Appendix 11 (Safety) to Annex C (Operations) to OPORD 11-03 (FY 12 Annual
Commander Guidance)
Safety Management.
1. References.
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Cadet Command Regulation 385-10 (Cadet Command Safety Program).
Army Regulation 385-63 (Range Safety).
Army Regulation 350-1(Army Training).
Cadet Command Policy Letter 24-11, dated 27 JUL 11.
ALARCT Message 277/2011- Land Navigation and Composite Risk Management
2. General: Safety in the brigade is paramount for all training activities and will be
considered when conducting and planning all training and operations. All battalions will
ensure a safety SOP is established IAW CCR 385-10 and a safety officer is appointed.
Composite risk assessments will be completed for all training events. All ranges,
aviation related training, rappelling operations, and any events with a moderate risk
level or higher require brigade commander approval.
3. Safety Briefings: Conducted prior to the execution of any training, holiday
weekends, and extended campus break periods.
4. Vehicle Safety.
a. All assigned cadre will use the TRIPS (Travel Risk Planning System) Risk
Assessment (located at https://safety.army.mil/TOOLS) prior to traveling distances in
excess of 250 miles.
b. Cadre must complete the motorcycle Basic Rider Course (BRC) prior to operating
any motorcycle on or off the installation. Within one year of completing the (BRC) all
personnel must complete the Experienced Rider Course (ERC) or Military Sport Bike
Rider Course. Supervisors will counsel any motorcycle riders which will include training,
licensing, registration, hazards, and controls.
c. Cadets are not bound by regulation to comply with the TRIPs or motorcycle
safety requirements, but should be encouraged to adopt and comply with the policy.
5. Ranges: All personnel engaged in operations where munitions are being used shall
be thoroughly trained in explosives safety and be capable of recognizing explosive
hazards.
a. At a minimum the Range OIC, NCOIC and RSO will be certified IAW AR 385-63
(Range Safety). All range personnel must be trained by an external agency. PMS are
not authorized to certify their personnel to execute moderate to high risk training such
as rappelling, ranges and aviation operations.
b. This certification will be in addition to or in conjunction with the requirements of
the training area or military installation where the training is being conducted.
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c. Circumstances where the servicing installation for training does not provide
verification of this training the PMS will provide a memorandum certifying the Range
Officer in Charge and Safety Officer have been trained IAW AR 385-63.
6. Ammunition Transport: All drivers of vehicles that transport ammunition must be
qualified IAW AR 600-55 (The Army Driver and Operator Standardization Program).
7. Rappel Training: Only certified Rappel Instructors are authorized to conduct rappel
training. Current rappel masters and instructors certified at LDAC, LTC or brigade
instructor courses meet this requirement.
a. There are two appointed Brigade Rappel Masters who will certify additional
personnel for the brigade.
(1) MSG David Lykens (Comtek), U of MN Twin Cities, email:
lyken004@umn.edu.
(2) MSG Shawn Simmons (Comtek), U of Wisconsin Whitewater, email:
simmonss@uww.edu.
b. The brigade rappel masters will make recommendations to the Commander
based on POI analysis of external brigade certifications (eg: Army Installations, Reserve
and NG centers etc) to determine if the certification is IAW Cadet Command rappelling
operations.
c. Personnel must be certified annually to conduct operations.
d. A copy of the rappel master's certification must accompany all rappelling risk
assessments for Brigade Commander approval.
e. All rappel training will be conducted IAW CCR 385-10 (Cadet Command Safety
Program).
f. Rappel Tower Inspection. CCR 145-3 provides requirements for Rappel Tower
Inspection. Battalions should request that their university’s industrial engineering or
safety staff perform the tower and load inspections to ensure proper certification of the
anchor points. The Cadet Command Safety Alert 09-01 outlines requirements for tower
inspection and load test requirements that must be met in order to certify a tower or
structure for rappelling. Command funds cannot be used for inspection or maintenance
of non-DA property or facilities.
8. Land Navigation. Use ALARCT 277/2011, Tab D (ALARCT) to Appendix 11
(Safety) when planning LN training.
a. Implement the "building block" and "composite risk management methods" listed
in FM 3-25.26.
b. Conduct a thorough terrain reconnaissance before using a training area for land
navigation. Look for dangerous terrain, heavily trafficked roads, water obstacles, wildlife
and training debris. Include control measures as applicable in the risk assessment.
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Appendix 11 (Safety) to Annex C (Operations) to OPORD 11-03 (FY 12 Annual
Commander Guidance)
9. Risk Assessment Templates: Battalions will utilize the attached examples (Tab AB) as the standard templates. Units can add to the identified hazards and tailor to
specific locations, but the assessment should contain the template information.
a. Tab A (Rappelling Risk Assessment) is the template for all rappelling operations.
b. Tab B (BRM) for all range operations.
10. Safety Course: All PMS and SMI must complete the online US Army
Commander's Safety Course within 90 days of their assignment to the Brigade. Each
battalion will appoint one Collateral Duty Safety Officer and they will complete the online
US Army Additional Duty Safety Officer Course within 60 days of appointment
11. Ceremonial Cannon Firing. Battalion Commanders will ensure that all units firing
ceremonial cannon cartridges adhere to Bartell Sends #7-10, 9 Sep 09, which can be
found on the Cadet Command Right Site under the CG Sends link.
12. Cadre will ensure all safety equipment is issued and worn when using paintball or
AirSoft weapons during ROTC training events.
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