scope:

Applicability. This pamphlet applies to the Active Army, the Army National Guard/Army National Guard of the United States, and the U.S. Army Reserve. During mobilization, procedures in this publication can be modified to support policy changes as necessary.

Purpose

Unit readiness starts with safe operations. This Department of the Army Pamphlet (DA Pam) is written for the additional duty safety officer/noncommissioned officer (ADSO/NCO) at company-level ground units. The ADSO/NCO assists the commander with safety responsibilities when there is no assigned safety officer by table of organization and equipment (TOE) or table of distribution and allowances (TDA).

This DA PAM provides guidance in applying policies and procedures and necessary information for managing a unit safety program. Separate chapters discuss how to initiate a unit safety program, apply the Composite Risk Management (CRM) process, conduct safety surveys, report and investigate accidents, ensure safety in tactical operations, and promote safety in garrison and off-duty activities, including privately owned vehicle (POV) accident prevention.

Aviation-specific safety requirements and guidance for aviation unit safety programs are contained in Army Regulation (AR) 385-10 and DA Pam 385-90.

The ultimate safety responsibility for preserving human and material resources rests with the commander.