Accident Investigation

Last month our sister unit at FOB Salerno had an OH-58 crash that resulted in deaths of both pilots.  I got assigned to conduct the accident investigation for our brigade.  Once assigned, I took a UH-60 Blackhawk ride down to FOB Salerno and spent 2 days gathering up all the information.  I was able to meet up with the Combat Readiness Center's accident investigation team from Fort Rucker as they were already there.  Even though they are two separate investigations we were able to share a lot of the data.  It was nice to get to see FOB Salerno as that was were my buddy Rob from 1-3 in Savannah was stationed.  After 2 days, I was able to return to FOB Shank and spent the next 8 days preparing the report.  It was actually a nice break from the normal routine and it was interesting work.  Once the report was complete, I was back on the flight schedule.  Since I was already now reversed out to a day cycle and we have people on that shift going on leave soon, I am now back on day QRF (quick reaction force).