Staff Sgt. Onterrio Agrew , 374th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, redirects a vehicle away from a cordoned area during a Samurai Readiness Inspection at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 12, 2014. The inspection consisted of a simulated chlorine gas leak and tested Team Yokota on their chemical and hazardous material response. (U.S. Air Force photo illustraion by Osakabe Yasuo/Released)

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Members of the 374th Medical Operations Squadron bioenvironmental shop report their findings during a simulated chlorine gas leak at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 12, 2014. The simulated scenario was part of a Samurai Readiness Inspection to test Team Yokota’s chemical and hazardous material response actions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Osakabe Yasuo/Released)

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A team of emergency responders discuss the best approach to seal a gasket to a chlorine tank at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 12, 2014. The scenario was part of a Samurai Readiness Inspection to test Team Yokota’s response to chemical and hazardous material leaks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Osakabe Yasuo/Released)

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Emergency responders with the 374th Medical Operations Squadron bioenvironmental shop leave the scene of a Samurai Readiness Inspection scenario at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 12, 2014. The inspection consisted of a simulated chlorine leak and tested Yokota’s hazmat response capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Osakabe Yasuo/Released)

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Members of the 374th Civil Engineer emergency response team prepare to enter a cordoned area during a Samurai Readiness Inspection at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 12, 2014. The cordon was set in place to ensure base personnel remained at a safe distance from a simulated chlorine gas leak while the response team fixed the leak and checked buildings for contamination. (U.S. Air Force photo by Osakabe Yasuo/Released

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Members of a response team assist a teammate in decontaminating and removing gear during a Samurai Readiness Inspection at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 12, 2014. The team responded to a simulated chlorine gas leak, testing the speed and decision making of base support organizations during real-world emergencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Osakabe Yasuo/Released)

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Staff Sgt. Onterrio Agrew , 374th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, redirects a vehicle away from a cordoned area during a Samurai Readiness Inspection at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 12, 2014. The inspection consisted of a simulated chlorine gas leak and tested Team Yokota on their chemical and hazardous material response. (U.S. Air Force photo illustraion by Osakabe Yasuo/Released)

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Response and action

Published May 12, 2014
By Osakabe Yasuo
374th Airlift Wing public affairs

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Yokota Air Base launched into a week-long Samurai Readiness Inspection, May 12, 2014. The event is designed to test the base's ability to respond to a variety of regional contingecy and emergency management scenarios.