Photo By Tech. Sgt. Maria Ruiz | First Lt. James Gregg, 184th Force Support Squadron, services flight officer, pulls a...... read more read more
WICHITA, Kan. - Airmen from the 184th Force Support Squadron practiced setting up a Single Palletized Expeditionary Kitchen; small shelter unit; Tent Extendable, Modular, Personnel; mortuary affairs; lodging; and recreation and fitness functions in a field environment during a four-day Home Station Readiness Training, June 4-7 at McConnell Air Force Base.
Force Support Squadron Airmen are required to complete this training every 24 months. The classroom and practical training include 12 lesson plans. The squadron split the training between two unit-training assemblies to complete the lessons.
The training allows Airmen to accomplish contingency and skill-level, hands-on training requirements for deployment readiness.
“This training really helps because you never know when you are going to deploy,” said Senior Airman Julie McFarland, fitness representative, 184th FSS. “You want that confidence since this team would be a part of setting up tents like those used during the training.”
Participants’ skill levels ranged from novice student flight members to officers.
“Student flight members were asking a lot of questions, such as the SPEK in a deployed location, and the more experienced members were able to explain the relevance of the training equipment in those overseas operations,” said 1st Lt. James Gregg, services flight officer, 184th FSS. “It’s an awesome opportunity to get your feet on the ground and get to know the Airmen. I appreciate the senior enlisted working hard to set up and accomplish this great training.”
Airmen of the 184th Intelligence Wing were able to eat fruits of the squadron’s labor in the SPEK during June’s unit training assembly.
The SPEK can operate in nearly any climate and, once set up, is ready with its own power sources available. The unit has features such as a Tray Ration Heater and Field Sanitation Unit to keep pre-cooked food rations warm and ready to serve in a clean environment.
Deployed commanders require fully-qualified team members capable of accomplishing the wide variety of the FSS responsibilities. These Airmen continue to train and be ready for the time their services are needed.
| Date Taken: | 07.17.2015 |
| Date Posted: | 07.18.2015 10:42 |
| Story ID: | 170441 |
| Location: | WICHITA, KANSAS, US |
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