ally aa it relates to heat exposure of the soldiers in the state had not .o heat related injuries susceptible t es a ieeedal eed “Command knowingly put missi first in 4 training environment and allowed M on does come first trainin) in battle but not in training, fo continue when regulations dictated otherwise. ation ofa death as one of the Commanders Critical tion as high of a priority? ~Command required not Information Requirements (CCIR), why wasn’t prevent -Command failed to inforce mandatory hydration practices. dings ~Questions to ask, were risk assessments completed before training began? Nias protective clothing considered in the risk assessment? Why could training not be delayed? What guidance was provided from the highest level as it related to satety and mission completion? -Command failed to follow established protocols 1 relation to Wet Bulb re¥ -If the training posture changed as a result of the tragedy, why was in not in-force prior to the event? There are many more issues to address but heat related deaths are unacceptable as they are too easily avoided when soldiers are put first and not the mission. Responsibility starts at the highest level as that is where the safety message and guidance should come from first. The higher the rank usually means a larger e209 and thus the desire to not accept the responsibility of their lack of leadership. Once again, more consideration is given to careers than taking care of soldiers. Major General Mark Berry Adjutant General Brigadier General Gregory Bacon _— Deputy Adjutant General Colonel Michael Spraggins 39" Brigade Commander Lieutenant Colonel Gib Richardson 39" Brigade Support Army Inspector General Congress ssman Bruce Weste Both Senator represent the lator John Boozman 202- cer) itor Tom Cotton 479-75]