The video presentation is based on an OH-58 that went into inadvertent IMC and crashed, killing both crewmembers. In the first 3 months of Operation Desert Shield, accidents caused death and countless injuries to soldiers. This video emphasizes the importance of using safety measures in all activities during mobilization in a desert environment. Actual safety lessons learned during Operation Desert Shield are depicted. Statistics show that 80 percent of all accidents are caused by human error.
Supervision is the key to preventing human error.
Drawing from their own personal experiences, leaders discuss specific incidents and accident and make recommendations on how the accidents could have been avoided. This video is designed to help commanders understand what risk management is and how to use it to make their commands safer. The video also shows how accidents can happen when risk management is not used. Emphasizes safety hazards associated with the full range of explosive simulators and pyrotechnics used to simulate realistic combat during field training. Highlights accidents caused by rotation of the turret and what can happen if shields and guards are not used.