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BY ORDER OF THE AIR FORCE PAMPHLET 91-215 SECRETARY ... BY ORDER OF THE AIR FORCE PAMPHLET 91-215 SECRETARY ...

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Figure A2.33. Example TRA. Mission: Ground attack Operational procedure: Release ordnance at 300 feet AGL. Training procedure: Release ordnance at 500 feet AGL Difference due the perceived risk of releasing at 300 feet Safety validity of the difference: This difference does significantly reduce risk in the training environment. The difference can not be readily dismissed. This difference does have a significant adverse operational impact in that pilots consistently attacking at 500 feet are not fully proficient in conducting attacks at 300 feet. Additionally they may lack full confidence in their ability to attack at that level. Also attacking at 500 feet significantly reduces the accuracy of attacks and therefore reduces the accuracy of the potential combat effectiveness of units. The 500 foot level can not be adopted for combat operations. Potential options (fixes) for reducing the adverse impact of training for such attacks at 500 feet: 1. Fully investigate the potential of technology to improve accuracy at 500 feet to that achievable at 300 feet. Any such solution must be consistent with resources readily available for procurement of this technology. 2. Determine (the best possible estimate) the amount of exposure to the 300 foot level needed to assure essential proficiency in attacking at 300 feet. 3. Quantitatively assess the actual incremental risk of attacking at 300 feet versus 500 feet in the training environment. 4. Determine in detail the specific hazards (e.g. rising terrain, etc.) that create the increased risk of flying at 300 versus 500 feet. 5. Develop the best possible estimates of the increased risk of flying at 300 feet in combat and the extent to which ground strike accuracy is decremented if all training has been at 500 feet. 6. Based on the data above, make the judgments as to what, if any, training at 300 feet may be appropriate in the training environment and under what flight profiles it should most effectively be accomplished. An accurate accounting of both the positive and negative components of the options may be condensed for presentation and decision by the appropriate leader. 82

A2.B.16. THE OPPORTUNITY ASSESSMENT A2.B.16.1. FORMAL NAME. The opportunity assessment A2.B.16.2. ALTERNATIVE NAMES. The opportunity-risk tool A2.B.16.3. PURPOSE. The opportunity assessment is intended to identify opportunities to expand the capabilities of the organization and/or to significantly reduce the operational cost of risk control procedures. Either of these possibilities means expanded mission capabilities and superiority over potential future adversaries. A2.B.16.4. APPLICATION. Organizations should be systematically assessing their capabilities on a regular basis, especially in mission critical areas. The opportunity assessment can be one of the most useful tools in this process and therefore should be completed on all important missions and then be periodically updated at least every two years. A2.B.16.5. METHOD. The opportunity assessment involves five key steps as outlined at Figure A2.34. In Step 1, mission areas that would benefit substantially from expanded capabilities are identified and prioritized. Additionally, areas where risk controls are consuming extensive resources or are otherwise constraining mission capabilities are listed and prioritized. Step 2 involves the analysis of the specific riskrelated barriers that are limiting the desired expanded performance or causing the significant expense. This is a critical step. Only by identifying the risk issues precisely can focused effort be brought to bear to overcome them. Step 3 attacks the barriers by using the risk management process. This normally involves reassessment of the hazards, application of improved risk controls, improved implementation of existing controls, or a combination of these options. Step 4 is used when available risk management procedures don’t appear to offer any breakthrough possibilities. In these cases the organization must seek out new ORM tools using benchmarking procedures or, if necessary, innovate new procedures. Step 5 involves the exploitation of any breakthroughs achieved by pushing the operational limits or cost saving until a new barrier is reached. The cycle then repeats and a process of continuous improvement begins. Figure A2.34. Opportunity Analysis Steps. Step 1. Review key missions to identify opportunities for enhancement. Prioritize. Step 2. In areas where opportunities exist, analyze for risk barriers. Step 3. When barriers are found, apply the ORM process. Step 4. When available ORM processes can’t breakthrough, innovate! Step 5. When a barrier is breached, push through until a new barrier is reached. 83

A2.B.16. <strong>THE</strong> OPPORTUNITY ASSESSMENT<br />

A2.B.16.1. FORMAL NAME. The opportunity assessment<br />

A2.B.16.2. ALTERNATIVE NAMES. The opportunity-risk tool<br />

A2.B.16.3. PURPOSE. The opportunity assessment is intended to identify opportunities to expand the<br />

capabilities of the organization and/or to significantly reduce the operational cost of risk control<br />

procedures. Either of these possibilities means expanded mission capabilities and superiority over potential<br />

future adversaries.<br />

A2.B.16.4. APPLICATION. Organizations should be systematically assessing their capabilities on a<br />

regular basis, especially in mission critical areas. The opportunity assessment can be one of the most useful<br />

tools in this process and therefore should be completed on all important missions and then be periodically<br />

updated at least every two years.<br />

A2.B.16.5. METHOD. The opportunity assessment involves five key steps as outlined at Figure A2.34.<br />

In Step 1, mission areas that would benefit substantially from expanded capabilities are identified and<br />

prioritized. Additionally, areas where risk controls are consuming extensive resources or are otherwise<br />

constraining mission capabilities are listed and prioritized. Step 2 involves the analysis of the specific riskrelated<br />

barriers that are limiting the desired expanded performance or causing the significant expense. This<br />

is a critical step. Only by identifying the risk issues precisely can focused effort be brought to bear to<br />

overcome them. Step 3 attacks the barriers by using the risk management process. This normally involves<br />

reassessment of the hazards, application of improved risk controls, improved implementation of existing<br />

controls, or a combination of these options. Step 4 is used when available risk management procedures<br />

don’t appear to offer any breakthrough possibilities. In these cases the organization must seek out new<br />

ORM tools using benchmarking procedures or, if necessary, innovate new procedures. Step 5 involves the<br />

exploitation of any breakthroughs achieved by pushing the operational limits or cost saving until a new<br />

barrier is reached. The cycle then repeats and a process of continuous improvement begins.<br />

Figure A2.34. Opportunity Analysis Steps.<br />

Step 1. Review key missions to identify opportunities for enhancement. Prioritize.<br />

Step 2. In areas where opportunities exist, analyze for risk barriers.<br />

Step 3. When barriers are found, apply the ORM process.<br />

Step 4. When available ORM processes can’t breakthrough, innovate!<br />

Step 5. When a barrier is breached, push through until a new barrier is reached.<br />

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