2010 Loaded 45 Holiday Safety Campaign

1. 2010 Loaded 45 Holiday Safety Campaign Read-Ahead Pre-Decisional NO TIME TO “CHILL” Thanksgiving 2009 New Year 2010 - SEASONS CHANGE, SAFETY DOESN’T

2. The “Year of Precision” will require attention to detail in reducing on and off-duty accidents. The Loaded 45 campaign begins the week of Thanksgiving, and ends after the New Year’s holiday. 80% of our accidents, both in peacetime and in combat, involve human error. Leaders at every level must remain engaged. Discussion

3. The winter holiday season is a time of joy, hope, and fellowship. Unfortunately, it can also be a time of sadness when a life is taken away by a senseless accident. Privately owned vehicle (POV) and Privately owned motorcycles (POM) accidents are the number one cause of death among Cadets and Soldiers. Hazardous weather (wet and icy roads), poor visibility, decreased daylight hours, fatigue, alcohol, vehicle breakdowns, and road rage make winter driving a risky endeavor. The Loaded 45 Holiday Safety Campaign will be conducted using the principles of Composite Risk Management (CRM). The concept behind CRM is simple: the more you know about the hazards you face, the better you can effectively manage the risk. There is no separation of tactical or accidental, deployed or garrison, on or off duty, it is all risk management 24/7 because Cadets and Soldiers are vital Army assets whether engaging the enemy or relaxing at home. Discussion (cont)

4. The following six initiatives will be conducted by all Commanders and Leaders of Cadet Command during the FY10 “Loaded 45” holiday safety campaign: Complete Privately Owned Vehicle /PO Motorcycle check rides Conduct on line Combat Readiness/Safety Center Travel Risk Planning Systems (TRiPS) Conduct “Foot Locker” safety counseling Conduct mid-leave commo checks with subordinates and peers Review pertinent Preliminary Loss Reports (PLR’s) from Combat Readiness/Safety Center Ensure local pocket phone rosters are distributed Intent * The use of Senior Cadets conducting these operations is highly encouraged !

5. WHO: Immediate supervisor, any level WHAT: Three things: 1.Brief local driving conditions; 2. Inspect vehicle; 3. Check driver skills WHY: Gives leader a chance to discuss local driving rules & conditions with unit member, see vehicle, verify driving capabilities, and verify drivers license and insurance. WHEN: During Winter Safety Campaign or as needed TIME REQ’D: About an hour HOW: 1. As Soldier/Civilian/Cadet accomplishes preparation phase of Holiday Leave or pass, he/she must also see supervisor on driving, vehicle condition, registration or inspecting vehicle and personal protective equipment. 2. Brief the Soldier/Civilian/Cadet on local driving conditions, to include at least • Post or local roads, speed limits, travel times to/from work or school based on residence, rush hours (if any), congested areas, school zones, road construction, or dangerous roads or intersections. • Seasonal weather – dust, wind, rain, fog, snow, ice and night hazards. 3. Use this time to check the following: • Personal data • Personal Protective Equipment • Insurance and Vehicle information • Driving skills • Conduct vehicle inspection Note: do not pencil whip any of these; they will tell you much about the Soldier/Civilian/Cadet at-risk profile. Inititative:#1 POV/POM Check Ride

6. Initiatie #1: PLAN • CO’s brief PL/1SGT/PSG • PL briefs squad leaders • Squad leaders brief squads (may assign team leaders to do so as long as team leaders are briefed) • All personnel giving briefs will talk about how far each personnel will be driving and who will be driving. Check insurance and drivers licenses to all personnel driving. Note if parents are driving. • Leaders will brief on: local roads, speed limits, travel times to/from work or school based on residence, rush hours (if any), congested areas, school zones, road construction, or dangerous roads or intersections. • Seasonal weather – dust, wind, rain, fog, snow, ice and night hazards. • Each leader will send a Checkride checklist completed by each cadet driving their POV to Safety Officer. Fill out as much information possible on Cadets being driven by parents and note that the parents are driving. • Reports are due up the chain of command to Safety Officer before Cadets leave for the Holidays.

7. WHO: Any leader who supervises WHAT: Automated trip planning followed by risk management by leader WHY: To reduce the risk of members who are traveling by POV and POM, the number one killer of our Soldiers WHEN: Before trips, usually on leave or pass or long weekend and in conjunction with traveling beyond a mileage limit TIME REQ’D: Less than 5 min. HOW: 1. Begins with trip assessment, normally conducted online using USACRC website link Army TRiPS - Travel Risk Planning System Note: The computer printout you receive is NOT the end of the process but the beginning! 2. Review trip plans from the printout; do not assume it contains the whole truth and nothing but the truth – be a little skeptical 3. Ask your Soldier (or civilian employee) about their real travel plans; items to review can include: •Distance to/from destination & time available to do it •Start/end times for travel each way •Amount of rest before (starting fatigue level) & fatigue during travel •Other drivers •Weather forecast here, there •Roads (two/four lane, traffic, curviness, mountainous) •Vehicle type (SUV, muscle car), age, condition, experience with vehicle •Speeding •Alcohol •Inattentiveness, distractions (cell phones, eating, passengers) •Seatbelts (or helmet and PPE) •Type of person: party animal, maturity level, past track record Note: remember, most accidents are due to one or more of indiscipline, overconfidence, complacency, and lack of sufficient training 4. Make eye contact, set expectations, & establish an AGREEMENT on proper behaviors during leave and pass. Initiative:#2 Travel Risk Assessment Program (TRiPS)

8. Initiative #2: TRiPS PLAN • All cadets driving a POV needs to complete the online TRiPS form before leaving for the Holidays. • When filling out the initial profile, the unit is Pride of PA Army ROTC BN and the supervisor is the Safety Officer. My email is christa.angelotti@us.army.mil. • Cadets are to print out the form or email it to the Safety Officer before they leave for the holidays.

