Navy Operational Risk Management (ORM)
Navy ORM answers: the five-step process (Identify, Assess, Make decisions, Implement, Supervise), the four principles, In-Depth/Deliberate/Time-Critical levels, and BAMCIS/ABCD time-critical risk management.
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01Operation Risk Management
The process of dealing with risk associated with military operations
02ORM Naval Vision
To optimize operational capability and readiness by managing risk to accomplish the mission with minimal loss.
03ORM Process
(I Am Making It Safe) 1. Identify Hazards 2. Assess hazards 3. Make risk decisions 4. Implement controls 5. Supervise
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“Identify Control Options Review Feedback List Hazards Determine Hazard Root Causes Missions Adjust Controls Lessons Lear ned Determine Residual Risk Make Implementation Clear Establish Accountability Monitor Analyze Mission Identify the Hazards Assess Severity Assess Probability Complete Risk”
— OPNAVINST 3500.39D, Operational Risk Management (29 Mar 2018), p.13 ↗04Identify Hazards
1. Conduct an operational analysis -List the major steps of operation. 2. Conduct a preliminary hazard analysis -List the hazards associated with each step. -List the possible causes of the hazard.
05Assess Hazards
Determine the degree of risk for each hazard in terms of severity and probability.
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“b. Assess the Hazards (Step 2) . For each hazard identified, determine the associated degree of risk in terms of probability and severity. The result of the risk assessment is a prioritized list of hazards, which ensures that controls are first identified for the most serious threat to mission or”
— OPNAVINST 3500.39D, Operational Risk Management (29 Mar 2018), p.15 ↗06Make Risk Decisions
1. Develop controls to eliminate or reduce the risk until the benefit outweighs the risk. (Benefit > Risk) 2. Determine residual risk. - Assess each risk again with the controls in place to determine residual risk. -Make risk decision.
07Implement Controls
Incorporate selected controls into standard operating procedures, briefs, training, and rehearsals.
08Supervise
-Enforce standards and controls -Remain alert for changes and unexpected developments. -Take corrective action when necessary.
09Four ORM Principles
(3AM) 1. Accept risk when benefits outweigh the cost. 2. Accept no unnecessary risk. 3. Anticipate and manage risk by planning. 4. Make risk decisions at the right level.
10Brainstorming
The concept of involving multiple people in the decision process, allowing for different perspectives of potential problems and solutions.
11Risk Assessment
The process of detecting hazards and assessing associated risks.
12Severity
The worst credible consequence which can occur as a result of a hazard.
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“ad. Severity . This is an assessment of the potential consequence that can or could occur as a result of a hazard and is defined by the degree of injury, illness, property or environmental damage, loss of asset (time, money, personnel) , or effect on the mission or task. When analyzing risk, it is”
— OPNAVINST 3500.39D, Operational Risk Management (29 Mar 2018), p.39 ↗13Probability
The likelihood that a hazard will result in a mishap or loss.
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“4 Enclosure (5) v. Probability . A measure of the likelihood that given exposure to a hazard, a potential consequence mishap will”
— OPNAVINST 3500.39D, Operational Risk Management (29 Mar 2018), p.39 ↗14Risk Assessment Code (RAC)
An expression of the risk associated with a hazard that combines the hazard severity and mishap probability into a single numeral.
15Levels of application
-Time-Critical - Deliberate - In-depth
16Time-Critical
Mental or oral review of the situation using the 5-step ORM process that is not recorded on paper.
17Deliberate
Application of the complete 5-step process that is recorded on paper.
18In-Depth
The deliberate ORM process with a more detailed risk assessment. Professional expertise will likely be needed.
19Benefits of ORM
-Reduction in mishaps -Improved mission effectiveness
20What is the definition of Time Critical Risk Management
Effective use of all available resources by individuals, crews and teams to safely and effectively accomplish the mission or task using risk management concepts when time and resources are limited
21What is the outcome from the "DO and DEBRIEF" step of risk management
All of the above
22What are the THREE resources used during the "BALANCE" step of risk management?
Balance resources, balance resources vs hazards, individual vs team effort
23What is the role of communication in risk management?
All of the above
24Select the THREE stages of situational awareness within risk management from the answers provided
Perception of the elements in their environment within a volume of time and space, comprehension of their meaning, projection of their status in the near future
25What is the definition of ORM?
The process of dealing with risk associated within military operations, which includes risk assessment, risk decision making and implementation of effective risk controls
26What are the THREE different levels of risk
In-depth, Deliberate, time critical
27What are the THREE criteria used in the "COMMUNICATION" step of risk management
Communicate your hazards and intentions, communicate to the right people, ya the right communication style
28What are the THREE factors in the "ASSESS" step of risk assessment
Task loading, human factors, additive conditions
29An individual must be willing to accept the level of risk his or her supervisor assigns.
False
30ORM should be applied to simple and redundant everyday evolutions, like driving to and from work.
True
31Which term most closely matches the description: A structured process to identify and assess hazards. An expression of potential harm, described in terms of hazard severity, mishap probability and exposure to hazards.
Risk Assessment
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“z. Risk Assessmen t. A structured process to identify and assess hazards. An expression of potential harm, described in terms of severit y, probability, and exposure to hazards. Accomplished in the first two steps of the ORM”
— OPNAVINST 3500.39D, Operational Risk Management (29 Mar 2018), p.39 ↗32___________ are actions taken or measures put in place to eliminate a hazard or reduce the associated identified risk.
