Safety is a Team Sport with Individual Players
The Safety department has the lead, but we are all committed and responsible as professionals. Safety is truly a team effort. We must constantly look out for each other, both on and off duty. If you identify a situation, I expect you to speak up. Every Wildcat is charged with making our squadron mishap free.
If Your Head Isn't In It; Don't Get In The Airplane
By the mere fact that you are here, you are a PROFESSIONAL. Professionals do not gamble with safety. We shall all adhere to published guidance, including: Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), NATOPS, and directives governing the execution of our mission. If you cannot execute your assigned event safely and exceptionally, do not do it. Utilize all resources at your disposal, to include the IMSAFE policy in my SOP, class advisors, instructors, the SDO, etc. to ensure training is valuable and events are conducted safely. This is a training environment, and we will NEVER have Operational Necessity.
Safety Is 24-7-365
Students will train hard to achieve the confidence and qualifications needed to serve as Naval Flight Officers, but injured or dead Wildcats add zero value to the squadron, the fleet, or the nation. Therefore, we are committed to safety, both on and off duty, at all times. There is NOTHING in our mission set on or off-duty that exceeds the value of YOU.
Safety is ALWAYS a Consideration: Be Ready!
RYAN A. DORN
Commander, USN