Rescue Task Force Teams assemble for RTE

A Rescue Task Force Team responds to the scene of a routine training event at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 7, 2022. The RTF consists of first responders from the 8th Security Forces Squadron and 8th Civil Engineer Squadron. The 8th SFS and 8th CES combined forces to gain immediate access to the scene and provide rapid extrication to the simulated victims. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mya M. Crosby)

Rescue Task Force Teams assemble for RTE

Tech. Sgt. Zachary Yoakam, 8th Operations Support Squadron Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape instructor and simulate active shooter, scans a building during a routine training event at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 7, 2022. Yoakom’s role during the RTE was to test the Kunsan AB first responders’ abilities during an active shooter scenario. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mya M. Crosby)

Rescue Task Force Teams assemble for RTE

An 8th Security Forces Squadron defender stands watch while apprehending Tech. Sgt. Zachary Yoakam, 8th Operations Support Squadron Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape instructor and simulated active shooter, during a routine training event at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 7, 2022. The Defenders’ main priority during the RTE was to neutralize the simulated suspect, extricate and treat simulated victims, while searching the scene for further threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mya M. Crosby)

Rescue Task Force Teams assemble for RTE

An 8th Security Forces Squadron defender apprehends Tech. Sgt. Zachary Yoakam, 8th Operations Support Squadron Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape instructor and simulate active shooter, during a routine training event at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 7, 2022. The Defenders’ main priority during the RTE was to neutralize the simulated suspect, extricate and treat simulated victims, while searching the scene for further threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mya M. Crosby)

Rescue Task Force Teams assemble for RTE

An 8th Security Forces Squadron defender exits a building during a routine training event at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 7, 2022. The Defenders’ main priority during the RTE was to neutralize the simulated suspect, extricate and treat simulated victims, while searching the scene for further threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mya M. Crosby)

Rescue Task Force Teams assemble for RTE

An Airman assigned to the 8th Communications Squadron communicates with an 8th Security Forces Squadron defender during a routine training event at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 7, 2022. The Defenders’ main priority during the RTE was to neutralize the simulated suspect, extricate and treat simulated victims, while searching the scene for further threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mya M. Crosby)

Rescue Task Force Teams assemble for RTE

A Rescue Task Force Team extricates simulated victims during a routine training event at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 7, 2022. The RTF consists of first responders from the 8th Security Forces Squadron and 8th Civil Engineer Squadron. The 8th SFS and 8th CES combined forces to gain immediate access to the scene and provide rapid extrication to the simulated victims. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mya M. Crosby)

Rescue Task Force Teams assemble for RTE

Published March 10, 2022
By Staff Sgt. Mya M. Crosby
8th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- A Rescue Task Force Team responds to the scene of a routine training event at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 7, 2022. The RTF consists of first responders from the 8th Security Forces Squadron and 8th Civil Engineer Squadron. The 8th SFS and 8th CES combined forces to gain immediate access to the scene and provide rapid extrication to the simulated victims. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mya M. Crosby)