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 ...