OFFICIAl SENSITIVE PART 1.1 -COVERING NOTE CTCTRM DTA 01 3 Feb 16 DG DSA FINAL REPORT BY THE SERVICE INQUIRY INVESTIGATING THE DEATH OF-. -WHILE CONDUCTI~G OFFICER TRAINING AT COMMANDO TRAINING CENTRE, ROYAL MARINES LYMPSTONE, DURING THE 30 MILER COMMANDO TEST ON DARTMOOR TRAINING AREA ON 28 MAY 15 1. The Service Inquiry Panel assembled at DCBRN Winterbourne Gunner on the 05 Jun 15 by order of the DG DSA for the purpose of investigating the death of on 28 May 15 and to make recommendations in order to prevent recurrence. The Panel has concluded its inquiries and submits the final report for the Convening Authority's consideration. PRESIDENT [Signature] -WgCdr President CTCRM DTA Sl MEMBERS [Signature] [Signature] -MBE -Maj W01 Panel Member 1 Panel Member 2 CTCRM DTA Sl CTCRM DTA Sl 2. The following inquiry papers are enclosed: Part 1 (The Report) Part 1.1 Covering Note Part 1.2 Convening Orders, TORs & Glossary Part 1.3 Narrative of Events Part 1.4 Findings Part 1.5 Recommendations Part 1.6 Convening Authority Comments 1.1-1 Defence Safety Authority OFFICIAl SENSITIVE ©Crown Copyright 2016 OFFICIAl SENSITIVE Part 2 {The Record of Proceedings) Part 2.1 Diary of Events Part 2.2 List of Witnesses Part 2.3 Witnesses Statements Part 2.4 List of Attendees Part 2.5 List of Exhibits Part 2.6 Exhibits Part 2.7 List of Annexes Part 2.8 Annexes Part 2.9 Schedule of Matters Not Germane to the Inquiry Part 2.10 Master Schedule 1.1-2 Defence Safety Authority OFFICIAl SENSITIVE ©Crown Copyright 2016 . 1 OFFICIAl SENSITIVE 03 Jun 15 Sl President Hd LAIT Hd MiiAAIB Sl Members DSA-Legad Copy to: PS/PUS EA/FOST DPSO/CDS COS/CAF (CGRM) MANCOS COS/COMCORE NA/CNS EA/COMOT MA/CGS EA/CTCRM COMDT PSO/CAS COS CTCRM PSO/COMD JFC DSA DLSR TL DSA DG/SI/01/15- CONVENING ORDER FOR SERVICE INQUIRY INTO A LAND OCCURRENCE INVOLVING A ROYAL MARINE YOUNG OFFICER ON 28 MAY 15 ON DARTMOOR TRAINING AREA. 1. A Service Inquiry (SI) is to be held under Section 343 of Armed Forces Act 2006 and in accordance with JSP 832- Guide To Service Inquiries (Issue 1.0 Oct 08). 2. The purpose of this Sl is to investigate the circumstances surrounding the subject land occurrence and to make recommendations in order to prevent recurrence. 3. The Sl Panel is to assemble at the Defence CBRN Centre in Winterbourne Gunner on Fri 5 Jun 15 at 0900L. 4. The Sl Panel comprises: President: WgCdr - Members: Maj W01 MBE 5. The legal advisor to the Sl is Maj - (DSA-Legad) and investigation support/assistance is to be provided by the Land Accident Prevention and Investigation Team (LA IT). 6. The Sl is to investigate and report on the facts relating to the matters specified in its Terms of Reference (TOR) and otherwise to comply with those TOR (at Annex). It is to record all evidence and express opinions as directed in the TOR. 1.2-1 Defence Safety Authority OFFICIAl SENSITIVE © Crown Copyright 2016 OFFICIAl SENSITIVE 7. Attendance at the Sl by advisors/observers is limited to the following: Hd LAIT- Unrestricted Attendance. · Hd MiiAAIB - Unrestricted Attendance. LAIT investigators in their capacity as advisors to the Sl Panel - Unrestricted 1 Attendance • MiiAAIB investigators in their capacity as advisors to the Sl Panel - Unrestricted 2 Attendance • 8. The Panel will work initially from the Defence CBRN Centre in Winterbourne Gunner and CTCRM, Lympstone. Commandant CTCRM is requested to provide facilities, equipment and assistance suitable for the nature and duration of the Sl as required by the Sl President. 9. Reasonable costs will be borne by DG DSA under UIN D0658A. Original Signed R F Garwood AM DG DSA - Convening Authority 1 On a case by case basis as authorised by Hd LAIT. 2 On a case by case basis as authorised by Hd MiiAAIB. 1.2-2 Defence Safety Authority OFFICIAl SENSITIVE © Crown Copyright 2016 OFFICIAl SENSITIVE 03 Jun 15 Sl President Hd LAIT Hd MiiAAIB Sl Members DSA-Legad TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR SIINTO LAND OCCURRENCE INVOLVING A ROYAL MARINE YOUNG OFFICER ON 28 MAY 15 ON DARTMOOR TRAINING AREA. 1. As the nominated Inquiry Panel for the subject Sl, you are to: a. Investigate and, if possible, determine the cause of the occurrence, together with any contributory, aggravating and other factors and observations. b. Ascertain whether Service personnel involved were acting in the course of their duties. c. Examine what policies, orders and instructions were applicable and whether they were complied with. d. Review the levels of authority and supervision covering the task during which the incident occurred. e. Establish the level of training, relevant competencies, qualifications and currency of the individuals involved in the activity. f. Identify if the levels of planning and preparation were commensurate with the activities' objectives. g. Investigate and comment on relevant fatigue implications of individuals' activities prior to the matter under investigation. h. Determine the state of serviceability of any relevant equipment. i. Determine any relevant equipment deficiencies. j. Assess any Health and Safety at