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Airmen fill the cargo compartment of a C-17Globemaster III near the end of an operationalreadiness exercise here Oct. 16. During the exercise,Airmen practiced performing their duties ina hostile environment.Photo by Shawn J. Joneswww.facebook.com/514thAirMobilityWingFreedom Flyer 3

ViewPointsPhotos by Shawn J. JonesTech. Sgt. Lois Geter, 35th Aerial Port Squadron, measures the weight of Staff Sgt. Richard Weincek, 514th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, as part of passenger check-in procedures prior to boardingan aircraft during an operational readiness training exercise here Oct. 16.Preparing for the readiness inspection: Individual requirementsBy Maj. Regina Reyes514th Force Support SquadronIs your gear ready? Is your training complete?Is your Airman’s Manual tabbed?For an Airman participating in an operationalreadiness inspection, there can be alot to do in a short period of time. As thewing quickly approaches April’s readinessinspection, the 514th Force Support Squadronwould like for you to consider a fewadditional preparedness questions:• Is your virtual record of emergency data(DD form 93) current and accurate? If not,navigate to the virtual military personnelflight in order to update the data. Not only isthis important for the inspection, but currentand accurate emergency data is crucial forreal-world accountability.• Review your servicemembers & veteransgroup life insurance coverage and elections.Are they up-to-date? If you requirechanges, visit the force support squadron’scustomer support section.• Do you have identification tags, otherwiseknown as dog tags? If you don’t, or ifthey need to be updated, contact your unitdeployment manager or 514th FSS readinesssection at 754-4957.With his Airman’s Manual and mobility folder in hand, SeniorAirman Shivam Patel prepares to deploy to a hostile environmentas part of a readiness training exercise in October. Patel, afull-time civil engineering student at Penn State University, is areservist serving with the 714th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron.• Is your family care plan current? Discussany issues with your first sergeant assoon as you become aware of them.• Is your common access card valid, orwill it be expiring soon? See the customersupport section if you need a new one.• Does the military personnel data systemshow that you are medically ready? If youhave a deployment availability code in thesystem due to a previous medical readinessissue, it can cause an unnecessary delay inthe deployment line or it may keep you fromdeploying altogether. Ask your deploymentmanager if you have a code in the systemthat needs to be removed.• Did you know that you need to handcarryyour on-the-job training records to theexercise and inspection area? If your recordsare online, they should be downloaded andhand-carried on approved electronic media.• Speaking of gear, do you have the clothingand hygiene items required for deployment?You don’t want to be caught withoutthe right gear, so take a look at appendix 21of the installation deployment plan for thecomplete list. Remember, April may still becold and rainy.This list is certainly not all-inclusive,but hopefully it will get you to start thinkingabout the various preparations that arerequired between now and April. For thoseof you who participated in the readinessexercise in October, you’re already a stepahead. Regardless, one of the most importantthings you can do is to get to knowyour deployment manager. Ask them yourreadiness questions. If they don’t knowthe answer, they’ll know how to find it.Together, we can demonstrate our capabilitiesin a wartime environment and make theinspection a successful event.www.facebook.com/514thAirMobilityWingFreedom Flyer 5

War GamesBy 2nd Lt. David J. Murphy87th Air Base Wing Public Affairs&Shawn J. JonesFreedom Flyer editorSix upset civilians gather at the main gate. Firefighters and security forcesAirmen soon arrive in case the gathering turns into a full-fledged protest. Atthe same time, a vehicle speeds toward the gathering, and just before it reachesthe gate, two gunmen exit and detonate a bomb within the vehicle. Airmenengage the gunmen and drive them off, allowing their fellow Airmen to getback to the mission of providing mobility support missions over eastern Asia.This was just one of many training scenariosexecuted during the operational readinessexercise here Oct. 10 - 17.The week-long exercise – a combinedeffort between the Reserve Airmen of the514th Air Mobility Wing and the active-dutyAirmen of the 87th Air Base Wing and 305thAerial Port Squadron – was designed to prepareservice members for the upcoming Apriloperational readiness inspection. During theexercise, command staff personnel are ableto observe the readiness of their Airmen andhow they would perform in a hostile environment.The exercise took service membersthrough the process of a deployment, startingfirst with the mobility phase, followedby the deployment and employment phaseand concluding with the redeployment anddemobilization phase.