3rd Training Wing Conducts Joint Civil-Government-Military Anti-Terrorism Drill at Sacheon Airport

Realistic Response Drill Simulating Hostage Situation, Explosives, and CBRN Threats

Joint Response System Inspection with Sacheon Airport, Police, and Related Agencies

The Air Force 3rd Training Wing (hereinafter referred to as the 3rd Training Wing) announced on May 12 that it had conducted a joint civil-government-military comprehensive anti-terrorism drill at Sacheon Airport.

This drill was organized to strengthen initial response capabilities and the joint response system among related agencies in preparation for complex terrorist situations that could occur at multi-use facilities.

A total of 51 personnel participated in the drill, including the base protection operations team of the 3rd Training Wing, the special mission unit, the explosive ordnance disposal team, the CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear) support unit, as well as staff from Sacheon Airport and Sacheon Police Station.

The drill was conducted under the scenario of a hostage situation occurring in the airport waiting area. Upon receiving the report, the 3rd Training Wing immediately deployed the initial anti-terror response team to the scene.

Upon arrival, the special mission unit and police tactical team entered the building while a negotiator distracted the hostage-taker, successfully subduing the suspect and rescuing the hostages safely.

Subsequently, when a suspicious object believed to be an explosive was discovered during a search of the building, the explosive ordnance disposal teams from both the 3rd Training Wing and the airport jointly used X-ray detection equipment to determine the risk and took necessary safety measures. The CBRN support unit then used biochemical detection devices to check for contamination, concluding the drill.

Kim Wonjin, Major and Head of the Military Police at the 3rd Training Wing, who supervised the drill, stated, "Through this exercise, we were able to review the practical response capabilities of our anti-terrorism forces and the protection posture of key facilities. We will continue to maintain a close cooperation system with related agencies to do our utmost to safeguard the daily lives of our citizens."