Recently added articles from Ground Warrior:
By the numbers: how mishaps are affecting our operational readiness.(Statistical table)
Aug 01, 2008 ... Vehicle mishaps, whether on liberty or operationally, have resulted in some of the highest mishap fatality rates in recent years. Below, the numbers compare the Fiscal Year 2009 to the last eight Fiscal Years. <Pre> PMV Fatalities Fiscal Year FY01 33 FY02 65 FY03 ...
From the director: Headquarters Marine Corps Safety Division.
Aug 01, 2008; ... Marines, The poet William Shakespeare once wrote, "The best safety lies in fear"--I believe that is because he never knew a United States Marine. Marines in battle are constantly faced with formidable situations and are able to accomplish mission success while simultaneously ...
From the editor.(Editorial)
Aug 01, 2008; ... Hello readers, I have investigated several mishaps involving Negligent Discharges (NDs). This appears to be the growing trend in our Beloved Corps and the individual Marines need to step up and handle their weapons as though their life and the lives of others depended on it. I ...
Sgt. Eugene Lewis, the barracks manager for Company A.(Letters to the Editor)
Aug 01, 2008; ... Sgt. Eugene Lewis, the barracks manager for Company A, Headquarters and Support Battalion, MCB, buckles up before backing out of his ...
Multi-piece rim wheels.
Aug 01, 2008; ... Servicing of multi-piece rim wheels is dangerous. Inflating the tires in cages and inspecting the lock rings is very important to ensure personnel safety. The tire cages are mandatory to prevent injury, due to an explosion that might occur while inflating the tire. The lock rings will pop ...
Lightning protection: for field storage.
Aug 01, 2008; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] How Powerful is Lightning? Each spark of lightning can reach over five miles in length, soar to temperatures of approximately 50,000 degrees Fahrenheit, and contain 100 million electrical volts. Lightning Is A Random, Chaotic And Dangerous Fact Of Nature ...
Two fists in the wind: motorcycle riders are at least three times more likely to die in a traffic accident than someone that travels by car. Most of our mothers plead with us not to ride one. Motorcycle riding is flat out dangerous, especially if you are doing it on the streets with other people that cannot pay enough attention to notice another full size vehicle, much less a bike.
Aug 01, 2008; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] For some, the above reasons are more than enough justification not to ride. Then again, for others, the above reasons are the perfect justification to ride! It all has to do with a certain type of person; a person that ...
My life is in your hands.(handling of parachutes )
Aug 01, 2008; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Personnel parachutes and parachute equipment have been around for many years. They have impacted the military in many different ways. From the parachute operations conducted during the D-Day landing in World War II, the ...
"We've always done it that way".
Aug 01, 2008; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] One of the many hazards people face is the "We've always done it that way" syndrome. Instead of researching updated information, such as Marine Corps Order (MCO) or proper technical manuals, have you ever performed ...
Climate Assessment Survey System (CASS).
Aug 01, 2008; ... You have just assumed command and would like to get a sense of the work ethic, safety climate, and other issues impacting the unit's operational effectiveness. Your organization has probably undergone several changes over the last few months--perhaps personnel turnover, high operational ...
By the numbers: how mishaps are affecting our operational readiness.(Brief article)
Jun 22, 2006
From the director.(Editorial)
Jun 22, 2006;
From the editor.(Editorial)
Jun 22, 2006;
SMAW spotting rounds.(Letters to the Editor)(Letter to the editor)
Jun 22, 2006;
Flash bangs.(Letters to the Editor)(Letter to the editor)
Jun 22, 2006;
Required safety gear.(Letters to the Editor)(Letter to the editor)
Jun 22, 2006;
Parachute training.(Letters to the Editor)(Letter to the editor)
Jun 22, 2006;
Summer + safety.
Jun 22, 2006
Expensive lesson: in personal protective equipment.
Jun 22, 2006;
Shockingly complacent.
Jun 22, 2006