read the May 1999 Article]

The Air Force ORM program and methodology is a formal, 6-step process:

1. Identify the Hazards
2. Assess the Risk
3. Analyze Risk Control Measures
4. Make Control Decisions
5. Implement Risk Controls
6. Supervise and Review

This program is perfect for the "Strategic" ORM analysis, which lends itself to complicated, critical analysis of how we do business. Death or the loss of critical assets can often be the result of ORM not being executed. While strategic ORM is effective, the majority of ORM falls under the "Basic" and "Operational" categories. This is especially true for on-duty operations, off-duty activities, and for our families -- our most precious resource.

In order to simplify the process, and to ingrain it into our ACC culture, in October COMACC approved a new ORM methodology that is action-focused and easy to remember. We call it A...C...T:

Assess the Environment for Risk a. Be aware of your surroundings, duties, and tasks on and off duty. b. Analyze what could go wrong. c. What are the chances of something happening? Consider Options to Limit Risk a. What can you do about it? b. Is it worth the risk to do it? c. Does the risk require you to elevate the decision making process? Take Appropriate Action a. Implement risk controls (take preventive action). b. Does your action control the risk? If not, start the process again. c. Spread the word! Let others learn from your experience.

We believe that simplifying ORM principles will help establish the ORM culture into our everyday tasks -- both on and off duty. I know that your base, squadron, or wing may have their own ORM process that is working great -- continue to use what works! Remember, the new ACC 3-step process is additive to the established Air Force 6-step process or to your unit's initiative. Utilizing all of these tools gives us the ability to maximize ORM understanding and use.

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