1. What is the Army Incident Notification Cell (AINC)?
The AINC maintains the MOD database of accidents and incidents. It records the results
of any investigations together with a record of the subsequent remedial action.
2. What should be reported to AINC?
Accidents and incidents involving the following are to be notified to AINC:
A. Injuries to personnel:
Military Personnel.
Injuries including climatic and sporting injuries and injuries as a result of both on and
off duty road traffic accidents (RTAs).
Civilian Personnel.
Injuries including injuries as a result of on and off duty RTAs.
Army Cadets
Contractors and Non-MOD Civilians.
Injuries occurring on MOD property or as the result of Army activities.
B. Serious damage to equipment and incidents of serious equipment failure in
accordance with the Defence Supply Chain Manual JSP 336 Vol 12 Part 2 Pamphlet 2.
C. Illnesses, diseases and dangerous occurrences in accordance with RIDDOR reporting
requirements under Regulation 15 Schedules 1, 2 and 3.
D. Serious pollution incidents.
3. Where can I find out about AINC?
The details of AINC are contained in LFSO 3202 - Reporting of Incidents and Matters of
Public Interest during ACF and CCF (Army) activities, and are available through your
TSAs.
4. How does AINC benefit units and individuals?
AINC operates on the ‘call centre’ principle and acts as a ‘clearing house’ for processing
information relating to accidents and incidents across the Army. It provides a single point
of contact for reporting incidents world-wide, ensuring that units carry out, or are guided
through, the necessary notification and reporting procedures in accordance with Service
Instructions.
5. What paperwork does AINC do for me and my unit?
AINC carries out, on behalf of Army units, reports to CHASP under JSP 442 (Form 2000),
reports to the Health and Safety Executive under the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and
Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995 (RIDDOR) and any reports to the Environment
Agency as necessary. The AINC will additionally carry out, on behalf of the unit, MOD
Form 1059 (Report of a fire) action.
1
6. What are the thresholds for reporting to AINC?
Injuries requiring professional medical treatment at an MRS, a Doctors’ surgery or an
A&E Department. All other injuries resulting in 3 days off work, or in the case of military
personnel, 3 days light duties. Serious pollution incidents should also be reported.
7. What Information do I need to provide if reporting an accident or incident?
Name and contact number of the person reporting the incident.
Details of people involved.
Unit and/or UIN.
Where.
When.
What happened?
8. Who can report to AINC?
Any CFAV. It is preferable however that it should be done through County HQ who will
keep copies of the Accident Report form (MoD Form 492).
9. Can I report an accident or near-miss to AINC without giving my name?
No. Action cannot be taken on an anonymous 'tip-off'. However, you could ask to speak to
the OIC of AINC and discuss as much of the incident as you are comfortable with. The
situation has probably arisen before and an answer can be found.
If however you have suggestions which could help prevent harm to others, please use our
online form, which can be submitted anonymously.
10. A civilian is injured; does it still have to be reported to AINC?
Yes - provided that:
a. The injury was as a result of the actions of the Army.
b. He or she was on MOD land.
c. He or she was under contract to the Army.
11. An accident happened two months ago. Can it still be reported?
Yes.
12. Does the unit still have to report accidents on the MOD Form 2000 - CHASP?
No. The CHASP form is now filled in by the AINC staff.
13. What is the sequence of events of how to report an accident/Incident?
Death or Major injury (Hospitalisation):
a.
IC Activity/stand to complete parts 1, 2, 3*, 4, 5 of the MOD Form 492 and
inform AINC within 2hrs by telephone on 01264 382055. MOD Form 492 to then be
faxed within 48hrs to AINC on 01264 382059.
2
b.
Inform OC, CEO (07554457266) and TSA (07810527991).
c.
INCREP to be completed by the CEO and faxed without delay to Cadet
Branch - HQ LF on 01264 383961, Bde HQ, HQ DTE (if on their AOR) EA
RFCA
d.
Submit MOD Form 492 to County HQ the next working day.
Minor Incident (requiring hospitalisation)
a.
IC Activity/stand to complete parts 1, 2, 3*, 4, 5 of MOD 492 and copy to
AINC on 01264 382059 within 48hrs by fax.
b.
Inform OC, CEO and TSA.
c.
Submit MOD Form 492 to County HQ the next working day and inform
RFCA, ACFA and G7 Cadets.
Minor Incident (not requiring hospitalisation)
a.
IC Activity/stand to complete parts 1, 2, 4, 5 and copy to AINC on 01264
382059 within 48hrs by fax.
b.
Inform OC, CEO and TSA.
*Medical services may elect not to complete this section.
3