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Army Vehicle Rollovers A Major Problem in Iraq

1997-2002: 17 Fatalities From 72 Rollovers2002-2004: 90 Fatalities And 159 Rollover Injuries

Multiple Army Commands Seek Solutions

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Mar 29, 2005: CW3 Rik Cox, US Army Forces Command Safety Office, Takes The Project Lead

Scrounges Humvee Cab And Large Steel Frame From A Junkyard

• No Funding, • No Dedicated Manpower, • No R&D Support,• Multiple Naysayers

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Sep 2005: Mechanical Engineering Support Integrated Into The Project, Named the Humvee Egress Assistance Trainer (HEAT). Power Provided By Hydroelectric Motor.

Oct 27, 2005: First Full Operational Test Of The HEAT at Fort Gillem, GA.

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Nov 2005: US Army’s Kuwait-Based Command Takes The HEAT Plans and Improves The Design

• Trailer-Mounted• Access Platforms• Guard Rails• Procedures Guide

2006: All Soldiers Preparing For Entry Into Iraq Must Complete HEAT Training

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Value Added:- Coordinated Crew Training- Rollover Angle Demo- Importance of Early Gunner Drop-Down- First Emergency Exit Is In Training, Not In Combat- Demonstrated Importance Of Seatbelts- Invaluable Preparation For Night Underwater Rollover And Emergency Exit

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Today:Over 100 HEATs Fielded Worldwide; Including Iraq, Kuwait and Afghanistan; Used By US Army And USMC

All Built By A Contractor With A Standardized Design; Maintained and Operated By Fulltime Contracted Support On Many Bases

Units Schedule Training Months Before Deployments

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2005 384 74

2006 160 40

2007 147 27

Year Rollovers RolloverFatalities

62% Reduction in Rollover65% Drop in Rollover Fatalities

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Rik Cox – Inventor Of The HEAT