Which term describes the five-step process used in identifying and controlling hazards to protect the force and increase the chance of mission accomplishment?

• A. Risk Management
• B. Hazard Analysis
• C. Safety Oversight
• D. Operational Readiness

Answer: (A)

Risk Management is the method that uses a five-step cycle to identify hazards, assess risk, develop and implement controls, and supervise and evaluate the results to protect the force and increase the chance of mission accomplishment. This approach focuses on making informed decisions, applying effective controls, and continually monitoring outcomes so safety and mission needs stay aligned. Hazard analysis is part of this process, focusing on spotting hazards and estimating risk, but it doesn’t cover the full decision-making and control-implementation cycle. Safety oversight centers on supervising safety programs rather than guiding the entire hazard-identification and control process, and operational readiness describes the state of mission capability rather than the method used to manage hazards.