Controls
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“h. Controls . Actions taken or measures put in place to eliminate a hazard or reduce the associated identified risk. Some typ es of controls include engineering controls, administrative controls, and physical”
— OPNAVINST 3500.39D, Operational Risk Management (29 Mar 2018), p.37 ↗33_________ is based on the worst credible outcome when analyzing risk.
Severity
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“ad. Severity . This is an assessment of the potential consequence that can or could occur as a result of a hazard and is defined by the degree of injury, illness, property or environmental damage, loss of asset (time, money, personnel) , or effect on the mission or task. When analyzing risk, it is”
— OPNAVINST 3500.39D, Operational Risk Management (29 Mar 2018), p.39 ↗34ORM should only be used when the individual has time to plan an operation or evolution.
False
35What is the most common cause of task degradation or mission failure?
Human error
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“4. Discussion . Risk is inherent in all tasks, training , missions, operations, and in personal activities no matter how routine. A frequent contributing cause in task degradation or mission failure is human error, specifically the inability to consistently manage risk. ORM reduces or offsets risks”
— OPNAVINST 3500.39D, Operational Risk Management (29 Mar 2018), p.1 ↗36_________ is an expression of possible loss, adverse outcome, or negative consequence in terms of probability and severity.
Risk
37What is the proper order of the five steps of the ORM process?
Identify Hazards; Assess Hazards; Make risk decisions; Implement Controls; Supervise
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“m. “I AM IS .” A mnemonic for t he five -step O RM process – “Identify” hazards, “Assess” hazards, “Make” risk decisions, “Implement” controls,”
— OPNAVINST 3500.39D, Operational Risk Management (29 Mar 2018), p.37 ↗38Which description most closely matches the term: IN DEPTH
Used for complex operations or introduction of new equipment
39Which term most closely matches the description: An expression of the risk associated with a hazard that combines its severity and probability into a single arabic numeral which can be used to help determine hazard abatement priorities.
Risk Assessment Code
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“aa. Risk Assessment Code (RAC ). An expression of the risk associated with a hazard that combines its severity and probability into a single alpha-numeric c ode which can be used to help determine hazard abatement priorities. This is typically accomplished through the use of a risk assessment”
— OPNAVINST 3500.39D, Operational Risk Management (29 Mar 2018), p.39 ↗40Which of the following is NOT a principle of ORM?
Eliminate risk through the application of ORM.
41Knowledge, skills, automation and techniques are ___________
Resources in ORM
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“b. The blocks represent mul tiple levels of resources (i.e., policies, tactics, procedures, processes, checklists, automation, briefings, external resources, knowledge, skills, and techniques). The redundant alignment is designed to illustrate stacking resources to prevent errors th at may become”
— OPNAVINST 3500.39D, Operational Risk Management (29 Mar 2018), p.25 ↗42complete the mission or task is a behavioral skill called ____
decision-making
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“3. making a decision with partial information. (b) In all three situations, it is nec essary to develop habits tha t trigger the TCRM process to “Assess” the situation, “Balance” resources, “Communicate” to others, “D o and Debrief” the event. (c) Additionally, these situations require the”
— OPNAVINST 3500.39D, Operational Risk Management (29 Mar 2018), p.24 ↗43convinced that other options are better is a behavioral skill called __
A ) assertiveness
44used to help determine hazard abatement priorities.
E ) Risk Assessment Code
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“aa. Risk Assessment Code (RAC ). An expression of the risk associated with a hazard that combines its severity and probability into a single alpha-numeric c ode which can be used to help determine hazard abatement priorities. This is typically accomplished through the use of a risk assessment”
— OPNAVINST 3500.39D, Operational Risk Management (29 Mar 2018), p.39 ↗45Which description most closely matches the term: TIME CRITICAL
Point of execution of a mission or task
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“a. Individual (1) Most individuals will enter military service without formal O RM skills, but will likely have made risk decisions in a time critical situation. With the transition to a military occupation, those same decisions will likely have an impa ct on a team, mission, or task. Therefore,”
— OPNAVINST 3500.39D, Operational Risk Management (29 Mar 2018), p.28 ↗46Being able, willing, and ready to actively participate, state, and maintain your position until convinced that other options are better is a behavioral skill called _________.
assertiveness
47Which term most closely matches the description: An expression of possible loss, adverse outcome or negative consequence; such as injury or illness, in terms of probability and severity.
Risk
48The ability to use logic and sound judgment to make decisions based on available information to complete the mission or task is a behavioral skill called ________.
decision-making
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“3. making a decision with partial information. (b) In all three situations, it is nec essary to develop habits tha t trigger the TCRM process to “Assess” the situation, “Balance” resources, “Communicate” to others, “D o and Debrief” the event. (c) Additionally, these situations require the”
— OPNAVINST 3500.39D, Operational Risk Management (29 Mar 2018), p.24 ↗49Knowledge, skills, automation and techniques are _____________.
Resources in ORM
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“b. The blocks represent mul tiple levels of resources (i.e., policies, tactics, procedures, processes, checklists, automation, briefings, external resources, knowledge, skills, and techniques). The redundant alignment is designed to illustrate stacking resources to prevent errors th at may become”
— OPNAVINST 3500.39D, Operational Risk Management (29 Mar 2018), p.25 ↗50Which description most closely matches the term: DELIBERATE
Planning of unit missions, tasks or events
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