Work and Environmental Protection implications in line with JSP 375 and JSP 418. k. .Determine and comment on any broader organizational and/or resource factors. I. Report and make appropriate recommendations to DG DSA. 2. During the course of your investigations, should you identify a potential conflict of interest between theCA and the Inquiry, you are to pause work and take advice from your DSA Legal Advisor, Hd LAIT and DG DSA. Following that advice it may be necessary to reconvene reporting directly to MOD PUS. 1.2-3 Defence Safety Authority OFFICIAl SENSITIVE © Crown Copyright 2016 OFFICIAl SENSITIVE GLOSSARY Acronym/ Abbreviation Explanation AAPTI All Arms Physical Training Instructors Course (AAPTI) AED Automated External Defibrillator AIPTRM Assistant Inspector Physical Training Royal Marines AFCO Armed Forces Career Office ALARP As Low As Reasonably Possible A oR Area of Responsibility ASPEC Assessment Specification ASPT Army School of Physical Training BCD Battlefield Ambulance BFA Battlefield casualty Drills BRNC Britannia Royal Naval College Cat Category Cdo Commando Cdr Commander (OF4 Rank) CHA Combat Health Advisors CHD Combat Health Duties Chf Chief Cl Chief Instructor co Commanding Officer CoC Chain of Command Comdt Commandant cos Chief of Staff CP Check Point CPR Cardia Pulmonary Resuscitation C/Sgt Colour Sergeant (OR? Rank) CTCRM Commando Training Centre Royal Marines CTW Commando Training Wing cw Command Wing DCBRNC Defence Chemical Biological Radioactive Nuclear Centre DOH Delivery Duty Holder DE&S Defence Equipment and Support DG Director General DIU Defence Inquest Unit DPers Cap Director Personnel Capability DTA Dartmoor Training Area DS Directing Staff - DSA Defence Safety Authority DSAT Defence Systems Approach to Training DSG Defence Support Group ECG Electro-cardiogram (heart tracing) ES Emergency Services FLC Front Line Command Fit Lt Flight Lieutenant (OF2 Rank) ft Feet GP General Practitioner GPS Global Positioning System HF Human Factors HFACS Human Factors Analysis and Classification System HIWG Heat Illness Working Group HMS Her Majesty's Ship hrs Hours HQ Headquarters IMF Initial Military Fitness 1.2-4 Defence Safety Authority OffiCIAL SENSITIVE ©Crown Copyright 2016 OFFICIAl SENSITIVE INM Institute of Naval Medicine ISPEC Instructional Specifications JCC Junior Command Course JNCO Junior Non Commissioned Officer JSP Joint Service Publication kg Kilograms Km Kilometres k/ph Kilometres per hour Lbs Pounds (weight) LA IT Land Accident Prevention and Investigation Team Lt Lieutenant Lt Col Lieutenant Colonel (OF4 Rank) MA Medical Assistant Maj Major (OF3 Rank) MiiAAIB Military Air Accident Investigation Branch min Minute MOD Ministry of Defence mph Miles per hour NCHQ Naval Command Headquarters oc Officer Commanding OCLS Officer Liaison Careers Office ODH Operational Duty Holder OEM Original Equipment Manufacturer Ops Operations OPS Operational Performance Statement PAR Population at Risk PEd Physical Education PSQ Patient Satisfaction Questionnaire PT Physical Training PTI Physical Training Instructor PMO Principle Medical Officer QT-34 QuesTemp QT-34 (WBGT Monitor) RAF Royal Air Force RM Royal Marines RMSPT Royal Marines School of Physical Training RMSoM Royal Marines School of Music RMYO Royal Marine Young Officer RN Royal Navy RNSPT Royal Navy School of Physical Training RR Risk Register RV Rendezvous Point SCA Sudden Cardiac Arrest sec Senior Command Course sec Second (time) Sgt Sergeant (OR6 Rank) SHE Safety Health Environment Sl Service Inquiry SILt Sub Lieutenant (OF1 Rank) SME Subject Matter Expert SNCO Senior Non Commissioned Officer SOP Standard Operating Procedure Spec Specialisation SPTW Support Wing SQEP Suitably Qualified and Experienced Person Sqn Ldr Squadron Leader (OF3 rank) Stn Station Surg Comd Surgeon Commander .1.2-5 Defence Safety Authority OFFICIAL SENSITIVE ©Crown Copyright 2016 OFFICIAl SENSITIVE sw Specialist Wing Syn Syndicate Telcon Telephone conversation TORs Terms of Reference TPS Training Performance Statement TRA Training Regulatory Authority TRiM Trauma Risk Management Trg Training URTI Upper Respiratory Tract Infection VSI Very Seriously ill WBGT Wet Bulb Globe Temperature W01 Warrant Officer First Class (OR9 Rank) WgCdr Wing Commander (OF4 Rank) YO Young Officer DEFINATION OF TERMS Acronym/ Abbreviation Explanation 1.2-6 Defence Safety Authority OFFICIAL SENSITIVE © Crown Copyright 2016 OFFICIAl SENSITIVE ALARP Associated with risk management. Assurance Positive declaration intended to give confidence; a promise, guarantee or pledge. DE&S Parent organisation for the management of procurement and support for equipment in the MOD. Individual or groups of equipment are managed by Project Teams within this organisation. DSAT Defence Systems Approach to Training (DSAT) Quality Standard (QS) sets out the strategic principles to be applied to all individual training provided by, or on behalf of, the Ministry of Defence. DSG Sealand DSG (Defense Support Group) is one of the largest Defence equipment support providers in the country.