Airmen of the 189th Airlift Wing participated
in a readiness rodeo to ensure deployment
preparedness on April 6. The rodeo included
classroom instruction and pratical application of
self-aid buddy care and proper response to chemical,
radiological, biological, or nuclear (CBRN) strike.
The rodeo provided the airmen with the tools and
information they would need if faced with a medical
emergency or attack in deployed environment.
Although deploying personnel would be required
to receive additional training prior to departure to
their deployed location, the rodeo is a good way
for airmen to hone their skills and refresh their
knowledge of the equipment and procedures they
may have to use if necessary.
Part of the CBRN portion of the training includes
donning mission oriented protective posture gear
within a very small window of time, with the primary
goal being decreasing reaction time and anxiety of
wearing MOPP gear at various levels. In addition to
quick donning of gear, airmen have to ensure that
they know how to properly wear and fit their gas
masks in the event of an attack that releases harmful
chemical or biological agents. Airmen also learned
what medical supplies they might need if they are
faced with ensuring the medical stability of a fallen
airman, or even themselves. Participants received
hands-on demonstrations of a vareity of medical
tools that they could access in case of emergency,
including quick clotting solutions, Israeli Bamdages,
and slings. These items and more are included in
the first aid kits that airmen are issued when in a
deployed environment.
Keeping the members of the 189th AW ready
to join the fight is a vital part of remaining ready,
relevant, and credible in our nation’s ongoing efforts
to ensure the safety of its citizens
| Date Taken: | 04.06.2018 |
| Date Posted: | 06.26.2018 17:30 |
| Story ID: | 282384 |
| Location: | LITTLE ROCK AIR FORCE BASE, ARKANSAS, US |
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