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Bioenviromental Flight aims for AFMC CBRN Team 2008
ASG developed CBRN Challenge test scenarios in which Edwards
AFB and other AFMC bases were tested and trained on sampling
and detection equipment and responding to various scenarios.
Some scenarios included "suspicious" packages in the mailroom and
biological contamination inside a vehicle.
ASG developed CBRN Challenge test scenarios in which Edwards
AFB and other AFMC bases were tested and trained on sampling
and detection equipment and responding to various scenarios.
Some scenarios included "suspicious" packages in the mailroom and
biological contamination inside a vehicle.
Medical Emergency Exercise (MERCAT) 2008
Staff Sgt. Halder Hernandez (left), 95th Aerospace Medicine Squadron
bioenvironmental engineer craftsman, and Senior Airman Shannon Stewart
(right), bioenvironmental engineer journeyman, help Staff Sgt. Amanda Lublin
don a suit Nov. 6 as part of a scenario for the Chemical, Biological,
Radiological and Nuclear Challenge. The challenge tests all AFMC bases'
bioenvironmental flights on their CBRN detection or identification capabilities.
(Air Force photo by Senior Airman Julius Delos Reyes)
bioenvironmental engineer craftsman, and Senior Airman Shannon Stewart
(right), bioenvironmental engineer journeyman, help Staff Sgt. Amanda Lublin
don a suit Nov. 6 as part of a scenario for the Chemical, Biological,
Radiological and Nuclear Challenge. The challenge tests all AFMC bases'
bioenvironmental flights on their CBRN detection or identification capabilities.
(Air Force photo by Senior Airman Julius Delos Reyes)
Staff Sgt. Amanda Lublin and
Senior Airman Anthony Particini,
95th Aerospace Medicine
Squadron bioenvironmental
flight industrial hygiene
technicians, respond to a
scenario at the base theater Nov.
6 as part of Chemical,
Biological, Radiological and
Nuclear Challenge. The four-day
event includes training on
sampling and detection
equipment and responding on
five scenarios for the challenges.
Some of these scenarios include
suspicious package in the
mailroom and biological
contamination inside a car. (Air
Force photo by Senior Airman
Julius Delos Reyes)
Senior Airman Anthony Particini,
95th Aerospace Medicine
Squadron bioenvironmental
flight industrial hygiene
technicians, respond to a
scenario at the base theater Nov.
6 as part of Chemical,
Biological, Radiological and
Nuclear Challenge. The four-day
event includes training on
sampling and detection
equipment and responding on
five scenarios for the challenges.
Some of these scenarios include
suspicious package in the
mailroom and biological
contamination inside a car. (Air
Force photo by Senior Airman
Julius Delos Reyes)
ASG developed medical emergency scenarios (MERCAT)
which tests how well a base responds and works with it's local
medical community. In August 2008, FE Warren AFB went
through the MERCAT where they were tested on their
medical emergency readiness and response. An FE Warren
Col. states, "We have to be ready to treat mass casualties
under extreme conditions and there's really no other way to
know if we have the skills and assets to accomplish this
without these practices."
which tests how well a base responds and works with it's local
medical community. In August 2008, FE Warren AFB went
through the MERCAT where they were tested on their
medical emergency readiness and response. An FE Warren
Col. states, "We have to be ready to treat mass casualties
under extreme conditions and there's really no other way to
know if we have the skills and assets to accomplish this
without these practices."
A medical team member checks a
patient before admission into the
decontamination line Friday during
the MERCAT. (Photo by Bernie
Ernstt)
patient before admission into the
decontamination line Friday during
the MERCAT. (Photo by Bernie
Ernstt)
Sergeant Balmer and the
American Medical Response
team prepare to remove patients
to an off-site medical facilitiy.
(Photo by Bernie Ernst)
American Medical Response
team prepare to remove patients
to an off-site medical facilitiy.
