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An Introduction For Airmen
The world is changing fast. New threats, new
technologies, and new tools are changing the way
we prepare for conflict. The 21st century Air Force
must to be ready for the challenges. This manual will help you
get there.
The Expeditionary Aerospace Force (EAF) defines our
structure, culture, and operations. We need to be a light, lean,
and lethal fighting machine, prepared to make and keep the
peace. Built in this concept is a mindset that we are ready to
go anywhere, anytime to carry out our mission. This manual is
how we'll do it.
Get into this manual and learn it. The skills and knowledge it
contains are designed to keep you safe and make you effective
wherever your Air Force mission sends you. Your Air Force
is depending on you to be ready.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION I - INTRODUCTION
Code of Conduct
Scope
Responsibilities
Evaluation Guidance
SECTION II - DEPLOY
Personal Concerns
Mobility Bags
Legal Assistance
Family Care Plan
Pre-Deployment Medical Requirements
Team Integrity/Accountability
Rules of Engagement (ROE)
Law of Armed Conflict (LOAC)
Host Nation
Sensitivities
Contacts
Overseas Legal Concerns
Pallet Construction
Section Review
SECTION III - SET UP
Your Concerns When Deployed
Major Health Hazards
Ground Safety
Tent Construction
Temper Tents
GP Medium Tents
Other Shelters
Field Sanitation and Hygiene
Personal Hygiene
Trash & Garbage Disposal
Pest Control
Mess Kit Laundry
Human Waste Disposal
Passive Defense
Hardening
Camouflage, Concealment, Deception
Dispersal
Blackout
Contamination Avoidance
Noise, Light, Litter Discipline
Sandbagging
Defensive Fighting Positions
Fire Prevention
Field Command & Control
Field Communications
Telephone
COMSEC
Section Review
SECTION IV - FIGHT
Before the Fight
Cordons
Entry Control Points
Challenging Intruders
Threat Conditions
Alarm Signals
Anti-Terrorism Measures
Be Suspicious
Radio Procedures
Reading a Grid Map
Convoy Procedures
During the Flight
Reporting an Attack
Actions During an Attack
Seeking Shelter
Weapons Skills—Rifles
Weapons Skills—Pistols
Perimeter Defenses
Expedient Fire Fighting
Tent City Fire Fighting
After the Fight
Base Recovery after Attack
BRAAT Kit
Recovery from Attack
Post Attack Reporting
Area Decontamination
Unexploded Ordnance
Handling Prisoners/Defectors
Handling Human Remains
Section Review
SECTION VI - SURVIVE
Basic Life Saving Steps
Immediate Steps
Shock
Common Injuries
Heat Injuries
Cold Injuries
Nuclear, Biological, Chemical Protection
Nuclear Concerns
Biological Agent Injuries
Chemical Choking Agents
Auto-Injector Use
Performing Tests
Protecting Yourself
Ground Crew Ensemble
Mask, MCU-2A/P
Mask, M17A2
Overgarments
Aircrew Protective Equip
Mission-Oriented Protective Postures (MOPP)
Performing Expedient Personal Decontamination
Contamination Control
Casualty Collection
Rights as a POW
Survival Reminders
Section Review
SECTION VII - NOTES
Glossary of Terms
References
Publication Series
Specific Publications
Index
Notes
SECTION I - INTRODUCTION
If we should have to fight,
we should be prepared to do so
from the neck up
instead of from the neck down.
-- Jimmy Doolittle --
Code of Conduct
| ARTICLE I I am an American, fighting in the forces which guard my country and our way of life. I am prepared to give up my life in their defense. ARTICLE II I will never surrender of my own free will. If in command, I will never surrender the members of my command while they still have the means to resist. ARTICLE III If I am captured I will continue to resist by all means available. I will make every effort to escape and aid others to escape. I will accept neither parole nor special favors from the enemy. ARTICLE IV If I become a prisoner of war, I will keep faith with my fellow prisoners. I will give no information or take part in any action which might be harmful to my comrades. If I am senior, I will take command. If not, I will obey the lawful order of those appointed over me and will back them up in every way. ARTICLE V When questioned, should I become a prisoner of war, I am required to give name, rank, service number, and date of birth. I will evade answering further questions to the utmost of my ability. I will make no oral or written statements disloyal to my country and its allies or harmful to their cause. ARTICLE VI I will never forget that I am an American, fighting for freedom, responsible for my actions, and dedicated to the principles which made my country free. I will trust in my God and in the United States of America. |
Scope
Every Air Force member is an "expeditionary airman."
