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During the past twenty years, more than
15,000 members of the U.S. armed forces have died in on-duty
mishaps—compared with fewer than 1,000 killed by enemy action. But
when such accidents occur, the military imposes a rigid code of
silence. Commanders task subordinates, who are often unfamiliar
with accident investigation procedures, to investigate these
tragedies behind closed doors. This dysfunctional process almost
guarantees that the mishap victims themselves are found to be at
fault. Overlooked, and therefore uncorrected, problems soon lead to
additional tragedies. From an expert who observed the system from
the inside, SILENT KNIGHTS reveals some of the military’s best-kept
secrets. Alan E. Diehl explains the complex causes of military
accidents in layman’s terms and helps readers understand the
dangers of undervaluing safety, health, ergonomics, and training in
the military. He describes how cover-ups have long caused countless
deaths and wasted billions of dollars while degrading defense
effectiveness. Dr. Diehl calls for a new “GI Bill of Rights” that
improves the safety and health of military personnel and
establishes an independent agency to investigate military
accidents. This book is for anyone concerned about America’s
defense and the well-being of the men and women who bravely provide
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| ISBN-10: 1574885448 ISBN-13: 9781574885446 |
Paperback - March 2003 |
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