{"id":571939,"date":"2025-08-05T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-05T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/?p=571939"},"modified":"2025-08-05T21:23:01","modified_gmt":"2025-08-05T21:23:01","slug":"in-control-training-push-ensures-skies-are-safe-during-reforpac","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/?p=571939","title":{"rendered":"In control: Training push ensures skies are safe during REFORPAC"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The <\/span>36th Operations Support Squadron<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/strong> trained Airmen from <\/span>Pacific Air Forces<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/strong> and the <\/span>139th Operations Support Squadron<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/strong> on a tower simulation system for exercise Resolute Force Pacific 2025 at <\/span>Andersen Air Force Base<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/strong>.<\/span>\u00a0
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The training was designed to certify air traffic controllers in four <\/span>different roles to support REFORPAC, effectively increasing ATC manpower by 50%.\u00a0
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Exercise REFORPAC is part of the first-in-a-generation <\/span>Department-Level Exercise<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/strong> series, a new way of conducting operations in a contested, dynamic environment to build capabilities making a stronger, more deterrent force.<\/span>\u00a0
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\u201cThis training is important because they are receiving FAA<\/span> certifications,\u201d said Tech. Sgt. River Shank, 36th OSS non-commissioned officer in charge of air traffic control training and standardization. \u201cWithout these certifications, the Airmen would not be able to help man the tower for REFORPAC and we would likely need to curtail hours for the exercise.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

The tower simulation system recreates an approximation of Andersen AFB\u2019s flightline. This feature was integral to flightline familiarization and real-time hands-on training to potential real-life scenarios on location.<\/span>\u00a0
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As the largest-ever contingency response, training military members to <\/span>maintain readiness and execute missions under stress, with more than 400 aircraft involved, it was imperative air traffic control Airmen confidently handled the influx of airfield activity.\u00a0
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Trainees completed their certifications in preparation for the exercise, which empowered them to ensure airborne and ground vehicles safely stay clear of one another averting <\/span>aircraft and flightline mishaps.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cREFORPAC is very important for ATC because it challenges us in ways we typically don\u2019t see every day, allowing us to grow as controllers,\u201d said Staff Sgt. Joshua Haun, 36th OSS air traffic control watch supervisor.<\/span>\u00a0
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As of July 30, the tower controlled over 1,600 total military approaches onto Andersen AFB during the exercise and continues to support it.<\/span>\u00a0
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