FORT RICHARDSON ANNOUNCEMENT Unit Safety Officer Course 29 Jul 05

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FORT RICHARDSON ANNOUNCEMENTUnit Safety
Officer Course

29 Jul 05

• The Fort Richardson Safety Office announces the
  presentation of the
• FRA Unit Safety Officer Course (USOC).
• Date / Time 13 - 14 Sep 05, 0900-1700 daily.
  - - - Uniform BDU
• Location Lee Reserve Center, Bldg 45-580
  (Otter Lake Road)
• Note Full attendance both days is required in
  order to receive credit for the course and a
  certificate of completion.
• Requirement IAW AR 385-10 and USARAK Reg.
  385-1, commanders at all levels are to appoint an
  individual to serve as the Unit Safety Officer
  (USO). Per AR 385-10 this is a SSG or above at
  company level and a commissioned officer at
  Battalion/higher level. Although not required,
  it is recommend, that an NCO be appointed as
  assistant to the USO at the BN/Bde level.
• Prerequisite Per CDR USARPAC Letter, 09 Mar 05,
  individuals designated as USO are to complete the
  online Additional Duty Safety Course (ADSC).
  This course is available through the Army Combat
  Readiness Center (ACRC) web site at
  https//safetylms.army.mil/librix/loginhtml2.asp?v
  usasc or
• access via the USARAK Safety Mission webpage.
• NOTE It is imperative that attendees complete
  this on line course, prior to attending the local
  FRA Safety Officer Course.
• Course Objective This course is designed to
  provide the designated USO (Company Brigade
  level) with information, guidance, and material
  necessary to develop, implement, and manage a
  unit level Safety Program.
• Curriculum The course POI is centered on
  overall program management, administrative
  requirements, inspection requirements and
  techniques, and POV accident prevention. It also
  covers safety considerations in the training and
  operational environment, and the overall
  wellbeing of soldiers.
• Target Audience The primary target is the newly
  assigned Unit Safety Officer/NCO. Commanders
  and their CSMs/1SGs are encouraged to attend.
  Other officers and NCOs are encouraged to attend
  as well.