Lightning Safety

BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR LIGHTNING STRIKES.

The northern maneuver areas are especially prone to lightning strikes.

Ensure soldiers are familiar with, and follow, the proper safety procedures.

When electrical storms are imminent:

Ground all equipment
Avoid single, isolated trees or poles, antennae, field pieces, and guns
Cease radio, telephone, and fuel operations, drop all antennae
If caught on an open hilltop, crouch down and do not huddle in groups

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