The Defense Department has a “higher expectation” of deployability by its forces, Defense Secretary James Mattis said Jan. 17. Speaking with reporters on a return flight from Germany to Washington, the secretary said the undersecretary of defense for personnel and readiness last week defined a problem that initially was brought to his attention by the Army, where “many non-deployables were on … [Read more...] about Mattis: New policy cracks down on non-deployable troops

According to the U.S. Fire Administration, fires in one- and two-family dwellings account for 67 percent of all winter home fires, and such fires occur mainly in the early evening hours, peaking from 5 to 8 p.m. When an emergency happens, it’s critical to have a plan in place for you and your family to “get out and stay out” of your residence. Exit drills in the home Exit drills in the home … [Read more...] about Practice fire-exit drills in your home

First aid class, one of 12 graduation requirements for basic combat training, is completed by trainees during Red Phase. During this three-day course, trainees are taught basic knowledge of hemorrhage control, tourniquet use, wound care, self-aid, buddy aid and casualty evaluation. Because medical personnel will not always be readily available, Soldiers will have to rely heavily on their own … [Read more...] about A look into BCT Red Phase: First aid