Lt Col Larry Brockshus

MN Wg/SE

101 Safety days of summerSentinel

Mission Safety Hazards Cadet O-Rides

SunburnDriving in MinnesotaMN Mishaps

More out side activitiesCampingHome repairSwimming BoatingHeat and sunDrinking and drivingLong distance

driving

Fiscal Year 2008 over 60% of reported cadet injuries occurred in June, July and August.

Some of the reasons given for these accidents are:• Locked knees in formation, fell out• Tent collapsed• Fell out of bunk• Tripped and sprained ankle and broke collarbone during PT,

sprained wrist during volleyball• Reinjured a previous injury• Blisters from poorly fitted boots• Dust in eye from helicopter• Allergic reaction to grass, weeds, insect bites• Dehydration• Homesickness, stress anxiety

New Name “The Safety Beacon.”

Mission Safety Hazards Cadet Orientation Rides

Environmental hazardsInsects/vectorsSun/temp/weatherMan made hazards

PreventionBuddy systemMedical Officer or MSOImmunizationsTravel kit (sunscreen, insect

repellant)Information/preparation

DON’T allow cadets to touch the controls below 1000 ft Above Ground Level (AGL). DO allow cadets to touch the controls as much as

possible once at the appropriate altitude. DON’T exceed 30 degrees of bank while in an

aircraft. DO demonstrate turns with proper coordination and

technique. DON’T try to make your cadet air sick.

DO explain the physiological effects of flying and put your cadets at ease.

DON’T vary from the flight syllabus (CAPP 52-7). DO encourage cadets to perform approved maneuvers

When: 9-10 AugustWhere: Fleming Field3-4 sorties per dayTotal cadet O-ride money available:

$1000Cadets: AFJROTC attending a summer

class on survivalAircraft type: Cessna 172 (efficiency),

minimum of two required

Land of the pale Scandinavians

First warm day of the yearLess than 15 minutes to

burn in strong sunAvoid the burn

Avoid the sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Use sunscreen frequently and liberally

Cover upWear sunglasses when

outdoors

ConstructionWe have moved from winter season to road construction seasonObserve speed limitsSafety of flag men and workersDo not live the bumper sticker that says,

“Stop Honking…Can’t you see I am on the phone?”

Motorcycles and bicyclesIt’s warm out, they are outSchool is out, kids will be in the streetsI ride motorcycle, my black bike is hard

to see at night and I don’t heal quickly anymore

Dumpster blew into CAP van resulting in a “ding” and scrap in the front door.

Although briefed not to lock their knees a cadet at summer leadership Prep Camp fainted and was out for about 30 seconds. The cadet sustained a bloody nose from impact with the ground. Parent was advised, cadet recovered and continued camp activities.

Cadet participating in Ultimate Frisbee bumped another cadet with her nose and developed a bloody nose. Ice pack was applied, no other treatment required.

We will keep eye out for you!