Wildcat Safety

Pride and Dedication!

Safety First, Last, and Always

Safety is not a priority in VT-10, it is a core value that is a part of every decision we make and action we take. Every member of VT-10 is an active participant in our safety program. Sober risk decisions are a part of planning every activity. Risk controls are a part of executing every task. Evaluating the effectiveness of our risk decisions and controls is a part of every debrief. We take Pride in the Safety Culture here at VT-10 and must dedicate ourselves to continuing the legacy that we have inherited and has served us so well in the past.

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), NA TOPS 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 a Naval Flight Officer, 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.

If there is Doubt, there is NO Doubt!

RYAN L. BALDWIN
Commander, USN