Which two considerations are used to calculate risk for the Marine Corps Operational Risk Assessment?

Which two considerations are used to calculate risk for the Marine Corps Operational Risk Assessment?

• A. Probability of occurrence and severity
• B. Time of day and weather
• C. Distance to objective and ammo type
• D. Soldier morale and physical condition

Answer: (A)

Risk in the ORM is calculated by combining probability of occurrence with severity of consequences. The probability tells how likely the hazard is to occur, while severity describes the potential impact if it does happen. The ORM risk matrix uses these two dimensions to assign a risk level, which then guides whether to accept, mitigate, or avoid the hazard. Other factors like time of day, weather, distance to objective, ammo type, or soldier morale and physical condition can influence those results in specific situations, but the calculation of the risk rating centers on probability and severity.

Risk in the ORM is calculated by combining probability of occurrence with severity of consequences. The probability tells how likely the hazard is to occur, while severity describes the potential impact if it does happen. The ORM risk matrix uses these two dimensions to assign a risk level, which then guides whether to accept, mitigate, or avoid the hazard. Other factors like time of day, weather, distance to objective, ammo type, or soldier morale and physical condition can influence those results in specific situations, but the calculation of the risk rating centers on probability and severity.