Risk Management Levels — Deliberate, Real-Time, In-Depth
Foundation
RM Levels Foundation
The principles, goals, and fundamental concepts of risk management highlight the universal application of risk management both on- and off-duty.
Two Primary Levels
2 Primary RM Levels
There are two primary levels of risk management:
- Deliberate
- Real-Time
Levels Interrelated
Levels Interrelated
Deliberate and real-time risk management are interrelated when making risk management decisions.
Separation Point
Separation Point
They are separated only at the point where planning transitions to execution of the mission or activity.
Strong Process
Strong Process
A strong, effective risk management process involves:
- Careful deliberative planning
- Coupled with effective real-time risk management
Dual Approach Benefit
Dual Approach Benefit
This dual approach ensures:
- Comprehensive risk mitigation
- The likelihood of mission or activity success
Deliberate Risk Management
Deliberate RM Definition
Deliberate risk management may involve the FULL, FORMAL application of the complete five-step risk management process, ranging from:
- Thorough hazard identification
- Detailed data research
- Diagram and analysis tools
- Formal testing
- Long-term tracking of the risks associated with an operation, activity, or system
Day-to-Day Application
Day-to-Day Application
Deliberate risk management may simply involve normal day-to-day operations or activity planning that:
- Utilizes the same five-step risk management process
- But requires LESS time and resources to complete
In-Depth Risk Management Planning
In-Depth RM Planning
Another aspect of deliberate risk management that is generally associated with strategic-level planning is referred to as in-depth risk management planning.
When In-Depth Used
When In-Depth Used
It is reserved for:
- Complex operations and systems
- High priority and high visibility situations or circumstances
- In which hazards are NOT well understood or easily predictable
When In-Depth Implemented
When In-Depth Implemented
In-depth risk management is normally implemented well in advance of a planned system, mission, event, or activity, and is normally reserved for more complex and risky efforts.
In-Depth Examples
In-Depth Examples.
- Large troop movements
- Airshow planning
- Tactics and training curricula development