Employ Accident Prevention Measures and Risk Mgmt Reviews

Terrain Hazards

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&pageText=Terrain analysis includes both map and on-the-ground reconnaissance to identify how well unit capabilities and mission demands can be accommodated by the terrain. The five main military aspects of terrain are:
& &pageText2=OCOKA can be used to identify and assess hazards impacting on friendly forces.& &label1=Observation and fields of fire& &label2=Cover and Concealment& &label3=Obstacles& &label4=Key Terrain& &label5=Avenues of Approach& &popText1=Observation and fields of fire hazards: Observation is directly related to line of sight by a combatant, either enemy or friendly. The hazard is created if during combat, you are observable by an enemy force then that enemy will be able to direct fire on your position. This type of hazard would be associated with tactical risk. & &popText2=Concealment is protection from air and ground observation. Cover is protection from the effects of both direct fire and indirect fire. Hazards associated with cover and concealment are the result of a lack of cover and concealment which will increase the enemy’s ability to place direct or indirect fire on friendly forces. These hazards are associated with tactical risk.& &popText3=Obstacles are used to stop, impede, or divert military movements and maneuverability. Hazards associated with obstacles may be created by either natural conditions, such as rivers, swamps, or mountains, or man-made conditions, such as minefields or built-up areas. The hazards created by obstacles may be associated with either accidental risk or tactical risk.& &popText4=Key terrain is that terrain that offers a marked advantage to the enemy if he controls such terrain or denies its use to friendly forces. Natural key terrain may include high ground or fording sights on rivers. Man-made key terrain may include key bridges, logistics sites, and transportation centers. The hazards related to key terrain are usually associated with tactical risk.& &popText5=An avenue of approach will create the conditions that will impede the deployment of friendly combat power or that will support the deployment of enemy combat power. Movement that is restricted in mountainous areas is an example of an avenue of approach hazard. The hazards created by avenues of approach are usually associated with tactical risk.&