ATP 5-19 — Risk Management
ATP 5-19 governs risk management within the conduct of Army operations through a doctrinal, five-step process.
- Publication number: ATP 5-19
- Title: RISK MANAGEMENT
- Date: 11/09/2021
- Proponent: T2COM
- Status: ACTIVE
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ATP 5-19 covers risk management principles, application levels, assessment, controls, risk decisions, and evaluation. It also addresses risk management in troop leading procedures, the military decision-making process, and rapid decision-making.
Applies to: This publication applies to the Active Army, Army National Guard/Army National Guard of the United States, and United States Army Reserve unless otherwise stated.
Topics covered
- Risk management principles
- Risk assessment
- Risk controls
- Risk decisions
- Troop leading procedures
- Military decision-making process
- Rapid decision-making and synchronization process
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Questions and answers
Who must apply risk management during Army activities?
Army organizations at every level must understand and apply RM during all activities. (paragraph 385-10)
What five-step process does ATP 5-19 establish for risk management?
The five-step processidentify the hazards, assess the hazards, develop controls and make risk decisions, implement controls, and supervise and evaluateis most effective when used consistently, across all echelons. (paragraph 385-10)
Who is responsible for integrating risk management during the operations process?
RM integration during the operations process is the primary responsibility of the units protection officer or the operations officer. (paragraph 385-10)
Who has overall responsibility for risk management integration?
The commander has overall responsibility for RM integration and is the risk acceptance authority. (paragraph 385-10)
How must staff elements incorporate risk management?
Each staff element is responsible for integrating RM into its running estimates and plans. (paragraph 6-0)