![]() Dunn said working on structures instead of electrical systems was a challenge. We’re practicing like this because this is how we deploy.”įor the 673d CEG, this meant switching from one trade to another and taking Airmen out of familiar territory. “This is the critical part of the multi-capable Airman concept. “In a given situation, we need people to be able to do not only their job, but other jobs,” said Morgenstern. ![]() Days two and three focused on building defensive fighting positions – otherwise known as foxholes – and improving the established training grounds where Airmen completed jobs outside their expertise. Morgenstern outlined the first day of setting up essential facilities such as shelter, latrines and showers. ![]() In addition to AFFORGEN training, this exercise added MCA training, which involves placing Airmen in tasks outside their specialty. “We might have to wait 24 hours to get some supplies in.” Air Force Airman 1st Class Marcus Dunn, electrical systems apprentice assigned to the 773d CES. “In a real-world environment, we might not have on hand,” said U.S. Limiting access to resources and tools was paramount in mimicking a deployed environment where supplies are not guaranteed to arrive on time. “We’re out here essentially practicing our ability to set up a bare base, and then accomplish tasks with limited resources and tools.” Andrew Morgenstern, 773d Civil Engineer Squadron operations engineering officer in charge. “Ultimately, this exercise is practicing our ACE multi-capable Airman capabilities,” said U.S. The training also emphasized Agile Combat Employment, which prioritizes maneuverability within threat timelines to maximize survivability while building combat power. To train multi-capable Airmen, members of 673d CEG employed field training and construction techniques as part of their Air Force Force Generation and Ready Airman Training. The 673d Civil Engineer Group conducted a three-day bivouac at Camp Mad Bull at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, June 12-14, 2023. Troll and spam posts/comments will be deleted.JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska. No making fun of people based on their appearance or personal attacks. Other photos of people in uniform should have their face and name tape obscured in some way. Photos of people in uniform should be a public figure, or related to a news article or current event. Violators are subject to the UCMJ, Article 93 (Cruelty and Maltreatment towards others). R/AirForce and the Air Force in general is a hooah free zone. No personal attacks.Įncouraging or suggesting suicide, even in a joking way, will result in an instant and permanent ban.įriendly bashing between jobs is ok, as long as it doesn't go too far. If you have questions related in any way to joining the Air Force, whether commissioning or enlisting, ROTC, AF Academy, OTS or BMT, post your questions on /r/AirForceRecruits OPSEC/PII material will result in an instant ban ( see more) Job Descriptions | Uniform Questions | Common Acronyms Mental Health/Suicide Resources Apply for your Reddit Achievement Ribbon Subreddit Discord Interested in joining the Air Force? Please post on /r/AirForceRecruits Feel free to discuss anything about the Air Force or military in general. ![]() Welcome to the United States Air Force subreddit. ![]()
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