When the Navy introduced the NATOPS[0] program, including pilot checklists, aircraft mishaps decreased significantly. The introductory statement: NATOPS is a

When the Navy introduced the NATOPS[0] program, including pilot checklists, aircraft mishaps decreased significantly. The introductory statement: NATOPS is a positive approach toward improving combat readiness and achieving a substantial reduction in the aircraft accident rate. Standardization, based on professional knowledge and experience, provides the basis for development of an efficient and sound operational procedure. The standardization program is not planned to stifle individual initiative, but rather to aid the commanding officer in increasing the unit’s combat potential without reducing command prestige or responsibility. There is significant research that when hospitals required surgeons to use checklists, surgical errors decreased significantly.[1] Some friends who are NATOPS qualified pilots actually do have NATOPS-style checklists for parenting their kids, for both routine and non-routine/emergency tasks. e.g Check that the kid is not in the car as they exit. [0] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NATOPS https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NATOPS [1] https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/to-your-health/wp/2017/04/18/checklists-appear-to-reduce-deaths-after-surgery-a-large-study-finds/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/to-your-health/wp/2017/0...