Risk Management
Summary of Change
Department of the Army
Washington, DC
2 December 2014
*Department of the Army Pamphlet 385-30
Safety
Risk Management
By Order of the Secretary of the Army:
RAYMOND T. ODIERNO
General, United States Army
Chief of Staff
Official:
GERALD B. O'KEEFE
Administrative Assistant to the
Secretary of the Army
History. This publication is a major revision.
Summary. This pamphlet provides information needed to carry out policies and procedures prescribed by AR 385-10. It is designed to assist users in implementing and integrating risk management into all phases of the Army operations.
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, unless otherwise stated.
Proponent and exception authority. The proponent of this pamphlet is the Director of the Army Staff. The proponent has the authority to approve exceptions or waivers to this pamphlet that are consistent with controlling law and regulations. The proponent may delegate this approval authority, in writing, to a division chief within the proponent agency or its direct reporting unit or field operating agency, in the grade of colonel or the civilian equivalent. Activities may request a waiver to this pamphlet by providing justification that includes a full analysis of the expected benefits and must include a formal review by the activity's senior legal officer. All waiver requests will be endorsed by the commander or senior leader of the requesting activity and forwarded through their higher headquarters to the policy proponent. Refer to AR 25-30 for specific guidance.
Suggested improvements. Users are invited to send comments and suggested improvements on DA FormDA FormDepartment of the Army form 2028 (Recommended Changes to Publications and Blank Forms) directly to Army Safety Office (DACS-SF), Building 1456, 9351 Hall Road, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-5527.
Distribution. This publication is available in electronic media only and is intended for command levels C, D, and E for the Active Army, the Army National Guard/Army National Guard of the United States, and the U.S. Army Reserve.
TOCTable of Contents
Chapter 1Risk Management
Chapter 2Step 1 – Identify the Hazards
Chapter 3Step 2 – Assess the Hazards
Glossary
Chapter 4Step 3 – Develop Controls and Make Risk Decisions
Chapter 5Step 4 – Implement Controls
Chapter 6Step 5 – Supervise and Evaluate
Appendix AReferences
Appendix BDD Form 2977 Instructions
Appendix CDA Form 7632 Instructions
Appendix DApplication of Risk Management to Army Learning Policy and Systems
Appendix EApplication of Risk Management to Other Areas
The death of a Soldier in combat or due to an accident can have a devastating effect on a unit’s morale and effectiveness. The effects of criminal acts, suicide, sexual assault, domestic violence, substance abuse, child abuse, and other high risk reckless behaviors can also cripple an organization’s morale and destroy its combat effectiveness. Commanders and leaders must establish and maintain a command environment that fosters cohesion, team work, and performance to standard while caring for the well-being of the individual. Previous chapters discussed the application of risk management in tactical and non-tactical situations, in the training development process, and as a life skill for individual activities. Commanders and leaders can also use the risk management process to identify behaviors or activities that may present hazards to a unit’s morale and impact combat effectiveness. This chapter provides examples on how risk management will be applied to mitigate a number of these hazards in some of the appropriate areas.