ARAP is a Web-based initiative that provides battalion-level commanders with data on their formation's readiness posture through five segments:

Process Auditing - Assesses the processes used to identify hazards and correct problems
Reward Systems - Assesses the unit's program of rewards and discipline to reinforce proper behavior and correct risky actions
Quality Control - Places emphasis on high standards of performance
Risk Management - Assesses the health of unit processes
Command and Control - Assesses leadership, communication, and policies as they relate to Composite Risk Management (CRM)

Designed for use by battalion-sized units, the program asks several questions of battalion commanders.

• Wouldn't you like to know if your unit is about to experience a mishap?
• Wouldn't you like to prevent the loss of personnel and equipment?
• Don't you want to protect your combat power?

Following the survey administration (the assessment phase), the commander receives one-on-one feedback on key issues regarding command climate, safety culture, resource availability, workload, estimated success of certain safety intervention programs, and other factors relating to their unit's overall readiness.

The program is Web-based, quick, and easy.

All assessments are confidential

Only unit commanders or their designated representatives and the CRC have access to results.  A confidential debrief is conducted on a one-on-one basis between the commander and the CRC.

Assessments may be predictive.

Studies conducted over the past 6 years have shown that units in the surveys' lower spectrum have twice the number of fatalities and more than twice the number of Class A accidents.

All assessments and users are anonymous.

These assessments are a "free look" inside a unit.  They allow commanders to receive an honest look at their safety culture and evaluate CRM processes.

LTC, Special Troops Battalion:

This is good stuff, a great product.  It gives me a much better understanding of my organization and areas we should address.  I appreciate the products and services provided.

06 Level Commander:

Procedures you have set in place to maintain the anonymity of the soldiers, as back briefed to me, lead me to believe we are getting reliable feedback from the soldiers.

06 Director:

Whoever is responsible for this program; I think they hit a home run.  The feedback is terrific; best I have seen yet as it compares to other assessments I have seen.

Units that score in the Bottom Quartile may be twice as likely to have a "Class A" accident than units in the Top Quartile.

1. One of the only surveys taken that provides immediate feedback to the commander or senior leadership.
2. This survey gives you an opportunity to express yourself candidly without fear of retribution.
3. Issues/concerns that affect the effectiveness and or readiness of tactical unit are the same type of issues/concerns that we are finding that impact non-tactical units (communication, leadership, lack of resources, and policies).