Desiderio Army Airfield conducts emergency exercise to enhance preparedness

Photo By Patrick Bray | CAMP HUMPHREYS, South Korea -- Soldiers role playing as injured personnel are triaged during an airfield accident drill, Nov. 21 at Desiderio Army Airfield on U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys. The drill was designed to evaluate first responder and emergency response capabilities. The exercise simulated a hard landing of a fixed-wing RC-12 aircraft, injuring the three crew members. “The exercise not only met regulatory requirements, but also demonstrated the airfield’s dedication to maintaining a high standard of safety and preparedness,” said Chief Warrant Officer 2 Ryan Chambers, airfield executive officer. The collaborative effort involved the garrison’s Directorate of Emergency Services, Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization and Security airfield operations, aviation personnel, and military police, showcasing the garrison’s comprehensive commitment to aviation safety. The realistic simulation included a swift response. Military police, fire and emergency services rescued and evacuated the victims to the hospital in less than 20 minutes from the start of the incident. Chambers praised the seamless integration of emergency services and the valuable training experience gained. U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys is the “Army’s Home in Korea” and is located along the western coast of South Korea within the seaport city of Pyeongtaek, approximately 40 miles south of Seoul. Camp Humphreys is the headquarters for the Eighth U.S. Army, the Second Infantry Division, the Army's most active airfield in the Pacific, and the hub of U.S. Forces Korea. (U.S. Army photo by Patrick Bray/Released)  

SOUTH KOREA

11.21.2023

Story by Patrick Bray 

USAG Humphreys

CAMP HUMPHREYS, South Korea – Desiderio Army Airfield operations at U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys conducted an airfield accident drill Nov. 21 to evaluate first responder and emergency response capabilities.

The exercise simulated a hard landing of a fixed-wing RC-12 aircraft, injuring the three crew members.

“The exercise not only met regulatory requirements, but also demonstrated the airfield’s dedication to maintaining a high standard of safety and preparedness,” said Chief Warrant Officer 2 Ryan Chambers, airfield executive officer.

The collaborative effort involved the garrison’s Directorate of Emergency Services, Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization and Security airfield operations, aviation personnel, and military police, showcasing the garrison’s comprehensive commitment to aviation safety.

The realistic simulation included a swift response. Military police, fire and emergency services rescued and evacuated the victims to the hospital in less than 20 minutes from the start of the incident.

Chambers praised the seamless integration of emergency services and the valuable training experience gained.

U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys is the “Army’s Home in Korea” and is located along the western coast of South Korea within the seaport city of Pyeongtaek, approximately 40 miles south of Seoul. Camp Humphreys is the headquarters for the Eighth U.S. Army, the Second Infantry Division, the Army's most active airfield in the Pacific, and the hub of U.S. Forces Korea.

• Date Taken: 11.21.2023
• Date Posted: 11.30.2023 19:58
• Story ID: 458657
• Location: KR