Warrior Skills Level 1 - Leader Development for Army Professionals

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React to Vehicle Rollover
Conditions: In a vehicle in a combat environment, equipped with
assigned weapon, helmet, body armor, eye protection, and hearing
protection.
Standards: Shouts "ROLLOVER! ROLLOVER! ROLLOVER!" as
center of gravity shifts, assumes the proper body position during rollover,
places hands on ceiling when releasing seatbelt, exits with weapon,
establishes security upon exit, and shouts "WATER! WATER! WATER!"
when vehicle is going into water.
Performance Steps
1. As the vehicle's center of gravity shifts, shout "ROLLOVER! ROLLOVER!
ROLLOVER!"
2. If a gunner is assigned, pull the gunner into the cab of the vehicle and hold
in place.
3. Plant feet fixed on the floor while holding onto a stationary object.
4. Tuck head and chin into chest and brace for impact.
5. After vehicle has stabilized—
a. Disconnect headset (if applicable).
b. Brace one hand on ceiling.
c. Release seatbelt with other hand and at once put both hands on ceiling.
d. Slide out of seatbelt.
e. Orient self to the nearest exit.
f. Unlock combat door.
g. Open door. If it will not open, try another door.
h. If necessary, work as a team to open and brace jammed doors.
i. Exit with weapon.
j. Establish security.
k. Assist crew to exit.
l. Apply first aid to injuries.
m. Obtain assistance as needed.
6. If vehicle rolls onto its side—
a. Disconnect headset (if applicable).
b. Lower level Soldiers unbuckle seat belts.
c. Assist upper level Soldiers in a safe manner while unfastening seat
belts and lowering to the ground level.
d. Orient self to the nearest exit.
e. If necessary, work as a team to open and brace jammed doors.
f. Exit with weapon.
g. Establish security.
h. Assist crew to exit.
l. Obtain assistance as needed.
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