TRAINEE GUIDE - Recruit Training Command - The US Navy

TRAINEE GUIDE A-950-0001
A. Introduction
OUTLINE SHEET 1-20-1
SURVIVAL AT SEA
This lesson discusses abandoning ship procedures, and how to use buoyant
objects and personal flotation devices. The knowledge gained in this lesson
could save your life
B. Enabling Objective(s):
24.1 Explain the Navy Operational Risk Management (ORM) program.
19.1 Perform the procedures for using personal flotation devices.
19.2 Given a training tank, elevated platform, abandon ship scenario,
and necessary equipment, perform the procedures for abandon ship.
19.3 In a training tank, perform lifeboat survival procedures.
19.4 In a training tank, demonstrate proper lifeboat organization procedures.
22.9 Explain the relationship between teamwork and survival at sea.
23.19 Explain the relationship between the Navy Core Values and survival
at sea.
C. Topic Outline
1. Introduction
2. Navy Operational Risk Management (ORM)
a. ____________ is a process used by the Navy to minimize risks to
an acceptable level when considering the goal of the mission;
i.e., is accomplishing the mission worth the risks?
b. Used by Navy personnel of all levels to:
(1) Increase operational effectiveness by anticipating hazards.
(2) Reduce the potential for ____________ by increasing the
probability of success.
c. All personnel are responsible for reporting any ____________,
____________ mishaps, and hazardous conditions that are observed.
(1) ____________
(a) Any unexpected event causing:
1 Personal injury, occupational illness, or death.
2 Material ____________ or ____________.
3 An explosion, with or without damage.
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