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2. 2 2 Army Vehicle Rollovers A Major Problem in Iraq 1997-2002: 17 Fatalities From 72 Rollovers 2002-2004: 90 Fatalities And 159 Rollover Injuries Multiple Army Commands Seek Solutions

3. 3 3 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

4. 4 4 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.

5. 5 5 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

6. 6 6 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

7. 7 7 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

8. 8 8 200538474 200616040 200714727 Year Rollovers Rollover Fatalities 62% Reduction in Rollover 65% Drop in Rollover Fatalities

9. 9 9 Rik Cox – Inventor Of The HEAT