“The exercise is an evaluation of our preparedness,”said Lt. Col. Tony Polashek, theacting commander of the 514th OperationsGroup, who during the exercise served assecond-in-command to Col. Michael Underkofler,514th AMW commander. “It tests ourability to deploy and operate efficiently in adeployed environment.”The event featured a number of differentscenarios that challenged service membersin every field.Besides aggravated protestors and aggressivegunmen, the Airmen were evaluated intheir ability to respond to simulated missileattacks, chemical weapons attacks, gasspills, communication systems breakdownsand many other challenges associated with ahostile environment.6 Freedom Flyer www.514amw.afrc.af.mil

The Airmen’s reactions to the scenarioswere observed by an exercise evaluationteam. The evaluation team takes notes, providesfeedback and writes a summary reportto help the Airmen identify areas of focusas they prepare for the readiness inspection.“We are working to ensure they are incompliance with their mission-essentialtask lists, their functional areas and theirindividual tasks,” said Robert Scherer, 87thABW chief of exercise services. “We alsoevaluated attitude, sense of urgency, leadership,team work and compliance with their(ability to survive and operate) tasks.”Attitude was one area where servicemembers excelled, said Chief Master Sgt.James Whiteley, 514th Aircraft MaintenanceSquadron superintendent and actingcommand chief master sergeant of the 514thAMW.“Attitudes were great, everyone was verypositive,” said Whiteley. “They wanted todo it and they wanted to do a good job.”Airmen had plenty of opportunities todisplay their positive attitudes as the evaluationteam kept them busy with overlappingtraining scenarios.“Our Airmen faced the entire gamutof possible theater security threats andleadership challenges. At any onetime, multiple simulated emergencieswere occurring,” Underkoflersaid. “Everyone wasfully engaged, resolvingproblems or protectingresources.”The exercise not onlychallenged the Airmenwho participated, butalso posed many challengesto exercise plannerswho had to createa hostile environment in the midst of theregular day-to-day operations of the base.Deploying Airmen to one the Air Force’sfour contingency readiness training centersprovides an isolated and realistic trainingarea specifically designed for readinessexercises, but Underkofler said training atthe home station allows the wings to be bettercustodians of taxpayers’ money.“One of the best things to come from thishome-station exercise was learning moreabout the constraints and capabilities of theinstallation,” he said. “It ought to make us allbetter at providing a coordinated responseshould we confront a real-world threat oremergency here.”Units will have the opportunityto test their abilities again duringanother exercise scheduledfor January.Freedom Flyer 7

Inspection PrepJoe ATSO knows readiness“Joe, how frequently should I inspect my M50 protective mask and howdo I document the inspection?”Airmen should inspect their M50, joint service general purpose mask when itis initially issued, after each use, semi-annually and when ordered to do so in acontingency environment, usually every seven days. The inspection of the M50must be documented on a DD Form 1574 and must be kept with the mask at alltimes. The best place to store the form is in the back storage pocket of the maskcarrying case.“Joe, what do I do if I need to take a drink while wearing my mask?”Maintaining proper hydration helps offset the effects of thermal build-up dehydration.A serviceable M50 water canteen cap has to be installed on the canteento drink through the mask. The drinker, using the buddy system, will maintain aproper mask seal and the ‘buddy’ will help perform the following steps to have hisor her wingman safely drink from the canteen in a contaminated environment.Individuals should:1. Decontaminate the M50 canteen, canteen cap and drinking tube coupler witheither a M291 or M295 skin decontaminating kit.2. Open the retaining strap on the water canteen cap.3. Push the drink coupler into the canteen cap so the coupler snaps into the grooveand creates a seal.4. Turn the drink tube lever on the front module assembly upward until it stopsand is fully opened. The drinker should grasp the internal drink tube between hisor her lips.5. Blow to create positive pressure. Some resistance should be felt.6. Raise and invert the canteen to drink the water.