Team McConnell refreshes skills

MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. -- Team McConnell Airmen practice the litter carry during the Ability to Survive and Operate rodeo at the defense survival skills training center, Jan. 16. Twenty chalks processed through six main training areas, the first being the Self Aid and Buddy Care. (Photo by Airman 1st Class Maria Ruiz)

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Team McConnell refreshes skills

MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. -- At the selective arming procedures area, Team McConnell Airmen go over challenge procedures for intruders trying to gain entry through a control point, Jan. 16. These Airmen also practiced proper S-A-L-U-T-E reporting and different security procedures illustrated in the Airman’s Manual. (Photo by Airman 1st Class Maria Ruiz)

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Team McConnell refreshes skills

MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. -- Participants in the Ability to Survive and Operate rodeo polish up on clearing procedures for M-16 rifles and M-9 pistols at the weapons familiarization area, Jan. 16. Other topics reviewed were loading procedures and proper issuing of weapons. (Photo by Airman 1st Class Maria Ruiz)

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Team McConnell refreshes skills

MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. -- Senior Airman John Durden, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron, instructs a group of Airmen on how to create an L-shaped corner for a sandbag wall at the hardening/dispersal area, Jan. 16. Airman Durden also reviewed blackout methods, dispersal sites and expedient hardening. (Photo by Airman 1st Class Maria Ruiz)

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Team McConnell refreshes skills

MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. -- McConnell firefighters suit up into Mission Oriented Protective Posture level four in less than two minutes during drills, Jan. 16. Zone transitioning and safe canteen drinking procedures were also put into practice. (Photo by Airman 1st Class Maria Ruiz)

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Team McConnell refreshes skills

MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. -- Senior Airman Elyce McConnell, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron, asks Team McConnell Airmen questions as they reference their Airman’s Manuals for the unexploded ordnance that was discovered during a simulated post-attack reconnaissance sweep, Jan. 16. The Mission Oriented Protective Posture transitioning point area overviewed pre- and post-attack actions, contamination avoidance and the M8 chemical agent detection papers. (Photo by Airman 1st Class Maria Ruiz)

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Team McConnell refreshes skills

Published Jan. 21, 2009
By Airman 1st Class Maria Ruiz
22nd Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs

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