AFSOCI90-802 — Tactical Ground Operations Risk Management

AFSOCI90-802 governs risk management within AFSOC ground tactical operations and training, including tactical and parachuting activities.

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  • Publication number: AFSOCI90-802
  • Title: TACTICAL GROUND OPERATIONS RISK MANAGEMENT
  • Date: 2023-03-10

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It covers risk management principles, hazard identification and assessment, controls, risk decisions, implementation, supervision, forms, and operational planning procedures. Compliance with this publication is mandatory.

Topics covered

  • Ground tactical operations
  • Risk management principles
  • Hazard identification and assessment
  • Risk assessment matrix
  • Risk controls and decisions
  • Troop leading procedures
  • Military decision-making process

Questions and answers

What must the commander include in initial planning guidance about risk?

The commander’s planning guidance may be written or oral. In either form, it is imperative that the commander clearly state and define any risk guidance.

What does initial planning guidance include about risk tolerance?

The planning guidance may include risk tolerance as well as other guidance directly related to RM.

How are hazards and controls handled during course of action development?

In COA development, RM practitioners continue to identify and assess hazards but also begin to develop controls and make risk decisions.

What does the broad concept describe in course of action development?

The broad concept describes how arrayed forces will accomplish the mission within the commander’s intent.

What does the course of action statement need to show?

The COA statement clearly portrays how the unit will accomplish the mission.

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