2009-07-03 / Spectrum
Fort Gordon holds anti-terrorism exercises
 Photos by Nick Spinelli Two anti-terrorism drills were held on Fort Gordon June 25 as part of a weeklong exercise. The first, was a simulated pipe bomb and sarin gas attack held in the Fire Training Area on 9th Ave. Forty Soldiers from the 15th Signal Battalion played the part of casualties.  Firefighter Alyn Chandler connects the hose to a hydrant outside the Fire Training Area on Fort Gordon during the simulated pipe bomb explosion/sarin gas attack.  The second major event was a simulated attack on Signal Tower. A team of "terrorists," comprised of members of theInstallation Support Platoon, which included Spc. Dan Fisher ( above) took over the ninth floor of the 10-story building. A team of 35th Military Police Detachment members, including Spc. Travis Boteler ( below) were sent in to take control of the situation. Facilitator were on hand to ensure proper procedure was followed and to assess the performance of the MPs.   ( Above) Pvt. Edward Phuakwata, 15th Signal Brigade, is decontaminated by a member of the Fort Gordon Fire Department after the "sarin gas attack." Some of the "casualities" were treated on the scene while others were taken to Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center ( below) for more extensive treatment.  Photo byKathleen Haskell |
