U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Tyler Phillips, 35th Security Forces Squadron entry controller, stands guard after his team neutralized an enemy threat during an Operational Readiness Exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 6, 2014. After neutralizing the threat, team members secure the scene and surrounding area. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jose Hernandez-Domitilo)

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U.S. Air Force Airmen 1st Class Keyauntai Hickman and Tyler Phillips, 35th Security Forces Squadron entry controllers, secure their gas masks during an Operational Readiness Exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 6, 2014. During the ORE, Airmen are evaluated on their ability to don their gear and respond to an attack in a timely manner. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jose Hernandez-Domitilo)

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Garrett Pako, 35th Security Forces Squadron entry controller, pursues an armed assailant during a ground attack as part of an Operational Readiness Exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 6, 2014. The primary mission of entry controllers is to maintain the safety and security of the installation and its assets. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jose Hernandez-Domitilo)

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class John Rodil, 35th Security Forces Squadron entry controller, radios for medical assistance after neutralizing a gunman’s attempt to penetrate the flightline’s entry control point during an Operational Readiness Exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 6, 2014. Following the neutralization of a gunman threat, it is protocol for security forces to notify medical personnel to assess the health status of the individual. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jose Hernandez-Domitilo)

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Garrett Pako, 35th Security Forces Squadron entry controller, completes a security sweep through brush following the capture of a gunman during an Operational Readiness Exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 6, 2014. Security personnel must conduct a perimeter check after neutralizing a threat to ensure safety and security of the area. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jose Hernandez-Domitilo)

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Garrett Pako, 35th Security Forces Squadron entry controller, conducts a security walkthrough near the flightline’s entry control point at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 6, 2014. After notifying his fellow security team of the situation, Pako conducts one last sweep of the area to secure the area. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jose Hernandez-Domitilo)

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U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. William Newcomb, 35th Security Forces Squadron NCO in charge of standards and evaluation, conducts a post brief of the ground attack scenario with security forces entry controllers during an Operational Readiness Squadron at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 6, 2014. Newcomb provides feedback and guidance regarding the actions taken during this security situation. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jose Hernandez-Domitilo)

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Defenders neutralize the threat

Published May 6, 2014
By Senior Airman Jose Hernandez-Domitilo
35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- U.S. Air Force 35th Security Forces Squadron entry controllers are evaluated on their ability to effectively neutralize a ground attack involving a gunman's attempt to penetrate the flightline's entry control point at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 6, 2014.

The Airmen complete the exercise scenario in mission-oriented protective posture level 4, while wing inspectors evaluate them on their every move.