News>Andersen coordinates with Osan for Beverly Palm 13-01
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Airmen from the 36th Civil Engineer Squadron decontaminate a 36th Medical Operations Squadron bioenvironmental engineering technician before he exits the cordon of a hazardous material investigation during an operational readiness exercise Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Jan. 14, 2013. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Carlin Leslie/Released)
Jason Crandall, 36th Civil Engineer Squadron fire and emergency services fire captain, replaces the hose on a fire truck after responding to a scenario during Operational Readiness Exercise Beverly Palm 13-01 on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Jan. 15, 2013. During Beverly Palm 13-01, executed from Jan. 13-16, Andersen Airmen practiced their ability to react, defend and execute operations in a wartime scenario. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Marianique Santos/Released)
Team Andersen Airmen prepare to process through the mobility processing center in preparation for a mock deployment during Operational Readiness Exercise Beverly Palm 13-01 on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Jan. 14, 2013. During Beverly Palm 13-01, executed from Jan. 13-16, Andersen practiced mobilization with Osan Air Base, South Korea. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Marianique Santos/Released)
Firemen from the 36th Civil Engineer Squadron fire and emergency services receive feedback from an exercise evaluation team member after responding to a scenario during Operational Readiness Exercise Beverly Palm 13-01 on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Jan. 15, 2013. During Beverly Palm 13-01, executed from Jan. 13-16, Andersen Airmen practiced their ability to react, defend and execute operations in a wartime scenario. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Marianique Santos/Released)
Lt. Col. Alan Delos Santos, 36th Medical Group flight doctor, proclaims an exercise victim deceased during an operational readiness exercise on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Jan. 14, 2013. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Carlin Leslie/Released)
Staff Sgt. Scott Irwin, 644th Combat Communications Squadron cyber network operations supervisor, labels a pallet for transport in the aerial port during Operational Readiness Exercise Beverly Palm 13-01 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Jan. 14, 2013. During Beverly Palm 13-01, executed from Jan. 13-16, Andersen practiced mobilization with Osan Air Base, South Korea. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Marianique Santos/Released)
An Airman from the 36th Medical Operations Squadron bioenvironmental engineering tests unknown liquid for hazardous material during an operational readiness exercise on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Jan. 14, 2013. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Carlin Leslie/Released)
Airmen from the 644th Combat Communications Squadron use a forklift to transport a pallet on the flightline during Operational Readiness Exercise Beverly Palm 13-01 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Jan. 14, 2013. During Beverly Palm 13-01, executed from Jan. 13-16, Andersen practiced mobilization with Osan Air Base, South Korea. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Marianique Santos/Released)
Members of 36th Medical Operations Squadron bioenvironmental engineering conduct chemical protective procedures in response to a hazardous material investigation during an operational readiness exercise on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Jan. 14, 2013. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Carlin Leslie/Released)
Members of 36th Medical Operations Squadron bioenvironmental engineering approach a simulated casualty during an operational readiness exercise on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Jan. 14, 2013. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Carlin Leslie/Released)
A crew chief from the 36th Maintenance Squadron prepares a B-52 Stratofortress during Operational Readiness Exercise Beverly Palm 13-01 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Jan. 13, 2013. During Beverly Palm 13-01, executed from Jan. 13-16, Andersen Airmen practiced their ability to react, defend and execute operations in a wartime scenario. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Robert Hicks/Released)
Airman 1st Class Justin Czarnecki, 36th Comptroller Squadron finance customer service technician, briefs outbound Airmen on possible financial concerns prior to their mock deployment during Operational Readiness Exercise Beverly Palm 13-01 on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Jan. 14, 2013. During Beverly Palm 13-01, executed from Jan. 13-16, Andersen practiced mobilization with Osan Air Base, South Korea. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Marianique Santos/Released)
Airmen from the 644th Combat Communications Squadron process through the mobility rapid deployment line during an operational readiness exercise at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Jan. 14, 2013. During Beverly Palm 13-01, executed from Jan. 13-16, Andersen practiced mobilization with Osan Air Base, South Korea. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Carlin Leslie/Released)
by Airman 1st Class Marianique Santos
36th Wing Public Affairs
1/17/2013 - ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam -- Team Andersen responded to a base-wide recall on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Jan. 13, for Operational Readiness Exercise Beverly Palm 13-01.
During Beverly Palm 13-01, executed from Jan. 13 through 16, Andersen practiced mobilization with Osan Air Base, South Korea. The goal was to develop seamless coordination between bases if there is a need to respond to a contingency within the Korean Peninsula or Pacific area of responsibility.
"The ability to actually integrate flight operations with other bases is an incredible opportunity for the Airmen - assigned and deployed - to Andersen and brought us a step closer to training how we fight," said Col. Randy Kaufman, 36th Operations Group commander.
Additionally, the ORE was conducted in preparation for the upcoming consolidated unit inspection in May, where the capability of Team Andersen to effectively function and perform in a wartime scenario is graded by Pacific Air Forces inspectors.
"The 36th Wing has made great progress in being able to meet our theater requirements and prepare us to demonstrate that proficiency to the inspectors coming to Andersen this May for our base-wide CUI," said Colonel Kaufman. "Our 36th Wing Airmen did an impressive job, but there are still a few areas in which we can improve. This is why we conduct our exercises."
The exercise gave Airmen the opportunity to test their knowledge in post-attack reconnaissance sweeps and administering self-aid and buddy care. They also showcased their ability to react, defend and execute operations while a plethora of simulated wartime events - such as hazardous material decontamination, missile attack and active shooter scenarios - were going on in different areas on base.
"Beverly Palm 13-01 introduced new scenarios along with increasing the complexity of others," Maj. Jason Dillon, 36th Wing inspector general. "We ramped up the mobility scenarios, tested aircraft generation and emergency response during alarm conditions. We also synced up with other bases, enhancing the realism of our exercise as a whole."
Despite the significant number of base events, the 36th Wing received, generated and launched all sorties in support of the assigned missions and successfully executed a significant number of mobility movements.
"The immediate observation is clear, the Airmen on this base are nothing short of amazing," said Major Dillon. "We will continue to build our exercise program and work on realistic and relevant scenarios preparing the 36th Wing to fly, fight and win."
