Army Risk Management Quiz & Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What factors can cause controls that are established and implemented for a prolonged period to lose their effectiveness?

Overconfidence or complacency

What are controls designed to do?

Reduce or eliminate risk

What do the terms 'frequent, likely, occasional, seldom, and unlikely' describe in the risk assessment matrix?

Level of probability of an adverse event occurring

What step in the risk management process is focused on determining the probability and severity of a hazard occurring?

Assess hazards Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a RM principal?

Not applicable Signup and view all the answers

How are hazards identified during mission planning?

By applying the METT-TC framework to examine risks posed by the mission, enemy, terrain and weather, troops and equipment, time, and civilian considerations Signup and view all the answers

Off-duty risk decisions are:

The responsibility of individual Soldiers Signup and view all the answers

What method is used to implement controls in the RN process?

Communicate, coordinate, implement, and integrate controls into SOPs, written and verbal orders, mission briefings, and staff estimates Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the RM step, develop controls and make risk decisions?

To determine whether the risk of an adverse event occurring is reduced enough that the benefits of completing the mission outweigh the risks Signup and view all the answers

What METT-TC Factor is at the root of the question: do I remember the training I received about what to do when encountering unexploded ordinance?

Troops and equipment Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in the risk management process?

Identify hazards Signup and view all the answers

All of the following are questions asked as part of step five of the RM process to ensure compliance with the guiding principles, except:

Was the RM process completed before the operations onset? Signup and view all the answers

What do the terms 'catastrophic, critical, moderate, and negligible' describe in the risk assessment matrix?

Level of severity of an adverse event's effect Signup and view all the answers

How do on-duty leaders supervise compliance with hazard controls during an operation?

By ensuring subordinates understand how, when, and where controls are implemented, monitoring the employment of controls, and adjusting as situational awareness demands Signup and view all the answers

What is the fifth step of the risk management process?

Supervise and evaluate Signup and view all the answers

What does 'residual risk' mean in the RM process?

Risk that remains after all controls have been selected Signup and view all the answers

What RM process requires a cycle of continuous reassessment until the benefits of completing the mission outweigh the risks of not completing it?

Not applicable Signup and view all the answers

What is risk management?

A decision-making process for identifying hazards and controlling risks both off duty and on duty Signup and view all the answers

You are part of a combat patrol in a foreign city. There are squad-sized insurgent forces operating in the area. What are the key considerations when identifying hazards associated with the civil considerations factor of METT-TC?

Pedestrians at the market, riots or demonstrations, and/or religious events taking place Signup and view all the answers

What is the intersection of the assessed probability and severity of a hazard called in the RM process?

Risk level Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Risk Management Fundamentals

Controls lose effectiveness over time due to factors like overconfidence and complacency.
Controls are specifically designed to reduce or eliminate risks.

Risk Assessment Matrix

Terms such as "frequent," "likely," "occasional," "seldom," and "unlikely" indicate the probability of adverse events occurring.
Severity levels in the matrix include "catastrophic," "critical," "moderate," and "negligible," which describe the impact of an adverse event.

Risk Management Process Steps

The first step is to identify hazards within a mission or operation.
Assessing hazards entails determining the probability and severity of potential hazards.
Develop controls and make risk decisions to weigh the risk against the benefits of mission completion.
The fifth step involves supervising and evaluating the effectiveness of implemented controls.

Mission Planning and Hazards

Hazards during mission planning are identified using the METT-TC framework, which evaluates Mission, Enemy, Terrain and Weather, Troops and Equipment, Time, and Civilian considerations.
On-duty leaders are responsible for supervising hazard controls and ensuring subordinates understand their implementation.

Off-Duty Responsibilities

Individual Soldiers are responsible for their own off-duty risk decisions.

Implementation of Controls

Controls are communicated and coordinated through standard operating procedures (SOPs), orders, briefings, and execution orders that detail the who, what, when, where, and how.

Residual Risk

Residual risk is defined as the risk that remains after all controls have been selected and applied.

Continuous Reassessment

The RM process requires continuous reassessment to ensure mission benefits outweigh the risks.

Civil Considerations in Hazard Identification

Key considerations in civil factors include the presence of pedestrians, potential riots or demonstrations, and religious events when identifying hazards in populated areas.

Risk Level Definition

The intersection of assessed probability and severity of a hazard is referred to as the risk level in the RM process.

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Test your understanding of risk management principles in the Army with this posttest quiz. It covers essential concepts such as controls, risk assessment, and factors affecting effectiveness. Perfect for those who have completed the Army Risk Management Basic Course.

Army Risk Management Course Posttest