Loss Control Armor: Stopping Accidents in Armor Battalions - A Support Packet. Commander's Guide to Accident Prevention Series.

摘要

The Army's peacetime tracked vehicle accident experience suggests the existence of operational weaknesses that would produce even greater losses in combat. This support packet focuses on the kinds of operational accidents that have the potential to rapidly deplete armor unit capabilities under combat conditions. Based on problems that have caused armor unit accidents in the past, this packet is intended to help you gain the perspective to prevent these kinds of accidents in the future. Let's look briefly at past problems. Six years ago the Army Safety Center studied tracked vehicle accidents that occurred in 1977. The study revealed that 180 of the 200 driver error accidents were caused by six factors. They were: * Deficient inspection and testing. * Following too closely. * Improper passing. * Driving too fast for conditions. * Narrow or congested roads. * Nighttime conditions/excessive duty hours.