(Photo by Bernie Ernst)
MERCAT April 2008
ASG designed and facilitated the
Medical Emergency Response
Capability Assessment and Training
(dubbed MERCAT) in April 2008 at
Patrick AFB. This entailed a
week-long focus on enhancing
medical response capabilities
through didactics, hands-on training
for each response team, and field
exercise which integrated on-base
medical response teams with on
and off-base emergency
responders. This training and
exercise event successfully
implemented the National Incident
Management System Incident
Command Structure and
demonstrated decontamination,
stabilization, and treatment of 100+
patients from a CBRN incident.
Teams lauded the training and
exercise event as the "best and
most realistic training of their
career."
ASG designed and facilitated the
Medical Emergency Response
Capability Assessment and Training
(dubbed MERCAT) in April 2008 at
Patrick AFB. This entailed a
week-long focus on enhancing
medical response capabilities
through didactics, hands-on training
for each response team, and field
exercise which integrated on-base
medical response teams with on
and off-base emergency
responders. This training and
exercise event successfully
implemented the National Incident
Management System Incident
Command Structure and
demonstrated decontamination,
stabilization, and treatment of 100+
patients from a CBRN incident.
Teams lauded the training and
exercise event as the "best and
most realistic training of their
career."
Training Vandenberg AFB 2008
In January 2009, ASG conducted a week-long Medical Emergency
Response Capabilities Assessment and Training (MERCAT) course at
Vandenberg AFB. MERCAT trains responders on their concept of
operations, equipment, plans, and procedures for response to a
chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) incident on the
base. The MERCAT training consisted of classroom training, hands-on
coaching, and an integrated exercise scenario.
The exercise scenario was as realistic as a training exercise can be.
Approximately 100 volunteers participated as moulaged patients
affected by a simulated attack. This exercise tested the base’s response
and recovery plans, and allowed them to identify areas for improvement
due to the detail of the exercise. The exercise also addressed
interoperability and built confidence among the participants and senior
leaders. If a mass casualty incident occurs, the emergency responders
are prepared to respond and recover successfully.
In January 2009, ASG conducted a week-long Medical Emergency
Response Capabilities Assessment and Training (MERCAT) course at
Vandenberg AFB. MERCAT trains responders on their concept of
operations, equipment, plans, and procedures for response to a
chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) incident on the
base. The MERCAT training consisted of classroom training, hands-on
coaching, and an integrated exercise scenario.
The exercise scenario was as realistic as a training exercise can be.
Approximately 100 volunteers participated as moulaged patients
affected by a simulated attack. This exercise tested the base’s response
and recovery plans, and allowed them to identify areas for improvement
due to the detail of the exercise. The exercise also addressed
interoperability and built confidence among the participants and senior
leaders. If a mass casualty incident occurs, the emergency responders
are prepared to respond and recover successfully.
Alternate Care Center Planning 2008
ASG Connects Medical Reserve Corps and Regional Plans
After developing a benchmark medical surge capacity plan in Southern
Colorado, Alliance Solutions Group (ASG) designed an alternate care
center plan which incorporates a vital resource in addressing surge
capacity – the Medical Reserve Corps (MRC). Surge capacity planning
requires experts with an understanding of both physical and human
resources within the medical community. Additionally, medical command
and control planning requires careful review of hospital, health
department, and other health related plans in order to address
interoperability issues.
In Colorado, ASG designed a plan to alleviate healthcare organizations
from the “surge” above and beyond their respective surge capacity. By
utilizing the MRC, patients with minor injuries can be seen at an alternate
care center which can focus on out-patient care during times of high
demand. The plan outlines stages of patient surge, and respective
triggers which may require activation of an alternate care center. It also
incorporates an incident command structure and delineates lines of
authority and communication. Upon completion of the plan, ASG
conducted an HSEEP-compliant tabletop exercise to validate the plan
and identify further areas of improvement.
ASG Connects Medical Reserve Corps and Regional Plans
After developing a benchmark medical surge capacity plan in Southern
Colorado, Alliance Solutions Group (ASG) designed an alternate care
center plan which incorporates a vital resource in addressing surge
capacity – the Medical Reserve Corps (MRC). Surge capacity planning
requires experts with an understanding of both physical and human
resources within the medical community. Additionally, medical command
and control planning requires careful review of hospital, health
department, and other health related plans in order to address
interoperability issues.
