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A simulated injured victim lies on the floor during a 374th Security Forces Squadron active shooter training exercise, Jan. 10, 2023, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. The squadron participated in the exercise to train defenders responding to an active shooter incident. Volunteers from the base USO, American Red Cross and active duty service members acted as victims during the exercise to help provide realism to participants. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Jarrett Smith)

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Two 374th Security Forces Squadron Airmen conduct a sweep of the base passenger terminal building during an active shooter training exercise Jan. 10, 2023, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. The 374th SFS participated in the exercise in an ongoing effort to maintain unit readiness and test the unit’s current ability to respond in the event of a live active shooter incident. The 374th Wing Inspection Team administered the exercise and observed the action to ensure safety and to provide feedback to participants. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Jarrett Smith)

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Four 374th Security Forces response team members detain a simulated active shooter during an active shooter training exercise, Jan. 10, 2023, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. These exercises train first responders such as Security Forces how to respond quickly to emergency situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Jarrett Smith)

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Four 374th Security Forces Squadron Airmen carry out a simulated victim during an active shooter training exercise, Jan. 10, 2023, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. The 374th SFS performed simulated Tactical Combat Casualty Care on exercise volunteer victims. These exercises are directed at enhancing the base’s preparedness and ability to respond to any real-world contingency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Jarrett Smith)

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A 374th Security Forces Squadron Airman assists a simulated victim volunteer during an active shooter training exercise, Jan. 10, 2023, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. The 374th SFS performed simulated Tactical Combat Casualty Care on exercise volunteer victims. These exercises train first responders such as Security Forces how to respond quickly to emergency situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Jarrett Smith)

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A 374th Wing Inspection Team member gives feedback to a 374th Security Forces team member during an active shooter training scenario, Jan. 10, 2023, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. The 374th Wing Inspection Team administered the exercise and observed the action to ensure safety and to provide feedback to participants. The 374th SFS participated in the exercise in an ongoing effort to maintain unit readiness and test the unit’s current ability to respond in the event of a live active shooter incident. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Jarrett Smith)

374th Security Forces Squadron train in active shooter exercise

Published Jan. 12, 2023
By Airman Jarrett Smith
374th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan --

The 374th Security Forces Squadron participated in an active shooter exercise to practice readiness training in the event of a live incident at the Yokota Passenger Terminal on Jan. 10, 2023.

“These exercises help our first responders practice readiness and to discover where we need to do better," said Col. Andrew Roddan, 374^th Airlift Wing Commander. “We need to find out the things we struggle with so we can learn from it and share that with others.”

First responders have an important job of protecting the personnel and assets of the installation. It is important that we keep that safety and security of our base a priority by sharpening our skills regularly.