Emergency Management conduct CBRN training

Airman 1st Class Carson St Andrews, 375th Civil Engineer Squadron emergency management technician, instructs Airmen how to remove their Mission Oriented Protective Posture gear during a Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear training class Feb. 7, 2019, at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. There are precise steps to remove the gear to prevent the spread of contamination that may have accumulated on the outer wear during an attack or training environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Miranda Simpson)

Airmen receive CBRN training

Capt. Alex Sewersky, 375th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron flight nurse, and Staff Sgt. Rachel Melcher, 375th AES aeromedical evacuation technician, inspect the parts on their M50 gas masks during Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear training Feb. 7, 2019, at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. During inspections, Airmen check for rotting, cracking, discoloration and fraying. The mask should be inspected every six months and every seven days during wartime or exercises. This ensures that the mask is serviceable and able to save the user’s life if needed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Miranda Simpson)

Airmen receive CBRN training

Staff Sgt. Matthew Benassi, 375th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels service center supervisor, helps 1st Lt. Brittnie Davis, 375th Air Mobility Command intelligence officer, fit her M50 gas mask properly to her head and face during Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear training Feb. 7, 2019, at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. Fitting the mask before having to use it makes the process of putting it on easier, if needed, in life-threatening situations. The mask protects against potential toxins in the air that can quickly spread causing health issues or even death. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Miranda Simpson)

Airmen receive CBRN training

Staff Sgt. Matthew Benassi, 375th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels service center supervisor, breathes in while his partner holds her hands over the M50 gas mask filters during Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear training Feb. 7, 2019, at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. The purpose of this test is to ensure a proper seal has formed to prevent toxic materials from seeping through. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Miranda Simpson)

Airmen receive CBRN training

Staff Sgt. Matthew Benassi, 375th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels service center supervisor, is able to breathe easier as he removes his Mission Oriented Protective Posture gear he was previously wearing during Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear training Feb. 7, 2019, at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. Airmen practice getting in and out of MOPP gear several times during training to demonstrate they know how to properly respond if exposed to a CBRN attack. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Miranda Simpson)

375th CES Emergency Management team conducts readiness training

Published Feb. 21, 2019
By Airman 1st Class Miranda Simpson

SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. -- Airmen from the 375th Civil Engineer Squadron emergency management team conducted Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear training Feb. 7, 2019, at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. The Airmen instructed on what do if a CBRN attack occurred and the importance of their Mission Oriented Protective Posture gear. They also learned how to inspect their M50 gas mask and the proper way to take MOPP gear on and off. This gear consists of the M50 gas mask, carbon lined jacket and pants, rubber gloves and boot covers and chemical detection kits. It’s important for Airmen to understand these things because it could save their lives during an attack.