local operational readiness exercise Beverly High 11-5

Airmen 1st Class Alexander Tatum and Richard Bower, both from the 18th Component Maintenance Squadron, carry a simulated victim, who had hazardous material spilled in his eyes, to a water station to irrigate his eyes during an exercise July 11 at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Kadena's personnel are participating in exercise Beverly High 11-05 to stay prepared for real-world contingencies. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jarvie Z. Wallace)

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Senior Airman Cris Mercado, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron passenger travel clerk, organizes chalks of Airmen “deploying” during the Local Operation Readiness Exercise July 11 at Kadena Air Base, Japan. LOREs prepare Airmen for real-world contingencies by giving them an opportunity to practice important operational readiness skills. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Brooke P. Beers)

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Airmen wait to have their mobility folders checked during the Local Operation Readiness Exercise July 11 at Kadena Air Base, Japan. LOREs are important to hone operational readiness skills, such as staying organized and preparing to deploy, so Airmen will be better prepared for what is expected of them during real-world contingencies. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Tara Williamson)

18 LRS prepares pallets for local operational readiness exercise

Airman 1st Class Brian Bushey, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle operator, locks a few pallets together on a multi-pallet train to place a boom assembly for cargo shipping July 12 during Beverly High 11-5, a Local Operational Readiness Exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 18th Wing is participating in the LORE July 11-13 to test the readiness of Kadena Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jarvie Z. Wallace)

Kadena Airmen practice 'conspicuous compliance' during LORE

Published July 11, 2011
By Airman 1st Class Maeson L. Elleman
18th Wing Public Affairs

KADENA AIR BASE, Japan -- Airmen here have been participating in Beverly High 11-5, a local operational readiness exercise, since July 11.

During the phase one exercise, Airmen are being tested on their capability to deploy forces in a moment's notice if the need ever arrived.

"This LORE gives the 18th Wing and its partner units a ... chance to hone the skills required to accomplish real-world contingency operations," said Capt. Rich Ward, 18th Wing chief of exercises. "Airmen will demonstrate proficiency in positioning the force to include aircraft generation and deployment processing of personnel and equipment."

The main focus behind this particular LORE is to promote "conspicuous compliance," or the apparent ability to perform well and in an organized manner, for Kadena's forces with particular interest in deployment processes and organization of forces, Ward said.

"LOREs prepare Kadena Airmen for possible combat operations and foster compliance that is conspicuous," he said. "[These] training events allow Kadena Airmen integral practice and a chance to find better ways to get the mission done."

Airmen on the base have been performing in various scenarios including simulated decontamination and self-aid and buddy care procedures. However, one of the main points to this exercise is the 18th Logistic Readiness Squadron processing passengers and cargo for the simulated forward deployment of forces.

Staff Sgt. Jeremiah Brandon, 18th LRS NCO in charge, said he feels performing in these exercises is helping the wing prepare for real-world situations and future inspections.

"It is important to participate in LOREs so that we are prepared for real-world deployments and to pass future inspections," Brandon said. "I feel our participation in [this] LORE is helping the wing's overall improvement and preparation for the ORI [Operational Readiness Inspection]."

The exercise is scheduled to continue through July 13, where the wing will then perform a "hot wash," or review, of the Airmen's performance.