While I have been a member of SBSAR for more than 13 years, the last few years have taught me two things. First, all operations need a person dedicated to running the operation. This person cannot be directly involved, and must remove himself from any hands-on portion of the activity. Second, regardless of how often I complete complex tasks, I still follow a checklist. Using a checklist is not a reflection of insufficient preparation, but a prudent measure to make sure that everything is done properly.  In my weekly reading, I came across this interesting article that refers to the book, The Checklist Manifesto. It seems that I am not alone in my penchant for checklists. Fortunately, the article is available online so it is easily shared.