That means you must be prepared to deploy anywhere in the world on short notice.
This manual doesn't contain everything you need to know. It doesn't tell you how
to deal with members of our sister services or the multinational nature of
combat operations we see today. It does cover basic skills and knowledge. The
manual doesn't replace regulations or local procedures you will be expected to
follow. Our intent here is to help you and your family through a deployment.
Keep this manual close-you'll need it.
Responsibilities
Commander
This manual contains generalized "blocking and tackling" skills that are
applicable worldwide. However, these skills are just a starting point. Many
sections of this manual refer to other sources for valuable information. We
encourage you to take time to track down as many of these additional sources as
practical and ensure your people know the material in this book. Always seek to
enhance combat readiness and mission accomplishment in every aspect . Make sure
your key training folks are up to speed and capable of supporting your
deployment goals and
capabilities. We urge you to build an accountability system to ensure all the
members of your deployment are knowledgeable and capable of performing to the
high level expected.
Supervisor/Trainer
Ever since the military was first organized, the first-line supervisor has been
the key link in the training chain. Although basic military training, technical
schools, and specialized training classes help, you are the final authority. As
you prepare your troops for deployment, remember that most lessons are more
"caught" than "taught." Make sure your team sees you doing
as well as teaching these skills. Take the
time to become completely conversant in not only the "what" but the "how" of
these lessons. Make the chapters of this book part of each of your subordinates
official training records and ensure they keep up. Periodic refreshers and "pop
quizzes" at shop meetings also go a long way. You owe it to your team to make
sure they are ready. Also, create an environment free from unlawful
discrimination and sexual harassment that could undermine unit cohesiveness and
mission capability.
Airman
Although your organization may set up some kind of training and/or evaluation
system based on this manual, the bottom-line responsibility for your
professional well being-especially deployed-rests with you. We hope you will
refer to this manual frequently, not for details on the regulations for any one
of the subjects printed here, but for reminders, hints, and references on the
specifics of your demanding job or situation. Our intent is to provide you those
things you may have forgotten in formal training or reminders of areas we think
are important and worth pointing out again. To assist you with this goal, we
have included some review questions at the end of each section.
You have already seen what your commander and supervisor owe you. But,
ultimately, training comes down to you. Whether you're a Colonel or an Airman,
success or failure depends on your personal commitment to mastering the skills
in this material, which is only a summation of training you have already
received. Remember, the skills in this book are presented to protect
YOU! Take the time to learn and practice them, and
they will, in-turn, make you a more effective warrior in our Expeditionary
Aerospace Force.
All
Throughout the manual you will notice a variety of methods used to draw your
attention to important information. The “attention grabbers” may be in the form
of
colored text boxes, or highlighted, italicized and/or bold text.
Evaluation Guidance
This manual is set up on a "learn, practice, evaluate" basis. The primary
responsibility for accomplishing that rests with the individual. We encourage
you to read it, refer to it frequently, and review the section questions. Don't
hesitate to ask questions of your leadership. Find better ways to do some of the
things suggested in the manual based on your current or planned mission or
location. Most of the material has been referenced so you can find more detailed
information if necessary.
If you are responsible for training or evaluating, here are some suggestions on
how to get members of your unit to use this manual.
-- Assign members of your unit a short block of material to read
-- In small group sessions, have those short blocks summarized by your people
-- Go over the main points in the sections verbally
-- Quiz your people, using the review questions after each section
-- Repeat sections as necessary with different people; you may get a different
perspective that will help the team as a whole
-- Where appropriate, stage a demonstration of a skill or task
In short, we urge you to use your imagination for the circumstances you find
yourself in, and use this manual to help ensure your people can accomplish their
jobs in a deployed environment safely and smartly.
Good luck!
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