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Most FAQs on this page relate to the accident reporting process. If you have other questions not answered here, please contact us by e-mail.
1. What is the Army Incident Notification Cell (AINC)?
The AINC maintains the Army database of accidents and incidents. It records the results of any investigations together with a record of the subsequent remedial action.
2. What should be reported to AINC?
Accidents and incidents involving the following are to be notified to AINC:
A. Injuries to personnel:
- Military Personnel.
Injuries including climatic and sporting injuries and injuries as a result of both on and off duty road traffic accidents (RTAs).
- Civilian Personnel.
Injuries including injuries as a result of on and off duty RTAs.
- Contractors and Non-MOD Civilians.
Injuries occurring on MOD property or as the result of Army activities.
B. Serious damage to equipment and incidents of serious equipment failure in accordance with the Defence Supply Chain Manual JSP 336 Volume 12 Part 2 Pamphlet 2.
C. Illnesses, diseases and dangerous occurrences in accordance with RIDDOR reporting requirements under Regulation 15 Schedules 1, 2 and 3.
D. Serious pollution incidents.
3. Where can I find out about AINC?
The details of AINC are contained in DCI Gen 41/05 Accident Reporting and Army Incident Notification Cell (AINC) (U).
4. How does AINC benefit units and individuals?
AINC operates on the ‘call centre’ principle and acts as a ‘clearing house’ for processing information relating to accidents and incidents across the Army. It provides a single point of contact for reporting incidents world-wide, ensuring that units carry out, or are guided through, the necessary notification and reporting procedures in accordance with Service Instructions.
5. What paperwork does AINC do for me and my unit?
AINC carries out, on behalf of Army units, reports to CHASP under JSP 442 (Form 2000), reports to the Health and Safety Executive under the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995 (RIDDOR) and any reports to the Environment Agency as necessary. The AINC will additionally carry out, on behalf of the unit, MOD Form 1059 (Report of a fire) action.
6. What are the thresholds for reporting to AINC?
Injuries requiring professional medical treatment at either an MRS, a doctors’ surgery or an A&E Department. All other injuries resulting in 3 days off work, or in the case of military personnel, 3 days light duties. Serious pollution incidents should also be reported (Tier 2 and Tier 3).
7. What Information do I need to provide if reporting an accident or incident?
- Name and contact number of the person reporting the incident.
- Details of people involved.
- Unit and/or UIN.
- Where.
- When.
- What happened.
8. When and how do I notify AINC?
If serious, notification should take place as soon as possible, having regard to the information requirements above. Otherwise notify the AINC during working hours.
- By telephone to 94321-8458 or (+44) 01980 628458. Callers from operational areas should beware of passing classified information over insecure lines.
- By fax on MoD Form 510 (rev Jan 04) to 94321-8450 or (+44) 01980 628450.
- By e-mail via the Services network to CESO(A)-AINC-(Mailbox). E-mails to AINC are to be sent on RESTRICTED or below systems.
- By e-mail via the World Wide Web to: cesoaincgm@land.mod.uk. This means of communication may be particularly relevant to cadet organisations, TA and adventurous training expeditions overseas.
- By signal to AINC NETHERAVON using a SIC appropriate to the incident.
9. Who can report to AINC?
Anyone in the Army - or working for the Army. It is preferable however that it should be done through the unit safety focal points who should keep copies of the Accident Report form (MoD Form 510). If the incident reported is below the AINC threshold, the unit should nevertheless make an accident book entry on a local BI 510 or MOD Form 510.
10. Can I report an accident or near-miss to AINC without giving my name?
No. Action cannot be taken on an anonymous 'tip-off'. However, you could ask to speak to the OIC of AINC and discuss as much of the incident as you are comfortable with. The situation has probably arisen before and an answer can be found.
If however you have suggestions which could help prevent harm to others, please use our
online form, which can be submitted anonymously.
11. A civilian is injured, does it still have to be reported to AINC?
Yes - provided that:
a. The injury was as a result of the actions of the Army.
b. He or she was on MOD land.
c. He or she was under contract to the Army.
12. An accident happened two months ago. Can it still be reported?
Yes.
13. Does the unit still have to report accidents on the MOD Form 2000 - CHASP?
No. The CHASP form is now filled in by the AINC staff.
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