A 49th Security Forces Squadron member covers fellow SFS members as they check and clear rooms during an active shooter exercise at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., last year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aaron Montoya / Released)
HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. - Members of the 49th Wing will be conducting a base-wide active shooter exercise Thursday, April 30, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. The exercise is part of an antiterrorism measure designed to test Holloman's ability to deal with an active shooter scenario on the installation.
The exercise does apply to all members of Team Holloman to include Department of Defense military, civilian personnel and supporting defense contractors, as well as all persons visiting any facilities on Holloman.
As the exercise is taking place and the Force Protection Condition levels increase, regular visitors to Holloman can expect delays at all entry gates, along with random vehicle checks by security forces personnel. Anyone entering the base should be prepared for 100 percent ID checks with a second form of photo identification such as a driver's license.
Team Holloman members are encouraged to use caution and be attentive to detours when attempting to reach their destinations. Members are also reminded the La Luz Gate is another option for entry to the base.
Commercial deliveries coming into to the West Gate can also expect additional delays as part of the heightened security screening process.
Traffic routes on base could be diverted due to exercise situations so please allow plenty of extra time when attempting to reach your destination.
Some services areas such as the Commissary, Exchange and Military Personnel Flight could see delays. In addition, medical appointments and pharmacy hours could also be affected.
In addition, the base giant voice system will be used to make announcements concerning the exercise.
The FPCON system is directed by the Department of Defense to position military facilities against possible threats. These levels can be adjusted by commanders based on local conditions, specific threat information or guidance from higher headquarters.
For more information, visit the Holloman website at www.holloman.af.mil orwww.facebook.com/HollomanonFB.
Information from Holloman AFB