December ORE proves effective before new year

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  • By Airman 1st Class Malissa Lott
  • 366th Fighter Wing Public Affairs
MOUNTAIN HOME AIR FORCE BASE, Idaho --  Airmen from the 366th Fighter Wing participated in an operational readiness exercise at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, Dec. 17 and 18, 2013.

The training covered knowledge on post-attack reconnaissance sweeps, self-aid and buddy care, as well as donning mission operated protective posture gear.

"The training consisted of multiple scenarios to test the players ability to survive and operate during wartime conditions," said Master Sgt. Perry Foster, 366th FW, IGI medical liaison NCO- in-charge "We used incidents such as SABC and chemical, biological, radioactive, and nuclear injects."
Those being trained embraced the exercise importance.

"Our main focus was readiness," said Staff Sgt. Amanda Wilson, 366th Comptroller Squadron, budget analyst. "We made sure everyone knew what they were supposed to do. We wanted the more experienced to step back so that the younger Airmen could have a chance to learn."

Comptroller, Contracting, Legal, as well as Public Affairs all had the opportunity to work together as a team.

"Our main goal was to succeed as a team," said Staff Sgt. Clinton McStott, 366th CPTS, budget analyst. "Everyone had a hand in the events and we learned from each other."

During down time, Airmen had the opportunity to refresh their knowledge using their Airman Manuals.

"The first day we did a lot of training such as how to carry a patient on a litter and how to identify different alarms," said Wilson. "We were all were very efficient when it came to looking in our manuals to figure out what exactly was supposed to be done."

While some where not experts in certain fields, they were quick to learn with the help of their fellow Airmen.

"The team helped with a lot of the situations," said McStott. "What one person lacks, another makes up for."

In addition to the main events, some individuals had to work the unit control center.

"The main obstacle was the learning process," said Airman 1st Class Dilip Pradhan, 366th CPTS customer service technician. "Familiarizing yourself with the process of working in a (Unit Control Center)."

Airmen used every opportunity to keep moving forward.

"Everyone was able to learn as a team," said Staff Sgt. Anastacia Jenkins, 366th CPTS budget analyst. "We were able to refrain from making the same mistakes again."

Despite minor difficulties, the Gunfighters feel this exercise was a success.

"The biggest strength was the willingness of the players to jump right in on the scenarios and tackle the issues head on," said Foster. "The utilization of the Airman's Manual in times of question definitely alleviated the possibility of major mishaps lending to successful completion of the tasks at hand."