“What are the three levels of decontamination?”The levels are: immediate, operational and thorough!1. “Immediate” applies to individual’s skin, personal clothing, equipment andfrequently touched surfaces. This type of decontamination should be done as soonas contamination is suspected or detected.2. “Operational” applies to individuals, crews, teams, or units and their essentialoperational equipment, work areas, vehicles and material. This level of decontaminationshould be performed when operations require and when resources permit.3. “Thorough” includes units or wings, with or without external support and mustdecontaminate all personnel (by setting up a Contamination Control Area), equipment,material, vehicles, aircraft, work areas and terrain.Decontaminating personnel and resources limits the spread of contamination.The M-291 skin decontamination kit and M-295 individual equipment decontaminationkit are used to accomplish Immediate immediate and Operationaloperational decontamination.“How do I properly don and clear my M50 Mask?”Great question! A few things to keep in mind before donning a personal mask isensure females let their hair down if in a bun and remove hair fasteners or earringsthat could interfere with the mask seal. Do not wear contact lenses while wearingthe mask. Members should, once ordered to don the mask, follow these steps:1. Members should close their eyes and hold their breath.2. Remove headgear and glasses, if worn.3. Raise the mask to the face, then place the chin in the chin cup.4. Brow and temple straps should have already been adjusted, so no furtheradjustments should be needed to these straps.5. Members should grasp the head harness tab and pull over their head. Pull downthe head harness at the back as far as possible so the brow straps are tight andtemple straps are parallel to the ground.6. Tighten the cheek straps one at a time or both at the same time, ensuring strapslay flat against the head.Seal the outlet disk valve by placing one hand over the outlet valve cover assemblyto clear the mask. Blow out hard to ensure that any contaminated air is forced outaround the edges of the mask assembly. Ensure hands completely cover the M61filter air inlet passages on both filters and breathe in to conduct negative pressuretest. The mask should collapse and remain collapsed while the member holds theirbreath. Check for hair, clothing, or other matter between mask and skin and clearagain if the mask does not collapse.8 Freedom Flyer www.514amw.afrc.af.mil

Self-aid, buddy care skills crucial to inspection successBy Chief Master Sgt. Chryl Ruff514th Aerospace Medicine SquadronBy Tech. Sgt. Dustin Heines514th Civil Engineer SquadronThe dangers associated with a conventionalattack do not end when the weaponsstop firing. Immediately after an attack,Airmen must deal with the hazards of unexplodedordnance.Though the duty of discovering and controllingunexploded ordnance typically fallson post-attack reconnaissance teams andother first responders, every Airmen shouldbe familiar with the procedures for dealingwith unexploded ordnance. The proceduresare broken down into steps known as theFive C’s: confirm, clear, cordon, check andcontrol.Confirm: When Airmen discover whatappears to be unexploded ordnance, theyshould do their best to safely confirm that itis not debris, garbage or an unrelated pieceof equipment. Improper identification canwaste the vital time of other first responders.Airmen should also try to get a goodPhoto by Shawn J. JonesSenior Airman Kathryn Carruthers, 732nd AirliftSquadron, demonstrates how to apply a wounddressing on Tech. Sgt. Tim Mullin, 88th AerialPort Squadron, during a self-aid and buddy caretraining class Sept. 8.look at the suspected ordnance so they mayproperly report its classification by referencingtheir Airman’s Manual. Accuratelyreporting the ordnance location using buildingnumbers or the military grid referencesystem is also important. Classification andlocation information allows the ordnancedisposal specialists to prioritize post-attackhazards.Clear & Cordon: The next two C’s arehandled in conjunction. Airmen shouldclear all personnel from the area surroundingthe ordnance and cordon