Encl. (1) to COMDTINST 3500.2
CREW ENDURANCE MANAGEMENT (CEM) PROCESS
I. CEM Implementation Steps
Successful CEM programs require implementing a 5-step process (Table 1). This
enclosure provides instructions for completing each step. Before beginning the
implementation process, you should read this enclosure in its entirety.
Form a CEM Working Group
Step 1
Conduct a crew endurance risk factors assessment (RFA)
Step 2
Develop a CEM plan for controlling crew endurance risk
Step 3
factors
Deploy the CEM plan
Step 4
Assess the effectiveness of the CEM plan
Step 5
Table 1. The 5 steps for implementing a CEM program.
Step 1 - Form a CEM Working Group
The first and most important step in implementing a successful CEM program is forming
a CEM Working Group (WG). The members of the WG serve as local experts on CEM
and are responsible for the timely and effective execution of the CEM process. The WG
should be composed of members from all departments or functional areas at the unit to
ensure that risk factor assessments reflect the concerns and experience of the entire unit,
and that risk controls meet the operational reality of the unit. Whereas a small number of
unit representatives might be able to make a good first cut at identifying the endurance
risk factors affecting all parts of the unit, and potential controls to manage the risk, it is
unlikely that they would be able to identify the risk factors affecting every department or
group.
If a unit is very small, or if resources are not available to support a WG, one individual
who is well versed and experienced in the operations of the unit should be able to identify
many of the unit's risk factors. In such a case, it is highly recommended that the sole
rater discuss their ratings with other unit members to ensure that the most important risk
factors are identified, as well as, to get feedback on the draft CEM plan before it is
implemented.
By providing a direct link between the CEM process and the unit members, the WG
ensures that everyone in the unit has an opportunity to contribute to the CEM
implementation process. This contribution encourages individual ownership in CEM,
and will improve the success of any changes that are implemented.
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