TSS Survey Results

1
TSS Survey Results

• Col. James D. Grace
• CMC(SD)

2

• Background
• Per ESB tasker 18-01, CMC(SD) conducted a TSS
  survey to assess the effectiveness of the TSSs
  currently deployed with field commanders
• The survey measured the current performance of
  the TSS Community

3
TSS Survey Results

• Majority of commanders satisfied with TSS Program
• Experienced positive results with TSS personnel
  assigned during deployments and exercises
• Survey supports effectiveness of TSSs
• TSS personnel need to be more involved in the
  planning phase of any movement
• Improved Safety Communications and Effectiveness
• Significant Reduction in Mishaps
• Current regulations do not allow civilians on
  operating force T/Os, TSSs remain ADCON to
  Installation Safety This arrangement hinders
  units ability to optimally manage the TSSs

4
Execution Phase
When deployed, TSS personnel provide timely and
realistic solutions at all levels of the
command RCT Commander
Strongly agree
Not answered
Strongly disagree
Neutral
Disagree
Agree
The TSS focuses on what is being done right and
provides useful recommendations on what has been
done wrong
36 39 7 3 3 12
The TSS offers assistance to correct issues as
they arise
43 36 8 2 0 11
The TSS sets realistic and achievable standards
in the best interest of The Marines
33 40 14 0 2 11
The TSS addresses identified performance issues
quickly and appropriately
35 26 20 0 2 11
The TSS engages every Marine in the unit/command
at all levels to participate in enforcing
standards
22 42 15 2 8 11
Note All figures are percentages
5
Communication
TSS personnel interact and communicate
effectively throughout the operational
unit MarDiv Commander (FWD)
Strongly agree
Not answered
Strongly disagree
Neutral
Disagree
Agree
The TSS communicates with the Marines frequently
21 42 19 7 0 11
When questions arise, the TSS provides useful
explanations
35 39 12 0 2 12
The TSS facilitates communication up and down the
chain of command
17 45 20 0 7 11
The TSS gets out and about to talk with all
officers and enlisted Marines
31 29 29 0 0 11
Note All figures are percentages
6
Professional Perception
TSS personnel can integrate into operational
units. An extended presence may assist in
solidifying personal/professional
relationships MAG Commander
Strongly disagree
Strongly agree
Not answered
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
0 14 18 32 25 11
I have had to address personnel issues with the
TSS
The TSS is motivated
39 26 22 2 0 11
The TSS takes pride in being with the unit/command
36 36 17 0 0 11
The TSS recognizes and recommends awards for
Marines who display best practice safety habits
3 18 46 11 11 11
The TSS is encouraged to participate in special
events and social activities in The unit/command
18 14 46 7 3 12
Note All figures are percentages
7
Planning Phase
Operational units could benefit if TSS personnel
participated, and were available for
deployment/mission planning MEU Commander
Strongly agree
Not answered
Strongly disagree
Neutral
Disagree
Agree
The TSS is involved in the planning phase and
regularly schedules activities according to these
plans
18 11 32 17 1 21
21 13 21 29 6 10
The TSS is involved with planning at all levels
The TSS is involved in long range planning
16 16 23 23 13 9
The TSS assist in communicating these plans
throughout the unit/command
18 13 25 28 3 13
10 20 25 25 10 10
The TSS is involved in making the command stick
to the plan
Note All figures are percentages
8
Conclusions/Recommendations

• Commanders indicate that the TSS program has the
  potential to greatly enhance safety
• Recommend that installations and tenant
  organizations establish MOUs for habitual
  relationships and tactical control when required.
  
• Place TSSs both ADCON/OPCON to the MEF
• TSS personnel should be OPCON to the operating
  forces down to the Regiment/Marine Air Group
  (MAG) level
• Better personnel management
• Improved specific training applicable to the
  Garrison while CONUS
• Better selection of personnel to meet Commanders
  specific needs
• Change current regulations to allow civilians on
  operating force T/Os, and add military and
  civilian billets to MEF T/O

9
Status of MCO 5100.2 (Tactical Safety Specialist
Order)And Recommended Name Change

• Col. James D. Grace
• CMC(SD)

10
MCO 5100.2

• Comments received from the fleet have been
  incorporated into the draft order, currently in
  chop chain for ACMC signature
• ESB member Safety Managers have recommended that
  the title Tactical Safety Specialist (TSS) be
  converted to Safety Specialist or Operational
  Safety Specialist
• Other recommendations include Force Preservation
  Specialist and Warrior Preservation Specialist
  to effect perception and cultural change (Relieve
  the stigma attached to the word safety)

11
19th Executive Safety Board
Backup Commanders Survey Results
12
19th Executive Safety Board
Backup Commanders Survey Results (cont.)