374 SFS responds to active shooter, ground attack scenarios during BM 25-2

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  • By Senior Airman Alexzandra Gracey
  • 374th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan --  

An airman with a weapon taking cover by a wall

U.S. Air Force Airman Samiyah Hunter, 374th Security Forces Squadron Defender, secures the perimeter during a ground attack scenario for exercise Beverly Morning 25-2 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 4, 2025. During this scenario, Defenders were tasked with securing the area and performing Tactical Combat Casualty Care on simulated victims. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jarrett Smith)
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Defenders assigned to the 374th Security Forces Squadron responded to multiple simulated active shooter and ground attack scenarios during exercise Beverly Morning 25-2 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 4.

 

U.S. Air Force Defenders assigned to the 374th Security Forces Squadron secure a perimeter.

U.S. Air Force Defenders assigned to the 374th Security Forces Squadron secure a perimeter for an active shooter scenario during exercise Beverly Morning 25-2 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 4, 2025. Through training under high-stress conditions, Defenders can identify weaknesses, improve response times and reinforce procedures that are imperative to base safety and security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexzandra Gracey)
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During both scenarios, Defenders were charged with apprehending, securing, and then transporting simulated suspects. Additionally, it was their responsibility to apply Tactical Combat Casualty Care to any simulated casualties on scene. Through training under high-stress conditions, Defenders can identify weaknesses, improve response times and reinforce procedures that are imperative to base safety and security.