9. WHO: Generally NCO leaders (immediate supervisors or senior Cadets) WHAT: Informal, leader-to-led talks to coach/teach/mentor WHY: This is THE BEST WAY to relate to your people. . . sincere, personal discussions work! WHEN: About weekly, at an opportune time, before a holiday WHERE: Chow halls, barracks, parking lots, transitioning somewhere, cool down after PT, similar places TIME REQ’D: Less than 5 min. HOW: 1. Know ahead of time what you want to talk about 2. Can be one-on-one or very small group (3-4) 3. Can be mission/work-related or off duty/recreation-oriented 4. Keep it short, simple (one main topic), and constructive (how to do the right thing) 5. Tailor it to the individual 6. Get eye contact, get agreement 7. Sample topics might include • Weekend activities • Off duty driving plans • On duty driving • PT or sports • Weapons handling • Any unsatisfactory, unsafe behavior such as sexual assault and suicide Note: Most accidents are due to one or more of the following: indiscipline, complacency, overconfidence, and lack of training– be on the lookout for these as they relate to the issue at hand Initiative #3 Conduct “Footlocker" Safety Counseling

10. Initiative #3: “Footlocker” PLAN • Included in the next mentor report, Mentors will discuss with mentees of any issues or problems with anything. • Reports will be sent in of any unsafe suicidal thoughts. • All mentors WILL talk to their mentees about plans for the Holiday and provide support.

11. WHO: Immediate supervisors, any level WHAT: Phone contact by supervisor halfway through subordinate’s leave WHY: Helps Soldiers to do the right thing during leave periods WHEN: Any time during leave or pass situations TIME REQ’D: Less than 5 min. HOW: 1. Before Soldier/Cadet goes on leave, supervisor confirms a good contact # (usually a cell), i.e., one that is highly reliable 2. Supervisor notes mid-point of leave & puts date on calendar 3. On that day, supervisor makes brief call; example topics are • Just checking to see how things are going • What have you been up to & what have you got planned? Note: look for overconfidence, complacency, indiscipline, and lack of training for the given activity or equipment – boldfaced items are common causes of accidents • Remind to take proper precautions on things like partying, swimming, boating, hunting, gun handling, late night driving, ATV riding, rock climbing, upcoming weather (snow, ice, fog, rain), etc. • Finish with something like “we want you back in one piece” or don’t forget your buddies back here” 4. Shouldn’t last longer than 3-5 minutes 5. If unable to reach after two tries, leave a message & discuss contact # upon member’s return Initiative #4 Mid-Leave/Pass Commo Checks

12. Initiative #4: Commo check PLAN • Mentors will double check contact information before the mentee leaves for the Holidays. • Sometime after Christmas and BEFORE 1 week to the return of school, each mentor will contact their mentee and talk to them. Ask them how things are going and support them. Remind them that you look forward to seeing them back at school or something up-lifting. • A mentor report will be sent whenever you complete this to the company 1SGTs, who will then send the report to the Safety Officer NLT January 5th, 2010.

13. Initiative #5 Review Preliminary Loss Reports (PLR’s) PRELIMINARY LOSS REPORT 09155 POV CRASH CLAIMS ONE SOLDIER’S LIFE A 353rd Infantry Regiment, Fort Polk, Louisiana, Soldier died on 21 September 2009, from injuries sustained in a crash that occurred on 18 September 2009, at approximately 1930 local while on emergency leave in Amarillo, Texas. The 39-year-old SFC was driving his 2003 Mazda Protege at a high rate of speed when he lost control of his vehicle. The Mazda crossed the median, went airborne, flipped and landed in the back of a building. The Soldier was evacuated to a medical center where he later died. The SFC was wearing his seatbelt. The SFC had no previous deployments. Local News Engaged Leaders Make a Difference Discussion Point So far this FY, Speeding was reported as the primary factor in the deaths of 21 Soldiers who lost their lives in vehicle accidents. Including this accident, there have been 70 Class A POV accidents (not including motorcycles or pedestrian) in FY09 compared to 77 for the same time frame in FY08. These 70 accidents resulted in 70 fatalities compared to 75 Soldier deaths for the same time frame in FY08. This PLR does not identify specific root causes of this incident as the investigation is ongoing. Further details will be available at a later date on RMIS (RMIS Login Required). Preliminary Loss Reports (PLR) are For Official Use Only and are to provide leaders with awareness of Army loss as we experience it and to point out potential trends that affect our combat readiness. Our Army depends on you to use these PLRs to help Soldiers understand the impact of decisions made on and off duty.

14. Initiative #5: PLR PLAN • Safety officer will brief PLR at Dec. 7th, 2009 Training Meeting/Staff call to MSIVs. • COs will briefly talk about safety and PLR at last PT session before break. (Safety brief).

15. Initiative #6 Emergency Pocket RosterWho to contact when “I need HELP” Name (s) of 1st Line Supervisor __________________________________ Cell Phone Number (xxx) xxx-xxxx Work Phone Number (xxx) xxx-xxxx Home Phone Number (xxx) xxx-xxxx E-mail address iwanabeanaviator@.com TEXT msg capability (see phone # above) IM capability Twitter Facebook In case of emergency contact via any - way possible

16. Initiative #6 • COs, PLs, and squad leaders will fill out this form and give it to those they are in charge of. For example: COs will give theirs to PL/ PSG/ 1SGT. PL will give theirs to Squad leaders and so on.