Common causes of Army transportation accidents include:
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There are many things that could be considered an Army accident. A soldier being killed by friendly fire is probably one of the more common examples.
Army transportation hazards often are seen in handling and securing cargo for transport, port operations, and rail operations. Army transportation hazards include enemy gunfire, missiles, mines, and artillery. In addition, traffic-related accidents are also a hazard.
Any situation that causes injury to active Army Personnel is considered an Army accident. Situations that cause damage to Army property are also Army accidents. There are exceptions that are not considered Army accidents that include combat losses and self inflicted injuries. An off-duty Soldier driving his personal vehicle is involved in an accident with a bus. The Soldier misses two days of work.
Any situation that causes injury to active Army Personnel is considered an Army accident. Situations that cause damage to Army property are also Army accidents. There are exceptions that are not considered Army accidents that include combat losses and self inflicted injuries. An off-duty Soldier driving his personal vehicle is involved in an accident with a bus. The Soldier misses two days of work.
Army Regulation 385-10, chapter 3 provides policy on Army accident investigation and reporting. Additionally, Department of the Army Pamphlet 385-40, Army accident investigations and reporting, is used along with Army Regulation 385-10.
DA PAM 385-40 -- Army Accident Investigations and Reporting
DA PAM 385-40 -- Army Accident Investigations and Reporting
Any situation that causes injury to active Army Personnel is considered an Army accident. Situations that cause damage to Army property are also Army accidents. There are exceptions that are not considered Army accidents that include combat losses and self inflicted injuries. An off-duty Soldier driving his personal vehicle is involved in an accident with a bus. The Soldier misses two days of work.