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Introduction

Throughout this pamphlet, the term "command" includes Army Commands (ACOMs), Army Service Component Commands (ASCCs), Direct Reporting Units (DRUs), National Guard Bureau (NGB), Field Operating Agencies, and Staff Supporting Agencies.

a. This pamphlet establishes mandatory guidance, functions, policies and procedures for the Army's Safety Program. The goal of this pamphlet and subsequent programs is to reduce the risk of death or injury to Soldiers and civilians, and damage to vehicles, equipment and property due to accidents.

b. This pamphlet also establishes requirements for safety and accident prevention programs on Army installations, provides guidance concerning public health and safety laws and regulations, and establishes procedures for compliance with the safety requirements of AR 385-10 and other Army safety and occupational health regulations. This pamphlet is compatible with other Army safety and occupational health pamphlets.

c. This pamphlet is organized to provide detailed guidance for selected chapters of AR 385-10. Each section of this pamphlet corresponds with a similar section of the regulation. When a chapter of AR 385-10 is not included in this pamphlet, that chapter has a unique pamphlet that was written to specifically address that topic.