FMF 102 Safety Fundamentals Flashcards
Discuss the term RM and the concept of the RM process
Risk Management
-Force preservation does not have a single solution. However, every effort
should be made to prevent a situation that will degrade mission capability
rather than planning to deal with the situation after it occurs. Risk mitigation is
central to the idea of readiness and must not be an afterthought in actions
during combat, in training, and in garrison. RM is one of the best means
available to eliminate senseless and needless loss of life, injury, and materiel
damage.
Active participation of every Marine in the RM process of identifying, assessing,
and controlling risks arising from factors experienced on a daily basis such as
uncertainty, ambiguity, and change will allow for informed decisions.
This process is one in a range of tools to be used by personnel at all levels for
minimizing risk to an acceptable level commensurate with completing the task
at hand or accomplishing the mission.
Inherent Risk
Risk is inherent in every phase of tasking, missions, and operations due to
today’s complex and dynamic environment.
As hazards and risk are present both on and off duty, it is incumbent upon all
Marines, both military and civilian, to understand how to assess and manage
risk to achieve mission success and preserve combat readiness.
RM enhances readiness by:
Enhancing task or mission accomplishment by increasing the probability of
success.
Minimizing risk to acceptable levels commensurate with the benefit or value of
mission or task accomplishment while providing a method to effectively
manage resources.
Enhancing decision-making skills based on a systematic, reasoned, and
repeatable process.
Providing a systematic structure to perform risk assessments.
Providing improved confidence for individuals to make informed risk decisions.
Adequate risk analysis provides a clearer picture of the hazards and of unit
capabilities.
Preserving personnel and materiel by avoiding unnecessary risk, thus reducing
mishaps and their associated costs.
Providing an adaptive process for the continuous feedback through the
planning, preparation, and execution phases of any evolution.
Identifying feasible and effective control measures, particularly where specific
standards do not exist.
RM does not:
Inhibit flexibility, initiative, or accountability.
Remove risk altogether or support a “zero defect” mindset.
Remove the necessity for practice, drills, rehearsals, and tactics, techniques,
and procedures.
Sanction or justify violating orders or the law.
What are the four Principles of RM
Accept Risk When Benefits Outweigh the Cost
Accept No Unnecessary Risk
Anticipate and Manage Risk by Planning
Make Risk Decisions at the Right Level
explain:Accept Risk When Benefits Outweigh the Cost
Our Marine Corps tradition is built upon principles of seizing the initiative and
taking decisive action. The goal of RM is not to eliminate risk, but to manage
the risk so the mission can be accomplished with the minimum amount of loss.
The process of weighing risks against the benefits and value of the task or
mission helps maximize success. Balancing costs and benefits is a subjective
process. Therefore, personnel with knowledge and experience of the mission
or task must be engaged when making risk decisions.
explain:Accept No Unnecessary Risk
An unnecessary risk is any risk that, if taken, will not contribute meaningfully to
task or mission accomplishment or will needlessly jeopardize personnel or
materiel. Risk is managed through relentless training, awareness of the risk
being confronted, and a clear-eyed understanding of the mission at hand.
Training and the confidence derived from it will directly result in increased
performance and a better control of those risks that are an inescapable part of
daily existence. The acceptance of risk does not equate to the imprudent
willingness to gamble. Additionally, if all detectable hazards have not been
identified then unnecessary risks are being accepted. The RM process, in
conjunction with sound safety principles, identifies hazards that might
otherwise go unidentified and provides tools to reduce or offset risk. End state:
take only risks that are necessary to accomplish the task, activity, or mission.
Explain: Anticipate and Manage Risk by Planning
Integrating RM into planning at all levels, and as early as possible, provides the
greatest opportunity to make well-informed risk decisions and to implement
effective risk controls. This engaged approach enhances the overall
effectiveness of RM by reducing mishaps, injuries, and costs. Hazards and
controls that have been identified during reconnaissance and preplanning
should be in the operations order.
EXPLAIN: Make Risk Decisions at the Right Level
RM decisions are made by the leader directly responsible for the operation.
While anyone can make a risk decision, the appropriate decision level should
reside whereby the leader can make decisions to accept, eliminate, or reduce
the risk. Prudence, experience, judgment, intuition, and situational awareness
of leaders directly involved in the planning and execution of the mission are the
critical elements in making effective RM decisions. When leaders responsible
for executing a mission determine that the risk associated with that mission
cannot be controlled at their level, or goes beyond the commander’s stated
intent, the risk decision shall be elevated within their chain of command to the
first staff noncommissioned officer or officer within the unit. If unable to mitigate
the risk at the unit level, the risk decision shall be elevated to the next
commander in the chain of command.
what are the three levels of RM
in-depth level
deliberate level
Time Critical.
explain: in-depth level of RM
refers to situations when available time for planning is not a
limiting factor and involves a very thorough risk assessment.
explain:deliberate level of RM
refers to situations when there is ample time to apply the
RM process to the mission planning evolution.
explain:Time Critical. Level of RM
This is the level at which personnel operate on a daily basis
both on and off duty. The time critical level is the normal RM level used during
the execution phase of training or operations as well as in planning during
crisis response scenarios. At this level, there is little or no time to make a plan
resulting in an “on the spot” mental or verbal review of the situation.
what are the five step process of RM
Identify Hazards
assess hazards
make risk decisions
implement controls
supervise
explain identify hazards
A hazard is defined as any condition with the
potential to negatively impact the task or mission. Hazards can also
cause property damage, injury to personnel, or death, which highlights
the importance of hazard identification.
