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FM/BG-1517 · v1.01

Deliberate risk management

Code: FM/BG-1517
Kind: Guide
Version: v1.01 8mos ago
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Platforms: As its document
Published by: Cpl Ross 18 Feb 2026
Last material change: v1.00 Initial Version

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v1.00

Leaders balance mission success against force preservation. Risk must be deliberate, not accidental. Risk management is the identification and control of hazards to preserve combat effectiveness while accomplishing the mission. Risk Process Identify hazards (enemy, terrain, logistics, ~~fatigue).~~ Assess severity and likelihood. Apply mitigation. Accept or adjust based on mission value. Example mitigation methods Adjust route or formation. Increase reconnaissance. Reallocate assets. Modify tempo. Establish reserves.

v1.01

Leaders balance mission success against force preservation. Risk must be deliberate, not accidental. Risk management is the identification and control of hazards to preserve combat effectiveness while accomplishing the mission. Risk Process Identify hazards (enemy, terrain, logistics, etc). Assess severity and likelihood. Apply mitigation. Accept or adjust based on mission value. Example mitigation methods Adjust route or formation. Increase reconnaissance. Reallocate assets. Modify tempo. Establish reserves.

Leaders balance mission success against force preservation. Risk must be deliberate, not accidental. Risk management is the identification and control of hazards to preserve combat effectiveness while accomplishing the mission. Risk Process Identify hazards (enemy, terrain, logistics, ~~fatigue).~~ etc). Assess severity and likelihood. Apply mitigation. Accept or adjust based on mission value. Example mitigation methods Adjust route or formation. Increase reconnaissance. Reallocate assets. Modify tempo. Establish reserves.