Ability to survive and operate at the 353rd SOG

U.S. Air Force 353rd Special Operations Group Airmen run through various emergency response procedures during an Ability to Survive and Operate (ATSO) exercise Nov. 3, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The integrated ATSO and chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) readiness exercise educated Airmen on protective measures for CBRN defense. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Jessica Tait)

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Ability to survive and operate at the 353rd SOG

A U.S. Air Force 353rd Special Operations Support Squadron Airman controls the entry and departure of personnel during an Ability to Survive and Operate (ATSO) exercise Nov. 3, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The integrated ATSO and chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) training tested Airmen on accountability procedures, pre and post-attack defensive measures and employment of protective equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Jessica Tait)

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Ability to survive and operate at the 353rd SOG

A U.S. Air Force Special Operations Group Airman works in protective equipment during an Ability to Survive and Operate (ATSO) exercise Nov. 3, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The integrated ATSO and chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) training tested Airmen on accountability procedures, pre and post-attack defensive measures and employment of protective equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Jessica Tait)

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Ability to survive and operate at the 353rd SOG

A U.S. Air Force Special Operations Support Squadron Airman attends a meeting wearing protective equipment during an Ability to Survive and Operate (ATSO) exercise Nov. 3, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 353rd Special Operations Group executed an integrated ATSO and chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) readiness exercise to evaluate command and control accountability procedures, educate personnel on protective measures and access CBRN readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Jessica Tait)

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Ability to survive and operate at the 353rd SOG

A U.S. Air Force 17th Special Operations Squadron operations officer attends a meeting wearing protective equipment during an Ability to Survive and Operate (ATSO) exercise Nov. 3, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 353rd Special Operations Group executed an integrated ATSO and chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) readiness exercise to evaluate command and control accountability procedures, educate personnel on protective measures and access CBRN readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Jessica Tait)

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Ability to survive and operate at the 353rd SOG

U.S. Air Force 353rd Special Operations Group Airmen don protective gear during an Ability to Survive and Operate (ATSO) exercise Nov. 3, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The integrated ATSO and chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) training tested Airmen on accountability procedures, pre and post-attack defensive measures and employment of protective equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Jessica Tait)

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Ability to survive and operate at the 353rd SOG

A U.S. Air Force 353rd Special Operations Maintenance Squadron operations officer dons protective gear during an Ability to Survive and Operate (ATSO) exercise Nov. 3, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The integrated ATSO and chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) readiness exercise educated Airmen on protective measures for CBRN defense. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Jessica Tait)

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Ability to survive and operate at the 353rd SOG

U.S. Air Force 353rd Special Operations Group Airmen don protective gear during an Ability to Survive and Operate (ATSO) exercise Nov. 3, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Airmen demonstrated their readiness capabilities through simulated phases of chemical attack and execution of emergency response procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Jessica Tait)

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Ability to survive and operate at the 353rd SOG

U.S. Air Force 353rd Special Operations Group Airmen don protective gear during an Ability to Survive and Operate (ATSO) exercise Nov. 3, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The integrated ATSO and chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) readiness exercise educated Airmen on protective measures for CBRN defense. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Jessica Tait)

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Ability to survive and operate at the 353rd SOG

A U.S. Air Force 353rd Special Operations Group Airman dons protective gear during an Ability to Survive and Operate (ATSO) exercise Nov. 3, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Airmen demonstrated their readiness capabilities through simulated phases of chemical attack and execution of emergency response procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Jessica Tait)

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Ability to survive and operate at the 353rd SOG

A U.S. Air Force Special Operations Group Airman works in protective equipment during an Ability to Survive and Operate (ATSO) exercise Nov. 3, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The integrated ATSO and chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) training tested Airmen on accountability procedures, pre and post-attack defensive measures and employment of protective equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Jessica Tait)

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Ability to survive and operate at the 353rd SOG

U.S. Air Force 353rd Special Operations Group Airmen run through various emergency response procedures during an Ability to Survive and Operate (ATSO) exercise Nov. 3, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Airmen demonstrated their readiness capabilities through simulated phases of chemical attack and execution of emergency response procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Jessica Tait)

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Ability to survive and operate at the 353rd SOG

U.S. Air Force 353rd Special Operations Group Airmen run through various emergency response procedures during an Ability to Survive and Operate (ATSO) exercise Nov. 3, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Airmen demonstrated their readiness capabilities through simulated phases of chemical attack and execution of emergency response procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Jessica Tait)

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Ability to survive and operate at the 353rd SOG

U.S. Air Force 353rd Special Operations Group Airmen run through various emergency response procedures during an Ability to Survive and Operate (ATSO) exercise Nov. 3, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Airmen demonstrated their readiness capabilities through simulated phases of chemical attack and execution of emergency response procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Jessica Tait)

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Ability to survive and operate at the 353rd SOG

Published Nov. 15, 2017
By Capt. Jessica Tait, 353rd Special Operations Group Public Affairs
353rd Special Operations Group

KADENA AIR BASE, Japan -- U.S. Air Force 353rd Special Operations Group Airmen run through various emergency response procedures during an Ability to Survive and Operate (ATSO) exercise Nov. 3, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The integrated ATSO and chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) readiness exercise educated Airmen on protective measures for CBRN defense. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Jessica Tait)