18th SFS OC exposure training

U.S. Airmen from the 18th Security Forces Squadron receive a briefing prior to undergoing oleoresin capsicum spray exposure training at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 6, 2021. Defenders are exposed to OC spray to ensure they are aware of its effects before being certified to carry it. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)

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18th SFS OC exposure training

Airman 1st Class Dakota James, right, and Tech. Sgt. Gregory Twigg, left, 18th Security Forces Squadron defenders, spar during oleoresin capsicum spray exposure training at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 6, 2021. Prior to being exposed to OC spray themselves, students must demonstrate they are able to subdue an assailant by spraying them with OC. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)

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18th SFS OC exposure training

Airman 1st Class Dakota James, 18th Security Forces Squadron defender, is sprayed with oleoresin capsicum during exposure training at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 6, 2021. There are three levels of contamination a subject can be exposed to OC spray — level one contamination occurs when a subject is sprayed directly in the face. In order to be certified to carry OC spray, defenders must be exposed to level one contamination. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)

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18th SFS OC exposure training

Airman 1st Class Dakota James, top, subdues simulated perpetrator Airman 1st Class Colter Robertson, bottom, 18th Security Forces Squadron defenders, during oleoresin capsicum spray exposure training at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 6, 2021. Effects of OC spray mimic many symptoms of chemical agents, such as nerve and choking agents, but without significant risk of death or permanent injury. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)

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18th SFS OC exposure training

Airman 1st Class Frank Velasquez, 18th Security Forces Squadron defender, carries ammunition boxes during oleoresin capsicum spray exposure training at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 6, 2021. After being sprayed with OC, students must go through a series of obstacles in order to complete the course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)

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18th SFS OC exposure training

U.S. Airmen from the 18th Security Forces Squadron participate in oleoresin capsicum spray exposure training at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 6, 2021. The training is a required one-time exposure of OC spray for all security forces members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)

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18th SFS OC exposure training

U.S. Airmen from the 18th Security Forces Squadron participate in oleoresin capsicum spray exposure training at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 6, 2021. Contact with OC particles in a sprayed mist form incapacitates subjects by inducing an almost immediate burning sensation of the skin and a burning, tearing and swelling of the eyes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)

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18th SFS OC exposure training

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Leticia Rios, left, helps decontaminate Airman 1st Class Dakota James, right, 18th Security Forces Squadron defenders, after being exposed to oleoresin capsicum spray during training at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 6, 2021. Water, baby soap and fresh air help to fully decontaminate a person exposed to OC. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)

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18th SFS undergo OC exposure training

Published Oct. 14, 2021
By Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla
18th Wing Public Affairs

KADENA AIR BASE, Japan --

18th SFS OC exposure training

18th SFS OC exposure training

18th SFS OC exposure training

18th SFS OC exposure training

18th SFS OC exposure training

18th SFS OC exposure training

18th SFS OC exposure training

18th SFS OC exposure training