Civilian Experts to Participate in Military Safety Accident Investigations

[Asia Economy Yang Nak-gyu, Military Specialist Reporter] In the future, when a safety accident occurs within the military, a investigation committee including civilian experts will be formed as part of the system.

According to the Ministry of National Defense on the 31st, the "Defense Safety Directive," which serves as the institutional foundation for defense safety management, has integrated 26 administrative regulations from 12 departments, including the "Unit Management Directive," and was established reflecting the "Industrial Safety and Health Act" and the U.S. Department of Defense safety management directives.

According to the directive, when a safety accident occurs within the military, an accident investigation committee must be immediately formed to enhance transparency and expertise in investigations, separate from the activities of military investigative authorities. The committee will include military experts as well as external civilian experts to improve transparency and objectivity. Additionally, the risk assessment system, which is mandatory for civilian workplaces under the "Industrial Safety and Health Act," has been introduced into the defense sector.

Furthermore, it has been made mandatory to receive safety education in advance when performing defense missions with high risks or conducting unit activities. Safety education has been systematized into basic competency education, job training, and specialized training according to the target and purpose. Safety management officers responsible for safety management tasks at each unit and institution must complete safety education and training before being assigned to their positions.

The Ministry of National Defense explained, "As defense assets become more advanced, the directive stipulates that safety management should be emphasized from the process of building military capabilities," adding, "The concept of safety accidents has been expanded to include future battlefield environments such as defense space power when classifying military accident types."

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