Lt Col Larry Brockshus MN Wg/SE

101 Safety days of summer Sentinel Mission Safety Hazards Cadet O-Rides Sunburn Driving in Minnesota MN Mishaps

More out side activities Camping Home repair Swimming Boating Heat and sun Drinking and driving Long 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 hazards Insects/vectors Sun/temp/weather Man made hazards Prevention Buddy system Medical Officer or MSO Immunizations Travel 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 August Where: Fleming Field 3-4 sorties per day Total cadet O-ride money available: $1000 Cadets: AFJROTC attending a summer class on survival Aircraft type: Cessna 172 (efficiency), minimum of two required

Land of the pale Scandinavians First warm day of the year Less than 15 minutes to burn in strong sun Avoid the burn Avoid the sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Use sunscreen frequently and liberally Cover up Wear sunglasses when outdoors

Construction We have moved from winter season to road construction season Observe speed limits Safety of flag men and workers Do not live the bumper sticker that says, “Stop Honking…Can’t you see I am on the phone?” Motorcycles and bicycles It’s warm out, they are out School is out, kids will be in the streets I 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.

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