How do you conduct a mission risk assessment?

• A. Identify hazards, assess probability and severity, determine controls, implement mitigations, and monitor
• B. Define the mission, assign tasks, execute, review
• C. Identify hazards, implement mitigations, monitor, then evaluate
• D. Assess probability, identify outcomes, deploy forces

Answer: (A)

A mission risk assessment is a structured process that starts with finding potential hazards, then judging how likely they are and how severe their consequences could be, and using that information to put in place controls and mitigations that are then actively monitored for effectiveness. The sequence works like this: identify hazards; assess probability and severity; determine controls to reduce risk; implement those mitigations; and monitor to ensure they’re working and adjust as needed. This approach ensures risks are addressed before and during the operation, keeps the mission aligned with safety goals, and creates a feedback loop to refine protections as the situation evolves. Other options omit essential parts—like skipping the formal risk evaluation, or skipping ongoing monitoring, or leaping straight to execution without addressing hazard reduction—so they don’t comprehensively manage risk.