The presentation of the Safety Excellence Award Streamer during the Commander's Update Briefing is the latest example of the safety culture mindset at US Army Garrison Japan (USAG Japan).The Army Safety Excellence Streamer is presented to organizations that have completed the following requirements from Army Regulation (AR) 385-10:- 12 consecutive months without a Soldier or unit at-fault Class A or Class B accident;- achieved 100% Risk Management training; and - completed an Army Readiness Assessment program (ARAP), which is a Web-based program that provides battalion equivalent and above commanders with data on their organization's readiness posture by assessing its safety climate and culture.
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