off the ordnanceso other personnel will stay clear. Forordnance that are five inches in diameter orless, which includes most mortars, Airmenshould be clear and cordon off areas 300feet from the location. A 500-foot cordonshould surround ordnance between five andten inches in diameter, and a 1,000-footcordon should surround ordnance betweenten and twenty inches in diameter.Check: Airmen must be sure to thoroughlycheck the surrounding area for morewww.facebook.com/514thAirMobilityWingDuring the operational readiness inspection,Airmen will be evaluated on their ability to rendermedical care in emergency conditions. Hereare a few self-aid and buddy care tips to helpAirmen shine during the inspection:Prioritize: Airmen should focus on threatsto their patient’s airway, breathing and circulation.Minor injuries, such as a broken wrist ora twisted ankle, can wait to be treated, but anobstructed airway, shortness of breath or majorbleeding can kill if not quickly recognized andtreated.Differentiate between conventional care andcare under fire. In most cases, Airmen shouldstick to the priorities mentioned above. However,in certain circumstances, it is more importantto stop the bleeding first. In a care-underfirescenario, Airmen who are in immediatedanger, should adjust the priority to maximizesurvivability of themselves and their patient.In this situation, the only aid an Airmen shouldprovide is to stop major bleeding with a tourniquet,before seeking safety. All other medical interventions mustwait, because they take up too much time and attention away fromreturning fire or taking cover.Re-assess your buddy. Self aid and buddy care interventionsare not definitive medical care. However, when professional medicalpersonnel are not available, Airmen may have to render carefor a prolonged period. In the period after an attack, known as“alarm black,” Airmen should expect to spend some time waitingbefore base leaders determine the area is safe to return to normaloperations. Airmen cannot evacuate casualties during this alarmcondition. While waiting for the chance to get casualties to definitivemedical care, Airmen should not forget tofrequently reassess the basic priorities – airway,breathing and circulation. If there are multiplecasualties, an Airman should be assigned tokeep an eye on them. When wearing the fullchemical protective ensemble, a buddy checkcan be a simple as asking for a thumbs-up toensure the patient is doing well enough to followdirections.Keep real-world threats in mind. Operatingin chemical protective gear is a big part of the“fight” part of an Airman’s fit-to-fight physicalreadiness. The minute Airmen don the gear, theirhearts and lungs have to work a little harder toaccommodate the extra weight. The protectivemask limits peripheral vision, the gloves andboots limit dexterity and the operational tempoand scrutiny of an inspection can contribute tothe overall stress load.Some common sense countermeasures bearrepeating for Airmen participating in the readinessexercises and inspection. They shouldn’tsmoke. They should maintain a good cardiovascularfitness routine. They should also drinkplenty of water and other hydrating fluids twoto three days before the exercise for best results, and be familiarwith your mask hydration system. Alcohol and greasy food shouldbe avoided before and during the exercise. If Airmen begin to feelclaustrophobic in their chemical gear, they should slow down andtry to focus on making their breathing slow and even. If they continueto struggle, they should ask a buddy for help readjusting thegear more comfortably. Airmen should get real-world help if theycan’t get their breathing under control or if they become dizzy orfeel sick.These tips will go along way in protecting Airmen in the inspection’straining scenarios and in the real world situations.Unexploded ordnance: When fighting stops, hazards remainhazards. Just because one unexploded ordnancewas discovered in an area doesn’tmean there isn’t a second or third awaitingdiscovery. Post-attack reconnaissanceteams should proceed with their sweeps,checking inside and outside the cordon distance.Control: If the cordon distance is blockinga roadway, the road must be blockedoff and closed. This may entail assigningAirmen to ensure the road stays blocked tonon-essential personnel.Once the five C’s are completed, it isimperative to not remain in a danger areathat has been cleared and cordoned off.Remain on scene long enough to provideinformation to ordnance disposal specialistsor other emergency responders.The quicker these first responderscan attack the hazard, the faster the basecan return to normal operations. Properreporting, coordination, and following thefive C’s guarantee this happens as efficientlyas possible.Freedom Flyer 9

