Incirlik Security Forces Test Procedures Published May 17, 2007 By Tech. Sgt. Paul Hughes AFNEWS Det. 2 INCIRLIK AIR BASE, Turkey -- Even in a simulated emergency, the tension, pressure and adrenaline are evident on the faces of the young members of Incirlik Air Base's 39th Security Forces Squadron. Still, it's apparent why this group was named best in the Air Force. With several of their fellow defenders playing the parts of insurgents who have somehow made their way onto the base, security forces, both on duty and off, respond the way they were trained. "The exercises are designed to improve the Airmen's tactics, techniques and procedures," said Master Sgt. Frederick Spano, the 39th Security Forces Squadron NCOIC of Standardization and Evaluation. "Every day you come out, you learn something new; there's always something you can improve on, something you can do better", said Airman 1st Class Anton Coleman, 39th Security Forces Squadron. As an Airman unloads equipment from a humvee, he asks the defenders with him for help. But they can't; an evaluator has ruled them dead. Frustrated, he unloads it alone, waiting anxiously for help, which arrives in a matter of minutes. They communicate by any means available: radios, phones, hand signals. Eventually, the augmentees reach their objective and secure the protective aircraft shelter that a moment before had been a hideout for the simulated terrorists. Afterward, the young Airmen, who responded to the scenario, form up to receive feedback from their flight commanders and supervisors. There were a few things that needed to be ironed out, but overall, the exercise was a huge success. The security forces who were off duty when the exercise began could now return to what they were doing. For the rest, it was back to work.