Photo By Master Sgt. Patrick Espeut | Members of the 105th Airlift Wing participate in a Wing Readiness Course at Stewart...... read more read more
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Training isn’t always easy, especially when that training simulates the high adrenaline environment of a combat situation. Members of the 105th Airlift Wing were able to experience that firsthand as they went through the Wing Readiness Course at Stewart Air National Guard Base, Newburgh NY.
The Wing Readiness Course sent Airmen through a simulated combat experience, complete with ground attacks, explosions and self-aid and buddy care scenarios designed to test the airmen’s ability to handle themselves under pressure. Participation was greatly encouraged to positively influence morale and readiness as well.
Master Sergeant Gregg M. Tyler, NCOIC of training for the 105th Base Defense Squadron, explained “For this exercise, we are simulating that you are part of a four-man fire team located in a hostile country attempting to rescue a local leader from insurgents.”
“Throughout the exercise Wing members will encounter friendly actors along with combatants in the village. Ground burst explosives will create the simulation of a grenade being thrown while moving through the buildings. Blanks will be utilized by enemy combatants to simulate returning fire.” Said Tyler. “Wing members will have to engage with enemy actors. The leader will have simulated injuries that need to be treated. Security Force team leaders will communicate with members utilizing real life commands and direction.”
For Staff Sergeant Jonathan Lane, 105th Public Affairs specialist, an opportunity to train how we fight was a very exciting endeavor.
“The training was really well done” Lane said. “The WRC gave us an opportunity to be tested in a simulated combat environment that was filled with explosions, gun fights, and medical emergencies.”
In addition to engaging with enemy targets, Airmen were asked to perform first aid to simulated victims in a variety of areas like bleeding control, airway management and patient transport.
While the focus of the Wing Readiness Course was to challenge Airmen, the goal was also to provide a chance to let 105th members see what they are made of.
Staff Sgt. Lane said, “This experience also helped encourage sustained physical and mental fitness, which is applicable to everything you do for the Air Force, regardless of your specific career field.”
| Date Taken: | 09.11.2021 |
| Date Posted: | 10.21.2021 16:14 |
| Story ID: | 407738 |
| Location: | NEWBURGH, NEW YORK, US |
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