MEMORANDUM FOR A1 - Air Force E-Publishing

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5.6.2.7. Maintenance Logs or Reports.
5.6.2.8. Hazard Reports.
5.6.3. Study Approach. This is a detailed examination of a problem. A study should follow a
systematic process. It typically follows the format of the Scientific Method. The researcher
first drafts a problem statement that clearly defines the goals of the study. For example, a
suitably specific research question might be ―Determine a trend in the frequency of X and
identify possible explanations for this trend.‖ The researcher will then conduct background
research to identify factors and data relevant to the problem. Then the researcher must draft
an objective statement that describes the problem and limits the study (the hypothesis or
purpose). An example is ―X is increasing because of Y.‖ Then the researcher develops a plan
on how these factors and data are going to be collected, tabulated, compared, plotted and
analyzed (methods). Finally, the data is collected and analyzed and results reported
confirming or denying the hypotheses. Conclusions and implications regarding application of
the results of the study are the most important outcome of the study.
5.7. Use of Analyzed Data. The purpose of analysis is to help prevent mishaps. Present
conclusions drawn in a useful format to the people who can use them directly in their prevention
programs. The data should also be available to other organizations with like equipment or
problems. After taking corrective actions, follow-up analysis may be done to measure the
effectiveness of these actions.
5.8. Safety Analysis Team (SAT) Process. The SAT process is a proactive, data-driven
process with the goal of providing commanders with unbiased, rank-ordered risk mitigation
strategies to assist in resource allocation for the preservation of combat capability.
5.8.1. The SAT process focuses exclusively on Subject Matter Expert (SME) analysis of
mishap reports, identification of ―documented‖ risk and development of risk mitigation
strategies to meet these hazards. The process then considers the effectiveness of each of the
strategies weighed against real-world constraints, and through detailed mathematical analysis
provides commanders with a rank-ordered list of qualified and quantified recommendations
for implementation.
5.8.2. SAT assessments can be requested through the AFSC Analysis and Integration
Division (AFSC/SEA). All requests are approved by AF/SE. HQ AFSC/SEA will conduct
the study and provide a final report and out-brief to the requesting commander. For
additional information contact HQ AFSC/SEA; DSN: 246-1562, Commercial: (505) 846-
1562.
5.9. Air Force Culture Assessment Safety Tool (AFCAST). AFCAST provides squadron
commanders and above with web-based tools to survey aircrew, maintenance and support
personnel regarding safety issues. AFCAST also offers ground safety versions for Drinking and
Driving, Private Motor Vehicle, Motorcycle, and Off-duty and Outdoor Recreational Activity.
5.9.1. AFCAST helps commanders identify safety concerns and hazards while highlighting
where to focus their hazard assessment efforts. This tool’s key goal is identification and
correction of subtle organizational conditions that increase mishap potential. Commanders
receive real-time feedback on attitudes and perceptions concerning safety climate and
culture, resource availability, workload, progress of safety intervention programs and other
operational factors relating to safety.