What does ORM stand for ? Operational Risk Management
A risk mitigation tool used by people at all levels to increase operational
Define ORM
effectiveness and reduce the potential for loss.
Identify Hazards
Assess Hazards
What is the five step process of ORM ? Make Risk Decisions
Implement Controls
Supervise
Accept risk when benefit outweighs the cost
Accept no unnecessary risk
List the 4 principles of ORM ?
Anticipate and manage risks by planning
Make risk decisions at right level
When should hearing protection be worn ? sound levels greater than 84 DBA (8hrs) or 140 peak sound levels.
When should double hearing protection be sound levels greater than 104 DBA (8HRS)
worn ?
Any material that because of its quantity, concentration or physical or chemical
Define hazardous material ? properties may pose a hazard to human health or the environment if used
incorrectly, purposefully released or accidentally spilled.
Define hazardous waste ? discarded material (solid, liquid or gas) that meets definition of hazardous material.
Who decides what is hazardous waste ? Environmental protection Agency or the State.
What does MSDS stand for ? Material Safety Data Sheet.
A technical bulletin that contains information on a materials compositions, physical
What is the MSDS ?
and chemical properties , health hazards, and precautions for safe handling.
Condition with the potential to cause injury, death, property damage or mission
Define Hazard ?
degradation.
Define Risk ? Expression of possible loss in terms or probability and severity.
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Marine Corps was created on 10NOV1775 in Philadelphia PA @ Tun Tavern by CAPT
What happened in 1775 ? Samuel Nicholas. He was considered the 1st Commandant of the Marine Corps and
raised 2 battalions of Marines.
When did the Marine Corps fall under the 1834
Department of the Navy ?
The ____ amended in ___ states the current The National Security Act of 1947 , amended in 1952
structure of the Marine Corps.
Marines invaded New Providence Island (Bahamas) and seized guns and supplies.
What happened in 1776 ? The uniform of the day was a stiff leather stock worn around the neck hence the
name leather neck.
Marines stormed the Barbary pirates strong hold @ Derma on the Shores of Tripoli. It
What happened in 1805 ?
was also the 1st time the Stars and Stripes were raised on the Eastern Hemisphere.
Marines occupied the Halls of Montezuma during the Battle of Chapultepec during
What happened in 1847 ?
the Mexican war. Marines also helped take California.
Under the command of COL Robert E. Lee, Marines stormed the US Arsenal @
What happened in 1859 ?
Harper's Ferry to put down an attempted slave revolt led by abolitionist John Brown.
Marine Corps adopted the EGA. Adopted by Brigadier General Jacob Zelin ( 7th
What happened in 1868 ?
Commandant of the Marine Corps)
What happened in 1883 ? Marine Corps adopted the offical motto Semper Fidelis.
Marines from Asiatic Station helped defend the American Legation in Peeking China
What happened in 1900 ?
during the Boxer Rebellion.
What happened in 1913 ? Marine Corps established its 1st aviation unit. 1st Pilot was MAJ Alfred A. Cunningham.
Marines landed as part of the American Landing Force in Paris participating in 8
What happened in 1917 ? distinct operations, distinguishing themselves and were awarded several decorations,
among them were the french fourregere still worn by the 5th and 6th Marines.
Marine Corps was reorganized into the Fleet Marine Force. The Marine Corps
What happened in 1933 ?
Equipment Board was also established in Quantico VA.
Marines landed in South Vietnam, committing the the longest war in history and
participating in several offensive operations and taking part in the local pacification
What happened in 1965 ? program to win the support of the local populace. Marines also landed in the
Dominican Republic to evacuate and protect US citizens from an attempted coupe
of the local government.
Marines deployed the Lebanon as a multi national peacekeeping force to restore
1982 ?
order the the worn-torn country.
suicide truck bomb attacked the HQ building in Lebanon killing 241 Americans and
What happened on 23 OCT 1983 ?
injuring 70 others. The last unit withdrew in JUL1984.
Operation Desert Storm was launched after Iraqi Government failed to comply with
What happened in 1991 ?
the United Nation's resolutions.
After 11SEP2001 Attacks on NYC and Washington DC, Marines deployed to the
What happened in 2001 ? Arabian Sea, and on 25NOV2001 the 15th MEU arrived in Afghanistan just south of
Kandahar and set up the first fortified base called Camp Rhino.
What is the name of the mission that cut of Operation Swift Freedom.
supply and escape routes south of
Kandahar to cripple the local terrorist
groups.
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