In Colorado, ASG designed a plan to alleviate healthcare organizations
from the “surge” above and beyond their respective surge capacity. By
utilizing the MRC, patients with minor injuries can be seen at an alternate
care center which can focus on out-patient care during times of high
demand. The plan outlines stages of patient surge, and respective
triggers which may require activation of an alternate care center. It also
incorporates an incident command structure and delineates lines of
authority and communication. Upon completion of the plan, ASG
conducted an HSEEP-compliant tabletop exercise to validate the plan
and identify further areas of improvement.
ASG’s team of experts in public
health and medical planning
develop plans, training
platforms, and realistic
exercises to assist the health
care community in building and
maintaining the capabilities
needed to address a variety of
threats.
health and medical planning
develop plans, training
platforms, and realistic
exercises to assist the health
care community in building and
maintaining the capabilities
needed to address a variety of
threats.
In March 2009, ASG supported the USAF in running another successful full-scale
exercise event. During a week-long exercise event, 45 CBRN responders competed
in the 3rd annual USAF CBRN Challenge at Brooks City Base in San Antonio, Texas
- the Air Force's competition for Bioenvironmental and Emergency Management
technicians to determine the best of the best. Nine teams representing all major
commands from around the world completed eight challenging exercises which
included equipment Olympics, exploitation of clandestine terror labs, a deployment
to the border of Pakistan with a threat of chemical attack, and a search for
radioactive sources. Each 5-person team was provided a full complement of
response and personal protective equipment and then given scenarios, scripted
and acted out by cadre members.
Each 3-hour scenario pushed the limits of every team as they were challenged to
plan responses, screen for hazards, identify and quantify what was found, and then
advise on protective actions; in many instances, actual chemical and radiological
materials were employed to provide realistic instrument readings. Although scoring
was very close, by the end of the week, one team emerged as best of the best; Air
Force Space Command took home the trophy, for the second time in 3 years. Air
National Guard and Air Education and Training Command rounded out the top
three. All teams performed extremely well and completed CBRN Challenge taking
home more knowledge and skills than they started with. Several participants
commented: "we need more of this!" and "best experience I've had in my Air Force
career."
ASG designed and executed the first CBRN Challenge 3 years ago. Since then,
ASG has conducted over 300 exercises, and trained over 750 officers and
technicians through this innovative platform which culminates in the USAF CBRN
Challenge competition. To learn more about ASG’s innovative training and exercise
platforms, contact us at 757-223-7233.
exercise event. During a week-long exercise event, 45 CBRN responders competed
in the 3rd annual USAF CBRN Challenge at Brooks City Base in San Antonio, Texas
- the Air Force's competition for Bioenvironmental and Emergency Management
technicians to determine the best of the best. Nine teams representing all major
commands from around the world completed eight challenging exercises which
included equipment Olympics, exploitation of clandestine terror labs, a deployment
to the border of Pakistan with a threat of chemical attack, and a search for
radioactive sources. Each 5-person team was provided a full complement of
response and personal protective equipment and then given scenarios, scripted
and acted out by cadre members.
Each 3-hour scenario pushed the limits of every team as they were challenged to
plan responses, screen for hazards, identify and quantify what was found, and then
advise on protective actions; in many instances, actual chemical and radiological
materials were employed to provide realistic instrument readings. Although scoring
was very close, by the end of the week, one team emerged as best of the best; Air
Force Space Command took home the trophy, for the second time in 3 years. Air
National Guard and Air Education and Training Command rounded out the top
three. All teams performed extremely well and completed CBRN Challenge taking
home more knowledge and skills than they started with. Several participants
commented: "we need more of this!" and "best experience I've had in my Air Force
career."
ASG designed and executed the first CBRN Challenge 3 years ago. Since then,
ASG has conducted over 300 exercises, and trained over 750 officers and
technicians through this innovative platform which culminates in the USAF CBRN
Challenge competition. To learn more about ASG’s innovative training and exercise
platforms, contact us at 757-223-7233.
Feature Project: USAF CBRN Challenge 2009
