The primary purpose of accident investigations in the Army is to identify the root causes of incidents to prevent future occurrences and enhance safety. This process involves analyzing factors such as human behavior, equipment performance, and environmental conditions. By learning from these events, the Army aims to improve training, policies, and procedures, ultimately ensuring the safety and effectiveness of its personnel and operations. Additionally, investigations help uphold accountability and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
DA PAM 385-40 -- Army Accident Investigations and Reporting
DA PAM 385-40 -- Army Accident Investigations and Reporting
Army accident investigations and reporting
Army Accident Investigations and Reporting.
DA Pam 385-40 Army Accident Investigations and Reporting Updated 25 February 2010 The regulation is AR 600-8-4
DA Pam 385-40 Army Accident Investigations and Reporting Updated 25 February 2010 The regulation is AR 600-8-4
DA Pam 385-40 Army Accident Investigations and Reporting Updated 25 February 2010 The regulation is AR 600-8-4
To enable the Army to identify lessons learned, Army-wide problems, and problematic trends To record the when, what, where, why, and how the accident occurred and make improvements so it will not occur again.
Accident investigations to investigate accidents, identify mistakes and provide a remedy that will minimize further occurrences
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.
Information gathered during criminal investigations must be shared with accident investigators.
The primary purpose of the army is to provide a defense against foreign invasion.