RAF ALCONBURY, England -- Airmen from the 423d Security Forces Squadron participated in a field training exercise at RAF Alconbury and RAF Molesworth, England, April 26-27, 2022.
The exercise was designed to evaluate security forces Airmen in scenarios they would normally respond to, diagnose their strengths and weaknesses and provide feedback during each situation.
“When our defenders are put through technical training, they learn the basics regarding law and order operations and security,” said Staff Sgt. Noel Rillona, 423d Security Forces Squadron flight trainer. “Conducting exercises like this is important because it allows newer defenders the opportunity to refine their skills and be “Ready Warriors” when the time arises.”
Throughout the exercises, defenders were asked to respond to multiple situations which required swift and professional tact as well as follow up in order to properly diffuse the situation.
“Our exercise scenarios are often tailored to events that happen more frequently,” said Rillona. “These consist of installation breaches, domestic disturbances, alcohol related incidents, and traffic accidents.”
Exercises that simulate real-world incidents give defenders the opportunity to gain experience in handling sensitive and sometimes dangerous situations. They also build readiness in the event these circumstances are experienced later on in their careers.
“Performing exercises like this is important because we need to prepare for the unexpected,” said Master Sgt. Melissa Jackson, 423d SFS section chief of training. “If we do it over and over again, it becomes muscle memory and helps us meet any and all challenges more effectively and efficiently.
“These exercises are an extremely important validation piece in gauging training retention in order for defenders to provide the best service and protection possible for all resources and personnel on RAF Alconbury and RAF Molesworth.”
At the conclusion of each scenario, Jackson and Rillona would meet with the defenders to provide criticism and feedback to highlight their individual positives and negatives as well as point out what to look for if these situations occurred in the future.
“The goal of these field training exercises is to highlight our unit’s strengths and weaknesses,” said Rilona. “Ultimately we need to look to perfect our craft and improve in any and all areas that need it.”
Airmen from the 423d Security Forces Squadron participated in a field training exercise at RAF Alconbury and RAF Molesworth, England, April 26-27, 2022.
The exercise was designed to evaluate security forces Airmen in scenarios they would normally respond to, diagnose their strengths and weaknesses and provide feedback during each situation.
“When our defenders are put through technical training, they learn the basics regarding law and order operations and security,” said Staff Sgt. Noel Rillona, 423d Security Forces Squadron flight trainer. “Conducting exercises like this is important because it allows newer defenders the opportunity to refine their skills and be “Ready Warriors” when the time arises.”
Throughout the exercises, defenders were asked to respond to multiple situations which required swift and professional tact as well as follow up in order to properly diffuse the situation.
“Our exercise scenarios are often tailored to events that happen more frequently,” said Rillona. “These consist of installation breaches, domestic disturbances, alcohol related incidents, and traffic accidents.”
Exercises that simulate real-world incidents give defenders the opportunity to gain experience in handling sensitive and sometimes dangerous situations. They also build readiness in the event these circumstances are experienced later on in their careers.
“Performing exercises like this is important because we need to prepare for the unexpected,” said Master Sgt. Melissa Jackson, 423d SFS section chief of training. “If we do it over and over again, it becomes muscle memory and helps us meet any and all challenges more effectively and efficiently.
“These exercises are an extremely important validation piece in gauging training retention in order for defenders to provide the best service and protection possible for all resources and personnel on RAF Alconbury and RAF Molesworth.”
At the conclusion of each scenario, Jackson and Rillona would meet with the defenders to provide criticism and feedback to highlight their individual positives and negatives as well as point out what to look for if these situations occurred in the future.
“The goal of these field training exercises is to highlight our unit’s strengths and weaknesses,” said Rilona. “Ultimately we need to look to perfect our craft and improve in any and all areas that need it.”