189th Airlift Wing Airmen suit up for CBRN training

Airmen from the 189th Airlift Wing prepare to don mission oriented protective posture gear during a chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear training scenario Oct. 6, 2016, at Little Rock Air Force Base. The training is provided to all Airmen, regardless of rank and orients them with the potentially life-saving equipment. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Jessica Condit)

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189th Airlift Wing Airmen suit up for CBRN training

Master Sgt. William Catton, the 189th Airlift Wing emergency management superintendent, instructs Airmen on the proper procedures for donning and checking a protective mask and hood during a chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear training session. The class is a requirement for all Air National Guard members regardless of their mobility status, and is required every three years.(U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Jessica Condit)

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189th Airlift Wing Airmen suit up for CBRN training

Airmen from the 189th Airlift Wing assist each other in checking for leaks in the protective mask used during a chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear attack Oct. 6, 2016, at Little Rock Air Force Base. The masks along with charcoal-lined protective clothing, provide a layer of protection against enemy CBRN attacks. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Jessica Condit)

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189th Airlift Wing Airmen suit up for CBRN training

Airman First Class Cameron McNulty, a 189th Maintenance Group aircraft mechanic, cleans out his protective mask after completing CBRN training. During the training, Airmen practiced donning MOPP gear, being timed as they did so in order to replicate the amount of time they would have in the event of an attack. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Jessica Condit)

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189th Airlift Wing Airmen suit up for CBRN training

Published Nov. 3, 2016
By Tech. Sgt. Jessica Condit
189th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

LITTLE ROCK AIR FORCE BASE, Ark. -- Preparing for an attack is no small ordeal. All Airmen, regardless of rank or position, could potentially find themselves in a grave situation if not properly prepared. That's why the Airmen from the 189th Airlift Wing practiced donning mission oriented protected posture gear during chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear training Oct. 6, 2016, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas. The training is designed to orient Airmen with their protective gear and ensure they are fully prepared to don MOPP gear while in a toxic environment at a moment's notice. Airmen must transition from MOPP zero to MOPP five at any given time and should always be prepared to do so in a hostile environment. From rubber boots to charcoal suits, these Airmen are ready for whatever comes their way!