Is your tactical vehicle supervisor toxic? The Corps wants to know
By Hope Hodge Seck
Jul 10, 04:03 PM
The message made clear that the service is investigating the human factors behind mishaps. (Cpl. Patrick Katz/Marine Corps)
As the Marine Corps continues to face pressure from Congress and critics to address deadly vehicle mishaps, it rolled out a survey soliciting Marine drivers’ feelings about their training ― and their bosses.
A Marine administrative message published in May by the commandant of the Marine Corps’ safety division invited vehicle operators to fill out an 18-question survey, including some open-ended questions, that addressed experiences and concerns about driving for the Corps.
The message made clear that the service is investigating the human factors behind mishaps, citing a 2021 Government Accountability Office report that found human error, both on the part of drivers and the leaders they answered to, was responsible for “the majority” of tactical vehicle mishaps.
The online survey “will be used to gain a better understanding of how tactical vehicle operators view a variety of topics, including the quality of training, level of proficiency, and greatest challenges,” the message states. “Participants will also be given the opportunity to provide direct feedback via personal responses.”
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