Kadena to participate in LORE next week

  • Published
  • By Staff Sgt. Alesia D. Goosic
  • 18th Wing Public Affairs
KADENA AIR BASE, Japan --  Service members on Kadena will be participating in a local operational readiness exercise next week. In preparation for the exercise, the 18th Wing's exercise officials have released the following information to explain exercise procedures and help exercise participants focus on the LORE and understand their roles.

LORE Objectives
  • Assist the 353rd Special Operations Group operational readiness inspection and continue to integrate 353rd SOG into 18th Wing operations
  • Assess readiness to mobilize, deploy, receive and bed down forces, and generate aircraft in accordance with a Base X scenario
  • Practice employment from garrison and a co-located operating base
  • Practice Ability to Survive and Operate (ATSO) in a conventional and chemical environment
  • Validate Corrective Action Plans and close deficiencies (findings) from previous exercises
How to Prepare
  • Review important documents
    • Air Force Pamphlet 10-100, Airman's Manualo Letters of Instruction
  • Know your role and unit's role in the scenario
    • Where to evacuate to and where to shelter in place
  • Have gear properly marked and inspected
    • Follow AFPAM 10-100 for proper marking and wear of Individual Protective Equipment (IPE) and Chemical Protective Overgarment (CPO)
  • Have bags packed and mobility folders perfect
Focus Areas
  • Communication
  • Recall procedures
  • ATSO
    • Use of M50 mask
    • Procedures (post attack reconnaissance (PAR) sweeps, unexploded ordnance (UXO) reporting...)
    • IPE, field gear and CPO wear
    • Self Aid and Buddy Care
    • Installation Deployment Plan (IDP) validation
Keys to Success
  • Sense of urgency
  • See something wrong, fix it
  • Pass information up and down the chain of command
  • Remain flexible and focused on why we're at Kadena
  • Pass recommended improvements through exercise evaluation team (EET) members and commanders
  • EET emphasize on the job training ... instruct first, evaluate second
  • Read and know key documents
The LORE is scheduled to begin Feb. 28 and continue throughout the week. If you have any questions about the exercise, contact your unit EET lead or 18th Wing Plans and Programs at 634-2900.