1 00:00:03,040 --> 00:00:05,040 a rack team . I'm brigadier general 2 00:00:05,040 --> 00:00:07,151 coach in Iraq , Commander . I want to 3 00:00:07,151 --> 00:00:09,262 take a moment to speak with you about 4 00:00:09,262 --> 00:00:11,300 safety . Safety is key enabler that 5 00:00:11,300 --> 00:00:13,189 helps take care of our people and 6 00:00:13,189 --> 00:00:15,300 equipment so we can train and sustain 7 00:00:15,300 --> 00:00:17,356 those skills that make us a valuable 8 00:00:17,356 --> 00:00:19,522 contributor to our nation's security . 9 00:00:19,522 --> 00:00:21,522 Safety is not an individual trait . 10 00:00:21,522 --> 00:00:23,022 Rather , it is part of the 11 00:00:23,022 --> 00:00:25,230 organization's culture . I am very 12 00:00:25,230 --> 00:00:27,397 proud of the safety culture within the 13 00:00:27,397 --> 00:00:29,452 A rack , and you should be as well . 14 00:00:29,452 --> 00:00:31,619 Our safety culture continues to enable 15 00:00:31,619 --> 00:00:33,990 our units to train hard , deploy and 16 00:00:33,990 --> 00:00:36,240 execute missions worldwide with minimal 17 00:00:36,240 --> 00:00:39,430 safety related incidents . However , 18 00:00:39,440 --> 00:00:41,440 due to covid restrictions , we have 19 00:00:41,440 --> 00:00:43,440 seen our up tempo decline and we've 20 00:00:43,440 --> 00:00:45,662 conducted most of our battle assemblies 21 00:00:45,662 --> 00:00:47,940 in a virtual format over the past year . 22 00:00:48,140 --> 00:00:50,307 As we prepare to get back to in person 23 00:00:50,307 --> 00:00:52,307 training events , I want to elevate 24 00:00:52,307 --> 00:00:54,473 safety back to the front of everyone's 25 00:00:54,473 --> 00:00:56,730 mind . We have an excellent record of 26 00:00:56,730 --> 00:00:58,841 safety , and it is imperative that we 27 00:00:58,841 --> 00:01:00,952 continue the safety culture instilled 28 00:01:00,952 --> 00:01:03,020 in this organization and not allow 29 00:01:03,020 --> 00:01:06,500 complacency to slip back in . Remember , 30 00:01:06,510 --> 00:01:09,190 everyone is a safety officer . I expect 31 00:01:09,200 --> 00:01:11,089 all members of this command to be 32 00:01:11,089 --> 00:01:13,144 safety conscious and call out safety 33 00:01:13,144 --> 00:01:15,560 infractions before an incident occurs 34 00:01:16,040 --> 00:01:18,670 and four standards follow operational 35 00:01:18,670 --> 00:01:21,330 procedures and require those you work 36 00:01:21,330 --> 00:01:23,870 alongside of to do the same . If you 37 00:01:23,870 --> 00:01:26,092 see a dangerous situation , take action 38 00:01:26,092 --> 00:01:28,310 to stop it . If you see safety 39 00:01:28,310 --> 00:01:30,520 violations , whether they are people , 40 00:01:30,530 --> 00:01:33,050 property or equipment , report them . 41 00:01:33,640 --> 00:01:35,807 Let's get them fixed and keep everyone 42 00:01:35,807 --> 00:01:38,910 safe . What we do on a daily basis is 43 00:01:38,910 --> 00:01:41,280 inherently dangerous . That's mitigate 44 00:01:41,280 --> 00:01:43,502 those dangers by being disciplined , to 45 00:01:43,502 --> 00:01:45,724 follow procedures , to always do things 46 00:01:45,724 --> 00:01:47,930 the right way and report those safety 47 00:01:47,930 --> 00:01:50,470 issues that need to be resolved . If 48 00:01:50,470 --> 00:01:52,470 everyone within the command will be 49 00:01:52,470 --> 00:01:54,637 disciplined to do these things , lives 50 00:01:54,637 --> 00:01:56,470 will be saved , injuries will be 51 00:01:56,470 --> 00:01:58,730 prevented and equipment will be combat 52 00:01:58,730 --> 00:02:01,310 ready . We all know what safety looks 53 00:02:01,310 --> 00:02:03,477 like . Let's join together and do it . 54 00:02:04,140 --> 00:02:05,973 Finally always remember that the 55 00:02:05,973 --> 00:02:08,196 command climate within the Iraq centers 56 00:02:08,196 --> 00:02:09,918 on genuine care for people and 57 00:02:09,918 --> 00:02:12,530 upholding standards . In this case , it 58 00:02:12,530 --> 00:02:15,170 could save lives , so continue to get 59 00:02:15,170 --> 00:02:17,520 accurate , stay positive , hold each 60 00:02:17,520 --> 00:02:19,660 other accountable and rise above