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SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – A NATO inspector, left, explains the individual core competency skills assessment to Brig. Gen. Wily Cosijn, center, Belgium air force deputy chief of staff, and Col. Tip Wight, 52nd Fighter Wing commander, here June 25. The ICCS assessments are one portion of the NATO force evaluation Spangdahlem has participated in this week. These skills are critical assets military members need to proficiently conduct contingency operations that may require crisis intervention, such as deployments or NATO missions. Representatives of the NATO countries want to gain insight to aid in upcoming inspections and daily processes. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Heather M. Norris)
SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany -- Inspectors evaluated a random selection of Sabers on individual core competency skills such as ground defense, post attack reconnaissance sweeps, fire training and self-aid and buddy care through practical application and understanding, as well as written evaluations while installation leadership and distinguished visitors from various NATO countries observed here June 25. The ICCS assessments are one portion of the NATO force evaluation Spangdahlem has participated in this week. Representatives of the NATO countries want to gain insight to aid in upcoming inspections and daily processes. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Heather M. Norris)
SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – An inspector evaluates Airman 1st Class Brandon Orr’s application of self-aid and buddy care principles to Airman Eden Winterman, a simulated gunshot wound victim during individual core competency skills assessments conducted here June 25. The ICCS assessments are one portion of the NATO force evaluation Spangdahlem has participated in this week. These skills are critical assets military members need to proficiently conduct contingency operations that may require crisis intervention, such as deployments or NATO missions. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Heather M. Norris)