Water & Boat Safety
This strong, narrow current flows away from the shore and is the number one hazard for beachgoers.
What is a rip current?
You should never use this liquid fuel to accelerate an already burning charcoal grill.
What is lighter fluid?
This is the exact calendar window that defines the "101 Critical Days of Summer."
What is Memorial Day to Labor Day?
Doing this for just two seconds doubles your risk of a crash, making it the leading cause of summer driving accidents.
What is distracted driving?
This flag color indicates a wet bulb globe temperature (WBGT) of 90°F or higher, halting all non-essential physical training.
What is a Black Flag?
This is the correct action to take if you are caught in a rip current.
What is swim parallel to the shoreline?
This is the minimum safe distance a grill should be placed away from overhead structures, walls, or deck railings.
What is 10 feet?
This step-by-step process is used by Marines at all levels to identify, assess, and manage risks before taking liberty.
What is ORM (Operational Risk Management)?
This is the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for commercial drivers and a common threshold for zero-tolerance military enforcement.
What is 0.04%?
Unlike heat stroke, this heat-related illness features heavy sweating, a rapid pulse, and normal mental status.
What is heat exhaustion?
According to Marine Corps orders, this safety device must be worn at all times when operating a personal watercraft (PWC).
What is a personal flotation device (PFD or life jacket)?
Perishable food left out in the summer heat must be refrigerated or discarded after this many hours.
What is one hour (if over 90°F; two hours if below)?
This leadership tool involves a formal check-out process with a NCO or SNCO before a Marine leaves on long-distance liberty.
What is a pre-liberty brief?
This phenomenon occurs when tires lose contact with the road surface during heavy summer rains.
What is hydroplaning?
This medical emergency occurs when the body's core temperature tops 104°F, requiring immediate cooling and a 911 call.
What is heat stroke?
This physiological effect from sudden immersion in cold water causes involuntary gasping and hyperventilation.
What is cold water shock?
This is the minimum safe internal temperature for cooking ground beef to avoid E. coli contamination.
What is 160°F?
This Marine Corps program allows individuals to anonymously report safety hazards or near-misses without fear of reprisal.
What is Safety Line?
The Marine Corps mandates this specific online training course before taking leave or liberty road trips.
What is TRiPS (Travel Risk Planning System)?
This is the recommended minimum SPF rating for Marines working or training outdoors in direct sunlight.
What is SPF 30?
This dangerous, invisible gas can build up behind a boat's swim platform while the engine or generator is idling.
What is carbon monoxide?
This gas is a silent, odorless killer produced by operating a charcoal or propane grill inside a garage or tent.
What is carbon monoxide?
This is the primary reason why mishaps spike during this specific 101-day period.
What is increased travel, outdoor activity, and alcohol consumption?
This condition causes more highway fatalities than alcohol during long summer holiday weekends.
What is fatigue (or falling asleep)?
This insect-borne illness, common in summer, is transmitted by the blacklegged tick and causes a bullseye rash.
What is Lyme disease?