Pulse Check: What are some of your goals for the upcoming year?Airman 1st ClassMargaret BrownAirman 1st ClassJermaine HussettSenior AirmanGerman BritoMaster Sgt.Nile MarshallStaff Sgt.Eddie Mendoza714th AircraftMaintenance Squadron88th AerialPort Squadron514th ForceSupport Squadron514th SecurityForces Squadron514th ForceSupport Squadron“I want to get my own place,start college, further my AirForce and civilian careers andmeet new people.”“My plans are to go back toschool for a major in criminaljustice and a minor in aviation,while serving my country.”“I plan to complete myupgrade training and treat myparents to a nice, long vacationto whatever destinationthey choose.”“I believe goals are good forsome individuals, but I concentratemore on enjoying lifeday to day. Life is short, and at50, it is even shorter!”“I want to get settled in mynew apartment, enroll in collegeand get promoted.”Freedom Wing’s C-17 Globemaster III Flying BreakdownOct. 1, 2011 — Oct. 1, 2012Global & Channel MissionsFlight hours: 3,165Passengers: 8,098Cargo short tons: 161,711Sorties: 741Training MissionsFlight hours: 824Passengers: 1,666Cargo short tons: 933Sorties: 27810 Freedom Flyer www.514amw.afrc.af.milIllustration by Shawn J. Jones

The following Airmenwere recently promoted.AirmanJonathan Bregman, 35th APSGabriele Eder, 514 ASTSEddie Gallego, 714 AMXSJoseph Lorenzo, 514 AMXSJillian Moran, 514 AMDSAnthony Serrano, 35 APSMarcos Tapia, 514 AMDSAlex Torres, 714 AMXSJeremiah Warren, 42 CBCSAmeer Wilson, 514 AMXSAirman 1st ClassHassan Pierce, 514 FSSSenior AirmanTimothy Horbach, 88 APSOlanrewaju Jeje, 514 AMXSEric Lee, 714 AMXSSilvio Ng III, 514 AMDSLauren Ortiz, 514 AESXochil Ramirez, 35 APSMichael Roberts, 88 APSJose Salas, 35 APSChad Turko, 714 AMXSCarolina Vergara, 35 APSStaff SergeantCourtney Bales, 514 MOFJames Del Rio, 88 APSJoseph VanMorter, 514 AMXSTechnical SergeantNachole Carlson, 514 LRSAndrew Dunn, 514 OSSTimothy Finch, 514 AMOSRyan Horn, 514 MXSPhilip Jawny, 514 SFSDenes Papellas, 78 ARSRaul Rodriguez, 514 AMWMaster SergeantMiriam Gelo, 514 ASTSShawn Jones, 514 AMWDennis Wallace, 714 AMXSChief Master SergeantRobert Henderson, 714 AMXSSpotlight:Photo by Master Sgt. Donna T. JeffriesMaster Sgt. David TingleRecruiting Service Annual AwardsReserve Recruiting Service Wing Commander of the YearCol. Michael UnderkoflerOperating Location Superior PerformanceTeam McGuireCentral Recruiting Squadron Senior Recruiter of the YearSenior Master Sgt. Marvin GreeneSuperior PerformanceMaster Sgt. Pedro ConsuegraMaster Sgt. Nick SeylerMaster Sgt. Thomas McCuneTech. Sgt. Jose DiazTech. Sgt. Derrick FieldsUnit: 514th Security Forces SquadronPosition: Noncommissioned Officer in Charge of TrainingHometown: Edison, N.J.Civilian employment: Edison Police OfficerLittle known fact about you: My nickname is “the Prince”Most delicious dish ever: My wife’s chicken parmesanSomething high on your bucket list: Taking my kids to Disney WorldWhat movie do you never get tired of watching: Pulp FictionMost eye-opening moment: The day my daughter was bornNew number for help desk requestsWhen assistance is needed for computer issues, Freedom WingAirmen will now call the Air Force Enterprise Service Desk. To initiatea service request, Airmen should call (210) 925-2900 or DSN945-2900. Each request will be assigned a ticket number, whichcan be used to follow up on the request with service desk personnelor with the technicians at the wing’s client service center. Thoughservice requests will no longer be initiated locally, the wing technicianswill continue to provide hands-on support as needed.www.facebook.com/514thAirMobilityWingPerson you respect and why: My wife for always supporting me duringmy military career and my deployments.A phrase your mom or dad always said: Treat others as you wouldwant to be treated.What is your most memorable gift to someone: While working as apolice officer in Edison, I had the opportunity to bring someone back to life.Something your child says that regularly stumps you: Just thesimple question “why” after just about everything I tell them.Freedom Flyer 11

Freedom Flyer514th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs2217 W. Arnold Ave.Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, NJ 08641For the family of:Airmen board a C-17 Globemaster III nearthe conclusion of the week-long operationalreadiness exercise Oct. 16.Photo by Shawn J. Jones