Chapter 8Developing a Risk Culture

DOI: 10.1201/9781003288084-10

8.1 The British Military Deployments Analogy

In preparation for every British military deployment to hostile environments (such as Iraq and Afghanistan, etc.), the British military leadership has recognized the importance of ensuring that every member of an off-base mobile patrol is trained to deputize for other members of the patrol, and embedded in this training is the creation of a risk culture.

During their pre-deployment training, each patrol team member is extensively taught the tactics, techniques, and protocols (TTPs) that are known to be used by their aggressors and are trained to identify and respond to any combat indicators. In addition, they are taught the vulnerabilities ...

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