What is the correct sequence for handling a MCMAP mishap report?

• A. MAI submits to unit safety representative, safety representative submits into WESS, hard copy with WESS number goes to MACE
• B. MAI submits to MACE, then WESS, then safety rep
• C. MAI submits to S-3, then MACE, then WESS
• D. MACE initiates the report directly to the unit safety representative

Answer: (A)

The sequence relies on capturing the mishap first at the local level, then logging it in the official safety system, and finally forwarding the documented record to the central mishap office. The MAI first reports the incident to the unit safety representative, who is the on-site point person for safety issues. The safety representative then enters the report into the safety system (WESS) and uses it to generate a WESS number, which provides a formal, trackable reference. With that WESS number attached, the hard copy is sent to MACE for central mishap processing and archiving. This flow ensures proper documentation, traceability, and escalation to the central office.

Other sequences skip essential steps or designate the wrong initial recipient. Jumping straight to MACE or a different office bypasses the unit safety representative’s role and the required WESS entry, which disrupts the tracking and formalization of the report. Submitting to S-3 or having MACE initiate the report also misaligns with the established safety chain of command and reporting workflow.