Clearing the building

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Nicholas Adams, 39th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, conducts a sweep of a building during an active shooter exercise at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, Oct. 23, 2020. The ‘run-hide-fight’ response technique is used by all base personnel to determine how to properly react in an active shooter situation. Continuous training and preparedness is integral to ensuring base safety. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Lackey)

Securing the suspect

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Lawrence Alexander, 39th Security Forces Squadron senior patrolman, handcuffs and detains a gunman during an active shooter exercise at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, Oct. 23, 2020. Exercises typically involve multiple Air Force units and are used to gauge readiness of all parties involved via the Inspector General Inspections unit, which looks for ways to correct shortcomings and improve the ability of all sections of base operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Lackey)

Cuffed

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Lawrence Alexander, 39th Security Forces Squadron senior patrolman, handcuffs and detains a gunman during an active shooter exercise at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, Oct. 23, 2020. It’s important for all Airmen to practice their part in incident response scenarios to help develop a sense of comfortability with the procedures necessary to efficiently respond, limit damage and prevent loss of life. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Lackey)

Tango down

U.S. Air Force 39th Security Forces Squadron members work together to subdue a gunman during an active shooter exercise at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, Oct. 23, 2020. Security Forces Airmen are typically the first to respond to any incident and must coordinate manpower, resources and establish clear communication to best respond to any given situation, paving the way for additional responders to follow-up. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Lackey)

Responding to an active shooter threat

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Steven Myers, 39th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, moves to neutralize a gunman during an active shooter exercise at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, Oct. 23, 2020. It’s important for all Airmen to practice their part in incident response scenarios to help develop a sense of comfortability with the procedures necessary to efficiently respond, limit damage and prevent loss of life. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Lackey)

Training sidearm ... check

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Nicholas Adams, 39th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, checks his holster and training sidearm during an active shooter exercise at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, Oct. 23, 2020. The exercise was designed to be a base-wide scenario, where all facets of the base’s Emergency Response Team are tested on how fluid they work together to respond, remedy and recover from an incident. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Lackey)

Checking on the status of the exercise

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Ny’Zavian Dozier, 39th Security Forces Squadron quality control, monitors the status of the 39th SFS response to an active shooter during an exercise at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, Oct. 23, 2020. Exercises typically involve multiple Air Force units and are used to gauge readiness of all parties involved via the Inspector General Inspections unit, which looks for ways to correct shortcomings and improve the ability of all sections of base operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Lackey)

Playing the part of a gunman

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kelsey Corey, 39th Security Forces Squadron physical security Noncommissioned Officer in charge, plays the part of an active shooter during an exercise at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, Oct. 23, 2020. The ‘run-hide-fight’ response technique is used by all base personnel to determine how to properly react in an active shooter situation. Continuous training and preparedness is integral to ensuring base safety. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Lackey)

Team Titan trains to handle Active Shooter

Published Oct. 26, 2020
By Staff Sgt. Ryan Lackey
39th Air Base Wing Public Affairs

INCIRLIK AIR FORCE BASE, Turkey --

The base conducted an active shooter exercise to test the coordination of Emergency Action Team responders on Oct. 23, 2020, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey.

The exercise was designed to be a base-wide scenario, where all facets of the base’s emergency responders were tested on how fluid they work together to respond, remedy and recover from an incident.