{"id":564686,"date":"2025-08-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-01T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/?p=564686"},"modified":"2025-08-01T14:21:37","modified_gmt":"2025-08-01T14:21:37","slug":"usag-stuttgart-host-nation-first-responders-prepare-for-back-to-school-with-training-exercise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/?p=564686","title":{"rendered":"USAG Stuttgart, Host-Nation first responders prepare for back-to-school with training exercise"},"content":{"rendered":"
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By Balmina Sehra<\/p>\n

USAG Stuttgart Public Affairs<\/p>\n

STUTTGART, Germany \u2013 While parents and students are preparing for the new school year by buying backpacks and binders, U.S. Army Garrison (USAG) Stuttgart and German emergency service partners have been training together to ensure they are ready to respond in case of an emergency at a school on one of the garrison\u2019s installations.<\/p>\n

The combined training at Stuttgart High School on Panzer Kaserne, July 28 \u2013 Aug. 1, was part of the garrison\u2019s annual emergency response training to enhance familiarity with the school buildings and sharpen response strategies to better protect students and teachers during an actual crisis at a Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) school.<\/p>\n

USAG Stuttgart\u2019s Directorate of Emergency Services (DES), 554th Military Police (MP) Company, Army Criminal Investigation Division, B\u00f6blingen Polizei, and Bundeswehr tested their joint capabilities during various scenarios.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis training helps us understand each other\u2019s tactics and shows how we work together,\u201d said USAG Stuttgart Deputy Chief of Police Glenn Alexander. \u201cAlthough our MPs would be the first responders on the scene, once host nation police arrive, they take the lead. So, we need to make sure we\u2019re on the same page in case an emergency happens at the schools.\u201d<\/p>\n

USAG Stuttgart conducts this annual training at various DoDEA schools on the garrison to give U.S. military and German emergency responders a chance to work together as a team during exercise scenarios in real-world locations.<\/p>\n

The training concluded on Aug. 1, the first day of Antiterrorism Awareness Month, a critical period dedicated to reminding the community of the importance of staying vigilant and keeping themselves and their families safe.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhile our gates, guards, MPs, Polizei, and additional security measures significantly reduce the risk of an outside attack, we would be irresponsible to act as if there is zero chance of someone attacking our schools. That\u2019s why we train,\u201d said USAG Stuttgart\u2019s Director of Emergency Services Maj. Daniel Jimenez.<\/p>\n

Training how to respond in case of an emergency is one way everyone can help to ensure safety and security. In addition to giving emergency responders a chance to train in their facilities, DoDEA schools conduct at least two lockdown drills during the academic year. During these drills, students and staff learn and practice what they need to do to secure the building and protect everyone inside in the event of an attack.<\/p>\n

But preparedness doesn\u2019t end at training.<\/p>\n

\u201cOne of the most important tips we can give parents is to tell their children to report suspicious behavior,\u201d said Staff Sgt. James McGuire. \u201cBecause of social pressures, children sometimes feel like they\u2019ll be labeled a \u2018snitch\u2019 for speaking up\u2014but that\u2019s not true. Don\u2019t hold that information in. Reporting it can save lives.\u201d<\/p>\n

“The Stuttgart military community deserves peace of mind knowing we are here to ensure their children have a safe and secure environment where they can learn,” said Jimenez. “And that our team of U.S. and German responders are trained and ready to protect students and staff when it matters most.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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