Team Osan launches first sortie for BM 13-03

An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 36th Fighter Squadron takes off for the first combat sortie of Operational Readiness Exercise Beverly Midnight 13-03, as an F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 55th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron taxis for takeoff at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 6, 2013. During the week, Osan Airmen will be tested on their ability to utilize their chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear training, as well as administer self-aid and buddy-care during contingency operations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Sara Csurilla)

 

by Staff Sgt. Sara Csurilla,  51st Fighter Wing Public Affairs

OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- As part of the fourth operational readiness exercise, Beverly Midnight 13-03, the 51st Fighter Wing launches its first combat sorties at of the week Aug. 6, 2013.

Osan provides combat ready forces for close air support, air strike control, forward air control-airborne, combat search and rescue, counter air and fire, and interdiction in the defense of the ROK.

Wolf Pack takes flight to continue fight

An F-16 Fighting Falcon with the 80th Fighter Squadron takes off during exercise Beverly Midnight 13-3 Aug. 6, 2013. This was one of the first flights for BM 13-3 and tests the capabilities of ground and aircrew during a wartime scenario. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessica Haas/Released)

KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- The Wolf Pack continues to train to take the fight North as the second full day of exercise Beverly Midnight 13-3 comes to a close, Aug. 6, 2013. Early in the day a group of F-16 Fighting Falcons from both the 80th and 35th Fighter Squadrons took flight in rapid succession, further displaying their ability to respond during a wartime scenario. Adapting to and overcoming obstacles was the theme for later in the day, when simulated ground attacks forced base leadership to move to and operate out of a different location.  

Exercise Evaluation Teams test elements of wartime operations and how efficiently service members activate and respond to enemy forces.

The base's day-to-day operations are carried out along with the base exercises to provide realistic training environments mimicking wartime operations. These exercises include self-aid and buddy care, evacuations, par-sweeps, mass casualty response, aircraft generation and mission oriented protective posture training.