Protective Measures:

Commanders can expect to be informed promptly when dangerousness issues arise in the course of a mental health evaluation or treatment. If the Marine was referred for a formal Command-Directed Evaluation, both oral and written feedback will be given to the commander addressing the specific issues raised by the commander. The provider may recommend duty restrictions such as removal from weapon-bearing duties or temporary change in flying status. Commanders can also help ensure the individuals duties do not involve significant time alone which there would be opportunity for dwelling on problems and potentially attempting suicide. Commanders may also be directly advised to take steps to reduce access to weapons at the individuals home. While it is impossible to limit a persons access to all potential suicidal means, it is important to take reasonable steps to ensure safety when possible. Firearms pose the greatest risk as a readily available means of self-harm and should always be removed from a suicidal individuals home when legally possible. When this is not possible, counseling the Marine, family, or friends, about the dangers of keeping a firearm available to the suicidal Marine so that it is voluntarily removed, should accomplish weapons removal. Security Forces will generally secure personal firearms in the armory.