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With the ORI coming, the 315th is on the clock

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  • By 1st Lt Joe Simms
  • 315th AW Public Affairs
JOINT BASE CHARLESTON --  Members of the 315th Airlift Wing received hands on instruction in preparation for the November ORI over the combined April Unit Training Assembly here.  

The hands on training included weapons familiarization, self aid and buddy care and how to survive and operate in MOPP gear.

"A cross section of instructors throughout the wing evaluated 328 individuals on their ability to perform SABC under pressure," said Capt. Wayne Leneau . "Under a looming ten minute time limit, many students found the exercise to be a great refresher and opportunity to apply their knowledge."

ORI primaries and alternates were required to diagnose and treat a number of injuries on medical dummies under the time limit with only their airman's manual to guide them.

"It was a great exercise. It forced us to act quickly and assess a situation under the eyes of an instructor the whole time knowing the clock is winding down," said TSgt Scott Mathews, one of the airmen who participated in the training.

"Evaluators recommended participants tab thier manuals and practice using scenarios frequently within thier units," Capt. Leneau continued. "Following these suggestions should lead to faster and more accurate responses.

Self aid and buddy care is only one item that will be evalutated during the ORI. Classes were also held Saturday morning to famiiarize airmen on how to safley handle and operate an M-16 rifle and M-9 hand gun and proper wearing of the MOPP gear. Those individuals that didn't participate this UTA will complete the training next month.

Over the coming months members can expect more training and preparation for the ORI which is only 7 short months and 14 drill days away. Primaries and alternates are encouraged to visit the wing EIM site for more information on training tools, dates for ORE fly aways and observer opportunities.